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Remembering Bassel

Thursday, October 4, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Shortly before his death in his homeland of Syria last May, graduate film student Bassel Shahade was thinking of his friends back at SU. “The last e-mail I have from him was on May 21st,” says College of Visual and Performing Arts film professor Owen Shapiro. “He wrote ‘Say hi to everyone there. I will try to stay alive. Hoping to see you soon.’”

Media, Law & Policy

Prof. Grant Reeher on the presidential debate: Game on!

Thursday, October 4, 2012, By News Staff

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, shared his reaction to the first presidential debate held Wednesday, Oct. 3, in Denver: The bottom line from the debate is Game…

Study on self-healing curved crystals published in ‘Nature Materials’

Wednesday, October 3, 2012, By News Staff

In a paper just published in Nature Materials, a team of researchers including Syracuse University physicist Mark Bowick has succeeded in creating a defect in the structure of a single-layer crystal by inserting an extra particle, and then watching as the crystal “heals” itself.

Ad executive Lisa Unsworth ’84 to speak at Newhouse

Tuesday, October 2, 2012, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Lisa Unsworth ’84, managing partner and chief marketing officer with Arnold Worldwide, will visit the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Friday, Oct. 5. She will speak at 10:30 a.m. in Room 251, Newhouse 3. She is a guest…

Career Services hosts Career Week events Oct. 2-3

Monday, October 1, 2012, By News Staff

This week, Syracuse University Career Services, within the Division of Student Affairs, presents it annual Career Week programs and events, which includes the Career Fair, Resumania and Diversity in the Workplace. The Career Fair, the most anticipated event, takes place…

Campus & Community

Brandon Steiner book signing with Scoop Jardine and Joe Morris

Friday, September 28, 2012, By News Staff

Brandon Steiner will be at the Syracuse University Bookstore to sign copies of his newest book, “You Gotta Have Balls: How
a Kid from Brooklyn Started From Scratch, Bought Yankee Stadium, and Created a Sports Empire.”

Shall we play a game?: Merging citizen science and video games

Friday, September 21, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

In the mysterious online world of “Forgotten Island,” you’ll investigate the destruction of a biology lab, encounter domineering robots and solve puzzles to find your way out of the conundrum. You’ll also be helping real-life scientists better understand the creatures of the natural world.

SU one of six finalists in ‘Today Show’ college spirit competition

Monday, September 17, 2012, By News Staff

SU is one of six finalists in the “Today Show” college challenge. The contest, a celebration of campus spirit, was open to colleges and universities across the country and earlier this morning, crews and “Today Show” correspondent Sara Haines visited…

iSchool students to launch video games designed to make science fun

Monday, September 17, 2012, By News Staff

Think science is boring? Think video games are a waste of time? Students at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) disagree. A group of student programmers, artists and researchers are launching two unique video games designed to make science fun….

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Friday, September 14

Friday, September 14, 2012, By News Staff

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE Media coverage of the University’s announcement of surpassing its $1 billion Campaign for Syracuse University goal includes reports by YNN, CNY Central and the Post-Standard. The milestone was marked with a celebration Thursday on the…