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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…

‘The Submission’ author Amy Waldman to speak March 22

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Erica Blust

Amy Waldman, author of the acclaimed novel “The Submission” (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011), which tells the story of a competition to design a memorial for the victims of a terrorist attack and of the American Muslim who wins it,…

Media, Law & Policy

March 26 Toner Symposium will examine news reporting in the Digital Age

Friday, March 9, 2012, By Wendy S. Loughlin

New Yorker’s Jane Mayer will receive Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting Four pioneering women journalists will highlight the challenges and opportunities of reporting the news in the digital age at a special event at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse…

‘Power Surge’ documentary screening on March 20

Thursday, March 8, 2012, By News Staff

Can technology solve the energy crisis? Yes, it can! Join us to learn about the innovative solutions proposed to fix our energy problems at the showing of “Power Surge” on March 20 at 7 p.m. in Watson Theater in the Menschel…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Thursday, March 8

Thursday, March 8, 2012, By News Staff

White House blog reports on the IVMF “Business Case for Hiring a Veteran” study

South Side Innovation Center directors recognized for achievements in entrepreneurship training

Thursday, March 8, 2012, By News Staff

Margaret Butler and El-Java William Abdul-Qadir of the South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) are receiving awards for their commitment to local entrepreneurs. Both serve integral roles as counselors and directors, working with a variety clients at the SSIC, including entrepreneurs…

Award-winning screenwriter, producer, playwright Aaron Sorkin ’83 to deliver 2012 Commencement address

Thursday, March 8, 2012, By News Staff

Aaron Sorkin ’83, award-winning screenwriter for films such as “A Few Good Men,” “The American President,” “The Social Network” and “Moneyball,” as well as TV shows including “Sports Night,” “The West Wing,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” and HBO’s…

March Madness with a twist of science

Wednesday, March 7, 2012, By News Staff

On March 10, 23 teams of students will compete in regional Science Olympiad at SU March Madness begins early for more than 300 Central New York middle school students competing in the 2012 Mid-State regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 10,…

Workshop gears medical research librarians to changing environment

Wednesday, March 7, 2012, By Diane Stirling

Big data trends in bioscience and changing policies in health care are creating an increasingly complex environment for medical research librarians, and Jian Qin, associate professor at the School of Information Studies, has developed a workshop to help them address those…

Religion, environment, activist nuns topic of discussion

Tuesday, March 6, 2012, By News Staff

“Religion and the Environment” is the focus of a lunch conversation, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, in 504 Hall of Languages. Guest speaker Sarah McFarland Taylor, associate professor of religious studies at Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts and…