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SU honors memory of historian James Powell with daylong colloquium Sept. 28

Tuesday, September 18, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium, whose theme this fall is “Memory-Media-Archive,” continues with a daylong colloquium in memory of James M. Powell, professor emeritus of medieval history at Syracuse University. The program, “Religious Tolerance-Religious Violence-Medieval Memories,” is Friday, Sept. 28, from 9:30 a.m.-6…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Monday, September 17

Tuesday, September 18, 2012, By News Staff

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE Syracuse University is featured in an NBC Today Show”College Challenge” segment on school spirit and social media. The University’s spot in the competition is also noted in WHEC (Rochester), WKTV (Utica), CNY Central and Syracuse.com…

Humphrey Fellowship Program empowers next generation of leaders

Monday, September 17, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Andrijana Vojnovic of Serbia has lived through a turbulent time in her country’s history: the rule and eventual overthrow of a dictator, political assassination and the emergence of a parliamentary democratic republic. “I witnessed firsthand the powerful role that civil…

Q&A with financial literacy expert Rebecca Rose

Monday, September 17, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Rebecca Rose, assistant director of financial literacy and education programs in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, gives some good advice, explains some of the work she and her colleagues do and describes one of the success stories….

STEM

Let it rain: Monitoring effectiveness of downtown green roof

Monday, September 17, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Civil engineering professor Cliff Davidson had a breathtaking view of the City of Syracuse from a rooftop garden Thursday. But it’s the possibilities of that prime location that made the experience memorable.

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Friday, September 14

Friday, September 14, 2012, By News Staff

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE Media coverage of the University’s announcement of surpassing its $1 billion Campaign for Syracuse University goal includes reports by YNN, CNY Central and the Post-Standard. The milestone was marked with a celebration Thursday on the…

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend delivers inaugural Borgognoni Lecture Oct. 15

Thursday, September 13, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend—eldest daughter of late U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy and author of “Failing America’s Faithful: How Today’s Churches Are Mixing God With Politics and Losing Their Way” (Warner Books, 2007)—is visiting Syracuse University. Townsend will deliver the inaugural Joseph…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Wednesday, September 12

Wednesday, September 12, 2012, By News Staff

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE A water-pipe repair technique developed at Syracuse University is noted in an Associated Press article about the attempt to repair the Delaware Aqueduct, which carries water to New York City. Media coverage of the upcoming…

Senior Sessions take stress out of graduation

Wednesday, September 12, 2012, By News Staff

For graduating seniors, the final year of college can be a stressful time. Career Services in the Division of Student Affairs is helping to eliminate this stress by offering three “Senior Sessions” focused on resumes, career fairs, interviews and social…

DPS announces key leadership appointments and structural changes

Monday, September 10, 2012, By News Staff

Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Tony Callisto has announced key leadership appointments and structural changes in the organization. The changes will create better lines of communication throughout the DPS organization and more effectively align operations, resulting in more efficient and…