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Arts & Culture

A Clearer Picture for Setnor

Tuesday, June 3, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

As with many families of students in the Setnor School of Music, Lisa Kranz’s parents in Buffalo can’t make it to her every performance. Internet streaming provides an important link but there’s one thing that will make it even better.

Campus & Community

Newhouse Professor and Students Help High Schoolers Produce Documentary

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By News Staff

Five Fowler High School students have produced a documentary working with Newhouse Professor Richard Breyer and his University students. The students’ film will debut at 6 p.m. Monday, June 9, in the Fowler High School Auditorium, 227 Magnolia St. This…

Media, Law & Policy

Law Student Earns Spot at Top Gun Trial Competition

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

The trial teams from the College of Law recently concluded one of their most impressive seasons—and it’s not quite over yet. Jennifer Camillo, a third-year law student, has earned a spot at the Baylor Law School 2014 Top Gun National…

STEM

Scott Pitnick Appointed Weeden Professor

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Professor Scott Pitnick, a highly accomplished evolutionary biologist in the fields of sexual selection, reproductive genetics and speciation, has been appointed the inaugural Weeden Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. The professorship, appointed by the dean, will support…

Chairmen of the Board: Past and Present

Tuesday, May 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Commencement Weekend was a time for graduations and reunions as the current Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Richard L. Thompson G’67, and three former Chairmen gathered during an event at the Chancellor’s House. The current and former leaders of…

STEM

Rules to Cut Carbon Emissions Also Reduce Other Air Pollutants

Tuesday, May 27, 2014, By News Staff

Setting strong standards for climate-changing carbon emissions from power plants would provide reductions in other air pollutants that can make people sick and harm the environment, according to a new study by scientists at Syracuse University and Harvard.

Health & Society

School of Education Student Appointed to White House Committee

Tuesday, May 27, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

President Barack Obama has appointed Micah Fialka-Feldman, a student and employee at the School of Education, to serve on the President’s Committee for People for Intellectual Disabilities. Ten other individuals around the nation were appointed to this committee for a…

Campus & Community

SU Toastmasters to Hold Open House

Tuesday, May 27, 2014, By News Staff

Do you feel confident in leading a meeting, motivating a team, or mentoring a new staff person? When you speak in front of a group do you present a clear, concise message that promotes teamwork and commands respect? What if…

STEM

iSchool Ranked #1 for Online Computer Information Technology Programs for Veterans

Wednesday, May 21, 2014, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) was ranked No. 1 in best online graduate degree programs in computer information technology for veterans by U.S. News & World Report. The full rankings are available on the U.S. News & World Report website,…

Arts & Culture

In One Era and Out the Other

Tuesday, May 20, 2014, By Rob Enslin

With its ability to simulate real-world listening environments, such as crowds and noisy restaurants, the Hearing Aid Fitting/Demonstration room owes much of its “wow” factor to an Audioscan Hearing Aid Analyzer, a typewriter-sized tool used to quickly and accurately fit hearing aids.