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Office of Student Activities names Kerry W. Foxx associate director

Monday, June 13, 2011, By News Staff

The Office of Student Activities at Syracuse University has announced the appointment of Kerry W. Foxx as the new associate director of student activities, effective June 1.

Veterans

VA awards Burton Blatt Institute partner contract to examine employment of veterans

Monday, June 13, 2011, By News Staff

Thanks to a $483,000 grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, in partnership with veteran-owned business Corporate Gray, will conduct substantial research to improve the hiring and retention of veterans by…

Syracuse University Press book wins 2011 National Arab American Book Award for fiction

Thursday, June 9, 2011, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Press book, “Loom: A Novel” by Thérèse Soukar Chehade, has won the 2011 National Arab American Book Award for fiction.

Arts & Culture

Communication and rhetorical studies graduate students to present research at national, international conferences

Wednesday, June 8, 2011, By Erica Blust

Eight graduate students from the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts have had their research selected for presentation at several upcoming national and international conferences, including the prestigious National Communication Association (NCA)…

Media, Law & Policy

TRAC: Rising immigration case backlog continues

Tuesday, June 7, 2011, By News Staff

According to an analysis of very timely court data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), despite the hiring of 44 additional immigration judges during the past 12 months, the number of cases awaiting resolution before the Immigration Courts has…

Business & Economy

National Grid honored as major supporter of Connective Corridor, Near Westside projects

Tuesday, June 7, 2011, By News Staff

As the Connective Corridor and Near Westside Initiative continue redefining the economic footprint and landscape of the City of Syracuse and Near Westside, National Grid continues its commitment to provide economic development funds to ensure ambitious projects happen. While National…

Health & Society

Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck to co-chair Israeli disability rights panel on community living

Tuesday, June 7, 2011, By News Staff

University Professor Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, has been appointed by the government of Israel’s Ministry of Welfare and Social Services to co-chair a disability rights expert panel on community living for persons…

Campus & Community

Summer Telephone and Network Installations: Order Now!

Monday, June 6, 2011, By News Staff

For the next four months, the offices of Telecommunications and Network and Wiring Services, divisions of Information Technology and Services (ITS), will be very busy working on a large number of summer projects.

Campus & Community

The Slutzker Center for International Services will be closed on Wednesday, June 8, for a staff retreat

Monday, June 6, 2011, By News Staff

The Slutzker Center for International Services will be closed on Wednesday, June 8, for a staff retreat.