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Health & Society

Expert on ‘Environmental Racism’ to Deliver Johnson Lecture April 14

Wednesday, April 13, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The “father of environmental justice” is making a rare visit to the College of Arts and Sciences. Robert Bullard, dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University, will deliver the second annual John L….

Campus & Community

Epsilanty, Vanderhoek Appointed Associate Vice Presidents in AEA

Tuesday, April 12, 2016, By News Staff

Matthew Ter Molen, chief advancement officer and senior vice president, has announced two key appointments in the Division of Advancement and External Affairs. Alexandra Epsilanty L’92 will assume the role of associate vice president for international engagement, while Lynn Vanderhoek…

STEM

New President of National Academy of Sciences to Speak on Climate Interventions

Monday, April 11, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

The president-elect of the National Academy of Sciences will address the growing problem of climate change at a special event co-hosted by the Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program and the Department of Earth Sciences in the College of…

Breakthrough Workshop Planned Today

Friday, April 8, 2016, By News Staff

A Breakthrough Workshop will take place Friday, April 8, from 2:30-5 p.m. in 214 Hall of Languages. Workshop participants will discuss what gender norms are most prevalent and harmful on campus, how gender norms are linked to sexual assault and…

Health & Society

Falk Graduate Students Host Golf Tournament to Benefit Vera House May 9

Thursday, April 7, 2016, By Michele Barrett

The Sport Venue and Event Management Graduate Program in Falk College is hosting a charity golf tournament to benefit Vera House on May 9 at Timber Banks Golf Club in Baldwinsville, N.Y., beginning at 12:30 p.m. Monies raised will support…

Fans Urged to Arrive Early at Dome Saturday for Luke Bryan Concert

Thursday, April 7, 2016, By News Staff

On Saturday, April 9, country music star Luke Bryan will perform at the Carrier Dome, and people who are attending the concert are asked to arrive early. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert is set to begin…

Campus & Community

Art Installation on Quad Representing Intersection of Alcohol, Sexual Assault Postponed

Thursday, April 7, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

An art installation on Shaw Quad representing the intersection of alcohol and sexual assault has been postponed due to weather. The display will highlight the fact that over 50 percent of college sexual assaults involve alcohol and that alcohol is…

Campus & Community

Tips for Better Writing: How to Get Started on that Research Paper

Wednesday, April 6, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Need to get started on that end of semester research paper? Make sure you understand the assignment, try an outline and carefully select your sources, among other tips for doing your best work, according to consultants with the Writing Center.

Campus & Community

Tiq & Kim Milan to Speak April 6 as Part of Annual Transgender Day of Liberation

Wednesday, April 6, 2016, By News Staff

Tiq and Kim Milan are the Annual Transgender Day of Liberation celebration speakers during an event at 7 p.m. April 6 in Maxwell Auditorium. Tiq and Kim Milan, Black queer and trans* partners in life and in work, will give…

STEM

Christina Tobias ’18: Building the Skills in Engineering and Rowing

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Christina Tobias ’18 is sure of two things—she was born to row and become an engineer. In high school, her passion for math gave way to coding. Her time outside of class was spent competing with her rowing team. When it…