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STEM

NEXIS Lab Receives Microsoft Research Grant

Wednesday, July 17, 2013, By J.D. Ross

The New Explorations in Information and Science (NEXIS) laboratory at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) has received a $24,000 grant from Microsoft’s research division to support the lab’s research and educational efforts. NEXIS is a unique exploratorium focused on emerging technologies, new connections and…

TracyLocke Establishes Scholarship Fund in Communications Design at VPA

Thursday, July 11, 2013, By Erica Blust

TracyLocke, an Omnicom global agency led by president and CEO Beth Ann Kaminkow ’89, has established the TracyLocke Scholarship Fund for Communications Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The fund will provide scholarship and financial support of…

Memorial Service for Kay Moeckly Wiggins to Be Held June 28

Wednesday, June 26, 2013, By Michele Barrett

A memorial service for professor emerita of nursing Kay Moeckly Wiggins will be held Friday, June 28, at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Wiggins was a groundbreaking scholar, educator and administrator during a career of more than 40 years in…

Architecture Appoints Jean-François Bédard Chair of Graduate Programs

Friday, May 17, 2013, By Elaine Wackerow

The School of Architecture has announced the appointment of Associate Professor Jean-François Bédard to the position of chair of the school’s graduate programs, effective July 1. Bédard has taught at Syracuse since fall 2005 and was awarded tenure in May…

SU and Syracuse CVB to Mount Cultural Tourism Roundtable in NYC May 22-23

Friday, May 17, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Industry leaders from U.S. and Canada to redefine relationship between arts and tourism The Janklow Arts Leadership Program in The College of Arts and Sciences has announced a partnership with the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Cultural Tourism…

Project Advance Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Students’ Lives

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Friday, May 17, in typical SUPA fashion—a morning of intellectually stimulating seminars for high school instructors followed by a luncheon. Yong Zhao, presidential chair and associate dean for global…

Arts & Culture

VPA Alumna, Husband Establish $2M Endowed Chair of Design Leadership

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, By Erica Blust

James Fathers named inaugural chair The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced the creation of the Iris Magidson Endowed Chair of Design Leadership in its Department of Design. The chair was established through a $2 million commitment…

Veterans

Institute for Veterans and Military Families Featured on CBS’s ‘60 Minutes’

Friday, May 10, 2013, By News Staff

Special correspondent Sanjay Gupta reports on the institute’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities

Ambitious Project by Architecture Students Launches at Jowonio

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By News Staff

The Denny Family Play Perch, an innovative elevated outdoor classroom designed and constructed by School of Architecture students, will officially launch on Friday, May 10, at Jowonio pre-school in Syracuse.

Pettinella to Receive Jonathan J. Holtz Alumnus of the Year Award

Tuesday, April 30, 2013, By News Staff

The Whitman School of Management will honor Edward J. Pettinella G’76 (M.B.A.) with the 2013 Jonathan J. Holtz Alumnus of the Year Award at a ceremony to be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the Marvin and Helaine…