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Closing the gap: SU makes strides in retentionApril 02, 2003Matthew R. Snydermrsnyder@syr.edu When the Syracuse University Retention and Attrition Committee released its December 1987 report on graduation rates, the news was grim: Only 40 percent of African American students who…

April 5 memorial service planned for SU Professor Emerita Marjorie DibbleApril 01, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu A memorial service for Marjorie Veit Dibble of East Syracuse, professor emerita and former associate dean in Syracuse University’s College for Human Development (now the…

AIDE course prepares students for future collaborations.March 28, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu When he was growing up in Syracuse, Ryan Dygert dreamed of being an astronaut. For Alexis Larson, the decision to major in engineering was inspired by her participation on…

Six to be honored by Syracuse University’s Students Offering Service with 2003 Spirit of Lanterns AwardsMarch 24, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Six individuals whose commitment to service and issues of social justice have inspired Syracuse University students and encouraged them to…

A team of scientists led by Syracuse University unravel 100-year-old puzzle in condensed matter physicsMarch 13, 2003Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu A discovery of how nature arranges charged particles on the surface of a sphere is likely to impact fields as diverse as…

Syracuse University’s new Center for Digital Literacy will promote information skills for 21st century societyMarch 11, 2003Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu The Center is the result of a partnership among the School of Information Studies, the School of Education and the S.I. Newhouse…

SPIRE Committee proposes Center for Design InnovationMarch 04, 2003Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu The Academic Plan defines design as “a fundamental human activity encompassing the creation of products, buildings, and visual and sensory environments.” The plan recognizes that SU can become a world…

Griffin and Sabine creator Nick Bantock to speak at SU March 5February 28, 2003Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Critics have dubbed the “Griffin and Sabine” trilogy as picture books for adults. More than 3 million copies of the wildly popular tale of forlorn…

One World Celebration offers a carnival of Mardi Gras eventsFebruary 25, 2003Megan Feringtonmafering@syr.edu Students, faculty and community members are invited to celebrate Mardi Gras with several campus activities. The events are part of the One World Celebration, which celebrates the…

University “should declare our position” on affirmative action, says ShawFebruary 24, 2003Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu During the Syracuse University Senate’s Feb. 19 open forum, Chancellor Kenneth A. Shaw addressed the Senate on issues that arise during debates and discussions. The text of…