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McDonald Gives Reaction to Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
A surprise ruling from the Supreme Court is drawing a wide range of reaction, much of it negative.
Gebbie Clinic Enrolling Kids for Summer Literacy Camp
Phonological Awareness Camp for Kids (P.A.C.K.) promotes literacy development in fun environment Syracuse University is looking for a few budding bookworms to enroll in its annual Phonological Awareness Camp for Kids (P.A.C.K.). The camp will meet every Tuesday from July…
Tracking the Earth’s Mantle
New findings by a team of researchers, including Earth sciences professor Robert Moucha, reveal how the Earth’s mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates. This is big news, says Moucha, for scientists who use the coastline to predict future sea levels.
Palitz Gallery Hosts Wynn Newhouse Awards Exhibition through June 13
Created to draw attention to the achievements of artists of excellence who have disabilities, the Wynn Newhouse Awards Exhibition at the Palitz Gallery runs through June 13 at SU’s Lubin House, located at 11 East 61st St., New York City….
Faculty Members Garner Two 21st Century Library Grants
Two School of Information Studies (iSchool) library program faculty members were awarded $752,503 in grants from the 2013 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grants program administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). A $498,788 grant was awarded…
‘Who Cares About Kelsey?’ Screening and Discussion with Filmmaker, Star
Somersworth High School student Kelsey Carroll has one goal—to graduate. However, as a freshman in her New Hampshire school notorious for its high dropout rate, Carroll failed to earn a single academic credit. Carroll also carries with her a diagnosis of ADHD, a history of emotional and substance abuse, and the physical scars of self-mutilation. The odds seem stacked against her.
Initial MOOC Offering Results in Positive Participation Outcomes
The first open online course offered at Syracuse University has concluded with positive outcomes for its host, the School of Information Studies (iSchool), and for its hundreds of student participants. In addition, the excitement generated by the February trial is…
Have No Idea Where to Go with Your Idea? Come to Emerging Talk!
It takes an entrepreneurial ecosystem to help college students turn an idea into a venture. And plenty of students are taking on the challenge of executing their ideas. Where do you find these students? How do these students meet others…
Getting to Know: Sarah Walton
Discovering life over a cup of tea Forget “Lonely Planet” travel guides, scholarly advice, National Geographic and preconceived notions about a place. When Syracuse University student Sarah Walton studied abroad in India, one of the most important lessons she learned…
New Student Group Aims to Make Wishes Come True
A group of Syracuse University students is embarking on a mission to fulfill the dreams and wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. Wishmakers on Campus is a new student organization with one goal in mind: raising money to allow an…