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‘The Subject is Sports’ Open to All

Thursday, September 26, 2013, By News Staff

Free massive open online course begins Oct. 14, explores historical, business perspectives of sport Sport is a business that entertains and inspires, bridging generations, time zones and cultures. In 2012, the sport industry in the United States alone was valued…

Campus & Community

Taking Shelter

Thursday, September 26, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

A wooden frame, a hammer and some nails, and cans of paint were basically all they had to work with. The basic of essentials to construct a humble abode.

STEM

Biologists Confirm Role of Sperm Competition in Formation of New Species

Thursday, September 26, 2013, By Rob Enslin

‘Current Biology’ article marks culmination of six years of research Biologists in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences have confirmed that reproductive isolation, a critical step in the formation of new species, can arise from diversifying sperm competition. Their…

STEM

SU App Challenge Applications Open Oct. 1

Thursday, September 26, 2013, By Diane Stirling

For a second year, students across the SU campus can showcase their software and hardware application creativity while competing for $2,500 in prizes at the fall SU App Challenge. Competition founder Keisuke Inoue, an instructor for the School of Information…

STEM

SU Physicist Develops Model for Studying Tissue Pattern Formation

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Professor Lisa Manning wants to know if embryonic tissue behaves more like a solid or liquid—and why A team of scientists, including M. Lisa Manning, assistant professor of physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, has developed a model…

Arts & Culture

Carrie Mae Weems Named MacArthur Fellow

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, By News Staff

Carrie Mae Weems, a two-time SU artist-in-residence (1988 Light Work Gallery and 2005-06 VPA), instructor and ongoing collaborator in SU engagement projects, has been named one of 24 MacArthur fellows for 2013. The fellowships “recognize 24 exceptionally creative individuals with…

Arts & Culture

Five Distinguished Alumni to Receive George Arents Award during Orange Central

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, By News Staff

Five distinguished Syracuse University alumni, representing excellence in the areas of the performing arts; art; fashion design; advertising, wellness and philanthropy; and literature will be honored with the George Arents Award during the University’s 2013 Orange Central celebration. Those who…

Arts & Culture

Chef David Shalleck ’83 to Hold Cooking Demonstration, Book Signing Oct. 4

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, By Erica Blust

Chef David Shalleck, a 1983 graduate of the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama, will hold a cooking demonstration and book signing on Friday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. as part of Syracuse University’s Orange Central celebration….

Campus & Community

‘Assessing Community Needs, Priorities and Trends’ at Sept. 26 TMR

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

The Sept. 26 session of Thursday Morning Roundtable will feature Frank Lazarski, president of the United Way. TMR meets from 8:15-9:15 a.m. at Drumlins, 800 Nottingham Rd. As president of the United Way of Central New York, Lazarski coordinates the…

Campus & Community

SU Professor on CNY Filmmakers Panel

Tuesday, September 24, 2013, By News Staff

The Syracuse International Film Festival, along with Eric Mower + Associates and the Onondaga County Film Commission, will hold a seminar on the advantages of filmmaking in Onondaga County and the Central New York region. This seminar is free and…