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iSchool’s SXSW contingent—faculty, staff, students; Rotolo presenting
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) is sending a contingent of social media faculty, staff and students to South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive in Austin, Texas, a pinnacle industry conference. There, they will represent the iSchool and will share, learn…
March 26 Toner Symposium will examine news reporting in the Digital Age
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…
Susan B. Long to receive Freedom of Information Legend Award
On March 16 at American University, the Washington College of Law’s Collaboration on Government Secrecy will present Susan B. Long, co-director of the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), with the 2012 Robert Vaughn Freedom of Information Legend Award.
SU in the News: Thursday, March 8
White House blog reports on the IVMF “Business Case for Hiring a Veteran” study
SU hires regional manager for Dubai office
A new regional manager in Dubai is the latest investment by Syracuse University to further build on its established presence in the Arab Gulf. Sherlyn Sychua has been appointed the regional manager for advancement and external affairs/admissions. Sychua’s responsibilities include…
School of Education’s Dotger receives grant to establish Simulated Interaction Model program for pre-service teachers
Benjamin Dotger, associate professor of teaching and leadership in the Syracuse University School of Education, has been awarded a grant for nearly $200,000 from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to establish a simulated interaction model (SIM) pre-service for secondary teachers….
SU tech entrepreneur goes beyond ‘getting his job on the Internet’
Along the way to the traditional, buttoned-up college education he thought he would need in life, Isaac Budmen went rogue, you might say. The third contestant in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) #140challenge, Budmen described how his co-founding of…
South Side Innovation Center directors recognized for achievements in entrepreneurship training
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
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…
SU in the News: Wednesday, March 7
Newhouse School’s William Ward quoted in Grand Rapids Press on political candidates’ social media use