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Syracuse University’s top performers linked by study abroad

Wednesday, May 7, 2008, By News Staff

Daeya Malboeuf315 443 2007 Is there a link between study abroad and high academic achievement? At Syracuse University, the answer is a resounding yes. Each year, up to 12 academically outstanding graduating seniors are selected as University Scholars by a…

International developer Abdallah Yabroudi pledges $5 million to his alma mater, Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, to create international engineering professorship and Dubai internship program

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, By News Staff

Trisha Hopkins315 443 2546 Nearly 30 years after graduating from Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), Abdallah Yabroudi, chairman of the internationally known Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has become…

Internationally renowned genomic researcher J. Craig Venter to be keynote speaker at dedication of Syracuse University’s Life Sciences Complex on Nov. 7

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in decoding the human genome, will be the keynote speaker at the dedication of Syracuse University’s Life Sciences Complex Nov. 7. Venter’s address will highlight a daylong celebration that will include building…

Academic calendar unveiled for 2009-10

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, By News Staff

Academic calendar unveiled for 2009-10May 06, 2008Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Academic Calendar Committee has released the 2009-10 academic calendar. The calendar is very similar to past University schedules and includes no major changes. However, in the Fall 2009 semester, two…

Vanessa Williams to deliver 2008 convocation address for College of Visual and Performing Arts, receive BFA degree

Monday, May 5, 2008, By News Staff

Erica Blust(315) 443-5891 Actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams will deliver the 2008 convocation address to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at the college’s convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 10,…

Actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams to deliver 2008 convocation address for SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, receive bachelor of fine arts degree

Monday, May 5, 2008, By News Staff

Actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams to deliver 2008 convocation address for SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, receive bachelor of fine arts degreeMay 05, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams will deliver the 2008 convocation address…

Whitman junior wins annual $10,000 Brethen Scholarship

Friday, May 2, 2008, By News Staff

Amy Mehringer315 443 3834 Alison Schoch, a junior at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, has been awarded the annual Robert H. Brethen Scholarship through the Brethen Operations Management Institute in the Whitman School. The prestigious award, given…

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Commencement 2008 — SU’s 154th Commencement exercises May 11

Friday, May 2, 2008, By News Staff

Sara Miller315 443 9038 In its 154th Commencement, Syracuse University will celebrate the graduation of 2,739 bachelor’s, 1,652 master’s and 115 doctoral degree candidates. In addition, six associate’s degrees and 124 certificates of advanced study will be awarded. The SUNY…

Syracuse University to present honorary degrees to nine individuals of exceptional achievement at Commencement May 11

Thursday, May 1, 2008, By News Staff

Sara Miller315 443 9038 Syracuse University will award honorary degrees to nine individuals of exceptional achievement in the areas of business, physical sciences, performing arts, global literacy, literature, economics and journalism. Honorary degrees will be presented at the 154th Commencement…

Gift from alumnus helps L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science to establish college’s first Faculty Excellence Award

Thursday, May 1, 2008, By News Staff

Trisha Hopkins In Utpal Roy’s “Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design” (MAE 184) course, first-year students work collaboratively to create the inner gear mechanisms for a working clock. Students design component pieces on the computer, and their designs are then…