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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…

New staff, OMA’s Multicultural Mentoring Program to engage SU students of color with academic, social opportunitiesFebruary 05, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Hilda Rosa Martinez is thrilled to come to work each morning. Martinez, who began her new job as assistant director…

Meredith Professor Ruth Small joins governor’s task force on information literacyFebruary 04, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Meredith Professor Ruth Small, who has been with Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) since 1989, recently was appointed to the Governor’s Information Literacy…

Black History Month concert features jazz vocalist Barbara Morrison at SU Feb. 17January 30, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu The Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation and Syracuse University will again partner to celebrate Black History Month with an annual jazz cabaret concert….

Global disability and poverty efforts get key boost from agreement between SU’s Burton Blatt Institute and World BankJanuary 29, 2008Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu A promising new collaboration between the World Bank and Syracuse University could spur global efforts to reduce poverty…

iSchool club launches program to assist women in IT trainingJanuary 29, 2008Kristen Blake For years, women have supported themselves and their families by working from home. But it was only after working closely with a student who prepared medical transcriptions…

iSchool’s E-Club will build Web-based resource for Syracuse area entrepreneursJanuary 29, 2008Kristen Blake The faculty of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) has long been known for taking technology and innovation beyond the walls of its classrooms and research centers….

SU Office of Residence Life seeks nominations for 2008 Francis McMillan Parks Women of Influence AwardsJanuary 28, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Office of Residence Life (ORL) invites members of the SU and greater Syracuse communities to submit nominations for…

College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean Carole Brzozowski to become University performing arts presenterJanuary 25, 2008Kevin C. Quinnkcquinn@syr.edu Carole Brzozowski, dean of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) for the past eight years, today announced she…

Syracuse University helps focus nation on solutions to global warmingJanuary 22, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu On Jan. 31, Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) will jointly present a day of speakers and events focused on bringing…