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Geologists Cite Hair as ‘Human Provenance Tool’

Monday, November 17, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Geologists in the College of Arts and Sciences are close to confirming what many scientists have long thought to be true—that human hair is an archive of geospatial movement. Scott Samson, professor of Earth sciences and a faculty fellow of…

Point of Contact Gallery Presents Poetry Reading by Christopher Kennedy on Tuesday, Nov. 18

Friday, November 14, 2014, By News Staff

Point of Contact Gallery is hosting a poetry reading by Christopher Kennedy on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6-8 p.m. Kennedy will be reading current work from two forthcoming publications “Small Hope Factory” and “Love Poems for People Who Hate Themselves.”…

Campus & Community

Active Minds Group Brings JCK Foundation to Campus

Thursday, November 13, 2014, By News Staff

On Monday, Nov. 17, Active Minds is bringing the JCK Foundation to campus. JCK Foundation works to educate and bring awareness to all dimensions of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder using personal narrative, powerful presentation and group discussion. The event will feature…

Social Work Students Explore Mental Health Policy During Legislative Policy Forum

Thursday, November 13, 2014, By Michele Barrett

On Nov. 10, students in the School of Social Work in the Falk College explored the implications of policy changes for social workers and other health professionals as New York State moves forward with reforming its behavioral health system. The…

University of Copenhagen Scholars to Lecture on Rhetorical Citizenship

Thursday, November 13, 2014, By Erica Blust

Christian Kock and Lisa Villadsen, scholars from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, will visit Syracuse University as guests of the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. They will present a joint…

Campus & Community

‘Breaking the Frame’ to Be Screened Nov. 17

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By News Staff

Screening of “Breaking the Frame” (2013) Introduction and Q&A with Marielle Nitoslawska and Carolee Schneemann Monday, Nov. 17 @ 7 p.m. 010 Eggers “Breaking the Frame” is a feature-length documentary portrait made with and about the New York artist Carolee…

Campus & Community

Sean O’Keefe G’78 Appointed University Professor, Phanstiel Chair

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By News Staff

Sean O’Keefe G’78, former administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the 17th person in Syracuse University history to hold the title of University Professor.

Veterans

Maj. Gen. John Batiste Honors Veterans, Encourages Others to Commit to a Cause

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Before his keynote address during the Veterans Day Ceremony, retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Batiste called upon fellow veterans and their families to be recognized for their service. “You’re the heartbeat of America,” he said.

Zephyr Teachout to Speak on ‘Can American Democracy Survive Corruption?’

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By News Staff

Zephyr Teachout, professor of law at Fordham University, will visit the Maxwell School on Friday, Nov. 14, to deliver a lecture titled “Can American Democracy Survive Corruption?”  The event will be held at 4 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium, with a…

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,…