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Four Professors Receive Prestigious CAREER Awards from National Science Foundation

Friday, January 31, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Four professors in The College of Arts and Sciences have received Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awards—the highest honor given by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of early-career development activities of teacher-scholars. The recipients are Arindam “Ari” Chakraborty…

Arts & Culture

Sustainability Book Discussion Series Begins Feb. 7

Wednesday, January 29, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Office of Sustainability Initiatives will sponsor a Sustainability Book Discussion Series this semester, offering members of the University community opportunities to learn about and discuss important new books with sustainability themes.   All events will take place in Bird Library, Room 123, on Fridays at 1…

Campus & Community

Orange Goes Red for Heart Association

Tuesday, January 28, 2014, By News Staff

All staff members are invited to participate in a winter wellness and fundraising opportunity leading up to the Heart Walk on March 22. This year, the American Heart Association (AHA) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Syracuse Heart Walk….

Matthew Manfra Named Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement

Tuesday, January 28, 2014, By News Staff

Matthew Manfra has been appointed assistant vice president for alumni engagement at Syracuse University. The appointment, effective Jan. 6, was made by executive vice president of advancement and external affairs Thomas J. Walsh and vice president for development Brian Sischo….

Campus & Community

Blood Drive Exceeds Goal in Kick-Off of April Blood Battle vs. Boston College

Tuesday, January 28, 2014, By News Staff

(Story update: The event generated 245 registered donors, with 181 presented to donate. This led to 178 units of blood being donated to the Red Cross, well past the goal of 153 units of whole blood.) Students, faculty and staff…

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Counseling Center Offers Free Stress Reduction Class for Students

Tuesday, January 28, 2014, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Counseling Center is offering a free course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction(MBSR) to SU and SUNY-ESF students. The eight-week course meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 5.  The program introduces participants to mindfulness meditation practices…

Arts & Culture

Alfred T. Collette Dies; Was Chair of Science Teaching, Director of SU Art Collection

Monday, January 27, 2014, By News Staff

Alfred T. Collette, former chair of science teaching, died on Jan. 23. He was born in Syracuse on Sept. 10, 1922, the son of Samuel and Palma Quinto Collette. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister…

Campus & Community

Lux and Pedde Recognized as Community Management Influencers

Monday, January 27, 2014, By News Staff

As a part of Community Management Appreciation Day, School of Information Studies (iSchool) adjunct faculty members, Kelly Lux and Jenn Pedde, have been recognized for their ranking as two of the top 100 community managers worldwide on Twitter. Community Manager…

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Nourishing Scholarship: 50 Years of the University Honors Program

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Justin N. Elkhechen ’15 already has his plans in place for his senior honors capstone project on the migratory patterns of cancer and stem cells. His capstone and other opportunities through the University’s Honors Program has added layers of scholarship to his college career and that of thousands of others.

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Strategy Demands Mark Changes for Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety Services

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Strategic realignments for greater efficiencies and collaboration are being put in place in the cooperative areas of the Risk Management Department, Environmental Health and Safety Services Office and Emergency Management. The changes come at a time to consider work processes…