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BBI Chair Peter Blanck noted as authority in new ADA rules

Monday, March 28, 2011, By News Staff

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) extensively cited the research of University Professor Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, in its final rules and regulations for the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities…

Fifth annual Fashion Communications Milestone fashion show to be held April 1

Friday, March 25, 2011, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Students from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communcations and College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will present the fashion show “Fashion Follows Form: Fashion and Diversity” on Friday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the Newhouse 1 lobby….

Science pioneer J. Craig Venter to deliver 2011 Commencement address, six honorary degrees to be conferred

Friday, March 25, 2011, By News Staff

J. Craig Venter, a world-renowned scientist regarded as one of the most influential people in the world for his efforts to decode the human genome, will deliver the Commencement address to the 2011 graduates of Syracuse University, Syracuse University College…

Campus & Community

MEISA presents Nigel Hall

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, By News Staff

On Thursday, March 24, at 8:30 p.m. at Funk ‘N Waffles, the Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association is presenting Nigel Hall, soul singer and pianist.

Health & Society

Listening devices help preserve confidentiality in hospitals for hearing-impaired patients

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, By News Staff

It’s against the law to share a person’s medical information with others without written consent. However, it’s almost impossible to prevent outsiders from overhearing private conversations in hospital rooms between doctors and hearing-impaired patients. It’s an all-too-common situation that a…

Twelfth annual Reel Queer Film Festival planned March 31-April 2

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, By News Staff

Open Doors, a graduate group of queer and queer-friendly Syracuse University students, announces its 12th annual Reel Queer Film Festival on March 31, April 1 and April 2. The group will present a diverse platform of films that give voice…

Silicon Valley expert will share perspectives on global cybersecurity during March 30 presentation sponsored by SU, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Enrique Salem, president and CEO of Symantec and a member of the federal President’s Management Advisory Board, will share his perspectives on the state of global cybersecurity in a special presentation at Syracuse University. He will also share insights on cybersecurity…

Campus & Community

Research participants needed

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, By News Staff

Participants are needed for a study of life perspective, health behaviors and health.

Queering Education Research Institute to host ‘A Day of Art, Education and Action’ April 1

Monday, March 21, 2011, By News Staff

The Queering Education Research Institute (QuERI) will offer a half-day workshop on April 1 for area K-12 educators on improving school climate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students. Pre-service teachers, students and allies are also…

Newly wrapped buses debut on Connective Corridor route

Monday, March 21, 2011, By News Staff

The buses link the University Hill with downtown Syracuse.