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New York Times

New York Times Reviews Yaffe’s Joni Mitchell Bio

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

The New York Times recently reviewed Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor David Yaffe’s biography on Joni Mitchell, entitled Reckless Child. The 420-page piece was recently released and has garnered reviews from many national sources. As “Restless Daughter” tracks Mitchell’s musical…

STEM

Students Pursue Research at Sites across Country through NSF-Funded Program

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Mathematics major Danika Van Niel ’18 conducted original research in algebraic geometry last summer within the Mathematics Department at Purdue University. In the process, she learned what a career in mathematics research involves—and discovered more about herself. “I learned about…

Campus & Community

Cameron MacPherson Named as University’s First Mitchell Scholar

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

MacPherson is one of only 12 U.S. students selected from more than 300 applicants for the award this year. He will use the award to study intercultural theology at Trinity College, Dublin.

Arts & Culture

New Biography ‘A Swoony Valentine’ to Joni Mitchell

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Renée K. Gadoua

A review in The Nation magazine calls David Yaffe’s new biography about the Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell “a swoony valentine to Mitchell, or at least to the effect that her music can have on the spirit.” Yaffe is unapologetic about…

Media, Law & Policy

Short Films Produced by Tully Center Explore Developments in First Amendment Law

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

To mark its 10th anniversary, the Tully Center for Free Speech at the Newhouse School produced a series of six short films marking significant developments in First Amendment law over the past decade. Under direction of Tully Center director Roy Gutterman,…

Star 2

Saunders on Life After Winning the Man-Booker Prize

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

George Saunders, College of Arts and Sciences professor, won the 2017 Man Booker Prize Award for his Novel, Lincoln in the Bardo. He recently was interviewed by Star 2, to discuss life after the win and what he will be…

Arts & Culture

Shaped Clay Society to Host Holiday Mug Sale Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Erica Blust

The Shaped Clay Society in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will host its annual holiday mug sale Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in the first-floor galleria of the Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer Art Building. Hours are Nov. 29 and 30, 10…

Campus & Community

University Joins National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University this month formally joined the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), a membership-only organization that gives faculty, graduate and postdoctoral scholars access to tools and services designed to enhance productivity and career success. Founded in 2010,…

STEM

SU ADVANCE Generates Gains for Women in STEM

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Carol Boll

On Oct. 25, members of Syracuse University faculty, administrators, students and friends gathered to celebrate the progress achieved by a seven-year initiative to advance opportunity for women faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The National Science Foundation’s…

Reuters

Expert Seward Discusses Potential Buyout for Grain Merchant Bunge

Wednesday, November 22, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

As grain merchant Bunge sees falling profits, concerns of a buyout from commodity trader Glencore PLC have employees worried about the future. At the moment, compensation packages have grown to sweeten the pot in case of this deal. While the…