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Biologist Awarded National Institutes of Health Grant

Friday, September 5, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

James Hewett, an associate professor of biology and neuroscientist, was recently awarded a $440,000 Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Hewett will use this…

Media, Law & Policy

Legendary Washington Post Editor Harry Rosenfeld ’52 to Appear at Syracuse University Sept. 16

Thursday, September 4, 2014, By Rob Enslin

A key figure in the breaking of the Watergate scandal that ended the Nixon presidency will return to his alma mater, Syracuse University, for an open conversation about his experiences, followed by a book signing. Harry Rosenfeld ‘52, former editor…

Isaac Julien’s ‘Western Union: Small Boats (The Leopard)’ to Open UVP’s Year

Wednesday, September 3, 2014, By Anneka Herre

Urban Video Project (UVP) and parent organization Light Work have announced the opening of their 2014-15 programming year with “Western Union: Small Boats (The Leopard)” (2007) by world-renowned visual artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien, from Sept. 11-Oct. 25. This exhibition…

Arts & Culture

M.F.A. Student Wins Academy’s ‘Most Promising Young Poet’ Award

Wednesday, September 3, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Wendy Chen, a University Fellow in Syracuse’s M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing, is the winner of the Academy of American Poets’ inaugural Aliki Perroti and Seth Frank Most Promising Young Poet Award. Chen won the award for her poem “They…

Wheels Hit the Pavement for First Cycle Syracuse Bicycle Fest

Wednesday, September 3, 2014, By News Staff

The Connective Corridor is partnering with the 40 Below Transit Task Force, area cycle enthusiasts and SU student startups on the First Cycle Syracuse Bicycle Fest on Sunday, Sept. 7. The event will be a gathering of cyclists and spectators…

Syracuse Symposium™ Announces ‘Perspective’ Theme, Fall Lineup

Tuesday, September 2, 2014, By Rob Enslin

“Perspective” is the theme of the 2014 Syracuse Symposium™, organized and presented by the Syracuse University Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences. The semester-long series begins with a keynote address by Kevin Powers, a U.S. Army veteran…

University Announces Appointments to Expand International Advancement and Support the Board of Trustees

Friday, August 29, 2014, By Kevin C. Quinn

Richard L. Thompson, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, and Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced several appointments that will expand the University’s international advancement and development efforts and further support the Board of Trustees: Elizabeth Breul O’Rourke, Senior Vice…

Arts & Culture

CFAC Executive Director Elected to Association of African American Museums

Thursday, August 28, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Kheli Willetts ’92, G’94, G’02, executive director of the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) and professor of practice of African American Studies (AAS) in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, is one of three scholars elected to the Association…

STEM

Physicist John Laiho Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

Thursday, August 28, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

John “Jack” Laiho recently completed his first year as a member of the Syracuse University faculty, and what better way to celebrate than by receiving a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support his cutting-edge research. Laiho, who earned a…

Libraries Receive John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant for Sound Beat Radio Program

Thursday, August 28, 2014, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Libraries has received a $15,000 grant from the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust to expand the impact of its “Sound Beat” public radio program. Funding will enable staff to enhance the program’s engagement with audiences across the country…