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iSchool to host second annual ‘Girls are I.T.’ event in March
Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool), in conjunction with the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways and Say Yes to Education Syracuse, will host a number of middle school-aged girls from the Central New York area on Saturday, March 5,…
Real JOBS NY assists people with psychiatric disabilities find sustainable employment
For Jill Shepherd, who has battled depression and alcoholism, overcoming the barriers that stood in her way to finding a job seemed like an impossible task. When conventional methods of obtaining employment did not work, Shepherd enrolled in the Real…
Boston-area alumni and friends join forces, raising $1 million for The Campaign for Syracuse University
Thonis Challenge exceeded by $150,000 Thanks to the leadership of the Boston Regional Council, Syracuse University Trustee Mike Thonis’ inspirational challenge and the loyalty of Boston-area alumni and friends, The Campaign for Syracuse University’s first regional campaign closed out 2010…
Syracuse Center of Excellence awarded U.S. Green Building Council’s 2010 Leadership Award
Award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that signify vision, leadership, commitment to evolution of green building design and construction The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) the winner…
L.C. Smith College recognized as a leader in cybersecurity
DiversityGPS.com has announced that it is recognizing the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Scienceas a college having one of the premier cybersecurity programs in the nation.
iSchool professor publishes book on need for more people educated as information professionals
The book focuses on the disparity between the growth of careers within the information industry and the apparent lack of interest in studying and working in the field within the United States.
‘Zeroville’ author to give reading Oct. 14
Noted author Steve Erickson will offer readings from his novel “Zeroville” (Empire Editions, 2007) and from a shorter piece concerning July 4, 1826, which was published earlier this year in Greil Marcus’ “New Literary History of America.”
iSchool’s Renee Franklin Hill part of $800,000 multi-institutional grant to recruit diverse students into LIS programs
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is providing $799,493 to researchers at Syracuse University, the University of Maryland and Towson University for the project “Diverse Populations, Information and Library Education.”
Diversity Business Summit connects SU students with top employers
On Tuesday, Oct. 5, Syracuse University Career Services will host the ninth annual Diversity Business Summit from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center.
University Lectures 2010-11 season begins Sept. 21 with award-winning green economic strategist Majora Carter
Majora Carter, green economic strategist, television and radio host and president of the Majora Carter Group, LLC, will kick off a spectacular 10th season of the University Lectures series on Tuesday, Sept. 21.