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Students immersed in the history – and realities – of social work in NYCNovember 27, 2002Nicci Brownnicbrown@syr.edu A group of Syracuse University students now have a different perspective on social work, New York City, and future career paths that may…

Scientists document first evidence that El Ni?o influences global climate conditions on a 2,000-year cycleNovember 14, 2002Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu El Ni?o, the pattern that can wreak havoc on climate conditions around the world, is like a beacon, pulsating through time on…

Judges set to ‘bust’ bridges built by students duringNovember 12, 2002Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu More than 200 teams of elementary-, middle- and high-school students from around Central New York will converge on Syracuse University Nov. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon…

Four universities from New York and Puerto Ricoform innovative alliance to encourage minority studentsto pursue Ph.D. studies in science, mathematics and engineeringNovember 06, 2002Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu As society becomes more technologically advanced, the demand increases for college graduates with specialized knowledge…

New scholar series addresses cross-curricular topicsNovember 04, 2002Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu When the School of Social Work, College of Nursing, and College for Human Development came under the umbrella of the College of Human Services and Health Professions (HSHP) two years…

Swiss architect Franz Oswald to present 2002 Werner Seligmann lecture at Syracuse UniversityOctober 30, 2002Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Franz Oswald, chair of architecture and urban design at ETH in Zurich, will present the 2002 Werner Seligmann Lecture at 7 p.m. Nov. 6…

Caring for an older, diverse populationOctober 30, 2002Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu American society is becoming older and more culturally diverse. One in five Americans will be 65 or older by 2030, which is four times greater than the proportion of elderly…

Conference aims to help faculty deal with racism, issues of diversity in the classroomOctober 28, 2002Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu At first, it seems like innocent conversation. A professor, in discussing a book that speaks of the experience of African Americans, turns…

Education reform expert to deliver annual Ganders Lecture in SU’s School of EducationOctober 18, 2002Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Michael Fullan, dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, will present “Leading in a Culture of…

Maxwell symposium to investigate global issuesOctober 15, 2002Cynthia J. Moritzcjmoritz@syr.edu Corruption, poverty reduction, ethnic conflict and women’s empowerment will be among the issues addressed during the symposium “Global Issues in Public Administration,” to be held Oct. 22-24 at the Maxwell…