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STEM

Biologists Confirm Role of Sperm Competition in Formation of New Species

Thursday, September 26, 2013, By Rob Enslin

‘Current Biology’ article marks culmination of six years of research Biologists in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences have confirmed that reproductive isolation, a critical step in the formation of new species, can arise from diversifying sperm competition. Their…

Arts & Culture

Five Distinguished Alumni to Receive George Arents Award during Orange Central

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, By News Staff

Five distinguished Syracuse University alumni, representing excellence in the areas of the performing arts; art; fashion design; advertising, wellness and philanthropy; and literature will be honored with the George Arents Award during the University’s 2013 Orange Central celebration. Those who…

Campus & Community

Memorial Service to be Held Friday for Alex Sellen ’13

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, By News Staff

A memorial service for Syracuse University alumnus Alex Sellen ’13, will be held Friday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Sellen, a May graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast…

Media, Law & Policy

In Class: COM 427, “Social Media for Communicators”

Monday, September 23, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Social Media Professor William Ward (@DR4WARD) gives his students a chance to take Google Glass for a spin during COM 427, “Social Media for Communicators.” Is this the future of social media? Ward’s fearless sidekick, Ty the Wonder Dog, helps assist in the lesson plan and the exploration of this new device.

Campus & Community

Funeral for Kelleher Set for Saturday; Calling Hours Friday, 4-7 p.m.

Friday, September 20, 2013, By News Staff

Funeral services for William Kelleher, associate professor of anthropology at the Maxwell School since 2005, who passed away on Sept. 18, will be on Saturday at 1p.m. at St. Lucy’s Church, 432 Gifford St., Syracuse. Calling hours will be held…

Arts & Culture

Plastics Pioneers Reading Room to Open in Bird Library

Wednesday, September 18, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

On Friday, Sept. 27, from 2:30–4 p.m., the Plastics Pioneers Reading Room, a gift of donors Glenn and Patsy Beall, will officially be dedicated and opened on the sixth floor of Syracuse University’s Bird Library. The public is invited to…

Health & Society

Falk College Professor receives Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award

Tuesday, September 17, 2013, By Michele Barrett

The Rural Sociological Society (RSS) honored Rick Welsh, professor of food studies in the Falk College’s Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition, for exceptional contributions to the field of rural sociology with the 2013 Fred Buttel Outstanding Scholarly…

Campus & Community

In a Pinch They’re Trained to Help

Monday, September 16, 2013, By Keith Kobland

It may be among the most important lessons learned at residence halls this semester—fire safety training provided by a host of departments from Syracuse University, the City of Syracuse, and New York State.

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Orchestra’s Carol Jantsch to Perform with SU Wind Ensemble

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Erica Blust

Carol Jantsch, principal tuba of the Philadelphia Orchestra and one of the pre-eminent brass players in the professional orchestra world today, will perform with the Syracuse University Wind Ensemble on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and…

Campus & Community

A Welcoming Address

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Chancellor-designate Kent D. Syverud embraced his soon-to-be new community at Syracuse University with two words: “I’m in.” Syverud, who was unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees Wednesday as SU’s 12th Chancellor and President, addressed hundreds of students, faculty, staff…