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Health & Society

Hinchman, Chandler-Olcott named co-editors of Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy

Monday, April 20, 2015, By Jennifer Russo

The International Literacy Association (ILA) has announced the appointment of Kelly Chandler-Olcott and Kathleen A. Hinchman as new co-editors of The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (JAAL), the leading peer-reviewed journal for educators of literacy learners ages 12 and…

Campus & Community

Toastmasters Recognizes University as Exceptional Sponsor

Monday, April 20, 2015, By News Staff

Toastmasters International has recognized Syracuse University as an exceptional institution of higher education sponsor of Toastmasters clubs and their members. Toastmasters International President Mohammed Murad, of Dubai, UAE, will present the award on Monday, April 27, at noon in Bird…

Campus & Community

Award-Winning Poet and Memoirist Mary Karr to Give 2015 Commencement Address

Friday, April 17, 2015, By News Staff

Karr will also be awarded an honorary degree, a Doctor of Humane Letters, at the 161st Commencement exercises.

STEM

Student Entrepreneur Daniel Goldberg Competes for Global Title

Thursday, April 16, 2015, By J.D. Ross

Student entrepreneur and School of Information Studies (iSchool) senior Daniel Goldberg is in Washington, D.C., this week as a finalist in the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) competition. One of 41 contestants from around the world, Goldberg will be…

Business & Economy

12th Annual Whitman Day Planned

Thursday, April 16, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management will host the 12th annual Whitman Day on Friday, April 24, at the Whitman School, located at 721 University Ave. This year’s events include a breakfast panel discussion on “Finding Value in Today’s Markets,”…

Business & Economy

Student Startups Win Over $175,000

Thursday, April 16, 2015, By News Staff

Student startups won a combined $178,500 in seed funding on April 11 when, for the third consecutive year, Syracuse University entrepreneurship and innovation competitions came together as OneUniversity to support them.

Campus & Community

Chancellor Appoints Members of Vice Chancellor and Provost Search Committee

Thursday, April 16, 2015, By Kevin C. Quinn

Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud today announced the members of the search committee for the University’s new Vice Chancellor and Provost. The Vice Chancellor and Provost is Syracuse University’s chief academic officer and is responsible for all aspects…

Campus & Community

Tips for Better Writing: How to Tackle the Exam Essay

Tuesday, April 14, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Preparing for exams? Stacey Wright, a professional writing instructor in the Writing Program, offers some advice on short answer and essay writing on exams.

Arts & Culture

Author/Musician Rita Indiana, Filmmaker Noelia Quintero to Visit April 23-24

Tuesday, April 14, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Spring Symposia series of the Syracuse University Humanities Center concludes with a two-day residency by Dominican author/musician Rita Indiana and Puerto Rican filmmaker Noelia Quintero. Much of their visit will focus on issues of contemporary Caribbean identity. Titled “Writing,…

Campus & Community

Fast Forward: Campus Master Plan

Monday, April 13, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The University community is invited to attend a Campus Master Plan open house event with members of the Campus Master Plan Advisory Group and Sasaki Associates to learn more about preliminary ideas included in the draft framework plan for Syracuse…