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Syracuse University scientists discover new hitch to link nerve cell motors to their cargo

Wednesday, May 25, 2011, By News Staff

With every bodily movement—from the blink of an eye to running a marathon—nerve cells transmit signals to muscle cells. To do that, nerve cells rely on tiny molecular motors to transport chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that excite muscles cells into action….

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Monday, May 23

Monday, May 23, 2011, By News Staff

Women’s Wear Daily reports on VPA NYC Gala 2011 honoring Vanessa Williams and Frank Bisignano

STEM

Energy-saving transportation project receives NYSERDA funding

Friday, May 20, 2011, By News Staff

Lawrence L. Tavlarides, professor of chemical engineering and materials science in the L. C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), has received $260,000 in funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to explore…

Campus & Community

Thompson becomes chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 17, 2011, By Kevin C. Quinn

At Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees annual meeting held this past Saturday, May 14, Chairman-elect Richard L. Thompson G’67 officially assumed the role of chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees. Outgoing chairman John H. Chapple ’75 completed his term as…

Campus & Community

SU faculty collaborate with Willow Field Elementary May 19 to host public research lesson

Monday, May 16, 2011, By Jennifer Russo

Faculty from the Syracuse University Department of Science Teaching have partnered with the teachers and administration of Willow Field Elementary in Liverpool to explore a process called “lesson study.” Their efforts will culminate this Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m….

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Wednesday, May 11

Wednesday, May 11, 2011, By News Staff

Associated Press quotes Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences on Iran’s Supreme Leader

Arts & Culture

Acclaimed poet, disability rights advocate named director of SU’s Renée Crown University Honors Program

Wednesday, May 11, 2011, By Rob Enslin

The Renée Crown University Honors Program, an all-University program administered by Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, announces the appointment of Stephen Kuusisto as its new director. Kuusisto is an accomplished poet, scholar and disability rights advocate who comes…

Frasciello named assistant dean at University College

Tuesday, May 10, 2011, By Eileen Jevis

Mike Frasciello has been named assistant dean of online learning and information services at University College. In this role, he provides campuswide leadership in support of Syracuse University online teaching and learning initiatives. This includes working with various departments across…

Arts & Culture

Dahesh Museum of Art, Syracuse University open first exhibition in UAE in Dubai on June 18

Tuesday, May 10, 2011, By News Staff

Amira Zahid and the trustees of the Dahesh Museum of Art, along with Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor have announced the expansion of their arts partnership to include a month-long exhibition, “Reconnecting East and West: Islamic Ornament in 19th-Century Works…

Campus & Community

SU’s Department of Public Safety honors employees, community members

Monday, May 9, 2011, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety honored 10 of its employees, along with five members of the University community, at the fourth annual DPS Awards Ceremony, held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Drumlins Country Club. The awards honored…