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Cyclists, motorists, pedestrians experience new University Avenue

Friday, August 24, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Most mornings you can find Steve Morris cycling from his home on the West Side of Syracuse to the bike shop he and his wife own on Westcott Street in the University neighborhood. “It’s a good way to wake up—get the blood flowing,” says Morris, a 2007 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry graduate.

Health & Society

New study finds female athletes rarely used as ad spokespeople

Friday, August 24, 2012, By Michele Barrett

As athletes and fans celebrated new world records, international milestones and personal bests during the 2012 London Olympic Games, one story that repeated itself was the prominent role female athletes played in fueling U.S. Olympic success and medal count. The…

Arts & Culture

Actor, author Taye Diggs to receive Distinguished Alumnus Award from SU Alumni Club of Southern California

Friday, August 24, 2012, By News Staff

Award-winning actor and author Taye Diggs ’93, a drama alumnus of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), is being honored by the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Southern California (SUACSC) on Oct. 20. Diggs was chosen by…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Friday, August 24

Friday, August 24, 2012, By News Staff

News coverage of SU’s Opening Week and Syracuse Welcome included the Post-Standard and 9WYSR. 9WSYR also featured a special piece on Tami Henry ‘88, who was moving her daughter, Taylor, into Ernie Davis Hall. Tami was best friends with Miriam Luby Wolfe, who died on Pan Am Flight 103.

Media, Law & Policy

Mindset, Happiness and Law School

Wednesday, August 22, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Law professor Peter H. Huang found out about the pressures of academic life at a young age. He was 14 when he enrolled at Princeton, and began Ph.D. studies in mathematics just three years later. His mother, who he affectionately…

Arts & Culture

Inaugural Syracuse-area Bomba and Plena Festival planned

Wednesday, August 22, 2012, By News Staff

Music, dance and images in the Puerto Rican tradition will be celebrated during the inaugural Bomba and Plena Festival, Sept. 4 to Oct. 5, hosted by La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., and La Liga, the Spanish Action League…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Wednesday, August 22

Wednesday, August 22, 2012, By News Staff

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE Earth Magazine, Gizmodo and Red Orbit reported on the Syracuse University Lava Project—a mix of science, art and education to investigate the physical properties, aesthetics and educational opportunities of creating basaltic lava flows in a…

Veterans

IVMF, Griffin-Hammis produce government benefits guidebook for veterans with disabilities

Tuesday, August 21, 2012, By News Staff

In response to a need for more easily accessible and organized information on governmental benefits available to veterans and their families, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF), in collaboration with Griffin-Hammis Associates LLC, has released…

STEM

Craftistas takes top place in Student Sandbox Demo Day competition

Thursday, August 16, 2012, By Diane Stirling

Startup entrepreneur Camille Malkiewicz found out that going last among 15 presenters in the RvD IDEA Student Sandbox Demo Day competition had its benefits, after all. Her company, Craftistas, took first place, winning $1,000, a travel stipend, and most importantly,…

Veterans

IVMF partners with US Business Leadership Network to further advance service-disabled veterans in employment and entrepreneurship

Monday, August 13, 2012, By News Staff

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) is pleased to announce a partnership with the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) focused on service-disabled veterans in employment and entrepreneurship. The partnership will advance joint initiatives undertaken by…