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Transformative $26.5 million bequest from estate of alumnus is largest amount ever received by SU for student financial aid
Transformative $26.5 million bequest from estate of alumnus is largest amount ever received by SU for student financial aidSeptember 14, 2006Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu Syracuse University has received its largest-ever gift devoted to student scholarship support — $26.5 million — from the…
SU joins New York State higher education grid computing project
SU joins New York State higher education grid computing projectSeptember 13, 2006Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Syracuse University has joined forces with seven public and private universities in a new venture to provide researchers access to high-powered computing resources through the New York…
World-renowned sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar to perform at SU Sept. 26
World-renowned sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar to perform at SU Sept. 26September 13, 2006Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Legendary composer and sitarist Ravi Shankar and his daughter Anoushka will perform world and classical music from India Tuesday, Sept. 26, as part of…
SU’s Pulse website hosts weekly podcasts of local arts and cultural events
SU’s Pulse website hosts weekly podcasts of local arts and cultural eventsSeptember 13, 2006Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Pulse, which provides SU students and the Central New York Community with opportunities to attend and participate in programs, performances, exhibitions and…
Studio Gang Architects to lecture at Warehouse
Studio Gang Architects to lecture at WarehouseSeptember 13, 2006Mary Kate O’Brienmcobrien@syr.edu Architects Jeanne Gang and Mark Schendel of Studio Gang, located in Chicago, will lecture at the Syracuse University School of Architecture Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 4:30 p.m. in the…
Nutrition expert James Akre to discuss breastfeeding at SU Sept. 21
Nutrition expert James Akre to discuss breastfeeding at SU Sept. 21September 13, 2006Carol K. Masiclatclkim@syr.edu Author and former World Health Organization (WHO) nutrition expert James Akre will share insights on the benefits of breastfeeding during a lecture titled “How Can…
Students participate in Virtual Intoxication event
Students participate in Virtual Intoxication eventSeptember 12, 2006SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu More than 150 students participated in Virtual Intoxication Golf Cart Navigation, a Sept. 12 event that used Virtual Intoxication goggles to simulate the effects of alcohol-impaired driving. The annual event,…
Whitman graduate students pass Chartered Financial Analyst? exam
Whitman graduate students pass Chartered Financial Analyst? examSeptember 10, 2006Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University has announced that three MBA students recently passed Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)? examination. The students are Daniel…
Nationwide increase in entrepreneurial activity leads to SU’s Experiential Classroom VII
Nationwide increase in entrepreneurial activity leads to SU’s Experiential Classroom VIISeptember 10, 2006Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu In recent years, an interesting phenomenon has spread in business schools nationwide — entrepreneurship has emerged as one of the fastest-growing areas of new curricula and…
Derrick L. Cogburn named Fall 2006 Faculty Technology Associate
Derrick L. Cogburn named Fall 2006 Faculty Technology AssociateSeptember 10, 2006Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Derrick L. Cogburn, assistant professor in the School of Information Studies and research associate in the Maxwell School’s Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs, has been named the Fall…