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Syracuse University announces creation of bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate focused on the Middle East

Friday, August 29, 2008, By News Staff

Syracuse University announces creation of bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate focused on the Middle EastAugust 29, 2008Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu In response to the Middle East’s dominant role on the international stage and heightened student interest in that region, Syracuse University has created…

Syracuse-born band Ra Ra Riot to open Juice Jam 2008 Sept. 7 on SU campus, along with rapper Talib Kweli and headliner Bloc Party

Friday, August 22, 2008, By News Staff

Syracuse-born band Ra Ra Riot to open Juice Jam 2008 Sept. 7 on SU campus, along with rapper Talib Kweli and headliner Bloc PartyAugust 22, 2008Helen Koutsourades Performing their first ever North American college show, the critically acclaimed English indie…

SU College of Law welcomes community to global poverty solutions conference Oct. 3

Thursday, July 31, 2008, By News Staff

Jaclyn D. Grosso(315) 443-9534 How do we end the cycle of poverty? What role does community economic development play? These are the central questions being asked at the Syracuse University symposium “Exploring Solutions to Poverty: A Global Perspective Through the…

Syracuse University scientists discover how some bacteria may steal iron from their human hosts

Thursday, July 31, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes315) 443-2201 Like their human hosts, bacteria need iron to survive and they must obtain that iron from the environment. While humans obtain iron primarily through the food they eat, bacteria have evolved complex and diverse mechanisms to allow…

New book by Syracuse University School of Education’s Wilkinson focuses on teaching reading in urban classrooms

Friday, July 25, 2008, By News Staff

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…

Maxwell professor Catherine Bertini to moderate panel at first annual meeting of Global Humanitarian Forum in Switzerland

Thursday, June 19, 2008, By News Staff

  Catherine Bertini, professor of practice in public administration in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, who was named a founding member of the board of the Global Humanitarian Forum by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan last…

Green construction expert Keith Bargaheiser to speak on ‘Fly Ash: Making Concrete Sustainable’ in June 19 seminar

Tuesday, June 10, 2008, By News Staff

Martin Walls315 443 8951 Fly ash can be used to directly reduce the amount of Portland cement required for concrete, which significantly cuts down the amount of greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere. But its widespread use in Upstate New…

Meet the cast of ‘Menopause The Musical?’ for a discussion on motherhood, music and menopause June 9 at the DeWitt Barnes & Noble

Thursday, June 5, 2008, By News Staff

Meet the cast of ‘Menopause The Musical?’ for a discussion on motherhood, music and menopause June 9 at the DeWitt Barnes & NobleJune 05, 2008Patrick Finlonstagepr@syr.edu The Syracuse Stage cast of “Menopause The Musical?” will make an appearance at the…

Meet the cast of ‘Menopause The Musical®’ for a discussion on motherhood, music and menopause June 9 at the DeWitt Barnes & Noble

Thursday, June 5, 2008, By News Staff

Patrick Finlon315 443 2636 The Syracuse Stage cast of “Menopause The Musical®” will make an appearance at the Barnes & Noble on Erie Boulevard in DeWitt Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m. A discussion with the ladies will focus on…

BBI helps support new Global Universal Design Commission; SU’s Peter Blanck named chairman of board

Friday, May 30, 2008, By News Staff

Jaime Winne Alvarez315-443-3784 Peter Blanck, University Professor and chair of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University (BBI), has been named chairman of the board of directors for the new Global Universal Design Commission Inc. (GUDC). The commission, a nonprofit…