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Mission to Mars—Miguel San Martin ’82

Monday, April 8, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

When a spacecraft enters the Martian atmosphere, terror sets in on Earth. Following a smooth, quiet cruise across the expanse of space, a NASA Mars lander nears its final destination. Eighty miles above the alien surface, the vehicle begins a…

Campus & Community

Mary C. Daly, President and CEO of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2019 Commencement Address

Saturday, April 6, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Mary C. Daly G’94, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, will deliver the 2019 Commencement address at Syracuse University’s graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 12, in the Dome. Daly will also be awarded…

Campus & Community

Elizabeth Sierra G’06 Named Disability Cultural Center Director

Friday, April 5, 2019, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience has announced Elizabeth R. Sierra G’06 as the new director of the Disability Cultural Center. Her first day is Monday, April 8. Sierra is currently a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor at Sunshine Coast Health…

Arts & Culture

‘Out of Sight Into Mind’ Explores Magical Spirit of Dinosaurs in Modern Culture

Friday, April 5, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Chris Wildrick has long been captivated by dinosaurs. As an artist, he is especially interested in and studies the aesthetics and interpretations of dinosaurs. He even once contemplated a career switch into the paleontology field. Over the past several years,…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Achieves Invest Syracuse Goal, Raises $40 Million for Scholarships, Financial Aid

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

The Invest Syracuse fundraising campaign has achieved its goal of $40 million in funding for scholarships and other financial aid, more than six months ahead of schedule. The Division of Advancement and External Affairs will continue the solicitation of philanthropic…

Arts & Culture

‘Three Really Mad Tenors’ to Take the Stage at ACCelerate Festival

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Composer Nicolas Scherzinger finds inspiration for his work in many places. For one of his latest works, “Three Really Mad Tenors,” he found it in two places—in “Tenor Madness,” a duo jazz album by tenor saxophonists Sonny Rollins and John…

STEM

ARCTIC LiDAR Explores the Logistical Landscape of the Arctic Coast

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In March 2017, Daniele Profeta was invited to teach a workshop at the Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design in Moscow. There, he joined an expedition along the Arctic Coast with renowned speculative architect Liam Young and his students…

Arts & Culture

Cruel April 2019 Kicks Off at the Point of Contact Gallery

Monday, April 1, 2019, By News Staff

Point of Contact will once again host nationally and internationally celebrated poets for this year’s Cruel April Reading Series, which runs every Thursday in April at 6 p.m. at the Point of Contact Gallery, located on the ground floor of…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses March 27 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, March 28, 2019, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud gave brief updates at Wednesday’s meeting of the University Senate. He addressed the remaining shared governance tasks for the year; the Chief Diversity Officer search; the newly dedicated Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement; and Invest…

Campus & Community

The SOURCE Creates New Opportunities for Undergraduate Research

Monday, March 25, 2019, By Mary Elizabeth Horsington

Bird Library’s Peter Graham Scholarly Commons was filled with an animated collection of students, faculty and administrators last Thursday evening. The standing-room-only crowd gathered for the dedication of Syracuse University’s new Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement, which will…