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Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Stages ‘Punk Rock’ by Simon Stephens

Friday, February 12, 2016, By Joseph Whelan

The Department of Drama tackles the volatile combination of adolescence and anxiety in Simon Stephens’ 2009 play “Punk Rock.” Directed by Robert Moss, this production from one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights runs at the Storch Theatre Feb. 19-28…

Campus & Community

Lil O’Rourke ’77, G’04, Longtime University Leader, to Conclude Tenure in Advancement and External Affairs

Friday, February 12, 2016, By News Staff

After more than 30 years at Syracuse University, Elizabeth “Lil” Breul O’Rourke ’77, G’04, senior vice president for principal gifts and international advancement, has announced she will depart the University in early March to become president of the University of…

“We have just taken our first look at the Universe in a completely new way”

Thursday, February 11, 2016, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse, NY… Scientists in the Department of Physics at Syracuse University have been instrumental in the discovery of gravitational waves, confirming a major prediction of Albert Einstein’s 1915 general theory of relativity. They include Peter Saulson, the Martin A. Pomerantz…

Campus & Community

Call for Poets for Cruel April Poetry Book Fair 2016

Thursday, February 11, 2016, By News Staff

The Point of Contact Gallery is seeking published poets to display and sell their poetry collections at its annual poetry book fair. Poets’ works will be available for purchase throughout the month of April for Point of Contact’s series Cruel…

STEM

Gravitational Waves Detected 100 Years after Einstein’s Prediction

Wednesday, February 10, 2016, By Rob Enslin

LIGO Opens New Window on the Universe with Observation of Gravitational Waves from Colliding Black Holes

STEM

Cellular Protein Provides Insight to Malaria Treatment’s Side Effects

Tuesday, February 9, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Malaria is a worldwide menace. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 500,000 individuals died from malaria in 2013 alone. While treatments for the disease exist, cures can also take a hefty physical toll. Professor of chemistry…

Campus & Community

Baptist Campus Ministry Team Finds Hope, Joy in Work with Earthquake Survivors

Monday, February 8, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

In the terraced landscape of Nepal, a team from the Baptist Campus Ministry worked alongside residents disassembling crumbled homes and marking plots of homes that will be rebuilt following last year’s crippling earthquake.

Health & Society

Syracuse University Fit Families Program to Include Children with Autism

Monday, February 8, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

The Fit Families Program for Children with Autism, a research-based physical activity program for families with children with autism ages 5 to 10, is currently accepting applications for its five-session workshop beginning in March. Luis Columna, associate professor of exercise…

Veterans

Whitman Ranked No. 5 in Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ Business School Ranking

Monday, February 8, 2016, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management is the No. 1-ranked private business school for veterans, and has been ranked No. 5 by Military Times in its 2016 list of Best for Vets: Business Schools, the publication announced Feb. 8….

Campus & Community

SU Abroad, Partner Institutions Help Students Make Their Study Abroad Plans

Friday, February 5, 2016, By Jennifer DeMarchi

SU Abroad will host its annual Study Abroad Day on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 3-6 p.m. in Schine Room 304ABC. All interested SU students are invited to attend. In addition to staff members and alumni from SU Abroad center and…