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STEM

A Natural Curiosity: Biology Professor Demystifies Science for Students

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Professor of Biology Scott Pitnick has an infectious enthusiasm for biology. “I was always obsessed with animal behavior and insects,” he explains. His long-standing love for life science has led to a soon-to-be-published paper with 19 undergraduate coauthors, as well…

Arts & Culture

‘PLAN GAMES’ Exhibition to Honor Work of Retiring Professor Arthur McDonald

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By Elaine Wackerow

Thursday, Nov. 5, marks the opening of “PLAN GAMES: Disciplinary Rules and Circumstantial Plays,” an exhibition in the Slocum Hall Marble Room of built work designed by School of Architecture professor and architect Arthur McDonald. McDonald is retiring at the…

Arts & Culture

MLA Past President to Discuss Humanities Advocacy Nov. 6

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Ray Smith Symposium in the College of Arts and Sciences continues with a lecture on the role of advocacy in humanities education. Margaret Ferguson, Distinguished Professor of English at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), and past president…

Health & Society

Q&A: Nutritionist Jane Burrell Uzcategui on the Red Meat Controversy

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

On Monday, the World Health Organization issued a report stating that processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs cause cancer. It also said that red meat “probably” causes cancer. The findings were drafted by a panel of 22 international…

Campus & Community

Comedian Mike Epps to Appear at Theta Xi Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 28, 2015, By News Staff

The Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. presents its fifth annual fall comedy show, “Laugh Till You Turn Blu,” on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium (doors open at 6 p.m.). This year will…

Campus & Community

Greek Community Invites Children to Greek or Treat

Wednesday, October 28, 2015, By Gerard McTigue

On Friday, Oct. 30, from 3-5 p.m. in Walnut Park, the six councils of the Syracuse University Greek community invite all SU faculty and staff members and their children to be a part of their annual Greek or Treat event. Each…

Business & Economy

Whitman School’s MS in Finance Program Ranked #33

Wednesday, October 28, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s M.S. in finance program has moved up to Number 33 in the country, according to TFE Times’ annual ranking of graduate finance programs. The program was chosen from the nearly 100 universities that offer…

Campus & Community

Larry Martin, Longtime Vice President for Program Development, to Retire

Tuesday, October 27, 2015, By Renée Gearhart Levy

After 40 years of leadership and service to Syracuse University, Larry Martin announced he will retire from his post as vice president of program development at the end of 2015. Martin has served at the helm of Syracuse’s Office of…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud, University Dedicate Wheelchair Ramp for Holden Observatory

Monday, October 26, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

The moon and the stars—and all the universe—as viewed through the lens of Holden Observatory became accessible to everyone Friday. The University celebrated the dedication and opening of the new wheelchair entrance ramp for Holden Observatory in honor of Disability…

Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell School Names Inaugural Tenth Decade Faculty Scholars

Friday, October 23, 2015, By Scott Barrett

Dean James B. Steinberg has announced the creation of a new faculty award, the Maxwell School Tenth Decade Faculty Scholar, to recognize and encourage excellence in citizenship teaching, research and public engagement at the Maxwell School. Three current Maxwell School…