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Tracking the Earth’s Mantle

Thursday, May 23, 2013, By Rob Enslin

New findings by a team of researchers, including Earth sciences professor Robert Moucha, reveal how the Earth’s mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates. This is big news, says Moucha, for scientists who use the coastline to predict future sea levels.

SU Archives Completes Processing of George Fisk Comfort Family Collection

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Syracuse University Archives has completed the processing of the George Fisk Comfort Family Collection, which was made possible through a grant from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. The collection, which is available to scholarly researchers and the general public,…

Hendricks Chapel Choir to Perform in Germany and Poland

Monday, May 13, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Hendricks Chapel Choir will embark on a musical and cultural tour of Germany and Poland on Wednesday, May 15. The 40-member choir, ranging from first-year students to graduate students, will perform a program of music from Central Europe—including German…

Commencement Speech by New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof

Sunday, May 12, 2013, By News Staff

Now, I hope that you students now appreciate that ancient wisdom “the tassel is worth the hassle.” It sounds a little better in Latin, but you get the idea. And a special congratulations to all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!

Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF Commencement 2013: The Details

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

The hard work, the support of family and friends, and the drive toward a dream will culminate for 5,533 degree candidates at Syracuse University’s celebration of its 159th Commencement Sunday, May 12, in the Carrier Dome. More than 14,000 guests…

12 Students Named University Scholars

Thursday, May 2, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

Twelve graduating seniors have been named Syracuse University Scholars, which is the highest undergraduate academic honor bestowed at the University. University Scholars represent the entire SU graduating class at the May 12 Commencement ceremony. On April 25, the scholars took…

Arts & Culture

University Lectures Announces 2013-14 season

Thursday, May 2, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Eight distinguished guests will share their diverse global experiences and perspectives with the Syracuse University and Central New York communities this fall and next spring as part of the 2013-14 University Lectures series.

Getting to Know: Ronald J. Taylor ’15

Tuesday, April 30, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Ronald J. Taylor ’15 took to the stage at this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in the Carrier Dome and issued a challenge to students in a searing monologue based on King’s “Mountaintop” speech. Taylor encouraged students to find…

Campus & Community

Specht Wins Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award

Thursday, April 25, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Andrew Specht, a Ph.D. student in the philosophy department in The College of Arts and Sciences, was presented with the Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award during a Syracuse University Library event on April 25. Specht’s winning essay is titled “Rethinking…

New Meredith Professors to Be Named During Faculty Recognition Event

Saturday, April 20, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

Seven nontenured faculty to be recognized for teaching excellence On Monday, April 22, Associate Professor Barbara Fought of the Department of Broadcast and Digital Journalism Communications in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Professor John Western of the…