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May appointed chair of College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Council
Judy Holmes315-443-2201 Vivian May, associate professor of women’s and gender studies in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed chair of the college’s Humanities Council. The council supports the teaching of humanities and engages the campus community…
Lambert appointed founding director of Humanities Center at Syracuse University
Judy Holmes315-443-2201 Gregg Lambert, Dean’s Professor of the Humanities in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed the founding director of the Humanities Center at Syracuse University. The appointment was effective June 1. The Humanities Center will…
Syracuse religion, philosophy professor wins book-of-the-year award
Rob Enslin315 443 3403 John D. Caputo, the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Humanities and professor of philosophy at Syracuse University, is the recipient of a prestigious ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award. Caputo’s book, “What Would…
School of Education’s inaugural Centennial Professor Steven Taylor to develop new undergraduate disabilities studies program
Patrick Farrell315 443 5421 Steven J. Taylor, professor of cultural foundations and co-director of Syracuse University’s Center on Human Policy, Law and Disability Studies, has been named Centennial Professor in Disability Studies in the School of Education. Taylor’s appointment as…
Economy slowing down? Not for SU alumni, Center for Career Services reports
Matthew R. Snyder315 443 7082 Even as the broader economy has entered a period of uncertainty, the 2007 demand for recent graduates of Syracuse University was near an all-time high, and alumni entered the career market at salaries slightly higher…
Syracuse University to present honorary degrees to nine individuals of exceptional achievement at Commencement May 11
Sara Miller315 443 9038 Syracuse University will award honorary degrees to nine individuals of exceptional achievement in the areas of business, physical sciences, performing arts, global literacy, literature, economics and journalism. Honorary degrees will be presented at the 154th Commencement…
School of Education’s Facilitated Communication Institute awarded $500,000 Hussman grant to pursue research, training and documentary film projects
School of Education’s Facilitated Communication Institute awarded $500,000 Hussman grant to pursue research, training and documentary film projectsApril 16, 2008Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu Syracuse University School of Education Dean Douglas Biklen has announced that the Facilitated Communication Institute (FCI), part of the…
Six to be honored April 21 with Teaching Recognition Awards
Six to be honored April 21 with Teaching Recognition AwardsApril 16, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu Six Syracuse University faculty members will be honored April 21 as the 2008 recipients of the Teaching Recognition Awards, sponsored by SU’s Meredith Professors. They will be…
Writers’ conference will explore ‘What is Nonfiction?’
Writers’ conference will explore ‘What is Nonfiction?’April 01, 2008Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Award-winning author Judith Kitchen and nationally acclaimed poet and essayist Minnie Bruce Pratt, professor in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program, will be the keynote speakers for…
Pedro Noguera, director of NYU’s Metro Center for Urban Education, to present Ganders Lecture April 3
Pedro Noguera, director of NYU’s Metro Center for Urban Education, to present Ganders Lecture April 3March 26, 2008Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu Pedro Noguera, professor of teaching and learning and executive director of New York University’s Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, will present…