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STEM

Professor Lauded for Contributions to Experimental Particle Physics

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The American Physical Society (APS) is recognizing a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) for his contributions to particle physics. Sheldon Stone, Distinguished Professor of Physics, is the 2019 recipient of the APS’ prestigious W.K.H. Panofksy Prize…

Arts & Culture

Genet Costume Collection Exhibition Re-Examines the Dirndl Skirt

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, By Erica Blust

“High on a Hill Is a Lonely Dirndl,” an overview exhibition of Tyrolean-styled dirndl skirts by such designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Victor Costa and Ralph Lauren, will be exhibited through Friday, Oct. 12, in the Sue & Leon Genet…

STEM

Davis Named Interim Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science

Tuesday, September 25, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

As part of the continued commitment to diversity, inclusion and student success in Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Karen Davis ’83, G’91 has been appointed interim assistant dean for inclusive excellence. In this new position, she will oversee…

Health & Society

Lopoo Appointed Advisory Board Professor of Public Policy in Maxwell School

Thursday, September 20, 2018, By Renée Gearhart Levy

Recognizing his outstanding scholarship and service to the Maxwell School, Leonard Lopoo has been appointed Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of Public Policy. Lopoo, who joined the Maxwell School in 2003, is a professor of public administration and international affairs, director…

Arts & Culture

Lunch Time Poems Series Begins in Bird Library

Wednesday, September 19, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University Libraries is hosting Lunch Time Poems, a series of free noontime poetry readings through the end of November. All readings take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons on the first floor of…

Campus & Community

New Assistant Director for International Student Orientation Adds Support for International Students

Wednesday, September 19, 2018, By Shannon Andre

Following a national search, the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs hired Wei Gao G’05 as the assistant director for international student orientation, a new position created with support from the Invest Syracuse initiative to advance the academic and student…

Arts & Culture

2018-19 Raymond Carver Reading Series Begins with Celebrated Poet Nicole Sealey

Wednesday, September 19, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

Author Nicole Sealey launches the 2018-19 Raymond Carver Reading Series on Wednesday, Sept. 19. She will take part in a Q&A at 3:45 p.m. and an author reading at 5:30 p.m., both in Huntington Beard Crouse Hall’s Gifford Auditorium. The…

Campus & Community

Family Weekend 2018: Oct. 26-28

Monday, September 17, 2018, By News Staff

Parent and Family Services (formerly the Parents Office) is requesting flyers or other promotional items for the Family Weekend Hospitality Suite that will be in 304 Schine Student Center. If your office would like to share information with the many…

STEM

Syracuse University Startup SparkCharge is a Finalist in 43North $5 Million Competition

Friday, September 14, 2018, By News Staff

43North has announced 18 finalists for its 2018 $5 million startup competition. One was created at Syracuse University. SparkCharge founder and CEO Josh Aviv ’14, G’17, will compete against competitors hailing from across North America in two rounds of live…

Arts & Culture

Human Rights Film Festival Illuminates Stories of Freedom, Justice

Friday, September 14, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse Symposium Continues “Stories” Theme with 16th annual SUHRFF The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) returns for its 16th year as it once again brings to Central New York an outstanding lineup of critically acclaimed films addressing social…