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Health & Society

Thwarting a Devastating Disease

Thursday, November 14, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Assistant Professor David Larsen saw the damaging effects of the lack of health care and clean water in the favelas of Belem, Brazil, while working among the people ten years ago. Impacted by the work, he now conducts research to halt the impact of deadly—yet preventable—infectious diseases.

Arts & Culture

Composer Chris Cresswell ’11 to Premiere Works at Setnor Nov. 15

Wednesday, November 13, 2013, By Erica Blust

Composer Chris Cresswell, a 2011 graduate of the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, will premiere his new work “Stone Seeking Warmth” with the Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra…

Campus & Community

Forensic Science Annual Murder 201 Event

Tuesday, November 12, 2013, By News Staff

Thursday, Nov. 14, from 8-10 p.m. in Life Science Complex Room 201. FREE EVENT! Help us solve this murder mystery, while learning about different forensic science disciplines. There will be goody bags and free food! Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1400942156809586 Contact Person: Riley…

Media, Law & Policy

Judy Smith: ‘The Real Olivia Pope’

Tuesday, November 12, 2013, By News Staff

The National Association of Black Journalists, Syracuse University Chapter (NABJ-SU), is hosting “The Real Olivia Pope,” featuring author, television producer and celebrity crisis manager Judy Smith, at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30…

Arts & Culture

Music Professor Publishes Memoir on Living with MS

Tuesday, November 12, 2013, By Erica Blust

John M. Laverty, professor of music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music and an accomplished musician, recording producer and arranger, has published his first book, “In the…

STEM

Connective Corridor Garners APWA Award

Monday, November 11, 2013, By News Staff

The Connective Corridor has been selected by the American Public Works Association (APWA) New York Chapter as the 2013 Transportation Project of the Year. The award will be presented Nov. 14 at APWA’s annual meeting hosted by the Central New York branch.

Veterans

A Veterans Day Reflection

Monday, November 11, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Veterans Day is a day of pride, remembrance and reflection for U.S. Navy veteran Jared Lyon. His work now—with the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities—furthers his service connection in helping his fellow veterans achieve their next mission.

Campus & Community

Five Join Near Westside Initiative Board of Directors

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI), housed in Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development, has announced five new members of its board of directors. They are Sharon L. Contreras, superintendent of the Syracuse City School District (SCSD); Robert…

Campus & Community

SU Families Finalize Adoptions on the ‘Today’ Show

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Today, Thursday, Nov. 7, two Syracuse University families have officially grown a little bigger. Cindi Comins, associate director of financial aid, and Dan Cutler, director of learning communities, and their families, along with other families from Central and downstate New…

Campus & Community

‘Subject is Sports’ Hosts Live Q&A

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By News Staff

The Subject is Sports, a massive open online course (MOOC) hosted its first live Q &A session with students on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Rick Burton, David B. Falk Distinguished Professor of Sport Management and SPM graduate assistant Elissa Roberts fielded questions…