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Martin Bandier ’62 Receives Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award

Tuesday, February 10, 2015, By Erica Blust

Martin N. Bandier ’62, chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, was honored with the Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award on Feb. 7 at the Pre-Grammy Gala hosted by Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, Calif. Presented the night before the…

Arts & Culture

Learning to the Beat

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Amy Manley

On a cold January morning, a sizzling percussive rhythm echoed from the depths of the Hall of Languages. Students in Professor Carol Babiracki’s “Intro to World Music” class were treated to a vibrant African drumming and dance workshop, led by…

STEM

Maroo Receives CAREER Grant to Investigate Cooling Next-Gen Tech

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

As technology advances to meet our ever-growing needs, the size of our electronics is decreasing while their performance is increasing. Computer chips are a good example of this. We want them to be small, yet capable of faster processing speeds….

Campus & Community

Faculty, Trustees Engage Together in Strategic Plan Brainstorming Session

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Carol Boll

Faculty representatives from the University’s Academic Strategic Plan Steering Committee engaged members of the Board of Trustees in what participants characterized as a lively and informative discussion and brainstorming session during the board’s recent winter retreat. The brainstorming session was…

Campus & Community

LGBT Resource Center Hosts New Discussion Group

Thursday, February 5, 2015, By Shannon Andre

This year, the LGBT Resource Center, an office within the Division of Student Affairs, has launched a new discussion group for people with family members who identify with lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer and asexual (LGBTQA) communities. The discussion group,…

Campus & Community

Message from Chancellor Syverud Regarding Voluntary Post-Season Ban

Wednesday, February 4, 2015, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: I am writing to give you advance notice that the University is announcing today it has self-imposed a one-year post-season ban for the men’s basketball 2014-15 season as part of its case pending before the…

Campus & Community

Learn How You Can Help SU Ensure Accessibility of Electronic, Information Technology

Wednesday, February 4, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

You’re invited! And if you’ve already participated, send your colleagues. But act fast; only a few seats remain. Information Technology and Services (ITS) is pleased to announce that registrations are being accepted for four more sessions of the award-winning workshop…

STEM

The Science of Slime: Why We Care Where Biofilms Stick

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

For every human cell in our bodies there are 10 bacteria cells. When bacteria—good or bad—stick together, they form a slimy layer called a biofilm that adheres to surfaces inside or outside of the body. A good example is inside…

Campus & Community

Athletics Hosting Second Annual ’Cuse Champions Auction Feb. 13

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By News Staff

The Athletics Department will host its Second Annual ’Cuse Champions Auction on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at Manley Field House. After the success of the inaugural event last year, the auction is back in 2015 with even more…

STEM

How Nuclear Waste Recycling Could Help Expand U.S. Energy Production

Monday, February 2, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

As the world’s attention turns to alternative energy solutions, such as wind and solar, nuclear energy is an often overlooked or controversial option. And yet, nuclear power from 104 plants supplies approximately 20 percent of the electricity we use today….