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Cornell Experts Address Critical Theory, Globalization, Feb. 22 and March 8 at SU

Friday, February 8, 2013, By Rob Enslin

“The Politics of Translation” is the theme of two upcoming Humanities Center Mini-Seminars in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Naoki Sakai and Brett de Bary, professors of Asian studies and comparative literature at Cornell University, will give lectures…

SU Rising: Call to Action to Stop Violence Against Women Is Feb. 14

Thursday, February 7, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

On Thursday, Feb. 14, two events at Syracuse University will address the endemic problem of violence against women, both globally and locally.

New Book Breaks Down Controversy Between Social Scientists and the Military

Tuesday, February 5, 2013, By News Staff

Over the past century, a large percentage of young Americans have served their country by joining the military. Today, the more than 1.6 million uniformed military personnel and 22 million veterans currently living and working around the world make up…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Students Travel to South Africa to Study Transformative Justice

Tuesday, February 5, 2013, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

An 18-hour flight is just a short trip for Professor Deborah Kenn to lead 12 law students on an academic experience that will last a lifetime. Kenn, associate dean of clinical and experiential education and a professor at Syracuse University…

Campus & Community

SU v. UCONN Blood Drive and Game Viewing on Feb. 13

Friday, February 1, 2013, By News Staff

Members of the SU community will have the opportunity to make an impact by donating blood on Wednesday, Feb. 13, leading up to the men’s basketball showdown between SU and UConn, which will be featured on the big screen in…

Campus & Community

SU’s Annual Black History Month Celebration Begins Feb. 1

Thursday, January 31, 2013, By News Staff

In honor of Black History Month, Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs within the Division of Student Affairs, is hosting a series of events in February.

Arts & Culture

Three-day Inclusive Design Challenge to Address Needs of Aging Population

Thursday, January 31, 2013, By Erica Blust

Syracuse University’s Collaborative Design Laboratory (COLAB) in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and Aging Studies Institute are teaming up to offer SU students a three-day, one-credit “Inclusive Design Challenge” at The Warehouse that addresses the challenges facing…

Veterans

Capt. Matt Zeller, SU Alum, Author, Army Veteran to Speak Feb. 6

Thursday, January 31, 2013, By News Staff

Career Services and the Office of Alumni Relations are bringing Capt. Matt Zeller, a 2006 graduate of the Maxwell School’s MPA/IR program, to campus on Wednesday, Feb. 6, as part of the Alumni Speaker Series. Zeller will speak about his…

Media, Law & Policy

Singleton to Receive Archaeology Award

Thursday, January 31, 2013, By News Staff

Theresa Singleton, associate professor of anthropology in the Maxwell School, has been selected to receive the 2014 J.C. Harrington Award from the Society for Historical Archaeology.  The award, established in 1981, is the highest honor that the organization bestows and…

Health & Society

Understanding Effects of Exercise on Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, January 30, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Exercise has been shown to help control weight, improve mood and reduce the risk of certain diseases. Stefan Keslacy, assistant professor of exercise science in the School of Education, is taking the research further with Alzheimer’s disease.