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Remarks by Aaron Sorkin ’83 at Syracuse University’s 158th Commencement and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s 115th Commencement
SU News Services (315) 443-9038 Watch the Commencement address by Aaron Sorkin May 13, 2012 Thank you very much. Madam Chancellor, members of the Board of Trustees, members of the faculty and administration, parents and friends, honored guests and graduates,…
SU in the News: Wednesday, May 9
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE The Christian Science Monitor and the Knoxville News Sentinel featured a photo from SU Florence’s 2005 production of “Where the Wild Things Are” in an article on the passing of author Maurice Sendak. The Huffington…
Chief scientist for NASA to give convocation address for L.C. Smith
NASA’s chief scientist, Waleed Abdalati ’86, will deliver the 2012 address to bachelor’s degree candidates of Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science at the college’s convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 12, at 9 a.m. in Manley…
IVMF acknowledged for support of veterans, military families on first anniversary of Joining Forces
Haynie attends celebration at White House On Wednesday, April 11, First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden kicked off a White House celebration for military families and organizational leaders that have played key roles in supporting the nation’s troops, veterans…
‘Citizen writer’ Terry Tempest Williams will close out 2011-12 University Lectures season
Conservationist, free speech advocate and author Terry Tempest Williams will be the final guest of the University Lectures 2011-12 season on Thursday, March 29. Williams will speak on “The Writer as Witness” during a conversation with Don Mitchell, Distinguished Professor…
Spoken Word Poetry Institute premieres on campus March 30-31
Verbal Blend, a spoken-word poetry program coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs within the Division of Student Affairs, will premiere the Spoken Word Poetry Institute on Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31. The Spoken Word Poetry Institute is…
Former Sandbox company wins top industry startup award at SXSW
Diane Stirling(315) 443-8975 A .com company launched from the School of Information Studies/Syracuse Tech Garden Sandbox in 2009 by three Syracuse University graduates was named “Best Bootstrapped Startup” at the tech industry’s pinnacle conference of the year last night. BrandYourself.com…
Syracuse University Library Dean Suzanne E. Thorin nominated to National Museum and Library Services Board
Suzanne E. Thorin, dean of libraries and University librarian at Syracuse University, was nominated to the National Museum and Library Services Board by President Obama on March 12. She is one of three individuals nominated by the president to serve…
Startup credits SU, Sandbox, Tech Garden mentors as support for success
An award-winning web company, whose trio of founders benefited from their Syracuse University backgrounds and support from School of Information Studies (iSchool), Student Sandbox and Syracuse Tech Garden mentors, has announced two major stepping stones furthering its initial success.BrandYourself.com recently…
March 26 Toner Symposium will examine news reporting in the Digital Age
New Yorker’s Jane Mayer will receive Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting Four pioneering women journalists will highlight the challenges and opportunities of reporting the news in the digital age at a special event at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse…