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British Government Announces Funding for Lockerbie Trust

Thursday, March 20, 2014, By News Staff

The United Kingdom will give £100,000 in funding to the Lockerbie Trust, a Scottish charity that supports the Lockerbie Scholars chosen annually to study at Syracuse University. The funds add to the £60,000 pledged by Scotland’s government to the charity in December 2013.

Campus & Community

Participate in a Hearing Research Study

Tuesday, March 18, 2014, By News Staff

The Hearing Lab at Syracuse University is looking for participants 46-65 years of age who are having trouble hearing and may or may not have a hearing loss. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects…

STEM

Hurst-Wahl Garners WISE Accolades

Tuesday, March 18, 2014, By J.D. Ross

School of Information Studies (iSchool) associate professor of practice Jill Hurst-Wahl has been recognized by the Web-based Information Science Education (WISE) Consortium for excellence in teaching. Hurst-Wahl was nominated for a WISE 2013 Instructor of the Year Award for her course, “Copyright for…

Campus & Community

Phanstiel Scholars Plan SPCA Fundraiser

Monday, March 17, 2014, By Keith Kobland

They come from a variety of educational disciplines, but share one thing in common: a desire to give back. It’s a hallmark of the Phanstiel Scholar. One way they’re giving back is by raising money for the local animal shelter.

Mural Unveiling and Presentation to Be Held at Seymour Academy March 20

Thursday, March 13, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

601 Tully: Center for Engaged Art and Research, the Central New York Community Foundation, and the Seymour Dual Language Academy will host the Nature Matching System mural unveiling and curriculum presentation on Thursday, March 20, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The event…

Rolling Named 2014 National Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

Thursday, March 13, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

The National Art Education Association (NAEA) will honor James Haywood Rolling Jr., dual associate professor of art education in the School of Education and the College of Visual and Performing Arts, with the 2014 National Higher Education Art Educator of…

Saunders Wins More Hardware, Prepares to Launch ‘Kindness’ Book

Thursday, March 13, 2014, By Rob Enslin

This spring is shaping up to be another busy one for George Saunders G’88, acclaimed author and professor of English in The College of Arts and Sciences. This past weekend, the Oneonta, N.Y., resident traveled to London to receive the…

Rachel Kushner Next in Raymond Carver Reading Series

Friday, March 7, 2014, By Renée K. Gadoua

Rachel Kushner, a two-time finalist for the National Book Award and a finalist for Great Britain’s inaugural Folio Prize, is the next writer in the spring 2014 Raymond Carver Reading Series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in Gifford Auditorium….

Chancellor Syverud’s Inauguration to Be Held April 11

Monday, March 3, 2014, By News Staff

Kent Syverud will be inaugurated as Syracuse University’s 12th Chancellor and President on Friday, April 11. The day will include a series of campus ceremonies, events and celebrations to bring the University community together and mark Chancellor Syverud’s formal installation….

Mayfest to Feature A$AP Ferg, araabMUZIK and Joywave; Tickets Now on Sale

Thursday, February 27, 2014, By News Staff

Rapper A$AP Ferg will headline University Union’s annual Mayfest on April 25 in Walnut Park. DJ araabMUZIK will perform as direct support and indie pop band Joywave will open. Mayfest will start at 1 p.m. and lead into Block Party…