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Syracuse Symposium explores the impact of climate on the migration of early modern humans
Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Syracuse University earth sciences professor Chris Scholz will present “The Environmental Background of Our Early Ancestors: East African Mega Droughts and the Migrations of Early Modern Humans” Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. in the Life Sciences…
JPMorgan Chase’s Saltz named University Professor of Practice at Syracuse University
Kevin Morrow(315) 443-3784 Jeffrey Saltz, technology director at JPMorgan Chase & Co., has been named a University Professor of Practice at Syracuse University. In this role, Saltz is responsible for the technical aspects of JPMorgan Chase’s unique corporate-university collaboration with…
Blanck, Myhill to co-present Practising Law Institute’s ‘Website Accessibility: Avoid Potential Liability Under Disability Laws’
Blanck, Myhill to co-present Practising Law Institute’s ‘Website Accessibility: Avoid Potential Liability Under Disability Laws’November 03, 2008Me’Shae Brooks-Rollingmrolling@law.syr.edu Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University and University Professor; William N. Myhill, BBI senior research associate,…
Self-made civil rights activist to speak at College of Law Nov. 5
Jaclyn D. Grosso(315) 443-9534 Civil rights activist Alvin Sykes Jr. will speak at the Syracuse University College of Law on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 100. Sykes was instrumental in getting the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights…
Actor Kal Penn to speak at SU Nov. 15 for Syracuse Asian Awareness Week
Helen Koutsourades(845) 494-0623 Best known for his role as Kumar in the film “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” actor Kal Penn will speak at Syracuse University on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium in the…
Students practice entrepreneurial pitches in lifelike one-minute drill scenario at Carrier Dome
Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 What if you only had one minute-the length of an elevator ride-to grab the attention of a wealthy investor? Would you be able to sell your idea and get a chance to formally present it to the…
Pan Am 103 20th anniversary commemoration activities held
Pan Am 103 20th anniversary commemoration activities heldOctober 15, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Syracuse University will hold a series of activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Thirty-five students studying in SU’s study…
SU completes greenhouse gas inventory, decreases its global warming impact by 3.8 percent since 2004
SU completes greenhouse gas inventory, decreases its global warming impact by 3.8 percent since 2004September 24, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu Syracuse University recently published its first-ever inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. This inventory estimates the amount of carbon dioxide and five other…
Human rights activist, author Ishmael Beah will share his journey Sept. 23 in University Lectures presentation
Human rights activist, author Ishmael Beah will share his journey Sept. 23 in University Lectures presentationSeptember 15, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Ishmael Beah’s childhood effectively ended when he was 12, when he fled attacking rebels in his war-town homeland of Sierra…
SU’s Pulse performing arts series announces 2008-09 season; includes performances by nationally recognized acts Rockapella, Garth Fagan Dance and Idina Menzel
SU’s Pulse performing arts series announces 2008-09 season; includes performances by nationally recognized acts Rockapella, Garth Fagan Dance and Idina MenzelSeptember 02, 2008Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu The 2008-09 season of Syracuse University’s Pulse performing arts series features a selection of free…