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STEM

Preview the New Collaborative Classroom

Thursday, January 8, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

The College of Engineering and Computer Science will open a state-of-the-art collaborative classroom this month. Students will work with peers and instructors to explore their class material in ways that aren’t possible in traditional classrooms. In this new space, instructors will design…

Arts & Culture

2015 Light Work Grants in Photography Call for Entries

Tuesday, January 6, 2015, By Jessica Posner

Light Work has announced the 2015 Light Work Grants in Photography competition. Three $2,000 grants will be awarded to photographers who reside within an approximate 50-mile radius of Syracuse. Recipients are invited to display their work in a special exhibition…

Campus & Community

Getting to Know: Office of Disability Services Director Paula Possenti-Perez

Tuesday, January 6, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Office of Disability Services Director Paula Possenti-Perez looks at the realm of disability in terms of social justice as well as a matter of diversity. “It’s creating a new context around disability as being a positive asset and empowering and engaging students to see disability as a source of where additional strength and skills have been developed and enhanced—literally because they have a disability,” she says.

Campus & Community

Free Smoking Cessation Support Groups Begin this Month

Tuesday, January 6, 2015, By News Staff

Quitting smoking is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. Beginning in July 2015, SU becomes a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus. In support of the variety of ways that people utilize to quit smoking, and in recognizing that stopping…

STEM

Hemsley’s ‘Going Viral’ Named Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine

Monday, January 5, 2015, By J.D. Ross

For the second time in as many months, School of Information Studies (iSchool) Assistant Professor Jeff Hemsley’s book, “Going Viral,” has been recognized with a significant award in the field of scholarly writing. The Association of College & Research Libraries…

Media, Law & Policy

Strike up the Brand!

Thursday, December 18, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is known for setting the tempo for the times. (Just ask its Maestro Marin Alsop, the first female conductor of a major American orchestra.) So when the BSO recently unveiled plans to hire professional journalists to…

Chancellor Receives Final Report from Workgroup

Wednesday, December 17, 2014, By Shannon Andre

The Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy delivered its final report to Chancellor Kent Syverud today. Appointed on Sept. 5, the workgroup was charged with identifying any critical gaps in service and support as a result of…

Arts & Culture

Holiday Drives at Syracuse Stage

Wednesday, December 17, 2014, By News Staff

During the run of “Hairspray,” Syracuse Stage is asking patrons to consider bringing non-perishable food items and winter coats/gloves/hats for local families in need. Non-perishable food items will benefit the pantry at Grace Episcopal Church, 819 Madison St. in Syracuse….

‘Holidays at Hendricks’ to Be Broadcast on WCNY Television and Radio

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

“Holidays at Hendricks,” the annual Syracuse University holiday concert featuring the Hendricks Chapel Choir, Syracuse University Brass Ensemble, Syracuse University Organist Anne Laver and several guest choirs and ensembles, was held in SU’s Hendricks Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 7. Through…

Veterans

Setnor School of Music Director to Join Office of Veteran and Military Affairs

Friday, December 12, 2014, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced that Patrick Jones, director of the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music since 2011, will conclude his tenure as director at the end of 2014. Jones…