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Tom Mason ’01 Teams with Ken Burns for Short Film on Professor, Author George Saunders
It all came down to just seven minutes. Two hours of interviews, hours upon hours of pre- and post-production—including intricate theatrical staging, lighting and a professional puppeteer—and at least four months of editing. Then a green light from legendary documentary…
An Examined Life
The Rev. Robert Grant ’39 never thought he’d go to college. After all, it was the height of the Depression, and his family barely scraped by on his father’s meager salary as a janitor. Then fate intervened, as it would…
SUArt Galleries Presents ‘Poetry Of Content’
The Syracuse University Art Galleries will present “Poetry of Content: Five Contemporary Representational Artists,” co-curated by David L. Prince, associate director/curator at the SUArt Galleries, and internationally recognized artist and Syracuse University Professor Jerome Witkin. Featuring over 40 pieces of…
Sport Management Club Holds Online Sports Auction in Collaboration with Steiner Sports
The Sport Management (SPM) Club, in collaboration with Steiner Sports, is holding an online auction of premium items now through Dec. 13. Just in time for the holidays, this online auction is part of the SPM Club’s 11th Annual Charity…
Philosopher Awarded German Order of Merit
Frederick Charles Beiser, professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded one of Germany’s highest civilian honors. Last month, he was presented the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany…
College of Law Unveils Student’s Artwork in Student Life Office
The office now displays six 5’ by 4’ canvas paintings called “The Pursuit of Justice” by McKinney that depict scenes from American law and society.
OttoTHON Is Back to Raise Money for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
For the second time this year, Syracuse University students will hit the dance floor to help children fighting cancer. OttoTHON will take place from noon to midnight on Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center….
Is the Strength of ISIS Real?
Secretary of State John Kerry has vowed that the world will defeat ISIS, telling reporters on Monday that ISIS is “not 10 feet tall”. However, considering recent terrorist attacks in Paris France, and the bombing of a Russian commercial jetliner,…
Syracuse University Professor: Weakening Web Encryption to Help ID Terrorists Ill Advised
A Syracuse University Computer Science Professor says It would be ill advised to require Silicon Valley companies to weaken encryption or security in order to assist authorities in the fight against terror, despite criticism from a U.S. Senator. Dianne Feinstein,…
Living in the Material World
Understanding the mechanics of cell biology, such as how cells move and form organized structures, has long interested scientists. Addressing these issues by thinking of biological structures as materials may shed light on topics as diverse as how cancer cells…