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STEM

Questions for Stefan Ballmer on Discovery of Collision of Neutron Stars and the Origins of Gold

Monday, October 16, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Stefan Ballmer, associate professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of the Syracuse physicists on the LIGO team that has made groundbreaking discoveries on gravitational waves and, now, the collision of two massive neutron stars…

STEM

Peter Saulson: ‘Astronomy Will Never Be the Same’

Monday, October 16, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Martin A. Pomerantz ’37 Professor of Physics, Peter Saulson has devoted much of his career to searching for gravitational waves. Here, he reflects on the importance of the latest discovery of these so-called “ripples in spacetime,” and what it…

The Atlantic

A Review of David Yaffe’s Newest Biography, Reckless Daughter

Friday, October 13, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Following the release of Humanities Assistant Professor David Yaffe’s biography Reckless Daughter on Joni Mitchell, The Atlantic favorably reviewing the book. “In the best full-length treatment of Mitchell yet published, Yaffe follows her from her childhood in postwar Saskatchewan all the…

Media, Law & Policy

Amanda Chou selected for Clinton Global Initiative University

Thursday, October 12, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

Amanda Chou ’19 has been selected to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) in Boston.  CGI U was established in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. It is a…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Continues Swift and Deliberate Efforts to Limit the Spread of Mumps

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, By News Staff

In close partnership with the Onondaga County Health Department, Syracuse University continues its aggressive outreach campaign focused on educating the campus community about how to prevent, detect and treat mumps. At this time, Syracuse University has 13 confirmed cases of…

Campus & Community

Two New Members Appointed to Universitywide Diversity and Inclusion Council

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, By News Staff

Two new members have been named to Syracuse University’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion. New Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol and Graduate Student Organization External Vice President Sweta Roy were appointed to the council, which is the primary advisory committee…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Continues ‘Belonging’ Theme with Artist Wafaa Bilal Oct. 12-13

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong exploration of “Belonging” with a mini-residency by acclaimed Iraqi-American artist Wafaa Bilal. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Bilal will give a presentation titled “Performing Change: Diaspora and Belonging” from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 114…

Campus & Community

Setnor School of Music Fall Festival Concert

Thursday, October 5, 2017, By News Staff

Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts presents its first-ever Fall Festival, Thursday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Setnor Auditorium at Crouse College. Come for an evening of music ranging from Elgar to…

Arts & Culture

Raymond Carver Reading Series Hosts Author of Critically Acclaimed ‘We Love You, Charlie Freeman’

Tuesday, October 3, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

Kaitlyn Greenidge, the Fall 2017 Visiting Writer for the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing, is the next speaker in this fall’s Raymond Carver Reading Series. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, she will participate in a Q&A at 3:45 p.m. and then read…

Business & Economy

A System and Method for Tracking and Managing Skills: TCLC Helps a Rochester Entrepreneur Protect a Bright Idea

Tuesday, October 3, 2017, By Martin Walls

It is perhaps difficult to remember a time before the nutrition facts label. Before 1990, information about the calories, cholesterol, fat content and vitamins in the food we eat was sparse and non-standard. Now the label is a mandatory, ubiquitous…