Archive for January 2010

Faculty members in Maxwell’s Center for Policy Research explore hows and whys of American social policy

The 33 faculty members who comprise CPR may not have direct connections or overlaps in their study, but all target areas of U.S. social policy.

SU in the News: Tuesday, January 12

College of Law's David M. Crane comments in Voice of America on Charles Taylor trial in The Hague

SU Opera Theatre to present ‘Die Fledermaus’ Jan. 29-31

The Syracuse University Opera Theatre will present Johann Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus” Jan. 29-31 at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College.

Four will receive Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Awards

The 2010 Martin Luther King Unsung Heroes Awards will be presented to four members of the Syracuse University or greater Syracuse communities during the 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

SU's 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is Jan. 24

The annual celebration is among the largest University-sponsored events in the U.S. to honor King.

SU in the News: Monday, January 11

L.C. Smith research on stochastic resonance improving mammogram accuracy reported in Health Imaging

University Neighborhood Partnership Committee helms sidewalk snow removal pilot program in University’s east neighborhood

The University Neighborhood Partnership Committee (UNP), of which Syracuse University is a member, has worked with a local contractor to create a sidewalk snow removal pilot program for a designated area of sidewalk in the neighborhood east of campus. The goal of the program is to provide continuous snow removal on sidewalks to students, faculty, staff and community members living in the area who reside on critical pedestrian traffic routes.

SU financial aid office promotes financial literacy through innovative grant program

An innovative grant program developed and offered by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs at SU is educating students to enable them to make smart decisions about money while reducing their educational loan burden.

Liddy appointed chair-elect of iCaucus

Dean of SU's iSchool elected unanimously to two-year term beginning in 2012.

SU in the News: Friday, January 8

College of Human Ecology's Rick Burton quoted in Oregonian on Portland Trailblazers and Comcast

Maxwell professors receive grant to study health care costs

Two professors from the Maxwell School have been awarded a $278,881 grant from the New York State Health Foundation to identify small area variations in health care among the 10 Hospital Referral Regions (HRRs) within New York State.

SU in the News: Thursday, January 7

College of Law and Maxwell School's William Banks comments on response to terrorism threats for NYC, DC and Detroit radio stations

Syracuse iSchool doctoral student Paul Stamas honored with Computerworld award

Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders list for 2010 includes iSchool doctoral student.

Scott Nicholson named 'Rising Star' at international conference

Recognition at gaming association conference honors iSchool faculty member.

SU Magazine: Celebrating 50 years in Florence

Since 1959, thousands of students have journeyed to SU's study-abroad center in Florence.

The NewsHouse: 'That ref'

As an official and a player, Adam Beilman is thrust in the middle of the SU intramural scene.

SU in the News: Wednesday, January 6

Newhouse's Robert Thompson comments on "Avatar" in the Los Angeles Times

Display of art from fourth edition of Stone Canoe journal opens Jan. 6

The fourth annual art exhibit features the work of 25 artists with ties to Upstate New York.

SU in the News: Tuesday, January 5

Newhouse School's Brian Sheehan writes in Advertising Age on Google marketing moves into consumer mobility

‘Recovered Voices’ concert to honor music suppressed by the Nazis

The event celebrates the resilience of the creative spirit of those who endured this bleak period in history.

O'Reilly delivers international lectures on sport management

College of Human Ecology faculty member delivers conference presentations in Canada and Spain.

SU graduate student recognized with Biophysical Society award

McNair Scholar and Ph.D. student Khalil Howard wins a Biophysical Society 2010 Minority Travel Award.

SU in the News: Monday, January 4

School of Education's Steven Taylor quoted on NPR about pacifists and the treatment of patients in state mental hospitals

Tickets on sale for Syracuse University's 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner

Tickets are now on sale for Syracuse University’s 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner, to be held Sunday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. in the Carrier Dome.

One Korea: How a collaboration in public management and information technology hints at peninsula’s political future

Stuart Thorson is Maxwell’s first Donald P. and Margaret Curry Gregg Professor—a faculty post created earlier this year to focus specifically on Korean affairs.

Center for Health and Behavior announces spring seminar series on diverse range of health topics

The Center for Health and Behavior (CHB) announces its Spring 2010 Seminar Series.