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SU Chemist Gets ‘Best Idea Grant’

Wednesday, November 6, 2013, By News Staff

Top-notch ideas drive today’s knowledge-based world. James Hougland has one, and he has been awarded a “Best Idea Grant (BIG)” from the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) to support his research. Hougland, an assistant professor of chemistry in The College…

Campus & Community

‘Downtown Developments’ at Nov. 7 Session of IRP

Tuesday, November 5, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

The No. 7 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Merike Trier, executive director of the Downtown Committee.  Trier will discuss renovations taking place in downtown, including the Pike Block. She will also describe why young professionals…

STEM

Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute to Dedicate New Laboratory Suite Nov. 8

Tuesday, November 5, 2013, By Rob Enslin

In response to the growing international threat of bioterrorism, the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) in The College of Arts and Sciences has established a state-of-the-art laboratory suite. A dedication ceremony for the facility will be held on…

Campus & Community

Zippy Start for Phase Two of Connective Corridor Project

Tuesday, November 5, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Great sights and smells helped usher in the next phase of the Connective Corridor project. A thrilling zip line ride, coupled with some tasty fare from local food truck vendors, was part of the first festival ever to be held…

Campus & Community

Sen. George J. Mitchell to Discuss Pan Am 103, Global Peace in Nov. 12 University Lecture

Monday, November 4, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

American statesman Sen. George J. Mitchell will return to Syracuse University on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to discuss prospects for global peace and how (or if) the world has changed in the 25 years since the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of…

STEM

Disrupting Traditional Gender Roles

Monday, November 4, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Both partners in today’s modern couple may each have professional lives outside the home but two careers still equals three jobs—two professions, plus managing a home. And for women, oftentimes, that third job still remains their role. A recent SU Advance speaker pointed out ways to correct that imbalance.

Campus & Community

Transmedia Visiting Artist Cathy Crane

Monday, November 4, 2013, By News Staff

Transmedia Visiting Artist Cathy Crane will give a talk on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2 pm. in Shemin Auditorium. Crane has been making experimental narrative and documentary films on 16mm for nearly 20 years. She was named a Guggenheim fellow in…

Campus & Community

Bow Tie Sale Will Support Project Transition

Thursday, October 31, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Wearing a bow tie is a way to make a unique fashion statement. During this upcoming Family Weekend, it is also a way to support students and families and strengthen the Syracuse University community. The School of Education, together with…

Arts & Culture

Caie Article Published

Thursday, October 31, 2013, By News Staff

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Michael Caie and his article “Belief and Indeterminacy” were selected for publication in Volume 32 of “The Philosopher’s Annual.” Each year the annual’s team of nominating editors selects 10 of the best essays contributed to the…

Arts & Culture

SUArt Galleries Presents ‘Print Making Revolution’

Thursday, October 31, 2013, By Syracuse University Art Museum

The Syracuse University Art Galleries presents “Print Making Revolution: Mexican Prints and the Taller de Gráfica Popular,” an exhibition of more than 130 original prints drawn from the Syracuse University Art Collection, as well as lenders that include the Philadelphia…