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Student entrepreneurs network, inspire and compete for seed funding at Emerging Talk

Thursday, March 15, 2012, By News Staff

It’s not easy to be a full-time student while holding down a job, let alone also create that job you’re holding down.  It’s not easy to solve math and chemistry problems, let alone decide which of the world’s problems are…

Former Sandbox company wins top industry startup award at SXSW

Thursday, March 15, 2012, By News Staff

Diane Stirling(315) 443-8975 A .com company launched from the School of Information Studies/Syracuse Tech Garden Sandbox in 2009 by three Syracuse University graduates was named “Best Bootstrapped Startup” at the tech industry’s pinnacle conference of the year last night. BrandYourself.com…

Sandbox Director Liddy receives White House Award nomination

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, By Diane Stirling

Syracuse Student Sandbox Director John D. Liddy was honored to be nominated for a Champions of Change award from the White House, but even more affirming was what he learned about the distinctiveness of the School of Information Studies’ student…

Syracuse University Library Dean Suzanne E. Thorin nominated to National Museum and Library Services Board

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Suzanne E. Thorin, dean of libraries and University librarian at Syracuse University, was nominated to the National Museum and Library Services Board by President Obama on March 12. She is one of three individuals nominated by the president to serve…

SU, Anadolu University formalize student exchange agreement

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Diane Stirling

A group of delegates from Anadolu University, Turkey, has concluded a visit to the Syracuse University campus with the formalizing of a student exchange agreement between the institutions. Anadolu is the primary institution in Turkish higher education and a world…

Startup credits SU, Sandbox, Tech Garden mentors as support for success

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Diane Stirling

An award-winning web company, whose trio of founders benefited from their Syracuse University backgrounds and support from School of Information Studies (iSchool), Student Sandbox and Syracuse Tech Garden mentors, has announced two major stepping stones furthering its initial success.BrandYourself.com recently…

SU’s Ray Smith Symposium concludes with residencies by art historian, musicologist

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Rob Enslin

The Ray Smith Symposium in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences concludes its yearlong examination of “Sex and Power from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment” with mini-residencies by art historian Diane Wolfthal (March 29-30) and musicologist Linda Phyllis…

Arts & Culture

VPA’s Cas Holman wins Design Distinction from I.D. Magazine

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Erica Blust

Cas Holman, assistant professor of industrial and interaction design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Design, had her design for the Children’s Workyard Kit, a custom play feature for the High Line on Manhattan’s West Side,…

Syracuse University to host debate on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at National Press Club March 29

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Scott McDowell

Panelists will debate constitutionality of the PPACA and whether it’s good public policy Syracuse University is set to host a thought-provoking debate on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) at the National Press Club on March 29. A panel…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Friday, March 9

Friday, March 9, 2012, By News Staff

SU’s Sour Sitrus Band, Otto, and Spirit Team featured in Good Morning America