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South Asia Center Call for FLAS Academic Year 2014-15 Applications

Wednesday, January 15, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s South Asia Center announces its FLAS(Foreign Language and Area Studies) Fellowship Competition for Academic Year 2014-15. The Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI, assists students in…

Campus & Community

Statement from Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By News Staff

“As I indicated in media interviews yesterday, Syracuse University has indeed been exploring multiple options for dealing with the need for renovation or replacement of the Carrier Dome, which is a key asset to the University and the community. “As…

STEM

Internet Entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian to Speak at iSchool Event

Monday, January 13, 2014, By J.D. Ross

Alexis Ohanian, author, entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit, will speak at an event sponsored by the School of Information Studies (iSchool) on Tuesday, Feb. 4. He will be joined on stage by iSchool alumnus and entrepreneur Wiley Cerilli. During the…

Media, Law & Policy

2014 Mirror Awards Seeking Entries

Wednesday, January 8, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School is now accepting nominations for the eighth annual Mirror Awards honoring excellence in media industry reporting. Enter online; the application deadline is Feb. 14. Anyone may nominate, and there is no fee to enter. Award categories include:…

Campus & Community

Statement from Interim Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina Regarding Boycotts of Israeli Academic Institutions

Tuesday, January 7, 2014, By News Staff

“In light of the resolution by the American Studies Association (ASA) and other groups to boycott Israeli academic institutions, I have received numerous communications from members of the SU extended community inquiring about the University’s position on the boycott, despite…

Health & Society

Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.

Arts & Culture

Arts & Sciences, School of Education Offer Joint Degree in Spanish Education

Wednesday, December 18, 2013, By Rob Enslin

In response to the growing need for qualified language teachers, Syracuse University is offering a bachelor’s degree in Spanish education. The program meets the academic requirements for initial New York State certification to teach Spanish in grades 7-12. The B.A….

Arts & Culture

Light Work to Exhibit ‘Newspaper Rock’

Wednesday, December 18, 2013, By News Staff

Light Work has announced the exhibition “Newspaper Rock,” featuring the work of Aspen Mays. The exhibition will run Jan. 16-March 6. An opening reception will take place Thursday, Jan. 30, from 5-7 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m….

Health & Society

Q&A Ruth Sullivan: Getting Rid of Trans Fat

Monday, December 16, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

SU Food Services dietitian Ruth Sullivan answers some questions about what a recent Food and Drug Administration proposal regarding trans fat would mean for consumers.

Arts & Culture

Architecture Professor Partners with Rwandans on Housing Project

Friday, December 13, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

Soon after Yutaka Sho graduated from Harvard University’s School of Design, she and some colleagues received a travel grant from the Deborah Norden Fund of the Architectural League of New York to do research in Rwanda.