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STEM

Mehrotra Named Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Tuesday, December 23, 2014, By Matt Wheeler

Kishan Mehrotra, a longtime professor of computer science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has accepted a new role as the department chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, beginning on Jan. 1. Chilukuri Mohan,…

Media, Law & Policy

Strike up the Brand!

Thursday, December 18, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is known for setting the tempo for the times. (Just ask its Maestro Marin Alsop, the first female conductor of a major American orchestra.) So when the BSO recently unveiled plans to hire professional journalists to…

Veterans

Setnor School of Music Director to Join Office of Veteran and Military Affairs

Friday, December 12, 2014, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced that Patrick Jones, director of the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music since 2011, will conclude his tenure as director at the end of 2014. Jones…

True Value CEO John Hartmann L’88 to Go Undercover for ‘Undercover Boss’

Monday, December 8, 2014, By Keith Kobland

For John Hartmann L’88, it was admittedly a nightmare scenario. “I don’t like talking about myself,” he said, “and I don’t like having my picture taken.” But the chance to further enhance the brand of the company he runs, True…

2016 Senior Class Marshal Application Launched

Wednesday, December 3, 2014, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Student Affairs has launched the application process for the 2016 Senior Class Marshals. Any current junior graduating in May 2016 is eligible to apply. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. “Every year we receive dozens…

Arts & Culture

Getting into Character with Soprano Katie Weiser

Monday, December 1, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

While performing her favorite aria, Bellini’s “Oh quante volte,” Katie Weiser G’15 becomes the heroine, Guilietta, with all the anguish and fervor of a tragic love. “I want the audience to feel what my character is experiencing, and that is the reason why I sing.”

STEM

Does Your Smartphone Know the Real You?

Monday, November 24, 2014, By Matt Wheeler

Ask someone what they use their smartphone for and they will likely provide examples of how they use it to connect with friends, family and work, take photos, listen to music, play games or get directions. Beneath it all, there…

Fast Forward Syracuse November Update

Friday, November 21, 2014, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Fast Forward Syracuse is a roadmap for the future and a guide to help ensure the success of the University in the context of a changing and challenging higher education environment. It’s a way to increase the value of the…

Media, Law & Policy

Arlene Kanter Recognized by International Center of Syracuse

Friday, November 21, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

College of Law Professor Arlene S. Kanter was awarded the International Educator of the Year Award by the International Center of Syracuse (ICS). Kanter was recognized for her excellence in teaching, international community outreach and commitment to people with disabilities…

Physicist Helps Discover Subatomic Particles

Wednesday, November 19, 2014, By Rob Enslin

A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences is the lead contributor to the discovery of two never-before-seen baryonic particles. The finding, which is the subject of a forthcoming article in Physical Review Letters, is expected to have a major impact on the study of quark dynamics.