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Systems Assurance Institute to hold April 4 seminarApril 01, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Joan Deppa, associate professor in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, will speak on “Ducking the Duct Tape: How to Create Distrust with Good Intentions” during an…

Comedian and author Al Franken to speak at SU Feb. 25February 21, 2003Mark Owczarskimaowczar@syr.edu Event hosted by SU College Democrats Comedian, satirist and author Al Franken, a five time Emmy Award-winner for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” will speak…

“The Case of the Missing Antimatter” to be solved at Saturday Morning Physics at Syracuse UniversityJanuary 31, 2003Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Editor’s Note: Information about the lecture series can be found on the Web at http://www.phy.syr.edu/saturday/. Scientific sleuths from Syracuse University’s Department…

Discussion series on racism draws strong response from campus communityJanuary 27, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu In his book “Dismantling Racism: The Continuing Challenge to White America” (Augsburg Press, 1991), Joseph Barndt writes of how racism permeates not only individual attitudes, but…

Syracuse University professor earns accolades for pioneering work in the architecture of space framesDecember 04, 2002Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Humans are surrounded by cubes and rectangles, concessions to the overwhelming presumption that these are the shapes best suited for habitation. But Syracuse…

Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky to explore causes of stress November 18, 2002Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu Robert Sapolsky, considered one of today’s best scientist-writers and well known for his engaging presentations, will explore the links between society and stress for The University Lectures. “Why…

When it comes to sperm competition, size can matter-it’s the female who holds the acesNovember 07, 2002Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu When it comes to mating and determining whose sperm reaches the elusive egg, females control both the playing field and the rules…

Nationally recognized writer, editor and producer to discuss race and television at Newhouse eventNovember 04, 2002Nicci Brownnicbrown@syr.edu Nationally recognized writer, editor, producer and professor Kristal Brent Zook will join Newhouse visiting professor Richard Dubin for “A Conversation About Race and…

Caring for an older, diverse populationOctober 30, 2002Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu American society is becoming older and more culturally diverse. One in five Americans will be 65 or older by 2030, which is four times greater than the proportion of elderly…

Noted media designer Mario Garcia to speak at Syracuse University on Oct. 30 as part of The University LecturesOctober 15, 2002Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu Mario R. Garcia, president and CEO of Garcia Media, will share his experiences in the field of newspaper…