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Campus & Community

Sean O’Keefe G’78 Appointed University Professor, Phanstiel Chair

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By News Staff

Sean O’Keefe G’78, former administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the 17th person in Syracuse University history to hold the title of University Professor.

Veterans

Maj. Gen. John Batiste Honors Veterans, Encourages Others to Commit to a Cause

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Before his keynote address during the Veterans Day Ceremony, retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Batiste called upon fellow veterans and their families to be recognized for their service. “You’re the heartbeat of America,” he said.

Healthy Monday Celebration Recognizes 45,000 Miles Logged in October

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By News Staff

Monday, Nov. 10, capped off Healthy Monday Syracuse and Recreation Services’ month-long walking initiative and competition, Walktober. A lunchtime celebration of the accomplishments of all Walktober participants took place in 500 Hall of Languages. Nearly 600 students, staff and faculty…

Campus & Community

Authors to Speak about SU Press Books at JCC

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By News Staff

Two books published by Syracuse University Press have deep ties to professional basketball in Syracuse. The authors of these books are coming to the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse to share their insights and stories about the trailblazing…

‘Science and Higher Education Policy’ with Michael Crow

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By News Staff

Arizona State University president and Maxwell alumnus Michael M. Crow ’85 will visit the Maxwell School on Nov. 17 for an informal discussion about science and higher education policy.  The event is being presented by the Center for Technology and…

School of Education Mourns Passing of Steven J. Taylor

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By News Staff

Steven J. Taylor, Centennial Professor of Disability and director of the Center on Human Policy at the Syracuse University School of Education, died at his home in South Onondaga on Nov. 8. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Edinger,…

University Leadership Engages Student Group Throughout the Weekend

Monday, November 10, 2014, By News Staff

This weekend, Dean of University College Bea González continued to hold meetings with representatives of THE General Body in an effort to resolve their demands.

Arts & Culture

Artist and Critical Musicologist Explores T-Pain’s Use of Sonic, Cinematic Strategies

Wednesday, November 5, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The sonic and cinematic strategies of hip-hop producer and rapper T-Pain are the subject of a forthcoming scholarly article by James Gordon Williams, a new faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences. An assistant professor of African American…

Campus & Community

Coach Boeheim to Sign Copies of His New Book at SU Bookstore

Wednesday, November 5, 2014, By Keith Kobland

You’ll typically find Coach Jim Boeheim at the Carrier Dome or his office at Manley Field House. But on Nov. 11, he’ll be spending some time at the Syracuse University Bookstore. Coach Boeheim is scheduled to appear there from 11…

STEM

Syracuse Scholar: Nick Danyluk

Monday, November 3, 2014, By Matt Wheeler

When the installation of Windows 8 was complete on Nick Danyluk’s laptop, he discovered with disappointment that the interface was geared toward monitors with touch screens, which was not something his computer featured. In this scenario, most people would seek…