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SU physicist receives NSF CAREER Award for work with quantum nanomachines

Wednesday, March 9, 2011, By News Staff

Matthew LaHaye, assistant professor of physics in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, received a five-year, $600,000 National Science Foundation Early Career Development (CAREER) Award to further his research in the emerging field of quantum nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS). The…

SU Trustee Deryck Palmer ’78 challenges SU seniors to give by establishing $25,000 Palmer Senior Class Gift Challenge

Friday, March 4, 2011, By Veronica Hotaling

For Deryck Palmer ’78, the lessons he learned in Syracuse University classrooms, labs and libraries set him on the path to both personal and professional success. That is why the University alumnus, trustee and current SU parent has established the…

Campus & Community

Second Annual Body Image Symposium Saturday, Feb. 26

Wednesday, February 23, 2011, By News Staff

Wrap up National Eating Disorder Awareness Week by attending the Second Annual Body Image Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 3-6 p.m.

Health & Society

Cynthia Sass, SU alum, nutrition health expert, presents ‘Stop Counting, Start Living’ March 3

Tuesday, February 22, 2011, By Michele Barrett

Syracuse University alumna Cynthia Sass, one of the most well-known and respected registered dietitians in the country, will present, “Stop Counting, Start Living,” on March 3 at 7 p.m., in Heroy Auditorium, on the SU campus. This informative discussion, which…

The HUB Spring Speaker Series kicks off Feb. 21 with Cynthia Doe

Thursday, February 17, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Cynthia Doe, principal with Ernst & Young’s Information Technology Risk and Assurance Practice , will kick off The HUB 2011 Spring Speaker Series on Monday, Feb. 21. Her presentation, “Corporate Social Responsibility: Using Our People Skills to Make a Difference…

‘LinkedIn 101: Are you in?’ presentation Feb. 23

Wednesday, February 16, 2011, By News Staff

Perhaps you’ve heard of LinkedIn.com, but aren’t quite sure how it works or why you should build a profile. More than 90 million people are using LinkedIn as a networking site to build connections, showcase professional achievements and ultimately land…

Nominations sought for 2011 Women of Distinction Awards

Wednesday, February 9, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University’s Division of Student Affairs is seeking nominations for the 2011 Women of Distinction Awards. The awards are presented annually to women who have made significant contributions to leadership, academics, service, social justice or to their profession. This year’s…

iSchool’s Venkatesh bridging civic engagement in South Africa, Syracuse

Wednesday, February 9, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University School of Information Studies Associate Professor Murali Venkatesh presented a paper at the colloquium “Conceptualizing the Integration of Teaching and Learning, Research, and Community Engagement” on Nov. 24 at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) in South Africa…

SU in the News: Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tuesday, February 8, 2011, By News Staff

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE A Gannett News article notes statistics compiled by Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) indicating a slight reduction in the backlog of cases in Tennessee’s immigration courts. SU’s Project Advance is mentioned in the…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Tuesday, February 8

Tuesday, February 8, 2011, By News Staff

Ars Technica and CNet quote iSchool Professor Milton Mueller on Internet governance and new domain names