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Unsung Heroes Honored at SU’s MLK Celebration

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Awards were presented to four members of the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities during the University’s 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Pursuing the Dream: Against All Odds.” The event…

Campus & Community

Orange Circle Award Nominations

Friday, January 17, 2014, By News Staff

Nominations are now being accepted for the Orange Circle Award as part of Philanthropy Week. Nominations are due by Jan. 31. The Orange Circle Award honors individuals and groups who go above and beyond in their daily lives and who…

Media, Law & Policy

Larry Wilmore of ‘The Daily Show’ to Visit Newhouse School Feb. 12

Monday, January 13, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Comedian/writer/producer Larry Wilmore, “senior black correspondent” for the Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will visit the Newhouse School on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as part of the school’s Leaders in Communications 13th Annual Conversation on Race and Entertainment…

STEM

Registration for International Physics Conference to Begin Feb. 3

Friday, January 10, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Physics in The College of Arts and Sciences will begin registering attendees for PAVI14—an international conference in modern nuclear physics, occurring every 2-3 years—on Feb. 3. Aimed at scientists, teachers and students in physics and related fields,…

Media, Law & Policy

Hearst Supports Newhouse Studios Project with Half-Million-Dollar Gift

Friday, January 10, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School has received a $500,000 gift from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for the school’s new production studios. The gift will support the $18 million renovation of the Newhouse 2 building, currently in progress. “At the Newhouse School,…

Arts & Culture

Stone Canoe Celebrates Launch of Its 2014 Edition

Thursday, January 9, 2014, By News Staff

The eighth issue of Stone Canoe, A Journal of Arts, Literature and Social Commentary will be unveiled at a book launch celebration and awards presentation on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Syracuse’s ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave. The launch celebration also…

Campus & Community

Statement from Interim Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina Regarding Boycotts of Israeli Academic Institutions

Tuesday, January 7, 2014, By News Staff

“In light of the resolution by the American Studies Association (ASA) and other groups to boycott Israeli academic institutions, I have received numerous communications from members of the SU extended community inquiring about the University’s position on the boycott, despite…

Health & Society

Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.

STEM

SU Takes Part in Regional Efforts to Propel Drone Research

Friday, January 3, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Central New York will soon be a hub for testing and research in the rapidly growing field of drone aircraft—and Syracuse University researchers will play a critical role in the advancement and implementation of unmanned aircraft systems.

Campus & Community

Make Your Winter Break Sustainable

Wednesday, December 18, 2013, By News Staff

The Energy Systems and Sustainability Department is requesting all campus employees do the following before winter break: • Turn off all office and personal equipment, such as computers, monitors, printers, copiers, televisions, etc. • Unplug paper shredders, staplers and phone…