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New book by SU philosopher sheds light on life and death
New book by SU philosopher sheds light on life and deathFebruary 13, 2009Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu What constitutes a “good” life? Is death necessarily “bad?” If so, how can we understand death better? These questions and more are addressed in a much-anticipated…
Shen Wei, contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at SU
Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 In 1995, 26-year-old dancer and choreographer Shen Wei emigrated from his native China to the United States. That year, he presented his work at the prestigious American Dance Festival; an international audience immediately took notice. More…
Shen Wei, artistic director of New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at Syracuse University beginning Feb. 24
Shen Wei, artistic director of New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at Syracuse University beginning Feb. 24February 12, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu In 1995, 26-year-old dancer and choreographer…
Unique interdisciplinary minor in Global Enterprise Technologies (GET) developed through Syracuse University/JPMorgan Chase Collaboration
Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 Information systems are vital to companies in every industry around the globe-from banking to retail to medicine. Beginning this semester, Syracuse University students in any major can increase their marketability through a unique, interdisciplinary minor in…
L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science kicks off National Engineers Week 2009
Tricia Hopkins(315) 443-2546 Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) will celebrate National Engineers Week (E-Week) Feb. 15-28. The two-week schedule of events is meant to recognize, celebrate and educate the public about the contribution that…
Syracuse’s 15th Ward to be focus of events
Syracuse’s 15th Ward to be focus of eventsFebruary 11, 2009Susan Feightnersfeightn@syr.edu Two upcoming events at Syracuse University will pay tribute to Syracuse’s 15th Ward, a predominantly Jewish and African American neighborhood destroyed in the late 1950s and early 1960s through…
Bert Brandenburg looks at judicial elections from voters’ perspective in next IJPM lecture Feb. 23
Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 Bert Brandenburg, executive director of Justice at Stake-a nonpartisan campaign working to keep courts fair and impartial-will present “Judicial Elections Through the Eyes and Ears of Voters” on Monday, Feb. 23, as part of the spring “Law,…
SU Press book wins National Jewish Book Award
SU Press book wins National Jewish Book AwardFebruary 11, 2009Mona Hamlinmhamlin@syr.edu “Emil L. Fackenheim: A Jewish Philosopher’s Response to the Holocaust” by David Patterson, published by Syracuse University Press, is winner of the Modern Jewish Thought and Experience prize in…
Deadline extended for campus, local community to participate in special nutrition consultation program
Michele Barrett(315) 443-6172 The deadline to sign up for nutritional counseling through the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics in Syracuse University’s College of Human Ecology has been extended to Feb. 16. The department wants to help SU and SUNY…
iSchool Dean Liddy expands leadership team to reach new goals
Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) Dean Elizabeth D. Liddy has appointed Robert Heckman to the new position of senior associate dean and Ian MacInnes to the position of associate dean for academic affairs. “We are…