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Health & Society

Thwarting a Devastating Disease

Thursday, November 14, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Assistant Professor David Larsen saw the damaging effects of the lack of health care and clean water in the favelas of Belem, Brazil, while working among the people ten years ago. Impacted by the work, he now conducts research to halt the impact of deadly—yet preventable—infectious diseases.

Health & Society

Maisto Gets Five-Year Extension of NIH Senior Scientist Award

Wednesday, November 6, 2013, By News Staff

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has once again selected Stephen Maisto, professor of psychology in The College of Arts and Sciences, for its Senior Scientist Research and Mentorship Award. Maisto’s K05 grant is from the National Institute on Alcohol…

STEM

SU Chemist Gets ‘Best Idea Grant’

Wednesday, November 6, 2013, By News Staff

Top-notch ideas drive today’s knowledge-based world. James Hougland has one, and he has been awarded a “Best Idea Grant (BIG)” from the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) to support his research. Hougland, an assistant professor of chemistry in The College…

Campus & Community

Ten Suggestions for Your Must-Do List on Family Weekend

Thursday, October 31, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Your family and friends are arriving on campus for Family Weekend. What to do? Here’s some highlights and fun suggestions for an eventful weekend.

Campus & Community

Family Weekend 2013 Brings Families to SU Campus

Monday, October 28, 2013, By News Staff

Parents and family members of Syracuse University students will  join the campus community this weekend, Nov. 1-3, for Family Weekend 2013. This year, more than 3,100 people and 1,100 families will be attending, representing more than 34 states, including Hawaii…

Social Work Students Explore Corrections, Mental Health System

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, By Michele Barrett

Jails and prisons have become the nation’s largest psychiatric institutions, especially for low-income persons and persons of color. The National Sheriffs’ Association reports that in virtually every county across the country, county jails hold more people with severe psychiatric illness…

Campus & Community

Make a Difference at the Ronald McDonald House

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, By News Staff

The SU Chapter of Golden Key International Honour Society is participating in Make a Difference Day 2013 by conducting a Wish List Drive to support the Ronald McDonald House of Central New York. Individuals can donate items on the “House’s”…

Campus & Community

Boston Brass to Perform Oct. 31

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, By Erica Blust

Renowned ensemble Boston Brass will present a concert on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The performance is free and open to the public. The concert is presented as part…

Campus & Community

‘Sarah House: A Hospital Hospitality House’ at Oct. 17 Session of IRP

Tuesday, October 15, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

The Oct. 17 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Jennifer Coman, executive director of Sarah House, a lodging for relatives of adult patients seeking medical treatment outside their own community. It is the only residence of…

Campus & Community

Make Your Passwords HRD2CR@K!

Monday, October 14, 2013, By Christopher C. Finkle

Passwords are the keys to your digital and online assets. They can be the most effective defense against unauthorized access to your confidential data. That’s why they’re the number one target for hackers trying to compromise your data. Below is…