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Media, Law & Policy

NBC Interns Make the Most Out of Their Sochi Olympics Experience

Wednesday, March 5, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Jackie Barr ’15 was glued to the coverage of the Sochi Olympics. As one of 33 students interning with NBC Sports, Barr worked as a shot selector to pull the best of the coverage for online viewing. The interns played a part in helping bring the games to the world.

New Living SU Website Connects Students to Campus Life

Tuesday, March 4, 2014, By News Staff

The Division of Student Affairs has recently launched a new and improved website to better help students connect to the programs, services, opportunities and events supported by the 20-plus offices within the organization. LivingSU.syr.edu is the pulse of campus life…

Connective Corridor, Centscere, Community Foundation Launch Micro-Giving Project

Tuesday, March 4, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Can social media and social entrepreneurship help leverage small change to make a big difference? Centscere, an SU student start-up, is putting this theory into action.

Genet Gallery Presents ‘Philippe Halsman’s Hollywood’

Tuesday, March 4, 2014, By Erica Blust

The Sue & Leon Genet Gallery in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is presenting “Philippe Halsman’s Hollywood,” an exhibition of work by noted photographer Philippe Halsman. On view through April 15, the exhibition includes 30 portraits of…

Chancellor Syverud’s Inauguration to Be Held April 11

Monday, March 3, 2014, By News Staff

Kent Syverud will be inaugurated as Syracuse University’s 12th Chancellor and President on Friday, April 11. The day will include a series of campus ceremonies, events and celebrations to bring the University community together and mark Chancellor Syverud’s formal installation….

Arts & Culture

Leibowitz Design Award Recipients Announced

Monday, March 3, 2014, By Erica Blust

Two communications design seniors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Design were recognized as recipients of the program’s Paul Leibowitz Award for Communications and Digital Design. Ali Martini ’14 was awarded the first-place prize of $1,000….

Plan to End U.S. Control of ICANN Submitted to Brazil Meeting on Future of Internet Governance

Monday, March 3, 2014, By J.D. Ross

Researchers at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) have released an innovative proposal to resolve the 15-year controversy over the U.S. government’s special relationship to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The proposal, which involves removing root…

Mayfest to Feature A$AP Ferg, araabMUZIK and Joywave; Tickets Now on Sale

Thursday, February 27, 2014, By News Staff

Rapper A$AP Ferg will headline University Union’s annual Mayfest on April 25 in Walnut Park. DJ araabMUZIK will perform as direct support and indie pop band Joywave will open. Mayfest will start at 1 p.m. and lead into Block Party…

Power Up Atlanta Explores the Importance of Role Models for Women and Girls

Thursday, February 27, 2014, By News Staff

One of the reasons women cheer news of the success of women business leaders—such as the recent selection of Mary Barra as CEO of General Motors—is the belief that this news will inspire other women, especially young women, to work…

VPA Launches M.F.A. in Collaborative Design

Thursday, February 27, 2014, By Erica Blust

The Department of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts has launched a master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree program in collaborative design. The two-year, 60-credit program engages students in collaborative practice within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary studio environment…