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Michael A. Speaks Named Dean of School of Architecture

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today announced the appointment of Michael A. Speaks to the position of dean of the School of Architecture. Speaks is the current dean of the College of Design at the University of Kentucky, where he is also a professor of architecture.

Science and Dalai Lama Focus of 2013 Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

Physicist Arthur Zajonc, president of the Mind and Life Institute in Hadley, Mass., will present “Conversing with the Dalai Lama: 25 Years of Dialogue with Science” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Gifford Auditorium. The lecture is free and…

Comcast Head Brian L. Roberts Will Visit Newhouse School March 26

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Student Farron Stark will interview him in a public Q&A at the school Brian L. Roberts, chairman and CEO of Comcast Corp. and chair of the board of directors of NBCUniversal, will visit the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications…

Civil Rights Advocate and Ivy League Educator Keynotes APA Month

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, has announced Kenji Yoshino as this year’s commemorative speaker for Asian Pacific Heritage Month (APA). Noted as the face and voice of the new civil rights, Yoshino will speak…

SU Hosts Nationally Renowned Champion for Environmental Justice

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

African American Studies Spring 2013 Colloquium presents Vernice Miller-Travis</strong> Vernice Miller-Travis, advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and longtime environmental activist, will present “Environmental Justice and the legacy of Racial Inequality in the 21st Century” at 5 p.m. March…

Creative Writing Alumni Participate in SU Panel Discussion March 21

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Event to explore ‘success, significance and authenticity’ in literature Is there life after the M.F.A.? Fifteen alumni of Syracuse University’s Creative Writing Program think so and are taking up the question at a panel discussion on Thursday, March 21, from…

Campus & Community

De Berly Gives Talks in Japan

Monday, March 18, 2013, By News Staff

Geraldine de Berly of University College gave two talks in Japan the week of March 5-8. The first in Tokyo to a group of high school teachers dealt with improving oral communication in the Japanese English language classroom. The second…

Media, Law & Policy

Brides Magazine Editor-in-Chief Keija Minor to Visit Newhouse School March 21

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Keija Minor, editor-in-chief of Brides magazine, will speak at the Newhouse School on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the I-3 Center, 432 Newhouse 3. Follow on Twitter at #MagSpeakSU. Minor was the first African-American to be named editor-in-chief…

Biomimicry Challenge 2 Offers Event-Filled Weekend of Innovation, Inspiration

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Erica Blust

Registration for students, faculty and professionals still open In 2013, the crucial need to reduce human impact on the environment is undisputed. Biomimicry is a method of innovation that seeks to solve human problems by taking inspiration from the time-tested…

Veterans

Law School’s March 23 ‘Valor Day’ Provides Free Resources for Local Veterans and Service Members

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

As a way of giving back to those who have served, Syracuse law students, alumni and local volunteers will partner to provide free legal and advocacy services through a new Valor Day initiative. Valor Day brings together local attorneys, counselors,…