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Syracuse University’s School of Education hosts’Sacred Cows!’ discussion of standardized testingJanuary 23, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Focus On, a publication from the Education Research Service Foundation, asked: “Standards accountability for schools and students, high-stakes tests-are they part of a movement that…

Science made ‘Exciting’ in University Neighbors Lecture SeriesJanuary 22, 2003Matthew R. Snydermrsnyder@syr.edu Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence Marvin Druger will make a multimedia presentation Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. on “Making Science Exciting,” launching the 2003 season of the University…

It’s all systems go for ‘Ants in Space’January 16, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu After months of unexpected delays, an experiment developed by students at a Syracuse high school–with the help of faculty members and students in Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College…

Syracuse University kicks off six-part forum series Jan. 15 to educate the community-at-large on issues surrounding the potential war in IraqJanuary 07, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu   As the United States moves towards possible military action in Iraq, Syracuse University will…

Michael O. Sawyer — esteemed Syracuse University faculty member and administrator for 42 years — dies at age 83December 27, 2002Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu Michael O. Sawyer, a beloved teacher, administrator and scholar of constitutional law at Syracuse University, died Dec. 24…

Syracuse University launches four certificate programs, offers open house Dec. 12December 06, 2002Peggy Morgan Syracuse University’s Center for Business Information Technologies (CBIT) announces four new certificate programs for networking and health-care professionals. The programs – offered in response to passage…

Students immersed in the history – and realities – of social work in NYCNovember 27, 2002Nicci Brownnicbrown@syr.edu A group of Syracuse University students now have a different perspective on social work, New York City, and future career paths that may…

Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky to explore causes of stress November 18, 2002Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu Robert Sapolsky, considered one of today’s best scientist-writers and well known for his engaging presentations, will explore the links between society and stress for The University Lectures. “Why…

Scientists document first evidence that El Ni?o influences global climate conditions on a 2,000-year cycleNovember 14, 2002Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu El Ni?o, the pattern that can wreak havoc on climate conditions around the world, is like a beacon, pulsating through time on…

Judges set to ‘bust’ bridges built by students duringNovember 12, 2002Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu More than 200 teams of elementary-, middle- and high-school students from around Central New York will converge on Syracuse University Nov. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon…