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Faculty Member a Judge for IBM’s Master the Mainframe Competition

Tuesday, March 25, 2014, By Diane Stirling

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) will be involved in an innovative IBM academic initiative, as one of its faculty members participates as a judge for the technology firm’s “Master the Mainframe World Championship” programming competition for young innovators. One…

Media, Law & Policy

Toner Prize Goes to Tumulty of Washington Post

Tuesday, March 25, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post is the winner of the 2013 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. The $5,000 Toner Prize honors the late Robin Toner, a summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University with dual degrees in…

Campus & Community

‘Tomorrow Happens Here’: The Experience of SXSW

Tuesday, March 25, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

South By Southwest (SXSW) Interactive is the place to be to find out “what’s next” in creative content and digital technologies. “I always loved the old SXSW tagline: ‘Tomorrow Happens Here,’ and it still feels true,” says Sean Branagan, director…

Campus & Community

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Session for Staff Scheduled

Monday, March 24, 2014, By News Staff

Faculty and staff are invited to a free, introductory session on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to be held from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday, March 28, in Room 500 of the Hall of Languages. Participants will have the…

Campus & Community

4th Annual Literacy Corps Scrabble Tournament

Friday, March 21, 2014, By News Staff

Join us for the 4th Annual Literacy Corps Scrabble Tournament! The event will take place Thursday, March 27, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in 304ABC Schine Student Center. Participants can register by emailling literacy @syr.edu. The cost is $10 per person, or…

Carnegie Library Reading Room Restoration Project

Friday, March 21, 2014, By News Staff

The following is a list of individuals who, in some way, made the project possible and successful: Donors Carl & Marcy Armani The Brodsky Family Garth & Mary-Helen Foster William F. Gaske Karen & Chuck Goodman Russell A. King Bruce…

Professor Conducts Physical Activity Workshops for Children with Visual Impairments

Friday, March 21, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

Luis Columna, associate professor of exercise science in the School of Education, is conducting a physical activity program titled “Physical Activity for Families of Children with Visual Impairments.”

Public Art Project on Connective Corridor Celebrates Syracuse’s Bicycle History

Friday, March 21, 2014, By News Staff

The Connective Corridor has awarded a $10,000 grant to the 40 Below Public Art Taskforce (40B PATF) to fund an artist team to create innovative public art bike racks for the civic strip portion of the corridor.

SU Brass Ensemble Presents ‘1914 Revue’ at Rome’s Capitol Theatre March 30

Thursday, March 20, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), directed by James T. Spencer, continues its spring concert season with a “1914 Revue” at the historic Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St.) in Rome, N.Y. The concert is Sunday, March 30, at 3…

New Syracuse University Perfume Gains National Attention

Thursday, March 20, 2014, By Keith Kobland

When CBS News wanted the scoop on a brand new SU-inspired fragrance, they turned to students, faculty and fans. Correspondent Mo Rocca and a crew, including a cameraman, audio engineer and producer, spent several days on campus to weave together a piece…