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Veterans

Col. Joseph R. Novack, Jr. (Ret.) Named Executive Director of Veteran and Military Affairs

Monday, January 26, 2015, By News Staff

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Veteran and Military Affairs (VMA) at Syracuse University is pleased to announce the appointment of Col. (Ret.) Joseph R. Novack, Jr., as executive director of Veteran and Military Affairs. As executive director, Novack…

STEM

Geologists Receive Federal Grant to Study Tectonic Uplift

Thursday, January 22, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Earth scientists in the College of Arts and Sciences have received a major grant to test a new technique for measuring tectonic uplift. Gregory Hoke, assistant professor of Earth sciences, and Devin McPhillips, a postdoctoral research associate, are the recipients…

STEM

Faculty, Students Train India’s Future Engineers to Reduce Energy Footprint

Thursday, January 22, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

Rapid economic growth in India has led to a spike in energy consumption, placing a serious strain on the country’s grid and energy supplies. Blackouts and brownouts are common and widespread. Worse, limited resources often make it impossible to generate…

STEM

iSchool Announces MLIS ‘Expect More’ Scholarship Program

Thursday, January 22, 2015, By Diane Stirling

A new initiative at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) offers an enriched graduate education experience to students who want to become leaders in librarianship and develop skills that are applicable to a wide range of 21st-century careers that are…

STEM

University Receives $3.2M to Develop Localized Heating and Cooling Systems

Wednesday, January 21, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Delivering Efficient Local Thermal Amenities (DELTA) program will develop localized heating and cooling systems and devices to expand temperature ranges within buildings. The program plans to provide $30 million to support 11…

@SyracuseUNews Tips

Wednesday, January 21, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University faculty discuss ‘lone wolf’ terrorism and Super Bowl XLIX.

Campus & Community

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2015, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Counseling Center is offering a free course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to SU and SUNY-ESF students. The eight-week course meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 4. The program introduces participants to mindfulness meditation practices…

Setnor’s Opera Theater to Present ‘Dido and Aeneas’ Jan. 23-25

Tuesday, January 20, 2015, By Erica Blust

“Dido and Aeneas” is a masterwork of early Baroque opera. The cast features outstanding young artists from the Setnor School.

Unsung Heroes Honored at MLK Celebration

Monday, January 19, 2015, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Awards were presented to four members of the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities during the University’s 30th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Remember. Celebrate. Act.” The event will be held…

Campus & Community

Chancellor to Meet with Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy Next Week

Friday, January 16, 2015, By News Staff

Recognizes Legacy of Advocacy Center and Its Former Staff Early next week, Chancellor Kent Syverud will meet with members of the Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy to discuss its final report released last month. The workgroup—a group…