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Syracuse researchers link higher test scores with certified librarians in schoolsFebruary 05, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu New York state schools with certified librarians have higher scores on average on the fourth-grade English Language Arts (ELA) test than those who don’t, according…

SU and SUNY-ESF libraries announce ‘Food for Fines’ amnesty dayNovember 20, 2007Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu The libraries at Syracuse University, Syracuse University College of Law and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry will once again offer a “Food for Fines”…

Bertini joins new Global Humanitarian ForumNovember 06, 2007Jill Leonhardtjlleonha@maxwell.syr.edu Catherine Bertini, professor of public administration in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been named a founding board member of the new Global Humanitarian Forum launched Oct. 17…

Documentaries from around the world to be screened during Fifth Annual Human Rights Film Festival Oct. 4-6 at Syracuse UniversitySeptember 26, 2007Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Award-winning film documentaries from around the globe will be shown at Syracuse University Oct. 4-6 as…

Marilyn Higgins named vice president for community engagement and economic impact at Syracuse UniversitySeptember 14, 2007Kevin C. Quinnkcquinn@syr.edu Marilyn Higgins has been named vice president for community engagement and economic impact at Syracuse University, effective Oct. 15. In this newly…

Researchers find that change from arid to wet climate in Africa had significant effect on early human evolution September 04, 2007 Kelly Homan Rodoski kahoman@syr.edu A team of scientists from around the globe has determined that a drastic change in…

SU prof pens first complete biography of Venetian Doge Francesco Foscari, selected for senior fellowship at National Gallery of ArtAugust 07, 2007Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu Dennis Romano, professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and professor…

Newhouse emergency scenario brings together students, law enforcement agenciesAugust 02, 2007Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu Newhouse School faculty and Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety staged a mock emergency recently to provide “breaking news” for 93 master’s students to report. The students are…

Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides $250,000 grant to SU’s South Side Innovation Center to bolster economic development June 27, 2007Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship in the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University today received a $250,000…

SUF monsters invade London charity eventMay 30, 2007Daeya Malboeufdmking04@syr.edu When Syracuse University in Florence (SUF) received a request from London-based garden designer Antonia Salt to borrow a few monsters from the production of the opera “Where the Wild Things Are,”…