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Veterans

EBV-Families at SU Accepting Applications through Feb. 6

Wednesday, January 30, 2013, By News Staff

Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 6, for the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans’ Families (EBV-F) program at Syracuse University, taking place March 8-15. Modeled after the national Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), EBV-F is an education and…

Campus & Community

Free Recreational and Ice Skating Programs for Syracuse Families on SU Campus

Wednesday, January 30, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Department of Recreation Services within the Division of Student Affairs is offering its spring lineup of free recreational activities and ice skating lessons for Syracuse area youth and families. The Neighborhood Youth Recreation Program is set to begin…

Health & Society

Understanding Effects of Exercise on Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, January 30, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Exercise has been shown to help control weight, improve mood and reduce the risk of certain diseases. Stefan Keslacy, assistant professor of exercise science in the School of Education, is taking the research further with Alzheimer’s disease.

Campus & Community

Create a Better World: SU Showcase Offers One-Credit Sustainability Workshops for All Students

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, By News Staff

Concerned about plastic waste? Spend a weekend with a visiting artist, refashioning plastic waste into art that sends a message about sustainability. Want to feel more connected to your ecosystem and the history of this region? Be part of a…

STEM

Sheldon Stone Named Distinguished Professor

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, By News Staff

Sheldon Stone, professor in the Department of Physics was recently appointed Distinguished Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina. Distinguished Professor is one of the University’s highest honors for faculty whose exemplary leadership in teaching and research has advanced the University’s scholarly mission.

Campus & Community

Students Host Second Annual Student Leadership Conference on SU Campus

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University student members of the Student Leadership Institute, a year-long program coordinated by the Office of Student Activities within the Division of Student Affairs, are planning the second annual SU Student Leadership Conference on Feb. 9. This one-day event…

STEM

War Zones Topic of Daylong Symposium

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, By News Staff

War zones, both physical and metaphorical, will be explored in a daylong symposium, “Dialogue on Deconstructing War Zones,” Saturday, Feb. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. in Lender Auditorium, located in Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management building, Room…

Campus & Community

In Class: SPM 199 (video)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, By Keith Kobland

The biggest sports spectacle on earth goes under the microscope in SPM 199, The Super Bowl and Society with Professor Dennis Deninger.

Health & Society

Gretchen Lopez Honored with Racial Justice Award

Monday, January 28, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

Gretchen Lopez, assistant professor of Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse University’s School of Education, is the recipient of the 2013 Racial Justice Award given by InterFaith Works/Community Wide Dialogue to End Racism (IFW/CWD) of Central New York. She will…

Campus & Community

Career Services Presents Annual Spring Career Fair

Monday, January 28, 2013, By News Staff

Career Services, within the Division of Student Affairs, will host its annual Spring Career Fair at Flanagan Gymnasium on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Representatives from more than 50 organizations will attend, offering students of all majors the…