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Library E-Reserves Moves to Blackboard

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

In recent years, use of Syracuse University Library’s electronic course reserve service, commonly known as e-reserves, has dropped dramatically: total requests have decreased by 54 percent, and the number of faculty using e-reserves has decreased by 35 percent. The library’s…

Campus & Community

Open Doors Presents the 2013 Reel Queer Film Festival Screenings

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, By News Staff

A long tradition in the making, this annual spring cinema group hosts screenings of popular and independent and LGBT/diversity-related films, including features, narratives, shorts, and documentaries. This year, two screening dates on March 28th and 29th will see five films…

Gun Discussion Continues with Stop the Violence Program

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, By Keith Kobland

On the heels of Syracuse University’s “Guns and America” dialogue, the city of Syracuse is about to embark on a similar event aimed at increasing public discussion on the issue. The Landmark Theater will play host to “Stop the Violence,…

Michael A. Speaks Named Dean of School of Architecture

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today announced the appointment of Michael A. Speaks to the position of dean of the School of Architecture. Speaks is the current dean of the College of Design at the University of Kentucky, where he is also a professor of architecture.

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SU Joins Starwood Executive Traveler Program

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University has entered into an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and is now a member of the Starwood Executive Traveler (SET) program. Syracuse University faculty and staff travelers, for business or leisure, will be eligible for a 15…

Civil Rights Advocate and Ivy League Educator Keynotes APA Month

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, has announced Kenji Yoshino as this year’s commemorative speaker for Asian Pacific Heritage Month (APA). Noted as the face and voice of the new civil rights, Yoshino will speak…

Veterans

White House Recognizes IVMF program Grads, SU Alumna as Female Veteran Champions of Change

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

On March 18, the White House honored 14 female veterans as Champions of Change, including Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) and Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) program graduate and V-WISE ambassador Marylyn Harris, V-WISE graduate Ginger Miller,…

Symposium Explores Jewish Sexuality, Psychoanalysis and Translation

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Scholars Naomi Sheindel Seidman, Ken Frieden participate in keynote lecture, HC Mini-Seminar Jewish sexuality, psychoanalysis and translation are the foci of a two-day program at Syracuse University. On Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m., renowned Jewish scholar Naomi Sheindel Seidman…

Biomimicry Challenge 2 Offers Event-Filled Weekend of Innovation, Inspiration

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Erica Blust

Registration for students, faculty and professionals still open In 2013, the crucial need to reduce human impact on the environment is undisputed. Biomimicry is a method of innovation that seeks to solve human problems by taking inspiration from the time-tested…

Veterans

Law School’s March 23 ‘Valor Day’ Provides Free Resources for Local Veterans and Service Members

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

As a way of giving back to those who have served, Syracuse law students, alumni and local volunteers will partner to provide free legal and advocacy services through a new Valor Day initiative. Valor Day brings together local attorneys, counselors,…