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Syracuse Symposium Hosts Discussion on Women, Scandal, Social Media Oct. 25
Syracuse SymposiumTM continues its “Networks” theme with a panel discussion on the media’s portrayal of women—from gossip circles in the early 20th century to modern-day social networks—and its ensuing impact on gender bias. Titled “Glamour and Damage: Women, Scandal, and…
Philosopher Publishes Book on Jürgen Habermas
Kenneth Baynes, professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the author of “Habermas” (Routledge, 2015), a new book on the life and work of Jürgen Habermas, one of the world’s leading philosophers and sociologists. Baynes, also…
Plants Cope with Climate Change at the Gene Level
Climate change can influence everything from pine beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains to rising sea levels in Papua New Guinea. In the face of a rapidly changing earth, plants and animals are forced to quickly deal with new challenges…
Carver Reading Series Continues with Novelist Daniel Torday Oct. 14
The Raymond Carver Reading Series in the College of Arts and Sciences continues with a reading by acclaimed novelist Daniel Torday G’07. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Torday will participate in an audience Q&A session at 3:45 p.m., followed by an…
Scholar Spotlight: Samantha Usman ’16
Samantha Usman, a double major in physics and mathematics, received a giant boost to her research efforts this summer when she was named a recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s award. The Pittsburgh native will use the $10,000 prize to…
Indian Classical Stars Perform Oct. 10 in Setnor Auditorium
Two of today’s leading exponents of Indian classical music, sarodist Arnab Chakrabarty and tablist Shahbaz Hussain, will perform on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in Setnor Auditorium in Crouse College. The concert is free and open to the public;…
Maddi Durbin ’16 Logs Airline Miles in Preparation for a Social Justice Career
Although graduation is half a year away, Maddi Durbin ’16 probably can’t be blamed for having a foot out the door. The senior has travel in her blood, as evidenced by her major in international relations (IR) and double minor…
Physicist Scores Back-to-Back Articles in Top Journals
A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences has published back-to-back articles in two of the field’s most prestigious journals. Associate Professor M. Lisa Manning is the co-author of recent articles in Nature Physics and Nature Materials. Both pieces…
Film and Screen Studies Eye Cast Changes at Syracuse
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences is getting ready for its proverbial close-up, thanks to recent core faculty developments. Roger Hallas, associate professor of English, has been appointed convener of the department’s burgeoning film and…
Local High School Students Immersed in Science Research at University
Every summer, lots of high school students use their free time to take on part-time jobs. For many, that means grabbing a few hours behind a cash register or mowing the neighbor’s yard. Three local high school students made a…