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Exploring the History of Sport

Monday, June 24, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Stories of triumph over the human condition, cultural expressions and longstanding traditions are the basis of what makes sport relatable, entertaining and at times emotional. Michael Veley, director of the Department of Sport Management in the Falk College, and Professor of Practice Dennis Deninger wanted students to gain that deeper understanding.

Arts & Culture

Industrial and Interaction Design Program Celebrates Two National Awards

Friday, June 21, 2013, By Erica Blust

The industrial and interaction design (IID) program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is celebrating two national awards achieved by a faculty member and a recent alumna. Assistant Professor Kathleen Brandt is co-director of Syracuse University’s Thinklab,…

Help Make the City of Syracuse Bloom

Thursday, June 20, 2013, By News Staff

The Westcott Neighborhood Bulb project started 10 years ago. The original goal of the project was to beautify the Westcott neighborhood, and in the process help build community. The idea was to raise funds and offer 18 free perennial bulbs…

Newhouse Professor Debuts New Book, ‘Loveworks,’ at Cannes Festival

Thursday, June 20, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Newhouse School faculty member Brian Sheehan is the author of a new book, “Loveworks,” released this week at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France. “Loveworks” builds on a marketing concept, first introduced by Saatchi & Saatchi…

Syracuse University Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor Named Chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark

Thursday, June 20, 2013, By Kevin C. Quinn

At a meeting today of the Rutgers University Board of Governors, Rutgers President Robert L. Barchi named Chancellor Nancy Cantor as the new chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark. Cantor, who last fall announced upcoming plans to conclude her tenure at SU,…

Campus & Community

Opening Reception for ‘Give and Take: The Currency of Culture’

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, By News Staff

Community Folk Art Center is pleased to invite you to attend the opening reception of our summer 2013 exhibition: “Give and Take: The Currency of Culture” on June 21 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition features new, site-specific installations and performance…

School of Education Responds to Controversial NCTQ Report

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

In response to a growing national debate over teacher quality, the School of Education posted an explanation on its website this week about its approach to training teachers who will perform at the highest level. In announcing this new web…

STEM

A&S Professor Wins National Nuclear Physicist Award

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Paul Souder, professor of physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, is the co-recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Nuclear Physicist Award from Jefferson Science Associates (JSA). He shares the award with Douglas Beck, professor of physics at the University…

WISE Women’s Business Center Announces Three New Board Members, Roster for 2013

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, By Lindsay Wickham

The WISE Women’s Business Center announced the appointment of Jennifer Creighton, Alyse Holstein and Gwen Webber-McLeod to its board of advisors, as well as the full slate of officers and board members for 2013. “I am excited to welcome our…

iSchool and IBM Host zEnterprise Summer Seminar

Monday, June 17, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University and IBM’s System z Academic Initiative co-hosted the zEnterprise Summer Seminar at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) earlier this month. This three-day seminar, held June 3-5, brought together IBM employees and college educators from across North America…