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STEM

Tracking the Earth’s Mantle

Thursday, May 23, 2013, By Rob Enslin

New findings by a team of researchers, including Earth sciences professor Robert Moucha, reveal how the Earth’s mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates. This is big news, says Moucha, for scientists who use the coastline to predict future sea levels.

Campus & Community

Strawberry Fest Signup Deadline Is June 5

Friday, May 17, 2013, By News Staff

The 2013 Strawberry Festival is shaping up to be better than ever! This year’s event will be student-centered, offering music, games, a farmer’s market, the annual Strawberry Fun Run and Walk and picnic food. Of course our famous strawberry sundaes…

Architecture Appoints Jean-François Bédard Chair of Graduate Programs

Friday, May 17, 2013, By Elaine Wackerow

The School of Architecture has announced the appointment of Associate Professor Jean-François Bédard to the position of chair of the school’s graduate programs, effective July 1. Bédard has taught at Syracuse since fall 2005 and was awarded tenure in May…

SU and Syracuse CVB to Mount Cultural Tourism Roundtable in NYC May 22-23

Friday, May 17, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Industry leaders from U.S. and Canada to redefine relationship between arts and tourism The Janklow Arts Leadership Program in The College of Arts and Sciences has announced a partnership with the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Cultural Tourism…

Project Advance Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Students’ Lives

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Friday, May 17, in typical SUPA fashion—a morning of intellectually stimulating seminars for high school instructors followed by a luncheon. Yong Zhao, presidential chair and associate dean for global…

Health & Society

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

In Ruth Sullivan’s kitchen, an easy, inexpensive, healthy meal is only a well-stocked pantry away. The Food Services dietitian keeps hers supplied with such basics as quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and sauces.

SALTQuarters Artists Introduced to the Community

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Near West Side Initiative (NWSI) has announced the two artists who have been selected for residencies in the SALTQuarters Artist-in-Residence Program. The artists, John Cardone of Syracuse and Peter Edlund of Brooklyn, were introduced and welcomed by the community…

Arts & Culture

‘Common Ground’ Documentary Screening on May 22

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, By News Staff

Arts Emerging project builds bridges among students from local high schools Over the past five months 112 Syracuse-area high school students were given video cameras and one assignment: to film their everyday lives. Students from Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Fowler High…

Arts & Culture

VPA Alumna, Husband Establish $2M Endowed Chair of Design Leadership

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, By Erica Blust

James Fathers named inaugural chair The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced the creation of the Iris Magidson Endowed Chair of Design Leadership in its Department of Design. The chair was established through a $2 million commitment…

Commencement Speech by New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof

Sunday, May 12, 2013, By News Staff

Now, I hope that you students now appreciate that ancient wisdom “the tassel is worth the hassle.” It sounds a little better in Latin, but you get the idea. And a special congratulations to all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!