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Award-winning novelist Zadie Smith to talk about writing in the 21st century in March 20 University Lectures presentation

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Award-winning novelist Zadie Smith will speak about the point of writing in the 21st century—especially given social media and other influences—in the next University Lectures presentation at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 20. Smith’s presentation, “Why Write?” will begin at…

WAER to host Catherine Russell in concert April 28

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, By News Staff

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month and in celebration of 65 years of broadcast service to the Central New York community, WAER 88.3FM, Syracuse University’s jazz station and NPR affiliate, will be hosting Catherine Russell in concert on April 28,…

Syracuse University Library Dean Suzanne E. Thorin nominated to National Museum and Library Services Board

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Suzanne E. Thorin, dean of libraries and University librarian at Syracuse University, was nominated to the National Museum and Library Services Board by President Obama on March 12. She is one of three individuals nominated by the president to serve…

SU, Anadolu University formalize student exchange agreement

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Diane Stirling

A group of delegates from Anadolu University, Turkey, has concluded a visit to the Syracuse University campus with the formalizing of a student exchange agreement between the institutions. Anadolu is the primary institution in Turkish higher education and a world…

SU’s Ray Smith Symposium concludes with residencies by art historian, musicologist

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Rob Enslin

The Ray Smith Symposium in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences concludes its yearlong examination of “Sex and Power from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment” with mini-residencies by art historian Diane Wolfthal (March 29-30) and musicologist Linda Phyllis…

Arts & Culture

VPA’s Cas Holman wins Design Distinction from I.D. Magazine

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Erica Blust

Cas Holman, assistant professor of industrial and interaction design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Design, had her design for the Children’s Workyard Kit, a custom play feature for the High Line on Manhattan’s West Side,…

Syracuse University to host debate on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at National Press Club March 29

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Scott McDowell

Panelists will debate constitutionality of the PPACA and whether it’s good public policy Syracuse University is set to host a thought-provoking debate on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) at the National Press Club on March 29. A panel…

Campus & Community

Applications of in situvoltammetry to understanding dynamics of biogeochemical processes at hydrothermal vents

Friday, March 9, 2012, By News Staff

The Department of Earth Sciences presents the spring 2012 K. Douglas Nelson Lecture Series, this week featuring George Luther III, from University of Delaware.

Media, Law & Policy

March 26 Toner Symposium will examine news reporting in the Digital Age

Friday, March 9, 2012, By Wendy S. Loughlin

New Yorker’s Jane Mayer will receive Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting Four pioneering women journalists will highlight the challenges and opportunities of reporting the news in the digital age at a special event at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse…

‘Power Surge’ documentary screening on March 20

Thursday, March 8, 2012, By News Staff

Can technology solve the energy crisis? Yes, it can! Join us to learn about the innovative solutions proposed to fix our energy problems at the showing of “Power Surge” on March 20 at 7 p.m. in Watson Theater in the Menschel…