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Frontiers of Science lecture to explore evolution of poisonous plants
Frontiers of Science lecture to explore evolution of poisonous plantsJanuary 29, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu The Spring 2009 Frontiers of Science Lecture Series will begin with “The Evolutionary History of Poison,” presented by Kari A. Segraves, assistant professor of biology, Wednesday, Feb….
SU to celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday with discussion of evolution, fossil record
SU to celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday with discussion of evolution, fossil recordJanuary 28, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu In honor of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday, the earth sciences and biology departments in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences will present “Evolution: What…
Syracuse iSchool launches free IT academy for city residents
Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 It is easy to forget on a large campus like Syracuse University that Internet access is a privilege in many parts of this country, not a right. SU has more than 1,000 computers located in its 12…
Poetry Palooza to feature visit by top American culture historian
Rob Enslin(315) 443-3403 The English department at Syracuse University is partnering with CNY Reads, the YMCA’s Downtown Writer’s Center and the Onondaga County Public Library to present two events that promote the public discussion and enjoyment of poetry. The first,…
Newhouse professor Nancy Snow’s book “Persuader-in-Chief” to be released Inauguration Day
Newhouse professor Nancy Snow’s book “Persuader-in-Chief” to be released Inauguration DayJanuary 16, 2009Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu Nancy Snow, associate professor of public diplomacy in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, is the author of “Persuader-in-Chief: Global Opinion and Public…
Syracuse University, CNY Reads, public library support ‘cultural commons’ with Poetry Palooza and visit by top American culture historian
Syracuse University, CNY Reads, public library support ‘cultural commons’ with Poetry Palooza and visit by top American culture historianJanuary 15, 2009Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu The English department at Syracuse University is partnering with CNY Reads, the YMCA’s Downtown Writer’s Center and the…
Newhouse School announces winners of Tully Center Free Speech Award
Newhouse School announces winners of Tully Center Free Speech AwardJanuary 14, 2009Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu The Tully Center for Free Speech, part of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, has announced two winners of the Tully Center Free Speech…
Middle East experts to discuss current Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza
Middle East experts to discuss current Israeli-Palestinian conflict in GazaJanuary 14, 2009Jill Leonhardtjlleonha@maxwell.syr.edu Why is Israel attacking and invading the Gaza Strip? Why is Hamas launching rockets into Israel? How is this related to the broader struggle between Israel and…
Urban schools expert Sonia Nieto to present next Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Dec. 4
Patrick Farrell(315) 443-5421 Sonia Nieto, professor emerita of language, literacy and culture in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, will present the next Syracuse University School of Education Landscape of Urban Education Lecture. Titled “Urban Schools,…
Author to speak about ‘the cheating culture’
Anne McCarthy(508) 523-6743 Today’s economic crisis is often compared to the dot-com bust of the late 1990s and early 2000 by many financial analysts. However, according to author David Callahan, there is one major difference. “We go through periods in…