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titleSyracuse University’s Ten Tons of Love drive yields 38 tons of clothing, house wares and food for Central New York charities

Wednesday, May 28, 2008, By News Staff

Carol L. Kim315 443 8568 There’s a lot of love at Syracuse University — 38 tons, to be exact. That’s how much volunteers at SU collected as part of Ten Tons of Love, the annual charity drive to collect gently…

New SU Press book traces CNY’s movie connections

Tuesday, May 27, 2008, By News Staff

Cynthia J. Moritz315 443 9039 A new book from Syracuse University Press, “Our Movie Houses: A History of Film and Cinematic Innovation in Central New York,” offers a richly detailed account of the origins of American film in Central New…

Graduate School appoints two associate deans focused on graduate student recruitment and retention, and preparation of underrepresented students

Tuesday, May 27, 2008, By News Staff

Cynthia J. Moritz315 443 9039 To better address University-wide needs in the areas of graduate recruitment, graduate retention and preparation of underrepresented minority groups for graduate study, the Graduate School — in partnership with the Division of Enrollment Management and…

Chapple begins term as Board of Trustees chair

Tuesday, May 20, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services315-443-3784 At Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees annual meeting, held May 10, Chair-elect John H. Chapple ’75 officially assumed board leadership as John A. Couri ’63 completed his term as chair and moved to chair-emeritus status. Additionally, seven…

O’Rourke named to CASE Commission on Philanthropy

Friday, May 16, 2008, By News Staff

Sara Miller315 443 9038 Lil Breul O’Rourke ’77, G’04 has been named to the Commission on Philanthropy for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). O’Rourke is vice president and chief development officer for Syracuse University. For a…

WISE receives ADEC National Award for Excellence in Distance Education

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services315-443-3784 The Web-based Information Science Education Consortium (WISE) has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC) National Award for Excellence in Distance Education. The award, which was established in 2000, represents one…

Statement from Syracuse University Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor on recent Fox News story

Tuesday, May 13, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services(315) 443-8338 A statement from Syracuse University Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor on recent Fox News story: “Recently, there has been media attention surrounding comments made by Boyce Watkins. “Although Dr. Watkins is a faculty member, the University…

New program prepares students to become independent mathematics researchers

Monday, May 12, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Three students in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences have been selected to participate in a new summer mathematics research program. The program — Mentoring Undergraduates into Mathematical Research — is aimed at helping students develop…

Syracuse University students study Central New York’s pesky plants

Monday, May 12, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Along with ushering in an array of tulips, daffodils, lilacs and other colorful blossoms, spring is also the beginning of the perennial battle between home gardeners and weeds. While the battle rages on through the summer, Syracuse…

Syracuse University’s summer research program inspires undergraduates to become tomorrow’s scientists

Monday, May 12, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 This summer, 35 undergraduate students from Syracuse University and other universities and colleges across the United States and abroad will participate in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program, sponsored by the Department…