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Geophysicist Questions Stability of Antarctic Ice Sheet


Friday, January 29, 2016, By Rob Enslin

A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences is joining the growing debate over the fate of the world’s largest ice sheet, whose sudden melting is sending shockwaves throughout the geophysics community. Robert Moucha, assistant professor of Earth sciences,…

STEM

Biology Student Wins NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Friday, January 29, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Caitlin McDonough, a Ph.D. student in biology, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship, supporting her study of the intricate details of reproduction. The award provides three years of independent financial support for early-career graduate students….

Arts & Culture

From Syracuse to Dubai

Friday, January 29, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Architecture students take on real-world urban challenges in visiting critic studios

Health & Society

Education Professor Contributes to Global Study on Childhood Obesity

Friday, January 29, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

Tiago Barreira, assistant professor in the School of Education’s department of exercise science, is part of a team of researchers who collaborated on The International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle, and the Environment.

Campus & Community

Counseling Center and Mind Body Laboratory Offer Free Mindfulness Class to Students

Wednesday, January 27, 2016, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Counseling Center, in collaboration with the Mind Body Lab of the Syracuse University Psychology Department, is offering a free course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to SU and SUNY-ESF students. The eight-week course meets Wednesday evenings…

Arts & Culture

University Singers to Compete in Bulgaria, Perform in New York City

Wednesday, January 27, 2016, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Singers, the most select choral ensemble at the University, will travel to Varna, Bulgaria, May 12-15 to compete in the European Grand Prix, a prestigious international choral competition. Only six choirs in the world are invited to…

Campus & Community

Scholar Spotlight: Sarah Mikal Dalusma ’16

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By News Staff

When Sarah Mikal Dalusma made the decision to attend Syracuse University, it meant leaving behind everything that she knew in her hometown of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Now, as a senior marketing and finance major in the Whitman School, she couldn’t be…

Arts & Culture

Reception for Artist Julie Pratt’s Exhibit: ‘Full Disclosure’

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Kristina Starowitz

Join us for a reception to celebrate the work of artist, Julie Pratt Thursday, Jan. 28, from 3-5 p.m. at Syracuse Stage. Light refreshments will be served. Pratt’s larger-than-life artwork focuses on themes of gender identity, unconventional beauty and personal…

Campus & Community

SOULscape Weekend Retreat Supports Students in Finding Meaning, Purpose

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Shannon Andre

A SOULscape Weekend Getaway, sponsored by the Office of Health Promotion and Hendricks Chapel, will take place Feb. 27-28, at the Minnowbrook Conference Center in Blue Mountain Lake. Based on the popular campus conversation series Soulful Sit-Downs, SOULscape welcomes students…

Media, Law & Policy

Gitner Elected National Secretary of National Press Photographer’s Association

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Seth Gitner, an associate professor of newspaper and online journalism in the Newhouse School, was elected to a two-year term as national secretary of the National Press Photographer’s Association (NPPA). He was sworn in at NPPA’s board of directors meeting…