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Arts & Culture

CAA’s Rob Light ’78 to Speak Sept. 3

Friday, August 28, 2015, By Erica Blust

The Bandier Program will present a lecture on Thursday, Sept. 3, by Rob Light ’78, head of the music department, a partner, and managing director of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a leading entertainment and sports agency with offices in Los…

Campus & Community

Former Dean of University College Frank E. Funk Dies

Friday, August 28, 2015, By Eileen Jevis

Frank E. Funk (1923-2015), former dean of University College, died on Friday, Aug. 21. He was 92. Funk’s career began at Syracuse University in 1943 as a young recruit for the war effort. A World War II veteran, educator and…

Health & Society

Syracuse Sociologists Shine at National Conference

Friday, August 28, 2015, By Rob Enslin

More than a dozen members of the Department of Sociology presented their research at the 110th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA), held in Chicago recently. They join approximately 4,600 other presenters for more than 600 program sessions….

Arts & Culture

English Department Announces Fall Carver Reading Series

Wednesday, August 26, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences has announced the Fall 2015 Raymond Carver Reading Series. The series, which brings 12-14 prominent writers to campus each year, is presented by the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing,…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Welcome 2015 Kicks Off

Wednesday, August 26, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Thousands of new students are beginning to make their way to campus today.

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Mirror Awards Tribute to Legendary Journalist to Air on WNET

Tuesday, August 25, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University faculty and alumni are featured in “Remembering David Carr,” a documentary honoring the late New York Times journalist David Carr, scheduled to air on Friday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 p.m. on Public Broadcasting’s WNET. Professor Robert Thompson, director…

STEM

Syracuse Physicists Excel at Gordon Research Conference in New Hampshire

Tuesday, August 25, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Physicists from the College of Arts and Sciences shone at the Soft Condensed Matter Physics Gordon Research Conference (GRC), recently held at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, N.H. GRCs are prestigious international conferences that provide a forum for discussion about…

Campus & Community

Staff Member Prepares for Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Monday, August 24, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

On a recent warm morning, before most people are out of bed, Heather Ketcham dives into the cool waters of Cazenovia Lake, not far from her home. This isn’t just a refreshing dip; this is her training ground.

Media, Law & Policy

Photography Student Captures Stunning Images in Swaziland

Monday, August 24, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The summer of 2015 isn’t one Chase Guttman ’18 will soon forget. It included close encounters with sharks in a shark cage, riding ostriches and a photographic journey into a land of breathtaking beauty and culture.

Campus & Community

New York State Fair Discount Tickets

Monday, August 24, 2015, By News Staff

Advance sale tickets to The Great New York State Fair will begin starting Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Schine Box Office for a discounted rate of $5 for students and $6 for employees with their SU or SUNY-ESF ID. Students…