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Michael A. Speaks Named Dean of School of Architecture

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today announced the appointment of Michael A. Speaks to the position of dean of the School of Architecture. Speaks is the current dean of the College of Design at the University of Kentucky, where he is also a professor of architecture.

Science and Dalai Lama Focus of 2013 Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

Physicist Arthur Zajonc, president of the Mind and Life Institute in Hadley, Mass., will present “Conversing with the Dalai Lama: 25 Years of Dialogue with Science” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Gifford Auditorium. The lecture is free and…

SU Hosts Nationally Renowned Champion for Environmental Justice

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

African American Studies Spring 2013 Colloquium presents Vernice Miller-Travis</strong> Vernice Miller-Travis, advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and longtime environmental activist, will present “Environmental Justice and the legacy of Racial Inequality in the 21st Century” at 5 p.m. March…

Symposium Explores Jewish Sexuality, Psychoanalysis and Translation

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Scholars Naomi Sheindel Seidman, Ken Frieden participate in keynote lecture, HC Mini-Seminar Jewish sexuality, psychoanalysis and translation are the foci of a two-day program at Syracuse University. On Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m., renowned Jewish scholar Naomi Sheindel Seidman…

Creative Writing Alumni Participate in SU Panel Discussion March 21

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Event to explore ‘success, significance and authenticity’ in literature Is there life after the M.F.A.? Fifteen alumni of Syracuse University’s Creative Writing Program think so and are taking up the question at a panel discussion on Thursday, March 21, from…

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University Wellness Initiative Announces Free Healthy Cooking Class for Faculty and Staff

Monday, March 18, 2013, By News Staff

Looking for helpful tips on how to cook healthy and tasty appetizers for your family and friends?  Interested in being more mindful with your menu choices and preparation?  Join Chef Mary Kiernan on Monday, April 15, for a mindful cooking…

Campus & Community

De Berly Gives Talks in Japan

Monday, March 18, 2013, By News Staff

Geraldine de Berly of University College gave two talks in Japan the week of March 5-8. The first in Tokyo to a group of high school teachers dealt with improving oral communication in the Japanese English language classroom. The second…

WCG’s Chuck Hemann Will Visit Newhouse, Discuss Big Data and Analytics

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

How do Red Bull, the Hershey Co. and Intel turn big data into competitive advantage? Join Chuck Hemann, group director of analytics for WCG, on Wednesday, March 20, as he discusses how companies turn big data into actionable insights about…

Come Tell ‘Your Story!’

Monday, March 18, 2013, By News Staff

Community invited to help create oral histories of Syracuse Everyone has a story to share. A team of researchers at Syracuse University aims to help members of the Syracuse community share and preserve their stories through the “Your Story!” initiative….

Biomimicry Challenge 2 Offers Event-Filled Weekend of Innovation, Inspiration

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Erica Blust

Registration for students, faculty and professionals still open In 2013, the crucial need to reduce human impact on the environment is undisputed. Biomimicry is a method of innovation that seeks to solve human problems by taking inspiration from the time-tested…