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STEM

A Hunger for Knowledge

Thursday, September 17, 2015, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

A chemist in the College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded a major grant extension, enabling him to continue studying a rare genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). James Hougland, assistant professor of chemistry, has received an additional…

Campus & Community

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Reform Debate

Thursday, September 17, 2015, By News Staff

Come see Syracuse Law Professor Sanjay Chhablani debate Professor William Otis from Georgetown Law on whether we need to reform mandatory minimum sentencing polices. The debate will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Room 340,…

Arts & Culture

‘New Kid’ Hits the Road for Bank of America Children’s Tour

Thursday, September 17, 2015, By News Staff

The Bank of America Children’s Tour, “New Kid,” has hit the road to begin a run of performances at schools throughout the Central New York region. Over 9,000 students in 23 schools across a five-county region will see the production…

Campus & Community

Get Moving during Walktober

Thursday, September 17, 2015, By News Staff

This fall, the campus will once again get active with Walktober. Healthy Monday Syracuse, in partnership with the University Wellness Initiative and Recreation Services, will sponsor the third annual Walktober. This event is a month-long walking initiative and competition encouraging…

Harnessing the Power of Social Media during the GOP Debate

Thursday, September 17, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Dr. Jenny Stromer-Galley, an expert in social media and political campaigns offers insight on how candidates used social media to their advantage during the GOP debate on September 16. She said that Carly Fiorina, one of the winners of the debate,…

Media, Law & Policy

Members Appointed to College of Law Dean Search Committee

Thursday, September 17, 2015, By Carol Boll

A search committee has been appointed to identify a new dean for the College of Law. The committee, chaired by Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Law LaVonda N. Reed, includes a student, faculty and staff from the…

STEM

Pilot Program to Spur Syracuse-Upstate Medical Research Collaborations

Wednesday, September 16, 2015, By Carol Boll

The pilot grant program—titled “Driving Inspiration and Innovation through Collaboration”—was initiated by SU Trustee Sam Nappi, who has provided $1.5 million for biomedical and chemical engineering to Syracuse University.

Media, Law & Policy

Bob Costas ’74 to Be Enshrined in WAER Hall of Fame

Wednesday, September 16, 2015, By News Staff

Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas ’74 will be inducted in the Hall of Fame of Syracuse University radio station WAER at a ceremony and tribute event Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in Studio 9C at 30 Rockefeller Center in New…

Health & Society

Scholar Spotlight: Anna Delapaz ’17

Wednesday, September 16, 2015, By News Staff

Once she took her first food studies course at SU, Anna Delapaz discovered how much there is to know about food. So when Falk College announced its newest undergraduate major in food studies, it was no surprise that Delapaz signed…

Campus & Community

University Names Faculty Advisory Committee to Explore Idea of Medical School

Tuesday, September 15, 2015, By Carol Boll

Chancellor Kent Syverud and Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Liz Liddy have appointed 21 faculty members to serve on a new faculty advisory committee tasked with exploring the opportunities and potential challenges associated with creating a small interdisciplinary college of…