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Viral video the means for iSchool student’s life-philosophy message

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Diane Stirling

A two-minute YouTube video-gone-viral may have initiated the proverbial 15 minutes of fame for Sam Morrison, but there’s much more to the man and his story.  The backflips that led to the School of Information Studies student’s recognition around the world…

Nationally Competitive Scholarships Committee helps students obtain coveted awards

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, By News Staff

Sarah Wendel ’11 has the job of her dreams thanks to the mentorship she received through Syracuse University’s Nationally Competitive Scholarships Committee (NCSC). Wendel, who graduated in May 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in Chinese studies from…

Maxwell School announces new lecture series on ethics, citizenship and public responsibility

Monday, February 27, 2012, By News Staff

Senator Bill Bradley to be inaugural speaker on April 10 What does it mean to be an ethical citizen? What does the need for public responsibility demand from us, whether we work in the private or the public sectors, and…

Say Yes to Education receives commitments from local businesses building up to ‘Say Yes Day’ March 3

Monday, February 27, 2012, By News Staff

Several companies have contributed nearly $500,000 in support of Say Yes Scholarship Endowment fund On Saturday, March 3, the second annual “Say Yes Day” at the Carrier Dome will celebrate Say Yes to Education and the commitment of its supporters…

Brew & View 35mm Film Series continues March 3

Thursday, February 23, 2012, By KC Duggan

The Brew & View 35mm Film Series continues on Saturday, March 3, with a double feature of “Back to the Future” (7 p.m.) and “The Burbs” (9 p.m.). All will have the chance to win reusable AmeriCU Credit Union bags…

SU’s Bruce Smith a finalist for LA Times Book Prize

Thursday, February 23, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Bruce Smith, professor of English in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. The critically acclaimed poet was nominated on the merit of his latest book, “Devotions” (University…

Campus & Community

Call for participation for Imagining America 2012 National Conference

Monday, February 20, 2012, By Jamie Haft

‘Linked Fates and Futures: Communities and Campuses as Equitable Partners?’ is the conference theme, Oct. 5-7 in New York.

Foster discusses practical engaged scholarship within the academy in ‘Seamless Pursuits’ lecture

Monday, February 20, 2012, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education and its Cultural Foundations of Education Department will present Kevin Michael Foster, professor from the University of Texas at Austin, and his lecture “Seamless Pursuits: Leadership and Community to Improve Student Lives and Academic Outcomes” on Monday,…

Newhouse School launches ‘Student Startup Madness’ to support student entrepreneurs

Wednesday, February 15, 2012, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Tournament-style competition for student startups will debut with launch event at SXSW in March The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications announces the creation of Student Startup Madness (SSM), an exciting tournament-style competition for college student startups in association with…

New study links whale stress to ship noise

Friday, February 10, 2012, By News Staff

Data collected around 9/11 terrorist attacks by SU biologist plays key role in study Hunted almost to extinction, North Atlantic Right Whales are among the most endangered in the world, with fewer than 500 alive today. Syracuse University biologist Susan…