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STEM

SU App Challenge Applications Open Oct. 1

Thursday, September 26, 2013, By Diane Stirling

For a second year, students across the SU campus can showcase their software and hardware application creativity while competing for $2,500 in prizes at the fall SU App Challenge. Competition founder Keisuke Inoue, an instructor for the School of Information…

Arts & Culture

Carrie Mae Weems Named MacArthur Fellow

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, By News Staff

Carrie Mae Weems, a two-time SU artist-in-residence (1988 Light Work Gallery and 2005-06 VPA), instructor and ongoing collaborator in SU engagement projects, has been named one of 24 MacArthur fellows for 2013. The fellowships “recognize 24 exceptionally creative individuals with…

Campus & Community

King Center Imaging Project Exhibition on Campus Will Be on Display Sept. 30-Oct. 1

Tuesday, September 24, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is bringing its exhibition booth celebrating the King Center Imaging Project to the Syracuse University campus on Monday, Sept. 30, and Tuesday, Oct. 1. The booth, which showcases digital images of key documents from Martin Luther…

Campus & Community

United Way 2013 Campaign Launches on Campus Oct. 8

Monday, September 23, 2013, By News Staff

Celebrating more than three decades of support for the United Way of Central New York, Syracuse University will launch its 2013 United Way campaign Oct. 8. Pledge cards will be distributed to all employees. Ushering in a new season of…

Media, Law & Policy

In Class: COM 427, “Social Media for Communicators”

Monday, September 23, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Social Media Professor William Ward (@DR4WARD) gives his students a chance to take Google Glass for a spin during COM 427, “Social Media for Communicators.” Is this the future of social media? Ward’s fearless sidekick, Ty the Wonder Dog, helps assist in the lesson plan and the exploration of this new device.

Campus & Community

Call for SU Honorary Degree Nominations by Oct. 7

Monday, September 23, 2013, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all students, faculty, staff and alumni to nominate candidates to receive honorary degrees at the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Commencement ceremonies.  Deadline for all nominations is Oct. 7. Persons who…

Carrie Mae Weems among Honorees of Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Friday, September 20, 2013, By News Staff

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses recognized the contributions of visual artist Carrie Mae Weems on Sept. 18, during the 17th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts at the National Museum…

Campus & Community

Funeral for Kelleher Set for Saturday; Calling Hours Friday, 4-7 p.m.

Friday, September 20, 2013, By News Staff

Funeral services for William Kelleher, associate professor of anthropology at the Maxwell School since 2005, who passed away on Sept. 18, will be on Saturday at 1p.m. at St. Lucy’s Church, 432 Gifford St., Syracuse. Calling hours will be held…

Health & Society

A Human Right to Adequate Food

Thursday, September 19, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

As the House of Representatives decided this week to cuts billions of dollars from the federal food stamp program over the next decade, the Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi wants people to consider a different set of numbers.

Arts & Culture

La Casita to Host Special Program Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Thursday, September 19, 2013, By Teresita Paniagua

Local residents of Syracuse’s West Side, in close partnership with SU’s Hispanic communities, will co-host a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month at La Casita Cultural Center. Sept. 20 will kick off the four-week program of special events, all of…