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iSchool’s Lankes to present virtual conference on eBooks
School of Information Studies Professor R. David Lankes will deliver the keynote presentation at “eBooks: Libraries at the Tipping Point,” a virtual conference held at the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (PGSC) in Bird Library at Syracuse University on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Prof. Mark Monmonier to discuss and sign new book
Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor of Geography in the Maxwell School, will discuss his new book, “No Dig, No Fly, No Go: How Maps Restrict and Control” on Sept. 30.
Center for Digital Literacy releases free eBook for K-12 educators
Organized around four broad educational standards, the new free eBook “From The Creative Minds,” produced by Syracuse University’s Center for Digital Literacy (CDL), showcases a collection of engaging lesson plans grouped by content suitable for elementary, middle and high school levels.
Interdisciplinary Iconic Book Symposium begins Oct. 1
The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Iconic Books takes place Oct. 1-3 at Syracuse University.
J. Fred MacDonald lecture looks at ‘Death of History’ Sept. 23
Historian and video archivist J. Fred MacDonald will discuss “The Death of History: Natural Causes or Murder?” in a lecture presented by Syracuse University Library Associates at 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23.
Sept. 16 IRP looks at evolution of Near Westside Initiative
The Institute for Retired Professionals will host Maarten Jacobs, director of the Near Westside Initiative, at its Sept. 16 meeting.
‘A-OK Acts of Kindness Weekend’ to galvanize Central New Yorkers for communitywide weekend of good deeds Sept. 11-12
Picture the greater Syracuse community coming together for two days of service to make Central New York a kinder, safer, more hospitable and attractive place to live.
Henry named Jack Kent Cooke Foundation transfer scholarship recipient
Among the 2010 Undergraduate Transfer Scholars is Kemardo Henry of Baltimore, Md., who has enrolled at Syracuse University as a biochemistry major in The College of Arts and Sciences.
Bowen co-authors book on the public relations function
Shannon A. Bowen, associate professor of public relations at the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, has released the book, “An Overview of the Public Relations Function” (Business Expert Press, 2010) with co-authors Brad Rawlins and Thomas Martin.
iSchool’s Scott Nicholson launches book, ‘Everyone Plays at the Library,’ with a book signing at 2010 ALA Conference
Syracuse University School of Information Studies Associate Professor Scott Nicholson launched the release of his new book, “Everyone Plays at the Library: Creating Great Gaming Experiences for All Ages” (Information Today Inc.) with a book signing at the 2010 American Library Association Annual Conference at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.