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STEM

Genetic Engineering Expert to Discuss Technology-Assisted Crop Breeding April 26

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Pamela Ronald, distinguished plant pathology professor at the University of California, Davis, will present the annual Jack and Pat Bryan Life Sciences Lecture. Ronald, a rice geneticist and advocate of ecologically responsible crop development, will speak about the future of…

Arts & Culture

Paul McCartney to Perform Sept. 23 at Carrier Dome; Tickets on Sale May 1

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, By News Staff

On Sept. 23, Paul McCartney will play his first show ever in Syracuse, New York, when he brings his all-new One On One Tour to the Carrier Dome. McCartney’s One On One tour opened April 13, 2016, with his debut…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Recognized as the ACC Conference Winner for the EPA Green Power Challenge

Monday, April 24, 2017, By News Staff

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Syracuse University as an Individual Conference Champion of the 2016-17 College & University Green Power Challenge for using more green power than any other school in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In addition, the…

Campus & Community

Steve Billington: ‘He Put His Heart Into His Work’

Monday, April 24, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In February 2006, Steven “Steve” Billington joined the Syracuse University community as a materials handler with Physical Plant. He had experience in managing a business in the local community, and applied his knowledge, skill and ethics to everything he did…

Health & Society

‘Curative Violence’: Eunjung Kim’s New Book Considers Transnational Disability Theory in Korea, Japan, United States

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Transnational feminist disability studies is the focus of a groundbreaking, new book by a Syracuse University professor. Eunjung Kim, dually appointed to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the School of Education, is the author of “Curative Violence:…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Names the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol 7th Dean of Hendricks Chapel

Friday, April 21, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol as dean of Hendricks Chapel. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, Dean Konkol will strengthen the role of the chapel as the spiritual heart of…

Campus & Community

4 Questions for Paul Longchamps, Physical Plant Employee Set to Hike Pacific Crest Trail

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Paul Longchamps, an employee at Syracuse University’s Physical Plant, is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. It’s a hike of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail. If you’re not familiar, imagine walking from here to California. It’s more…

Campus & Community

Student Buddhist Association Hosts Discussion on Kindness April 21

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Student Buddhist Association will host a talk on “Practice of Loving Kindness on Everyday Earth Day” on Friday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel. Pone Pone Ashin Pyinyayathami, a Theravadan monk from Myanmar,…

Arts & Culture

Grammy Award-Winning Los Lobos to Perform June 16 at Syracuse Stage Gala

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By Joanna Penalva

Multiple Grammy Award-winning rock band Los Lobos will perform live in concert at Gala 2017, Syracuse Stage’s major annual fundraiser, on Friday, June 16, in the Schine Student Center’s Goldstein Auditorium. Tickets for the concert are now on sale at…

Campus & Community

Scholarship, Research, Teaching, Academic Achievement and Service to be Celebrated at First One University Awards Ceremony April 25

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University will hold the inaugural One University Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 25, at 5 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. A reception will follow in the Jack and Laura Hanhausen Milton Atrium in the Life Sciences Complex. All members of…