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Genetic Engineering Expert to Discuss Technology-Assisted Crop Breeding April 26

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Pamela Ronald, distinguished plant pathology professor at the University of California, Davis, will present the annual Jack and Pat Bryan Life Sciences Lecture. Ronald, a rice geneticist and advocate of ecologically responsible crop development, will speak about the future of…

Campus & Community

New York State Medicaid Director to Speak on Health Care Delivery

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, By Eileen Jevis

New York State Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson will speak on the transformation of the health care delivery system—moving from fee-for-service to value-based payment—in the next Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR) on Thursday, April 27, at 8:15 a.m. at the Rosamond Gifford…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Advertising Professors White, O’Neill Honored by Graphis for Creating Award-Winning Students

Monday, April 24, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Newhouse School advertising faculty members Mel White and Kevin O’Neill were recognized as award-winning instructors by Graphis, an international publisher of books on communications design. The designation comes as part of Graphis’ international advertising competition. Students from White and O’Neill’s…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Recognized as the ACC Conference Winner for the EPA Green Power Challenge

Monday, April 24, 2017, By News Staff

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Syracuse University as an Individual Conference Champion of the 2016-17 College & University Green Power Challenge for using more green power than any other school in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In addition, the…

Campus & Community

Annual Jerry Miner Lecture to Be Held April 27

Monday, April 24, 2017, By News Staff

The annual Jerry Miner Lecture will take place on Thursday, April 27, from 2-3:30 p.m. in 426 Eggers Hall. Scott Imberman, of Michigan State University, will present this year’s lecture, titled “The Roles of Neonatal Health and Race in Special Education…

Campus & Community

Steve Billington: ‘He Put His Heart Into His Work’

Monday, April 24, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In February 2006, Steven “Steve” Billington joined the Syracuse University community as a materials handler with Physical Plant. He had experience in managing a business in the local community, and applied his knowledge, skill and ethics to everything he did…

Health & Society

‘Curative Violence’: Eunjung Kim’s New Book Considers Transnational Disability Theory in Korea, Japan, United States

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Transnational feminist disability studies is the focus of a groundbreaking, new book by a Syracuse University professor. Eunjung Kim, dually appointed to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the School of Education, is the author of “Curative Violence:…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Names the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol 7th Dean of Hendricks Chapel

Friday, April 21, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol as dean of Hendricks Chapel. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, Dean Konkol will strengthen the role of the chapel as the spiritual heart of…

Health & Society

Healing From Trauma: University Presents Moving Traumatic Energy and Re-engaging in Life Workshops

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Justin Kim

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Contemplative Collaborative, Healthy Monday Syracuse, the Office of Health Promotion and the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative are hosting the Moving Traumatic Energy and Re-engaging in Life workshop series on campus. Led by…

Campus & Community

Student Ratings Opening Monday, April 24

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By News Staff

Loved your history class? Have a suggestion for your art professor? Wish something were done differently in your biology lab? Let your instructors know. Nearly 80 percent of Syracuse University instructors use the feedback they get from student ratings to…