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iSchool’s SXSW contingent—faculty, staff, students; Rotolo presenting
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) is sending a contingent of social media faculty, staff and students to South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive in Austin, Texas, a pinnacle industry conference. There, they will represent the iSchool and will share, learn…
‘Power Surge’ documentary screening on March 20
Can technology solve the energy crisis? Yes, it can! Join us to learn about the innovative solutions proposed to fix our energy problems at the showing of “Power Surge” on March 20 at 7 p.m. in Watson Theater in the Menschel…
SU hires regional manager for Dubai office
A new regional manager in Dubai is the latest investment by Syracuse University to further build on its established presence in the Arab Gulf. Sherlyn Sychua has been appointed the regional manager for advancement and external affairs/admissions. Sychua’s responsibilities include…
School of Education’s Dotger receives grant to establish Simulated Interaction Model program for pre-service teachers
Benjamin Dotger, associate professor of teaching and leadership in the Syracuse University School of Education, has been awarded a grant for nearly $200,000 from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to establish a simulated interaction model (SIM) pre-service for secondary teachers….
SU tech entrepreneur goes beyond ‘getting his job on the Internet’
Along the way to the traditional, buttoned-up college education he thought he would need in life, Isaac Budmen went rogue, you might say. The third contestant in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) #140challenge, Budmen described how his co-founding of…
SU capitalizes on presence in Arab Gulf
Two admitted student receptions to be held in March Syracuse University will host two events in the Arab Gulf in March as students from the region admitted to SU for the fall 2012 semester and their families will mingle with…
South Side Innovation Center directors recognized for achievements in entrepreneurship training
Margaret Butler and El-Java William Abdul-Qadir of the South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) are receiving awards for their commitment to local entrepreneurs. Both serve integral roles as counselors and directors, working with a variety clients at the SSIC, including entrepreneurs…
Award-winning screenwriter, producer, playwright Aaron Sorkin ’83 to deliver 2012 Commencement address
Aaron Sorkin ’83, award-winning screenwriter for films such as “A Few Good Men,” “The American President,” “The Social Network” and “Moneyball,” as well as TV shows including “Sports Night,” “The West Wing,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” and HBO’s…
Newhouse students will travel to SXSW, meet digital media entrepreneurs
Five students from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will travel to South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas, this week. The trip is sponsored by the Newhouse Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship. “South by Southwest is…
March Madness with a twist of science
On March 10, 23 teams of students will compete in regional Science Olympiad at SU March Madness begins early for more than 300 Central New York middle school students competing in the 2012 Mid-State regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 10,…