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Sherburne Abbott appointed Syracuse University’s vice president for sustainability initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy

Wednesday, March 30, 2011, By Kevin C. Quinn

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today announced the appointment of Sherburne “Shere” Abbott as vice president for sustainability initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy. Abbott, a leading expert in the field of sustainability…

‘Best of the Fest’ comes to JCC on April 29

Tuesday, March 29, 2011, By News Staff

Jefferson Community College (JCC), Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILM) and the North Country Arts Council bring the “Best of the Fest” from the 2010 Syracuse International Film Festival to the Sturtz Theater on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. The…

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…

David B. Falk ’72, Rhonda S. Falk ’74 make $15 million gift to Syracuse University

Thursday, March 24, 2011, By Kevin C. Quinn

SU announces David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Syracuse University alumni David B. Falk and Rhonda S. Falk have committed $15 million to SU—one of the largest-ever single gifts to the University. In honor of the Falks’…

SU in the News: Friday, March 18, 2011

Friday, March 18, 2011, By News Staff

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE PR Newswire, 9WSYR, NewsMedical.net and other medical and scientific blogs reported on a new drug delivery system developed by College of Arts and Sciences researchers using gold nanoparticles for improved cancer treatment. Professors James C….

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Friday, March 18

Friday, March 18, 2011, By News Staff

Local media report on relief and awareness efforts by School of Architecture’s Yutaka Sho for disaster in Japan

Takesue short narrative film ‘That Which Once Was’ premieres at SXSW

Wednesday, March 16, 2011, By Erica Blust

“That Which Once Was,” a short narrative film by Kimi Takesue, assistant professor of film in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Transmedia, premiered on March 13 at the “South by Southwest” (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, Texas.

International Bridges for Justice founder Karen Tse to present University Lecture March 22

Thursday, March 10, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Karen Tse, an award-winning human rights defender and founder of International Bridges for Justice (IBJ), will speak about her work to champion human rights around the world in the next University Lecture at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 22. Tse’s…

STEM

LCS research team shapes cell behavior research

Wednesday, March 9, 2011, By News Staff

A team led by James Henderson, assistant professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) and researcher in the Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, has used shape memory polymers to provide greater…

Michael Kimmel, leading researcher on men, gives talk at SU

Wednesday, March 9, 2011, By News Staff

Michael Kimmel, leading researcher and writer on men and masculinity, will give a keynote lecture on his latest book, “GuyLand: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men.” The talk will be held Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. in the…