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‘Curative Violence’: Eunjung Kim’s New Book Considers Transnational Disability Theory in Korea, Japan, United States

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Transnational feminist disability studies is the focus of a groundbreaking, new book by a Syracuse University professor. Eunjung Kim, dually appointed to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the School of Education, is the author of “Curative Violence:…

Health & Society

SUNY Professor to Examine ‘Hypnosis: Science and Nonsense’ April 21

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Psychology Department Colloquium welcomes Steven Jay Lynn, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and director of the Psychological Clinic at Binghamton University, for the discussion “Hypnosis: Science and Nonsense” on Friday, April 21. Additionally titled “Most Everything You Wanted…

Arts & Culture

‘La Borinqueña’ Creator to Help La Casita Celebrate ‘Diversity in Reading’ Month April 28

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, creator of the new graphic novel sensation “La Borinqueña,” is participating in a luncheon discussion and book signing on Friday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse. His visit…

STEM

Turning to Aquarium Fish for Human Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Katharine Lewis, associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a five-year grant of $242,500 from the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board (SCIRB) that will support her lab’s research on spinal cord…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse International Film Festival Hosting Fourth Annual Spring Fest at Palace Theatre

Monday, April 17, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The Syracuse International Film Festival’s Spring Fest 2017, celebrating filmmaking in New York state, is Friday, April 21, through Saturday, April 23, at the Palace Theatre, 2384 James St. in Syracuse. The full weekend of films begins on Friday at 6…

Wired

Professor William Banks Discusses the Latest Developments in the Carter Page Surveillance

Thursday, April 13, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

William Banks, Board of Advisors Distinguished Professor of Law, was quoted by Wired magazine for the story The Carter Page Surveillance Doesn’t Prove Anyone’s Conspiracy Theory

Campus & Community

McNair Scholars Present Research at Spring Symposium April 14, 21

Thursday, April 13, 2017, By News Staff

The McNair Scholars Program will host the Spring 2017 Research Symposium on Friday, April 14, and Friday, April 21. The McNair Scholars will present on a variety of research topics spanning many disciplines. The first symposium will be held from 10:45…

STEM

University to Host ASCE Upstate New York Regional Student Conference

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

On April 20-22, Syracuse University will host the 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Upstate New York Regional Student Conference. The event is a chance for civil engineering undergraduate students to participate in fun and challenging competitions, develop teamwork and…

STEM

STEM Faculty Land Grant to Recruit, Retain Underrepresented Students

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Four Syracuse University professors, led by John Tillotson, associate professor and department chair of science teaching, have received a three-year, $999,719 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and math…

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Brand experts warn Raiders about dangers of knock-off Vegas gear

Thursday, April 6, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

The Raiders will soon relocate to Las Vegas, but until they do, they’ll continue to be known as the Oakland Raiders.It could be three years before the move is finalized and the Raiders play their first regular-season game in Las…