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Campus & Community

Timothy Eatman and Scott Peters named Imagining America co-directors

Monday, August 13, 2012, By Jamie Haft

Syracuse University and Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life (IA) announce the appointments of Timothy K. Eatman and Scott J. Peters as IA co-directors, effective Aug. 1. “With Eatman and Peters as directors, IA will continue to advance…

News Contacts–Schools and Colleges

Wednesday, August 8, 2012, By News Staff

To make an inquiry about a topic that falls within one of Syracuse University’s schools, colleges, or specific administrative units, please contact the appropriate communications officer listed below. If you are unsure of who to contact, or if you have…

STEM

WiGiT’s iDAWG communications elements progressing to field test

Wednesday, August 8, 2012, By Diane Stirling

Technology improving interoperability of public emergency response communication devices with each other—and with cell phones, CB radios and walkie-talkies—is continuing development this summer, providing a testing ground for planners and experiential learning for School of Information Studies students. Hardware and…

STEM

Stripling a key speaker at 2012 NYLA/SSL Leadership Institute Retreat

Friday, August 3, 2012, By News Staff

The librarianship profession is witnessing a major shift in library sciences as over 45 states adopt the Common Core State Standards Initiative to offer students high-quality education to prepare for college and careers beyond high school. To help school librarians…

STEM

For sperm, faster isn’t always better

Wednesday, August 1, 2012, By News Staff

New study by Syracuse University scientists uncovers a reproduction conundrum When it comes to sperm meeting eggs in sexual reproduction, conventional wisdom holds that the fastest swimming sperm are most likely to succeed in their quest to fertilize eggs. That…

Business & Economy

Raymond von Dran IDEA Student Sandbox named No. 3 college business incubator

Wednesday, August 1, 2012, By News Staff

The entrepreneurial ecosystem at Syracuse University has exploded over the past five years. Faculty from every school and college at SU have been engaged in research, teaching, commercialization and community engagement in entrepreneurship. Student entrepreneurs have secured millions of dollars…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse chapter of American Institute of Architecture Students receives two national honors

Wednesday, July 25, 2012, By Elaine Wackerow

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) has awarded the Syracuse University chapter two of its highest honors—the Chapter Honor Award and the Chapter President Honor Award. The Chapter President Honor Award went to Syracuse University School of Architecture student Christopher…

Veterans

University establishes Cynthia Reynolds Memorial Fund for Veterans in memory of staff member

Wednesday, July 25, 2012, By News Staff

Cynthia “Cindy” Reynolds (1957-2012), known to her children as “Mia,” was a 13-year employee of Syracuse University and veteran of the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of sergeant. In her memory, her colleagues and friends at the University have established…

Campus & Community

BBI launches new website

Monday, July 23, 2012, By News Staff

BBI’s home on the web, bbi.syr.edu, has a new look! The new BBI website launched in conjunction with the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, celebrated July 26. The website exemplifies BBI’s impact, with an emphasis on people…

Arts & Culture

Araca Project announces 2012 season of works by emerging theater artists

Wednesday, July 11, 2012, By Erica Blust

Six works by up-and-coming theater artists make up the 2012 season of the Araca Project, an early career development initiative of the Department of Drama in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), the University of Michigan and…