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University Lectures Announces 2014-15 Season
Seven distinguished guests will share their experiences and perspectives with the Syracuse University and Central New York communities this fall and next spring as part of the 2014-15 University Lectures series. Guests during the fall 2014 semester include Van Jones,…
Stephanie James Named Founding Director of VPA’s School of Art
Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has appointed Stephanie James the founding director of the college’s future School of Art. James is a fine artist and currently associate dean and head of the School of Visual Arts…
The Lasting Legacy of a Teacher, Mentor and Friend
Professor Mary Marshall would have been proud to receive the warm recognition of those gathered for the dedication of the honors program’s library that now bears her name. “She was the finest of mentors,” said Edward Menkin G’67, G’72, L’77. “She would be thrilled to see so many young women and men here today and deeply touched by this dedication.”
College of Arts and Sciences Appoints New Communications Director
Sarah Scalese, a communications professional with more than 10 years of experience in both higher education and corporate public relations, has been named director of communications in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is responsible for developing and implementing…
Anthropologist Wins Arts and Sciences’ Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching
Douglas V. Armstrong, a Syracuse University professor in the Maxwell School for Citizenship and Public Affairs and The College of Arts and Sciences, has been tapped to receive the latter’s William Wasserstrom Prize for the Teaching of Graduate Students. He…
Author and Serial Entrepreneur Bob Dorf to Speak at Whitman
The Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management will host author and serial entrepreneur Bob Dorf on Wednesday, April 23, for a presentation titled “Let Your Customers Design Your Startup: Putting Lean…
Ten Tons of Love Charity Drive in Need of Donations, Volunteers
Volunteers and donated items are what make up the annual Ten Tons of Love Charity Drive, which collected over 50 tons of usable items last year that served 3,000 families in the Syracuse area. Clothing and household items are donated…
BE Wise Unveils Party F. Owl Mascot
The BE Wise campaign has launched the video debut of its branded character, Party F. Owl, to promote Wellness Week and the Monday Mile Run/Walk on April 21 at 5 p.m. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate by…
New Meredith Professors to Be Named During Faculty Recognition Event
Milton L. Mueller, professor in the School of Information Studies, and Ravi Dharwadkar, professor in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, will be named as the 2014-15 Laura and L. Douglas Meredith Professors of Teaching Excellence at a ceremony…
Online Student Ratings Open Monday, April 21
A recent survey found that nearly 80 percent of Syracuse University instructors use the feedback they get from student ratings to revise their courses. Faculty members in the survey described how they have added or removed topics, adopted new ways…