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Four Professors Receive Prestigious CAREER Awards from National Science Foundation

Friday, January 31, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Four professors in The College of Arts and Sciences have received Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awards—the highest honor given by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of early-career development activities of teacher-scholars. The recipients are Arindam “Ari” Chakraborty…

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FNSSI to Hold Open House

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) in The College of Arts and Sciences will open its doors in February as it hosts one of two open houses aimed at educating prospective students about the institute’s programs and the…

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Nourishing Scholarship: 50 Years of the University Honors Program

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Justin N. Elkhechen ’15 already has his plans in place for his senior honors capstone project on the migratory patterns of cancer and stem cells. His capstone and other opportunities through the University’s Honors Program has added layers of scholarship to his college career and that of thousands of others.

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Faculty Book Examines Digital Communication Technologies in Presidential Campaigns

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Diane Stirling

Heavy use of the Internet and digital communications technologies in recent American presidential campaigns may make it seem that the Internet Age has had a democratizing effect on those efforts. That notion is disputed by School of Information Studies Associate…

Arts & Culture

‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ to Be Performed with Organ, Trumpet at Feb. 2 Malmgren Concert

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” will be the centerpiece of the next Malmgren Concert in  Hendricks Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 2. SU Organist Kola Owolabi and Gabriel DiMartino, trumpet instructor in the Setnor School of Music in the College…

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Strategy Demands Mark Changes for Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety Services

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Strategic realignments for greater efficiencies and collaboration are being put in place in the cooperative areas of the Risk Management Department, Environmental Health and Safety Services Office and Emergency Management. The changes come at a time to consider work processes…

Arts & Culture

Faculty-Owned Iconic Chairs on View at Genet Gallery

Friday, January 24, 2014, By Erica Blust

Iconic chairs owned by faculty in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Design are the focus of a new exhibition at VPA’s Sue and Leon Genet Gallery. On view through Friday, Feb. 14, “Chairs: A Designer’s…

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Article by SU Biologist Reveals When It Pays to Be a Lover, a Fighter, or Both

Thursday, January 23, 2014, By Rob Enslin

A biologist in The College of Arts and Sciences has determined that, during reproduction, a male animal can be a lover, a fighter, or both. Stefan Lüpold, a research assistant professor specializing in behavioral ecology and sexual selection in animals,…

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Call for Proposals: Disability-Themed Comic Symposium: ‘Cripping’ the Comic Con 2014

Wednesday, January 22, 2014, By News Staff

Back again for its second year is the highly anticipated symposium “Cripping” the Comic Con. This year’s theme, “Take Away the Suit and What Are You?” provides participants with the opportunity to engage in a broad array of reflective discussions…

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Free Week of Fitness Classes

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By News Staff

Interested in trying out a fitness class but not sure if you will like it or if it fits into your schedule? Participate in a  free class through Jan. 24.  A wide variety of classes will be offered. Website: http://recreationservices.syr.edu…