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Architecture Announces New Academic Leadership Effective July 1

Tuesday, April 19, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Architecture dean Michael Speaks has announced the following academic leadership appointments, effective July 1: Associate Professor Lawrence Davis will take on the role of new undergraduate program chair; Associate Professor Brian Lonsway will be the new chair of the school’s…

Arts & Culture

Students to Compete in Presentational Speaking Competition April 21

Tuesday, April 19, 2016, By Erica Blust

Ten outstanding students from five Syracuse University schools and colleges will compete in the White-Denison Presentational Speaking Competition on Thursday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. in 001 Life Sciences Building. The competition, which is open to the University community, is…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Center Ends Year on High Note

Tuesday, April 19, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences concludes its spring series with appearances by several luminaries, including social entrepreneurs Sanjit “Bunker” Roy and Meagan Fallone. “We’re ending our season on a high note,” says Vivian May, director…

Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell Model UN Team Awarded Top Honors at NYC Conference

Monday, April 18, 2016, By Jessica Smith

For the third year in a row, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs received top honors for “Outstanding Delegation” at the annual Model UN Conference in New York City. The team, composed of 20 undergraduate students, won the…

STEM

Bei Yu Named iSchool’s First Katchmar-Wilhelm Professor

Monday, April 18, 2016, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has selected Associate Professor Bei Yu as the inaugural Katchmar-Wilhelm Endowed Professor. The first named faculty position in the iSchool’s history, the Katchmar-Wilhelm professorship was made possible from a portion of the generous bequest of…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University, Local Community Invited to Celebrate Sustainability and Earth Day at EARTHFEST

Friday, April 15, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Sustainability Division, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) and Students of Sustainability (SOS) will sponsor EARTHFEST, a free communitywide, sustainability-themed music and arts festival celebrating Earth Day in the Thornden Park Amphitheater on Sunday, April 24,…

Campus & Community

Student Input Sought April 21 and 22 for Campus Framework

Friday, April 15, 2016, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Students are invited to attend Campus Framework events with members of Sasaki Associates and Populous, a global design firm, to learn more about the University Place Promenade and proposed renovations to Archbold Gymnasium. There will be opportunities for students to…

Arts & Culture

Sanjit ‘Bunker’ Roy, Meagan Fallone to Visit Central New York April 21-22

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong “Networks” theme with a rare University appearance by social entrepreneurs Sanjit “Bunker” Roy and Meagan Fallone, on Thursday and Friday, April 21-22. Roy is founder and director of the internationally acclaimed Barefoot College in India—the…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Students Explore Sustainable Design in Heart of Dubai

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Each semester, advanced-level architecture students enrolled in Syracuse Architecture visiting critic studios have the opportunity to engage in a unique, full-scope design experience led by highly knowledgeable faculty and/or architects. Within a small setting, students work in teams to pursue…

STEM

Ceremony Today to Honor New Meredith Professors

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Robert Doyle, professor of chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Peter Wilcoxen, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, will be named as the 2016-19 Laura J. and…