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Green construction expert Keith Bargaheiser to speak on ‘Fly Ash: Making Concrete Sustainable’ in June 19 seminar

Tuesday, June 10, 2008, By News Staff

Martin Walls315 443 8951 Fly ash can be used to directly reduce the amount of Portland cement required for concrete, which significantly cuts down the amount of greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere. But its widespread use in Upstate New…

iSchool launches new professional doctorate program

Monday, June 9, 2008, By News Staff

Margaret Costello Spillett315 443 1069 The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has launched a part-time executive doctoral program for highly qualified middle level managers looking to boost their careers. The Doctorate of Professional Studies in Information Management is a three-year…

SU Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Wells to assume new role

Tuesday, June 3, 2008, By News Staff

Kevin C. Quinn315 443 8338 In this new role, Wells will serve as a consultant to SU and will study national data and trends in higher education relevant to the University, with a specific focus in the areas of diversity,…

School of Education’s inaugural Centennial Professor Steven Taylor to develop new undergraduate disabilities studies program

Monday, June 2, 2008, By News Staff

Patrick Farrell315 443 5421 Steven J. Taylor, professor of cultural foundations and co-director of Syracuse University’s Center on Human Policy, Law and Disability Studies, has been named Centennial Professor in Disability Studies in the School of Education. Taylor’s appointment as…

Chapple begins term as Board of Trustees chair

Tuesday, May 20, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services315-443-3784 At Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees annual meeting, held May 10, Chair-elect John H. Chapple ’75 officially assumed board leadership as John A. Couri ’63 completed his term as chair and moved to chair-emeritus status. Additionally, seven…

Syracuse University Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus John A. Couri and wife, Elaine, contribute name, funding to new campus visitor center and museum

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, By News Staff

Kevin Morrow315 443-3784 The many thousands of individuals who visit the Syracuse University campus each year will soon be greeted by a beautiful new visitor center and museum recollecting the University’s remarkable history, showcasing the dynamic SU of today and…

Whitman hosts May 23 lecture on ordering and pricing perishable products

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, By News Staff

Amy Mehringer315 443 3834 Nick Petruzzi, associate professor of business administration and academic director of M.B.A. programs at the University of Illinois, will speak at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University on Friday, May 23, on “The Newsvendor…

Syracuse University, Dana Foundation team up for conversation about teen brain May 27 in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008, By News Staff

Rob Enslin(315) 443 3403 The College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University and The Dana Foundation are presenting a panel discussion on the teen brain as part of the successful “Speaking of Science” series on Tuesday, May 27, in…

New program prepares students to become independent mathematics researchers

Monday, May 12, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Three students in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences have been selected to participate in a new summer mathematics research program. The program — Mentoring Undergraduates into Mathematical Research — is aimed at helping students develop…

Syracuse Stage announces appointment of Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj as associate artistic director

Monday, May 12, 2008, By News Staff

Patrick Finlon315 443 2636 Timothy Bond, producing artistic director of Syracuse Stage, recently announced the appointment of Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj as associate artistic director of Syracuse Stage, effective Aug. 1. Maharaj is an award-winning director, writer and producer, and has…