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International developer Abdallah Yabroudi pledges $5 million to his alma mater, Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, to create international engineering professorship and Dubai internship program

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, By News Staff

Trisha Hopkins315 443 2546 Nearly 30 years after graduating from Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), Abdallah Yabroudi, chairman of the internationally known Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has become…

Internationally renowned genomic researcher J. Craig Venter to be keynote speaker at dedication of Syracuse University’s Life Sciences Complex on Nov. 7

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in decoding the human genome, will be the keynote speaker at the dedication of Syracuse University’s Life Sciences Complex Nov. 7. Venter’s address will highlight a daylong celebration that will include building…

Academic calendar unveiled for 2009-10

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, By News Staff

Academic calendar unveiled for 2009-10May 06, 2008Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Academic Calendar Committee has released the 2009-10 academic calendar. The calendar is very similar to past University schedules and includes no major changes. However, in the Fall 2009 semester, two…

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Commencement 2008 — SU’s 154th Commencement exercises May 11

Friday, May 2, 2008, By News Staff

Sara Miller315 443 9038 In its 154th Commencement, Syracuse University will celebrate the graduation of 2,739 bachelor’s, 1,652 master’s and 115 doctoral degree candidates. In addition, six associate’s degrees and 124 certificates of advanced study will be awarded. The SUNY…

Syracuse University to present honorary degrees to nine individuals of exceptional achievement at Commencement May 11

Thursday, May 1, 2008, By News Staff

Sara Miller315 443 9038 Syracuse University will award honorary degrees to nine individuals of exceptional achievement in the areas of business, physical sciences, performing arts, global literacy, literature, economics and journalism. Honorary degrees will be presented at the 154th Commencement…

New Team Against Bias analysis shows trends in timing, nature of bias-related incidents

Wednesday, April 30, 2008, By News Staff

New Team Against Bias analysis shows trends in timing, nature of bias-related incidentsApril 30, 2008Matthew R. Snydermrsnyder@syr.edu A new analysis of data collected by Syracuse University’s Team Against Bias (TAB) and the Dean of Students Office shows that the vast…

NYS Assemblywoman Christensen secures funding for Partnership for Better Education digital literacy project

Tuesday, April 29, 2008, By News Staff

NYS Assemblywoman Christensen secures funding for Partnership for Better Education digital literacy projectApril 29, 2008Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu Assemblywoman Joan Christensen (119th NYS Assembly District) has secured $23,800 for the purchase of nine digital video technology kits to be used by Syracuse…

Syracuse University names 2008 University Scholars

Tuesday, April 29, 2008, By News Staff

Syracuse University names 2008 University ScholarsApril 29, 2008SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu Twelve graduating seniors at Syracuse University have received the highest undergraduate academic honor bestowed by the University — designation as Syracuse University Scholars. Additionally, three SUNY College of Environmental Science…

Mary Jane Nathan, Syracuse University Special Events director, to retire July 15

Tuesday, April 29, 2008, By News Staff

Mary Jane Nathan, Syracuse University Special Events director, to retire July 15April 29, 2008Roxanna Carpenterrocarpen@syr.edu When this year’s seniors graduate from Syracuse University, Mary Jane Nathan, executive director of the Office of Special Events, will have guided 15 SU Commencements,…

More than 60 years after starting, two earn bachelor’s degrees

Tuesday, April 29, 2008, By News Staff

More than 60 years after starting, two earn bachelor’s degreesApril 29, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Clifford English and Donald Oken both entered Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences in the 1940s. Each planned to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, English…