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COLAB — new interdisciplinary initiative that encourages creative, collaborative problem solving — launches at Syracuse UniversityOctober 13, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu To further its vision of Scholarship in Action, Syracuse University has launched COLAB, a new interdisciplinary initiative that encourages students and…

Interdisciplinary SU team led by iSchool’s Cogburn engaged in NSF-supported study of virtual organizationsSeptember 17, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Derrick L. Cogburn, associate professor in Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool), has been awarded a two-year, $199,927 grant by the…

SU hosts ‘Visible Memories’ interdisciplinary conference Oct. 2-4, presented by Visual Arts and Cultures Cluster of Central New York Humanities CorridorSeptember 08, 2008Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu Syracuse University will host an interdisciplinary conference, “Visible Memories,” on Oct.2-4. The conference will explore…

VPA’s Interdisciplinary Research Group seeks faculty fellows for yearlong seminar on ‘New Relevance for Arts and Design Practices’August 11, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu The Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is seeking faculty members…

Syracuse University Library receives major gift of more than 200,000 78-rpm sound recordings from family of late Manhattan record store owner Morton J. SavadaJuly 02, 2008Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu Syracuse University Library’s Belfer Audio Laboratory and Archive has received a major gift…

Actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams to deliver 2008 convocation address for SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, receive bachelor of fine arts degreeMay 05, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams will deliver the 2008 convocation address…

Syracuse University dedicates Link+ interdisciplinary wingApril 25, 2008Tricia Hopkinsthopkins@syr.edu In a new space within Syracuse University’s Link Hall, scholars, researchers and students from a wide range of disciplines will now come together to collaborate on a broad spectrum of education…

Simpler movie contracts can lead to higher movie revenue, according to research by Whitman professor and colleagues April 07, 2008Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu After “lights, camera, action,” movie distributors and movie theaters hash out how to split the box office revenues. This…

Deteriorating equipment plays active role in production policies, according to new study co-authored by Whitman school professor February 26, 2008Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu Among the many worries of manufacturers is the lifespan of their equipment. Regardless of the product they are manufacturing,…

Syracuse University Library receives Delmas Foundation grant to digitize cylinder recordingsOctober 26, 2007Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu Syracuse University Library has received a grant from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation to support a project to digitize, preserve and provide access to the cylinder…