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Professor Emeritus Stewart Thau dies after brief illness at age 69

Thursday, May 15, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services315) 443-3784 Professor Emeritus Stewart Thau, who retired from Syracuse University in 2006 after 40 years of service, died May 13 following a brief illness. He was 69 years old. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May…

5th annual E*LIT competition recognizes student accomplishments in literacy, technology projects

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, By News Staff

Margaret Costello Spillett315 443 1069 The Syracuse University Center for Digital Literacy will host its fifth annual E*LIT (Enriching Literacy through Information Technology) competition, featuring award-winning children’s author Uma Krishnaswami, Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in Grant Auditorium. The…

WISE receives ADEC National Award for Excellence in Distance Education

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services315-443-3784 The Web-based Information Science Education Consortium (WISE) has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC) National Award for Excellence in Distance Education. The award, which was established in 2000, represents one…

Syracuse University, Dana Foundation team up for conversation about teen brain May 27 in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008, By News Staff

Rob Enslin(315) 443 3403 The College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University and The Dana Foundation are presenting a panel discussion on the teen brain as part of the successful “Speaking of Science” series on Tuesday, May 27, in…

Statement from Syracuse University Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor on recent Fox News story

Tuesday, May 13, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services(315) 443-8338 A statement from Syracuse University Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor on recent Fox News story: “Recently, there has been media attention surrounding comments made by Boyce Watkins. “Although Dr. Watkins is a faculty member, the University…

Syracuse University’s summer research program inspires undergraduates to become tomorrow’s scientists

Monday, May 12, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 This summer, 35 undergraduate students from Syracuse University and other universities and colleges across the United States and abroad will participate in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program, sponsored by the Department…

Remarks by Bob Woodruff at SU/SUNY-ESF Commencement

Sunday, May 11, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services(315) 443-3784 Below are the remarks delivered by ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff at Syracuse University’s 154th Commencement, and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s 111th Commencement, on Sunday, May 11. More…

International leader on child health and human development to address families and caregivers June 4 at SU

Friday, May 9, 2008, By News Staff

Michele Barrett315 443 6172 Marc Bornstein, one of the leading researchers and sought-after resources in the field of child development, will present “Parents and Providers: Quality and Safety for Children!” for the second annual Jack Reilly Distinguished Lecture at Syracuse…

USGBC’s Tracie Hall to speak on ‘LEED: What It Takes and Why It Matters’ in May 22 seminar

Friday, May 9, 2008, By News Staff

Martin Walls(315) 443 8951 Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a building certified by the U.S. Green Building Council under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System? Tracie Hall, current executive director…

Light Work awards 2008 photography grants

Thursday, May 8, 2008, By News Staff

Jessica Heckman(315) 443- 1300 The 34th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography were recently awarded to three Central New York residents. The selected artists are Kathy Morris, Paul Pearce and Nancy Keefe Rhodes. For the past 34 years, Light Work…