Media, Law & Policy
Wearables, Waveables and Flyables: Body as Computer
A fun, hands-on seminar sponsored by the Newhouse School will explore how gesture interfaces, wearable computing and remote media devices are converging to create a sea change in how we will send and receive information in the near future. The…
Azerbaijani Journalist to Receive 2013 Tully Award for Free Speech
Idrak Abbasov, an independent journalist from Azerbaijan, is the recipient of the 2013 Tully Award for Free Speech. The award, presented annually by the Newhouse School‘s Tully Center for Free Speech, is given to a journalist who has faced a…
The NewsHouse: Class of 1963 Offers Sage Advice
The Syracuse University class of 1963, celebrating its Golden Reunion this year, offers advice to current students and this year’s graduating class
Monmonier Speaks in Germany
On Oct. 4, Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor of Geography, was an invited speaker at Deutscher Geographentag 2013, held in Passau. Germany. He spoke on “The ‘Critical Turn’ in Cartography: New Direction or Unsafe Lane Change.”
College Republicans Bring John Stossel to Campus
John Stossel will speak Monday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Grant Auditorium on “Freedom and Its Enemies. His lecture is sponsored by the College Republicans at Syracuse University. Stossel is an American consumer reporter, investigative journalist, author and libertarian…
Sen. Gillibrand to Speak at Maxwell on Workplace Proposals
United States Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will speak at the Maxwell School on Monday, Oct. 14, as part of the State of Democracy Lecture series. The talk begins at 1:15 p.m. in 220 Eggers Hall, the Public Events Room. Gillibrand’s talk,“The…
‘Does Jesus Really Love Me?’ Author Jeff Chu to Visit Newhouse Oct. 15
Author and journalist Jeff Chu will visit the Newhouse School on Tuesday, Oct. 15, as a guest of the magazine department. He will discuss his book, “Does Jesus Really Love Me? A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in…
Stacey Tank ’02 of Heineken USA to speak at Newhouse
Stacey Tank ’02, senior vice president and chief corporate relations officer with Heineken USA, will visit the Newhouse School on Thursday, Oct. 10, as a guest of the public relations department and the SU chapter of the Public Relations Student…
When Accidents Happen
Professor Christopher DeCorse had made the trip from Bunce Island in Sierra Leone to nearby Papel Island over the span of many years as part of his research work. But one day last June, the journey’s end turned into a harrowing experience.
In Class: COM 427, “Social Media for Communicators”
Social Media Professor William Ward (@DR4WARD) gives his students a chance to take Google Glass for a spin during COM 427, “Social Media for Communicators.” Is this the future of social media? Ward’s fearless sidekick, Ty the Wonder Dog, helps assist in the lesson plan and the exploration of this new device.