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Philosopher to Deliver Anbar Lectures at Syracuse University, Temple Adath Yeshurun

Thursday, September 18, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Thomas Hurka, the Chancellor Henry N.R. Jackman Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Studies at the University of Toronto, will deliver the seventh annual Anbar Family Lecture at Syracuse University and Temple Adath Yeshurun. Hurka’s Syracuse lecture, “More Seriously Wrong,” is Monday,…

University Community Mourns Passing of Professor Emerita Sari Knopp Biklen

Thursday, September 18, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

Sari Knopp Biklen, professor emerita of cultural foundations of education and women’s studies, passed away on Sept. 16. “I know that I speak for all of her colleagues in expressing deep sadness over Sari’s passing,” says Eric F. Spina, Syracuse…

Getting to Know the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team

Tuesday, September 16, 2014, By News Staff

For any student who has experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, harassment or stalking, finding a trusted confidant and a safe space where one can share his or her story is critical. On campus, that space is located in a big yellow house at the corner of Walnut Place.

‘The Hip-Hop Professional’ Shanti Das Speaks Sept. 18

Monday, September 15, 2014, By Erica Blust

Award-winning music industry executive Shanti Das, known as “The Hip-Hop Professional,” will present a lecture on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in Lender Auditorium (Room 007), located on the concourse level of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management….

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Psychologist to Study Smoking, Painkiller Misuse Among Older Adults with HIV, Chronic Pain

Monday, September 15, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Joseph Ditre, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is readying a significant study that may help older adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and chronic pain quit tobacco smoking and reduce their misuse of prescription…

Health & Society

Annual Lourie Memorial Lecture on Health Policy Will Feature Noted Public Health Expert

Monday, September 15, 2014, By News Staff

The Maxwell School, the Center for Policy Research and the Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) will present the 26th annual Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture on Health Policy.  The lecture, “Improving Health Safety Nets after an Economic Recession” will be…

Parking and Transit Services Seeks to Meet Changing Needs

Thursday, September 11, 2014, By Keith Kobland

The Syracuse University campus casts a wide footprint. One can take many footsteps to get to class or work. That’s why transportation is provided to every corner of campus. But just as the daily bus runs continue to move forward,…

Newhouse Professor Leads Team Developing Website to Track Ebola in Liberia

Wednesday, September 10, 2014, By Emily Kulkus

Ken Harper, associate professor and director of the Newhouse Center for Global Engagement, is working as the U.S. director of a project aimed at better tracking and mapping cases of Ebola in Liberia.

Health & Society

Communication Sciences and Disorders’ Beth Prieve Awarded $1.4 Million Grant

Wednesday, September 10, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The most common birth defect among newborn babies is hearing loss. In fact, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, more than 12,000 babies are born each year with some degree of hearing loss. But Beth Prieve, professor of communication sciences…

Whitman School Using Gamification to Promote Learning

Wednesday, September 10, 2014, By Keith Kobland

What do Harry Potter and a smartphone app have to do with training tomorrow’s business leaders? At Syracuse University, plenty. This semester, the Whitman School of Management is launching the Goodman IMPRESS program. IMPRESS creates competition among students to gain…