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iSchool students to launch video games designed to make science fun
Think science is boring? Think video games are a waste of time? Students at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) disagree. A group of student programmers, artists and researchers are launching two unique video games designed to make science fun….
Let it rain: Monitoring effectiveness of downtown green roof
Civil engineering professor Cliff Davidson had a breathtaking view of the City of Syracuse from a rooftop garden Thursday. But it’s the possibilities of that prime location that made the experience memorable.
Lecture explores ‘Who Exactly is Mitt Romney?’
During a talk Friday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium, Michael Kranish, coauthor of “The Real Romney” (with Scott Helman, Harper, 2012) will reveal answers to the question: Who exactly is Mitt Romney? Kranish is the deputy chief…
CANCELED’Reconstructing Diderot: Eighteenth Century French Bookbinding’ Nov. 1
Jeffrey S. Peachey, a book conservator, tool maker and historian of the book, will present an illustrated lecture entitled “Reconstructing Diderot: Eighteenth Century French Bookbinding” on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in Bird…
Campaign for Syracuse University surpasses $1 billion fundraising goal more than three months early
Syracuse University today announced that it has surpassed its goal for the most ambitious fundraising effort in the institution’s history. Through the generosity of more than 60,000 individual donors, including trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and supporters, the Campaign has raised a total of $1,008,612,731 as of Aug. 31.
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend delivers inaugural Borgognoni Lecture Oct. 15
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend—eldest daughter of late U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy and author of “Failing America’s Faithful: How Today’s Churches Are Mixing God With Politics and Losing Their Way” (Warner Books, 2007)—is visiting Syracuse University. Townsend will deliver the inaugural Joseph…
Tere Paniagua ’82 appointed as executive director of cultural engagement for Syracuse Hispanic community
The College of Arts and Sciences has appointed Tere Paniagua ’82 as the executive director of cultural engagement for the Syracuse Hispanic community. Paniagua will be responsible for developing and maintaining cultural connections between the University and Syracuse’s Hispanic community…
VPA Advisory Council members establish post-M.F.A. engagement fellowship; inaugural fellow named
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced the establishment of the Ginsburg-Klaus Post-M.F.A. Engagement Fellowship. The academic, yearlong fellowship, which includes a residency in San Pedro, Calif., is funded through a gift by VPA alumna Marylyn Ginsburg-Klaus…
School of Education’s Dean Biklen speaks at Conference of State Parties for Convention on Rights of People with Disabilities
School of Education Dean Douglas Biklen was invited to speak at the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities Fifth Conference of State Parties at the UN headquarters in New York City on Sept. 12. Biklen spoke…
The Third Thursday (Th3) opens Sept. 20 for the 2012-13 season
Th3 (The Third Thursday) has announced the start of the 2012-13 season, Sept. 20, bringing cultural and visual arts events and attractions to the Syracuse and greater Central New York community. The season will begin with numerous exhibitions and events…