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Former Northwestern dean named Watson Visiting Collaborator at SU

Thursday, February 10, 2011, By Rob Enslin

David Zarefsky, an expert in rhetorical history and criticism, is the next Jeanette K. Watson Visiting Collaborator in the Syracuse University Humanities Center, in conjunction with the Mellon CNY Humanities Corridor. As part of his appointment, the former dean of…

iSchool’s Venkatesh bridging civic engagement in South Africa, Syracuse

Wednesday, February 9, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University School of Information Studies Associate Professor Murali Venkatesh presented a paper at the colloquium “Conceptualizing the Integration of Teaching and Learning, Research, and Community Engagement” on Nov. 24 at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) in South Africa…

Burton Blatt Institute hosts research seminars with disability rights scholars from United States, Israel, Japan

Tuesday, February 8, 2011, By News Staff

The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University will host a series of seminars this month, part of the ongoing opportunities for researchers affiliated with BBI to present on research relative to their area of expertise with impact for people…

Dahesh Museum of Art and SU continue collaboration with ‘The Essential Line’

Wednesday, February 2, 2011, By Scott McDowell

First in-depth exhibition of Dahesh Museum’s excellent drawing collection Drawing, an integral part of 19th-century academic training and art-making process, is the focus of the third collaboration in three years between the Dahesh Museum of Art and Syracuse University. “The…

Class of 2012 senior class marshal applications accepted through Feb. 15

Wednesday, February 2, 2011, By News Staff

There are about 100 days left until Commencement 2011, which takes place Sunday, May 15. On that day, the Class of 2011 will be led into the Carrier Dome by senior class marshals Justin Cole (College of Arts and Sciences)…

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Senior Class Marshal applications due Feb. 15

Wednesday, February 2, 2011, By News Staff

Applications are now being accepted for the Class of 2012 senior class marshals.

SU once again among nation’s top universities producing Peace Corps volunteers

Wednesday, February 2, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University has again earned a top 25 ranking among colleges and universities producing the most current Peace Corps volunteers, according to an annual list released today. This year, SU ranks 11th among medium-sized colleges and universities. Thirty-six undergraduate SU…

Acclaimed contemporary music ensemble counter)induction to present free concert Feb. 6

Tuesday, February 1, 2011, By Erica Blust

Acclaimed contemporary music ensemble counter)induction will present a concert on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in…

WiGiT collaboration expands with addition of new partners

Monday, January 31, 2011, By News Staff

The Seneca Nation of Indians, City College of New York (CCNY), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and BOCES Rockland County have joined WiGiT: The Wireless Grid Innovation Testbed, a National Science Foundation Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) project headed up by Syracuse…

Boston-area alumni and friends join forces, raising $1 million for The Campaign for Syracuse University

Monday, January 31, 2011, By Veronica Hotaling

Thonis Challenge exceeded by $150,000 Thanks to the leadership of the Boston Regional Council, Syracuse University Trustee Mike Thonis’ inspirational challenge and the loyalty of Boston-area alumni and friends, The Campaign for Syracuse University’s first regional campaign closed out 2010…