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Student Association Provides Transportation Options for Students for Spring Break

Monday, March 4, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University Student Association will provide round-trip bus service to major Northeastern cities for Spring Break. Round-trip tickets are $99 per person and may be purchased at the Schine Box Office. Buses will depart the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine…

$1 Million Gift to School of Education Recognizes Work of Professor Corinne Smith

Thursday, February 21, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education has received a gift of $1 million to be used over the next five years to support students who study abroad and to further develop signature global education programs. The Himan Brown Charitable Trust of New…

Media, Law & Policy

GQ Associate Editor Lauren Bans Will Visit Newhouse Feb. 27

Tuesday, February 19, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Lauren Bans, associate editor of GQ, will visit the Newhouse School on Wednesday, Feb. 27, speaking at 5:30 p.m. in the I-3 Center, Room 432 Newhouse 3. Bans is a top up-and-comer who writes experiential and celebrity pieces—and is famous…

Lessons from Sandy: Are We Ready for More Climate Disruption?

Wednesday, February 13, 2013, By News Staff

Superstorm Sandy brought us face to face with the realities of a changing climate. Many in the University community had family or friends who felt the storm’s devastating impact, and before long, all of us will feel the effects of severe weather, sea level rise and a warming planet.

After 42 Years of Service, Peter Webber, Director of Auxiliary Services Announces Retirement; Successor Named

Wednesday, February 13, 2013, By News Staff

SU Director of Auxiliary Services Peter Webber has announced his retirement from Syracuse University, effective June 30, after 42 years of service. Auxiliary Services includes Food Services; Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services; University Bookstore; Housing and Food Services…

Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell School Professor Named to National Postal Service Reform Panel

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, By News Staff

Walter D. Broadnax, Distinguished Professor at the Maxwell School, has been appointed to a panel leading an independent review of a plan to breathe new life into the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) through public-private partnership. The review was commissioned by…

Q&A with Writing Professor and ‘Tenth of December’ Author George Saunders

Thursday, February 7, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

George Saunders, professor in the creative writing program, answers a few questions about the release of his most recent book of short stories, “Tenth of December,” which was called by the New York Times magazine “The Best Book You’ll Read…

STEM

Sheldon Stone Named Distinguished Professor

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, By News Staff

Sheldon Stone, professor in the Department of Physics was recently appointed Distinguished Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina. Distinguished Professor is one of the University’s highest honors for faculty whose exemplary leadership in teaching and research has advanced the University’s scholarly mission.

K. Matthew Dames Named Interim Associate Dean for Research Collections Scholarly Communication

Monday, January 14, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

K. Matthew Dames has been appointed interim associate dean for Research, Collections and Scholarly Communication (RCSC) at the Syracuse University Library. Dames, a member of the Dean’s Team in his capacity as director of the Copyright and Information Policy office,…

Arts & Culture

English Professor George Saunders featured in New York Times

Monday, January 7, 2013, By Keith Kobland

George Saunders is receiving some noteworthy attention on the heels of his new book, “Tenth of December.”