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Campus & Community

A Conversation with Trayvon Martin’s Family Lawyer

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By News Staff

Make your way to the Hergenhan Auditorium this Wednesday at 6 p.m. as the Black Student Law Association, along with the National Association of Black Journalists Syracuse University and the Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) present: “A Conversation with Attorney…

Media, Law & Policy

Larry Wilmore of ‘The Daily Show’ to Visit Newhouse School Feb. 12

Monday, January 13, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Comedian/writer/producer Larry Wilmore, “senior black correspondent” for the Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will visit the Newhouse School on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as part of the school’s Leaders in Communications 13th Annual Conversation on Race and Entertainment…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Connects with Campus Community on His First Day

Monday, January 13, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The semester’s first day of classes marks the official start of Chancellor Kent Syverud’s tenure as Syracuse University’s 12th Chancellor and President. It’s a day filled with meetings and gatherings with students, faculty and staff.

STEM

Registration for International Physics Conference to Begin Feb. 3

Friday, January 10, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Physics in The College of Arts and Sciences will begin registering attendees for PAVI14—an international conference in modern nuclear physics, occurring every 2-3 years—on Feb. 3. Aimed at scientists, teachers and students in physics and related fields,…

Arts & Culture

Stone Canoe Celebrates Launch of Its 2014 Edition

Thursday, January 9, 2014, By News Staff

The eighth issue of Stone Canoe, A Journal of Arts, Literature and Social Commentary will be unveiled at a book launch celebration and awards presentation on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Syracuse’s ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave. The launch celebration also…

Veterans

VISION Law Students Lead Webinar for Military Applicants

Wednesday, January 8, 2014, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Members of the College of Law’s Office of Admissions & Financial Aid, along with current second- and third-year law students, recently hosted an interactive webinar for prospective military applicants to the college’s J.D. program. More than 20 veterans are currently…

Arts & Culture

Myrna García-Calderón Wins Puerto Rican PEN Club Award

Tuesday, January 7, 2014, By Rob Enslin

A professor in The College of Arts and Sciences was among the winners at the Puerto Rican PEN Club awards ceremony, recently held at the University of the Sacred Heart in San Juan. Myrna García-Calderón, associate professor of Spanish in…

Campus & Community

Statement from Interim Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina Regarding Boycotts of Israeli Academic Institutions

Tuesday, January 7, 2014, By News Staff

“In light of the resolution by the American Studies Association (ASA) and other groups to boycott Israeli academic institutions, I have received numerous communications from members of the SU extended community inquiring about the University’s position on the boycott, despite…

Health & Society

Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.

STEM

SU Takes Part in Regional Efforts to Propel Drone Research

Friday, January 3, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Central New York will soon be a hub for testing and research in the rapidly growing field of drone aircraft—and Syracuse University researchers will play a critical role in the advancement and implementation of unmanned aircraft systems.