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‘Science and Higher Education Policy’ with Michael Crow

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By News Staff

Arizona State University president and Maxwell alumnus Michael M. Crow ’85 will visit the Maxwell School on Nov. 17 for an informal discussion about science and higher education policy.  The event is being presented by the Center for Technology and…

School of Education Mourns Passing of Steven J. Taylor

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By News Staff

Steven J. Taylor, Centennial Professor of Disability and director of the Center on Human Policy at the Syracuse University School of Education, died at his home in South Onondaga on Nov. 8. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Edinger,…

‘Tacit Knowledge’ to Feature Work by Leeds College of Art Students, Faculty, Alumni

Monday, November 10, 2014, By Erica Blust

The Department of Art in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will present “Tacit Knowledge,” an exhibition of work by undergraduate students, faculty and recent alumni from Leeds College of Art (LCA) in England Nov. 13-29 on the Wall,…

Arts & Culture

Documentaries on Frank Langella ’59, Arthur Storch Air This Month on WCNY-TV

Monday, November 10, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Two American theater greats with ties to Syracuse University are the subject of separate documentaries set to air this month on Central New York’s Public Broadcasting station, WCNY. Both were produced by Syracuse University Electronic Media Communications. On Nov. 15…

‘Elect Her’ Preparing Women for Leadership and Political Office

Monday, November 10, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

In student leadership roles and in political office across the country, more women are needed to represent. An upcoming conference is giving University students the opportunity to find their voice and build confidence to pursue an elected leadership position.

Adult Beginners’ Tap Class Brings Friendship, Joy in ‘Stepping Out’

Thursday, November 6, 2014, By News Staff

Led by Mavis, a patient and talented dancer, and accompanied by the acerbic Mrs. Fraser on piano, “Stepping Out” follows the ups and downs of nine women and one man who meet weekly in a church hall for a beginning tap class.

Barry Scheck Explores Impact of DNA Evidence in Nov. 11 University Lecture

Thursday, November 6, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Renowned attorney and DNA expert Barry Scheck, co-founder of the Innocence Project, will be the next guest of the University Lectures series on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Hendricks Chapel. Scheck’s lecture, “The Innocence Project: DNA and the Wrongly Convicted,” will…

Arts & Culture

Artist and Critical Musicologist Explores T-Pain’s Use of Sonic, Cinematic Strategies

Wednesday, November 5, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The sonic and cinematic strategies of hip-hop producer and rapper T-Pain are the subject of a forthcoming scholarly article by James Gordon Williams, a new faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences. An assistant professor of African American…

Health & Society

CSD’s Newest Faculty Member Awarded $557,000 NIH Grant

Wednesday, November 5, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Jonathan Preston G’02, G’08 may be new to the Syracuse University faculty, but he’s no stranger to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). Preston first stepped onto campus as a graduate student 13 years ago. Today, he is…

Campus & Community

Falk Grad Studies Information Session Nov. 15

Tuesday, November 4, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University faculty, staff and current students will welcome potential graduate students interested in the Falk College’s graduate programs in child and family studies, public health, marriage and family therapy, nutrition science, social work and sport management during a special…