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On the Eve of Retirement, Mark Monmonier Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
As he wraps up a nearly 50-year career with the Maxwell School, Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor of Geography and the Environment, has received the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor recognizes those at Syracuse University who…
Milestone Years of Service Recognition
The following members of the Syracuse University community are recognized for achieving Years of Service milestones in 2020: Jeurje Alamir, Facilities Services Kathryn Allen, School of Information Studies Suzanne Baldwin, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and…
Murphy Receives 2021 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Junior Faculty Award
Tessa Murphy, assistant professor of history, is this year’s recipient of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research. The award will be presented at the Maxwell School’s virtual Graduate Convocation on Saturday, May 22. As this year’s Moynihan…
Immigration Law Professors Rely on TRAC’s Data to Call on Biden Administration to Reduce Immigration Court Backlog
A group of law professors are calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to reduce the immigration court backlog which, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University, currently stands at over 1.3 million cases. The letter [PDF] explains…
Faculty, Librarians Honored With Emeriti Status
The following faculty members and librarians received emeriti status in May 2020: Peter Bell, professor in the College of Law Mehrzad Boroujerdi, professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Rachel Brown, associate professor of…
Hendricks Chapel Serves as a Classroom Space to Fulfill Sacred Mission
Hendricks Chapel is known to be the spiritual heart of campus for students to gather and reflect. As a student-focused space for diverse religious, spiritual, intellectual and cultural groups, the chapel is one of the largest gathering places on Syracuse…
FNSSI’s Mike Marciano Appointed to Committee that Oversees State Forensic Lab Accreditation
Public forensic laboratories analyze crime scene evidence and turn that evidence into facts admissible in the court of law. In New York State, a 14-member committee of crime experts develop standards and oversee accreditation for the 20 public forensic laboratories…
A&S Biologist Contributes to Paper on Feasibility of Using 3D Printed Insects in Mating Studies
When it comes to choosing a partner, humans tend to be attracted by characteristics like personality and common interests. In contrast, insects tend to be a bit shallow, as they choose a mate based on appearance, and in some cases,…
Fusion of Art and Science Leads to Discovery
Robert Wysocki arrived at Syracuse University in 2008, having made a name in the art world by capturing landscapes in three dimensions. Known for large sand sculptures showcased in galleries from Los Angeles to Florida, Wysocki’s inspiration began on a…
Architecture Instructor Wins 2021 Ragdale Ring Competition
Almost Studio, a Brooklyn-based design practice co-founded by Anthony Gagliardi, School of Architecture instructor, and Dorian Booth, Yale School of Architecture lecturer, along with junior designer Isabella Calidonio Stechmann ’20 (B.Arch), recently won the 2021 Ragdale Ring competition for their…