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BBI research associate elected to Society for Disability Studies board

Friday, May 20, 2011, By News Staff

Omolara Funmilola Akinpelu, research associate with the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the Society for Disability Studies (SDS). Akinpelu’s three-year term begins at the conclusion of June’s…

Campus & Community

SU alum appointed medical director of Health Services

Thursday, May 19, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Department of Health Services has appointed a new medical director, Spiro Tzetzis ’91. Tzetzis has been working on campus in a part-time capacity since May 2, and will be on staff full time beginning June 1. “We are…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to expand in the Middle East

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, By News Staff

SU to open headquarters in Dubai and create new opportunities for students Syracuse University has announced the expansion of its educational presence in the Arab Gulf. In June, an information center will open in Dubai, providing resources and background on…

Campus & Community

Weight Watchers summer sign-ups

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, By News Staff

The summer session of Weight Watchers at Work will begin on June 15 and runs for 12 weeks.

Campus & Community

Call for Syracuse Welcome 2011 Volunteers

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, By News Staff

The time has come again to start recruiting for Syracuse Welcome 2011.

Arts & Culture

Syracuse International Film Festival announces visiting artist

Tuesday, May 17, 2011, By News Staff

Israeli film director Dani Menkin has been selected to receive a visiting artist grant that will bring him to Syracuse for four months to live and work in the community. Menkin recently was awarded a Schusterman Visiting Artist Grant from…

Business & Economy

South Side Innovation Center announces 2011 Chase Business Plan Challenge

Tuesday, May 17, 2011, By News Staff

The 2011 Chase Business Plan Challenge will take place on Friday, May 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at the South Side Innovation Center (SSIC), 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse. The competition will occur during graduation ceremonies for SSIC clients who…

Business & Economy

SyracuseCoE announces $200,000 in TAD awards to four Upstate companies

Tuesday, May 17, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) today announced that four Upstate New York companies have received a total of $200,000 in the fourth round of Technology Application and Demonstration (TAD 2011) awards. These demonstration projects are designed to improve air…

Arts & Culture

Disability Cultural Center to open on SU campus in fall 2011

Tuesday, May 17, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University continues to be a national leader in higher education as it will open the doors to a Disability Cultural Center in the fall of 2011. This groundbreaking center will be the only one of its kind across the…

Campus & Community

Thompson becomes chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 17, 2011, By Kevin C. Quinn

At Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees annual meeting held this past Saturday, May 14, Chairman-elect Richard L. Thompson G’67 officially assumed the role of chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees. Outgoing chairman John H. Chapple ’75 completed his term as…