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Veterans

IVMF Receives $1 Million Grant from Walmart Foundation for Veteran Vocational Education

Thursday, May 23, 2013, By News Staff

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has received a $1 million grant from the Walmart Foundation to launch a competitive grant program for veteran vocational education at community and technical colleges in California, New York, Texas and North Carolina.

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.

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…

Dean of Student Affairs Thomas V. Wolfe Named 14th President of Iliff School of Theology

Wednesday, May 15, 2013, By News Staff

Thomas V. Wolfe, senior vice president and dean of Syracuse University’s Division of Student Affairs, has been named the 14th president of Iliff School of Theology (Iliff), as announced today by the Iliff Board of Trustees. Wolfe, who has led…

Exhibition at The Warehouse Explores Future of I-81 Downtown

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, By News Staff

The School of Architecture and UPSTATE: a Center for Design, Research and Real Estate have put together “Alt-81,” an exhibition of work by Syracuse University students exploring post-2017 possibilities for the I-81 corridor that runs through downtown Syracuse.

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!

STEM

SU Physicist Earns Prestigious Simons Fellowship

Friday, May 10, 2013, By Rob Enslin

M. Cristina Marchetti is using award to study active matter M. Cristina Marchetti, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2013 Simons Fellow. She will use the prestigious…

Campus & Community

Furniture Available

Friday, May 10, 2013, By News Staff

Furniture available to University personnel only for one day: WHEN:             Monday, May 20 WHERE:           Shaw Hall dock area HOURS:           11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Pre-payment will be accepted by Penny Letcher in the Purchasing Office and you…

Opening, Dedication of Sharon Haines Jacquet Education Commons

Tuesday, May 7, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education has announced the grand opening and dedication of the Sharon Haines Jacquet Education Commons, a new event and meeting space located on the ground floor of Huntington Hall. Named for Syracuse University trustee and School of Education Board of Visitors member Sharon Haines Jacquet ‘72, the commons will be dedicated at a ceremony on Thursday, May 9.