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Physicists Aid in Study of Elusive Neutrinos

Monday, November 2, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Physicists in the College of Arts and Sciences are playing a key role in the ongoing study of neutrinos, one of the universe’s smallest, most elusive particles.

Media, Law & Policy

Stromer-Galley Becomes President of Association of Internet Researchers

Monday, November 2, 2015, By J.D. Ross

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley was installed as president of the Association of Internet Researchers, one of the earliest academic associations to take up topics related to the Internet, at its annual conference last week. The association…

Campus & Community

Orange Survey Sent to All Undergrads Nov. 2

Monday, November 2, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Today, Syracuse University launched the Orange Survey, a new initiative to better understand the experiences of undergraduate students. It is part of the provost’s office Student Academic Success initiative that also includes the new Orange SUccess advising system and an…

Campus & Community

Then and Now: The Evolution of Medicine

Friday, October 30, 2015, By News Staff

The New York Nu Chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon welcomes Alvin Kahn to Syracuse University as the esteemed speaker for its inaugural William Gelfand Distinguished Lectureship. The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in 214 Slocum…

Campus & Community

Career Services Welcomes New Staff Members

Friday, October 30, 2015, By News Staff

Career Services has welcomed three new members to its team, which will help Career Services continue to provide career advice, connections and opportunities to students and alumni. Susan Call has been appointed the interim associate director for employer relations, joining…

Arts & Culture

SU Drama Stages Haunting Greek Tragedy ‘Agamemnon’

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By News Staff

Fire in the night signals the return of Agamemnon from 10 long years of war in Troy. Triumphant and with a captive slave, the prophetess Cassandra, in tow, the warrior king arrives home and is welcomed by Clytemnestra, wife and…

STEM

A Natural Curiosity: Biology Professor Demystifies Science for Students

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Professor of Biology Scott Pitnick has an infectious enthusiasm for biology. “I was always obsessed with animal behavior and insects,” he explains. His long-standing love for life science has led to a soon-to-be-published paper with 19 undergraduate coauthors, as well…

Arts & Culture

‘PLAN GAMES’ Exhibition to Honor Work of Retiring Professor Arthur McDonald

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By Elaine Wackerow

Thursday, Nov. 5, marks the opening of “PLAN GAMES: Disciplinary Rules and Circumstantial Plays,” an exhibition in the Slocum Hall Marble Room of built work designed by School of Architecture professor and architect Arthur McDonald. McDonald is retiring at the…

Next University Lecture: ‘This Changes Everything’ with Author Naomi Klein

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By Kevin Morrow

Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and bestselling author Naomi Klein is the next speaker in the 2015-16 University Lectures series. Her presentation, “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate,” is Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event…

Arts & Culture

MLA Past President to Discuss Humanities Advocacy Nov. 6

Thursday, October 29, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Ray Smith Symposium in the College of Arts and Sciences continues with a lecture on the role of advocacy in humanities education. Margaret Ferguson, Distinguished Professor of English at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), and past president…