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South African Poet, Activist Diana Ferrus to Lecture Sept. 29

Friday, September 19, 2014, By News Staff

The Democratizing Knowledge (DK) Project at Syracuse University will host Diana Ferrus, internationally renowned poet and storyteller, who will deliver a performance lecture entitled “From Broken Bones to Healing Hearts: My Journey with Sarah Baartman” at Peter Graham Scholarly Commons…

Philosopher to Deliver Anbar Lectures at Syracuse University, Temple Adath Yeshurun

Thursday, September 18, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Thomas Hurka, the Chancellor Henry N.R. Jackman Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Studies at the University of Toronto, will deliver the seventh annual Anbar Family Lecture at Syracuse University and Temple Adath Yeshurun. Hurka’s Syracuse lecture, “More Seriously Wrong,” is Monday,…

University Community Mourns Passing of Professor Emerita Sari Knopp Biklen

Thursday, September 18, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

Sari Knopp Biklen, professor emerita of cultural foundations of education and women’s studies, passed away on Sept. 16. “I know that I speak for all of her colleagues in expressing deep sadness over Sari’s passing,” says Eric F. Spina, Syracuse…

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National Cancer Institute Presentation

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, By News Staff

“Advancing Convergence and Innovation in Cancer Research: National Cancer Institute Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives” is the title of this presentation for the SU community and the public. URL: http://eng-cs.syr.edu/our-departments/biomedical-and-chemical-engineering/department-news/ Contact: Jesse Bond Biomedical and Chemical Engineering 315-443-2550 jqbond@syr.edu

Professor Has ‘Final Word’ on Forensic Linguistics

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Tej Bhatia is not exactly the cloak-and-dagger type, but, if pressed to explain himself, the affable, slightly built professor, with a mop of brown hair and thick mustache, is proof that appearances are deceiving. Which is probably a good thing,…

ITS Continues to Implement New Information Security Measures

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, By Christopher C. Finkle

Security threats to higher education are on the increase. In the last year alone, more than 3 million data records have been reported exposed at colleges and universities nationwide, and millions more have been exposed at other organizations and businesses….

Getting to Know the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team

Tuesday, September 16, 2014, By News Staff

For any student who has experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, harassment or stalking, finding a trusted confidant and a safe space where one can share his or her story is critical. On campus, that space is located in a big yellow house at the corner of Walnut Place.

Syracuse Launches Certificate Program in Forensic Firearms Analysis

Friday, September 12, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Forensic firearms analysis is the subject of a new graduate certificate program offered by the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. The Certificate of Advanced Study in Firearm and Tool Mark…

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Fall Skating Programs at Tennity

Friday, September 12, 2014, By News Staff

Registration is wrapping up for Tennity’s fall skating programs. Skating School, with classes for all ages and abilities, starts on Saturday, Sept. 27. Icercise (think aerobics on ice) starts on Monday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. Programs open to SU…

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Teach-In: Mike Brown & Ferguson

Thursday, September 11, 2014, By News Staff

The Department of African American Studies will be hosting a Teach-In on Mike Brown & Ferguson on Friday, Sept. 12, in Maxwell Auditorium from 5:30-7:30 p.m.