Archive for December 2009

Former SU Treasurer Heiligman dies at age 81
Former SU Treasurer Heiligman dies at age 81

Former Syracuse University Treasurer Richard I. Heiligman, 81, died Dec. 25 in Sarasota, Florida, following a long illness.   After working in the investment business for many years, including Bache and Co. and Bayrock Advisors, he became SU’s treasurer and managed the University’s endowment fund from 1973–89.   Heiligman was a director of Henry and [...]

SU in the News: Wednesday, December 23

National and international media report on how SU scientists developed anti-fungal brominated furanones

SU in the News: Tuesday, December 22

New York Times, Houston Chronicle cite TRAC on trends in federal prosecutions

SU's TRAC: Federal prosecutions sharply higher in 2009

The total number of federal criminal filings reached an all time high as a result of a flood of immigration prosecutions.

Free shuttles for students returning to campus in January

The Student Association will be providing a free shuttle bus from the Regional Transport Center (RTC) and Hancock Airport for students returning to campus on Sunday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan 18.

SU in the News: Monday, December 21

Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences' Stuart Thorson featured in Korea's JoonAng Daily for "science diplomacy"

Every corner of the globe: Maxwell chosen to host prestigious Humphrey Fellows

Eleven international professionals are pursuing non-degree study and professional development as the Maxwell School’s first cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.

A different Lincoln

Anyone who has seen the Abraham Lincoln statue that anchors the Maxwell courtyard can’t forget it. But who is this Lincoln, and where did he come from?

Efficient new wireless system developed by Syracuse University scientist can save 10 percent of bandwidth

A Syracuse University scientist has invented a new technology for handling wireless traffic that significantly reduces bandwidth use.

SU in the News: Friday, December 18

Newhouse School's Robert Thompson comments in American Public Radio's Marketplace on the marketing success of "Avatar"

SU Magazine Fall/Winter ’09 issue available now

The Fall/Winter ’09 issue of Syracuse University Magazine was published recently and will be distributed worldwide to an estimated 200,000 members of the University community, including alumni, faculty, staff and friends of SU.

New compounds may control deadly fungal infections

Novel agents shown to reduce growth of fungi by more than 80 percent.

How do you improve mammogram accuracy? Add noise.

An obscure phenomenon called stochastic resonance can improve the clarity of signals in systems such as radar, sonar and even radiography, used in medical clinics to detect signs of breast cancer.

Library to launch new database of SU research and scholarship

In the spring semester, Syracuse University Library will unveil a dynamic new research and scholarly communication tool for faculty and SU researchers.

Southside Community Coalition awarded CNY Community Foundation grant toward creation of community food co-op

The Central New York Community Foundation recently announced that the Southside Community Coalition will receive a $5,000 grant in support of the group’s efforts to create a community food cooperative in Syracuse’s South Side neighborhood.

Newhouse Network: A Voice for Syracuse’s South Side

Syracuse's South Side residents got a new web-based publication, The Stand, last October.

Newhouse Network: Compass for an uncertain time

faculty members Brian Sheehan, Larry Elin and Steve Masiclat are working to address the new normal in communications through a web-based collaborative project called Navigate New Media (navigatenewmedia.com).

Deadline for Flexible Spending Accounts

If you were enrolled in either a pre-tax dependent care or a health care flexible spending account in 2009 you must incur eligible expenses by December 31, 2009.

SU in the News: Thursday, December 17

College of Human Ecology's Rick Burton quoted in BusinessWeek on Comcast's live streamiing of NBA games

NewsHouse: Skin deep

SU sophomore Alicia Aiello only grew stronger after being diagnosed with a disease that attacked her intestines and colon.

SU in the News: Wednesday, December 16

SyracuseCoE, School of Architecture and Home HeadQuarters sustainable revitalization work featured in New York Times

Memorial Service for Professor Emeritus Joel Kidder to be held Dec. 19

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Professor Emeritus Joel Kidder will be held Saturday, December 19 at 10 a.m. in Syracuse University’s Hall of Languages, Room 500.

Registrar's Office to be closed part of Friday afternoon, Dec. 18

The Registrar's Office will be closed on Friday,
December 18th, from 12:45 to 3:00 p.m.

Inaugural ‘SU in DC’ exhibition features 18 University community artists

Syracuse University in Washington, D.C., and the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) are presenting “SU in DC,” an exhibition of selected work by artists from the SU community, through Saturday, Jan. 23.

SU in the News: Tuesday, December 15

The iSchool's Jeffrey Stanton is quoted in Smart Money on electronic communications and privacy

Students experience rewarding semester in LA

From the student publication "Equal Time"

WCNY to present 'Holidays at Hendricks' on television, radio and Internet

"Holidays at Hendricks,” the annual holiday concert featuring the Hendricks Chapel Choir, the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), the Hendricks Handbell Ringers and University Organist Kola Owolabi, will be aired on television and radio and streamed on the Internet on Dec. 19, 24 and 25.

Two new exhibits at the Design Gallery in the Warehouse

Both exhibits are open through the month of December in the Design Gallery on the first floor of the Warehouse, 350 West Fayette Street.

SU in the News: Monday, December 14

College of Human Ecology's Rick Burton quoted by international and national media on Accenture's ending Tiger Woods sponsorship

NewsHouse: The Denim Evolution

Once the workingman's uniform, fashion and flexibility now make jeans a wardrobe unifier for students and society alike.

VPA’s Interdisciplinary Research Group announces 2009-10 faculty fellows

The Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced its 2009-10 fellows.

'Sustainable News You Can Use' provides checklist for sustainably shutting down your office

The December issue of "Sustainable News You Can Use," an electronic newsletter produced by Syracuse University's Sustainability Division, is now available.

Advertising students take first place in national marketing competition

A student-run advertising agency won first place in the GM&U Marketing Challenge.

NewsHouse: Red House brings a different breed of cinema to Syracuse

'Overcoming the Spectacle' series part of an effort to show edgy films locally.

Stress Busters event to be held today

Healthy Monday at Syracuse University and the College of Human Ecology team up from 5-9 p.m. to help students unwind and de-stress during finals week.

SU in the News: Friday, December 11

Newhouse School's Douglas Brode writes for McClatchy newspapers on Disney children's movies and multiculturalism

NewsHouse: Saving Faith

Rabbi Rapoport of the SU Chabad House teaches students how to balance college and religion.

NewsHouse: SU students, library officials and others discuss one of the library's growing challenges: Too many books.

An hour and a half-long forum, called “What is a Library?”, featured questions from the audience about the library’s priorities heading into the future.

CSTEP Hope for the Holidays food drive

This year CSTEP will conduct a food drive in order to provide food for members of the Syracuse community.

Autographed sports memorabilia, other items available during Sport Management Club’s After Auction Sale now through Dec. 16

The College of Human Ecology’s Department of Sport Management ‘After the Auction’ Sale is happening now.

SU in the News: Thursday, December 10

Visual and Performing Arts' Kendall Phillips quoted in USA Today on "Invictus"

Pan Am 103 victims to be remembered during Dec. 21 service at Hendricks Chapel

The chaplains of Syracuse University's Hendricks Chapel will conduct a University Service of Remembrance on Monday, Dec. 21, at 2:03 p.m. in the chapel's Noble Room to honor the 270 people who died aboard Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on the same date 21 years ago.

Brunch with Santa at the Sheraton

On Sunday, December 13, join us at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel for Brunch with Santa Claus.

SU in the News: Wednesday, December 9

Data Center Knowledge features a photo tour of SU's new Green Data Center

Syracuse University joins Center for Applied Identity Management Research

The Center for Applied Identity Management Research (CAIMR) today announced that Syracuse University has joined the organization at the associate partner level.

Somali-Bantu students' holiday book on sale

As part of a semester-long project, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from the Somali-Bantu Community-Based Tutoring Program wrote a book of seven different holidays.

SU in the News: Tuesday, December 8

Maxwell School's Len Burman quoted in Washington Post on federal debt

SU in the News: Monday, December 7

A photo of Chancellor Nancy Cantor with LA Campus panel discussion participants appears in Billboard

Open forum to be held on future of SU Library

"What is a Library? …a continuing conversation on the future of Syracuse University Library" will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9 in Peter Graham Scholarly Commons at Bird Library from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Resident advisor program now accepting nominations

The Office of Residence Life is seeking Resident Advisor (RA) applicants for positions in the 2010-11 academic year and for summer 2010 positions.