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Video: Taking Flight Inside the Dome

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, By Keith Kobland

(This video was submitted by the L.C. Smith College of Engineering & Computer Science) For their capstone projects, aerospace engineering seniors at Syracuse University design and build remote-controlled aircraft. On “Flight Day,” the students fly their aircraft inside Syracuse’s Carrier…

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.

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…

Campus & Community

Summer Telephone and Network Installations: Order Now!

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By News Staff

For the next four months, the offices of Telecommunications and Network and Wiring Services, divisions of Information Technology and Services (ITS), will be very busy working on a large number of summer projects.  As such, we find it necessary to…

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…

STEM

SU Mathematician Wins Simons Fellowship

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, By Rob Enslin

J. Theodore Cox to use fellowship to study probability theory J. Theodore Cox, professor of mathematics in The College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed a 2013 Simons Fellow. Cox will use the $110,000 award, along with support from…

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…

Community and University Partners Host Major Arts Festival and Conclave: CRAVE

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By Rob Enslin

The City of Syracuse will play host to an unprecedented arts festival and conclave this fall—the result of a major grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), administered by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). Running…