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Arts & Culture

The Perfect Existence: Pedro Cuperman, Scholar, Point of Contact Founder, Dies at 80

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Hector Torres ’84 and Anne Marie Prucha ’87 owe their marriage to Pedro Cuperman, the eminent Argentine scholar who died in Buenos Aires on July 12 at age 80. It all began on the first day of class in the…

Arts & Culture

Dotger and Dotger Secure NSF Funding for Research on Elementary Science Simulations

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

Benjamin Dotger, professor of teaching and leadership, and Sharon Dotger, associate professor of science education, both in the School of Education, have been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to continue their STEM-focused research into teacher education. The…

Campus & Community

Two New Workshops Added to Technology Accessibility Training Series

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

Syracuse University seeks to ensure that all people, regardless of individual ability or disability, can effectively access University communications and technology. Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for five training workshops—two of which are new this term–that will build…

Arts & Culture

CNY Humanities Corridor, Mellon Foundation Mark 10 Years Together

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Central New York Humanities Corridor marked the 10th anniversary of its partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation with a special celebration in New York City. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, more than 50 friends and alumni of Syracuse University…

Arts & Culture

CRS to Host Prestigious National Symposium on Public Discourse Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Erica Blust

This week, after two years’ planning, the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) will host the 15th Biennial Public Address Conference (BPAC) at the Genesee Grande Hotel in Syracuse Sept. 29-Oct. 1. More…

Campus & Community

Falk College Hosts Author, Nutritionist Jill Castle Oct. 6

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By News Staff

Falk College and its Nutrition program will host the Second Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series featuring childhood nutrition expert and author, Jill Castle, MS, RDN, CDN, on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in Grant Auditorium. Her…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Announces Chief Financial Officer Search Committee Members

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the members of the Search Committee for the University’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Chancellor Syverud will chair the committee, which includes University leaders, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees representatives. The new…

Arts & Culture

Empty Bowls Fundraiser to Be Held Sept. 30

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Erica Blust

An Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Interreligious Food Consortium (IFC) will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse. For a $20 donation, patrons may choose from…

STEM

Four Things to Watch for on Social Media During Tonight’s Debate

Monday, September 26, 2016, By News Staff

Jenny Stromer-Galley, a professor in the School of Information Studies, director of the Center for Computational and Data Sciences, and author of “Presidential Campaigning in the Internet Age,” wrote about what to expect on social media during tonight’s debate for…

Campus & Community

J.R. Martinez Named as Keynote Speaker at 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Best-selling author, actor, U.S. Army veteran and motivational speaker J.R. Martinez will provide the keynote address at the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.