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New book by Syracuse University School of Education’s Wilkinson focuses on teaching reading in urban classrooms
Patrick Farrell(315) 443-5421 A new book by Louise C. Wilkinson, Distinguished Professor of Education, Psychology, and Communication Sciences in Syracuse University’s School of Education, examines how to effectively prepare teachers to teach reading in urban classrooms. The book, “Improving Literacy…
South Side Film Festival begins July 11
South Side Film Festival begins July 11July 03, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu The Syracuse University South Side Initiative and the Southside Community Coalition will host the popular South Side Film Festival on four upcoming Fridays. The festival is co-sponsored by Visual…
National higher education consortium urges reform that values public scholarship
Peter Englot315 443 1921 Higher education leaders in the humanities, arts and design from across the United States are amplifying a wave of reform to recognize public scholarship in faculty tenure and promotion decisions. The catalyst for this movement is…
Syracuse iSchool helps launch new international academy of library and information science in China
Margaret Costello Spillett315 443 1069 Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) Dean Elizabeth D. Liddy and iSchool associate professor Jian Qin participated earlier this month in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the International Collaborative Academy of Library and Information Science…
Bonzi appointed to new position dedicated to instructional quality in SU School of Information Studies
Bonzi appointed to new position dedicated to instructional quality in SU School of Information StudiesJune 25, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) associate professor Susan Bonzi has been named to the new position of director of…
New book by Syracuse University’s Gustav Niebuhr explores religious cooperation in the United States
Rob Enslin 315 443 3403 Religious cooperation in the United States is the subject of a powerful new book by R. Gustav Niebuhr, associate professor of religion and the media at Syracuse University and former religion reporter for The New…
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF will present University Community Harvest Farmers’ Market on four Fridays this summer and fall
Kelly Homan Rodoski315 443 5381 Are you craving fresh fruits and vegetables, or searching for a unique handmade item? Look no farther than the University Community Harvest Farmers’ Market. The market will be held on four Fridays–June 27, Aug. 8,…
SU, National Grid present sixth annual Duck Race to End Racism June 7 at Inner Harbor
SU News Services(315) 443-3784 InterFaith Works’ Community-Wide Dialogue to End Racism (CWD) will host the sixth annual Duck Race to End Racism, on Saturday, June 7, from noon-4 p.m. at the Syracuse Inner Harbor. Syracuse University and National Grid are…
University Senate designates 17 retiring faculty as emeriti
Cynthia J. Moritz315 443 9039 The University Senate voted to recognize 17 faculty members with emeritus status. The honorees were invited to accompany the Chancellor’s party during the 2008 Commencement ceremony. They are: Stanley Alten, professor in the S.I. Newhouse…
Burton Blatt Institute’s Brian McLane testifies before NYS Assembly hearing on workforce issues and people with disabilities
Jaime Winne Alvarez315) 443-3784 Brian McLane, executive director of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, testified on June 2 before the New York State Assembly. The hearing on workforce issues and people with disabilities was convened by the…