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Does Citizenship Require Sacrifice?
The Maxwell School’s State of Democracy Lecture will feature a provocative conversation among four faculty members on the rights, responsibilities and obligations of citizens. Is voting the primary responsibility of citizens in a democracy, or are citizens obligated to engage…
Faculty, Students Train India’s Future Engineers to Reduce Energy Footprint
Rapid economic growth in India has led to a spike in energy consumption, placing a serious strain on the country’s grid and energy supplies. Blackouts and brownouts are common and widespread. Worse, limited resources often make it impossible to generate…
Cold Case Justice Initiative to Hold Panel at National Press Club Dec. 9
The Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at the College of Law will delve into the current state of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act during a panel at the National Press Club (NPC) on Dec. 9. For this…
Middle Eastern Studies Program Names New Director
Karin Ruhlandt, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and James Steinberg, dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, have announced that Assistant Professor of Political Science Yüksel Sezgin has been named director of the Middle Eastern…
Bruce Smith Wins Residency in Rome
Bruce Smith visited Rome about 20 years ago. Now he can spend seven weeks in the Eternal City, known for its abundant ancient buildings and artifacts; exquisite art; and dramatic history. Smith, a critically acclaimed poet and professor of English…
Near Westside Initiative Receives Prestigious Award from USGBC
The Near Westside Initiative, a not-for-profit organization housed in Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Mayor Richard M. Daley Legacy Award for Global Leadership in Creating Sustainable Cities from…
Physicist to Speak on ‘Motile Matter’
Sriram Ramaswamy, director of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad, India, and a distinguished theoretical physicist, will speak Tuesday, Oct. 14, on “Motile Matter.” The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. in Watson Theater, and is presented by the…
Three Will Be Honored with George Arents Award at Orange Central
Richard M. Jones ’92, G’95, L’95, Angela Y. Robinson ’78 and Donald Schupak ’64, L’66 will receive the George Arents Award, the University’s highest alumni honor. The award recognizes alumni who are pioneers and leaders in their fields.
New Cooling System Heats up Physics Research
A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences has received a major grant to support ongoing work in quantum information science. Britton Plourde, associate professor of physics, is the recipient of a $230,000 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program award…
Professor Has ‘Final Word’ on Forensic Linguistics
Tej Bhatia is not exactly the cloak-and-dagger type, but, if pressed to explain himself, the affable, slightly built professor, with a mop of brown hair and thick mustache, is proof that appearances are deceiving. Which is probably a good thing,…