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‘Michelangelo: The Man and the Myth’ opens Aug. 12 at SUArt Galleries; exhibition runs through Oct. 19 and includes works never before seen in the United States

Sunday, July 27, 2008, By News Staff

Jaime Winne Alvarez Beginning Aug. 12, an exhibition of original drawings and writings by Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), some never before seen in the United States, opens at the SUArt Galleries located in the Shaffer Art Building at Syracuse…

Syracuse University student researchers to showcase results of their summer of research

Friday, July 25, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Some 70 students, who have been working in Syracuse University research labs this summer in a variety of physical science and engineering disciplines will showcase their work at a combined Undergraduate Research Poster Session from noon–2 p.m….

Video Production Unit’s ‘First Year’ honored at 29th Annual Telly Awards

Friday, July 25, 2008, By News Staff

Chris Finkle(315) 443-1219 “First Year: Episode 2,” produced by the Video Production Unit (VPU) of Syracuse University Information Technology and Services (ITS), won a silver Telly Award in the health and wellness category of this year’s competition. Don Torrance, associate…

New book by Syracuse University School of Education’s Wilkinson focuses on teaching reading in urban classrooms

Friday, July 25, 2008, By News Staff

Patrick Farrell(315) 443-5421 A new book by Louise C. Wilkinson, Distinguished Professor of Education, Psychology, and Communication Sciences in Syracuse University’s School of Education, examines how to effectively prepare teachers to teach reading in urban classrooms. The book, “Improving Literacy…

SU’s annual SPAWN conference, Aug. 16-18, focuses on philosophy of perception

Monday, July 21, 2008, By News Staff

Rob Enslin(315) 443-3403 The philosophy of perception is the theme of this year’s Syracuse Philosophy Annual Workshop and Network conference (SPAWN) taking place Aug. 16-18 on the Syracuse University campus. The conference involves more than 40 distinguished participants from throughout…

Two local high school teachers make new discoveries in Syracuse University’s research laboratories

Monday, July 21, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes315-443-2201 Two Central New York teachers are spending their summer discovering how the fundamental scientific ideas and knowledge they teach are generated in a university research laboratory. Gina Duggleby, a biology teacher at Paul V. Moore High School in…

Brooks selected to head American Enterprise Institute

Tuesday, July 15, 2008, By News Staff

Jill Leonhardt(315) 443-5492 Arthur C. Brooks, professor of public administration at the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, has been chosen to head the prestigious American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., beginning Jan. 1. Brooks, who is currently the Louis A….

Salomone appointed interim associate dean for student services in SU’s College of Arts and Sciences

Friday, July 11, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Kandice L. Salomone has been appointed interim associate dean for student services in The College of Arts and Sciences, replacing Associate Dean David Potter, who recently transitioned to a half-time position. Salomone also serves as the College’s…

POMCO Group selected as new administrator for Syracuse University’s medical plans

Wednesday, July 9, 2008, By News Staff

Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 Syracuse University has selected POMCO Group to administer its medical plans. Effective Jan. 1, 2009, POMCO will serve as the medical benefits administrator for the more than 5,500 employees, graduate assistants and retirees enrolled in medical coverage…

‘The Express’ to have gala premiere Sept. 12 at historic Landmark Theatre in Syracuse

Wednesday, July 9, 2008, By News Staff

Kevin C. Quinn(315) 443-8338 Syracuse University and Universal Pictures have announced that the movie premiere of “The Express” will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, in Syracuse. The film chronicles the life and legacy of Ernie Davis, the first African…