Archive for February 2010

MLK Memorial Public Affairs Lecture expanded

In addition to award-winning filmmaker Louis Massiah, the presentation will feature violinist John Blake Jr. and keyboardist Adam Faulk performing jazz interpretations of Massiah’s speech.

Rev. Tiffany Steinwert begins tenure as sixth dean of Hendricks Chapel

Steinwert was named dean of Hendricks in December.

SU in the News: Friday, February 26

Newhouse School's Richard Dubin quoted in Wall Street Journal on popularity of "Modern Family"

EPA associate administrator Heinzerling to visit Syracuse March 5

On Friday, March 5, the Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) will host a presentation by Lisa Heinzerling, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation.

SU Parent Advocacy Center offers six-session ‘Parent University’ to develop advocacy skills, understanding of special education system

The Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center (SUPAC) is facilitating “Parent University."

Connections: Purple Players explore intersection of labor and expressive arts

The Purple Players are a small community arts performance group composed of SU workers.

The NewsHouse: The Birth of "Big Boeheim"

When Pat Manley made a giant cutout of Syracuse Basketball coach Jim Boeheim's head, he wasn't planning to start a phenomenon.

SU WEATHER ALERT: University returns to normal operating status today, Friday, Feb. 26

Syracuse University will resume a normal class schedule and full operations today.

Recreation Services update for Thursday, Feb. 25

An updated list of hours at facilities.

Award-winning broadcast journalism alumni to visit SU’s Newhouse School March 3

Kristin Carlson ’99 and Lee Zurik ’96, alumni of the broadcast journalism program in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and recent recipients of the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award, will visit SU on Wednesday, March 3.

SU WEATHER ALERT: University operating status for today, Thursday, Feb. 25

Syracuse University classes starting at 2 p.m. or later today, Thursday, Feb. 25, are canceled.

Sport management students team up with Syracuse Crunch for AHL’s first outdoor hockey game

Forty-five students in Assistant Professor of Sport Management Gina Pauline’s classes played a role with Crunch staff in all facets of the American Hockey League’s first outdoor hockey game.

March 3 Dress for Success event highlights the 'do’s' and 'don’ts' of dressing for interviews

Join Syracuse University Career Services on March 3 for “Dress for Success," a fun and educational event about appropriate business professional attire.

Will Kussel appearance canceled due to weather

Will Kussel, former president and chief brand officer of Dunkin’ Donuts Worldwide, who was scheduled to speak tonight at the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, has canceled due to the weather.

SU in the News: Wednesday, February 24

College of Visual and Performing Arts collaborations for "Flying Dutchman" presentation are featured in Post-Standard

SU's Protestant Campus Ministry to hold Faculty and Staff Sunday March 7

Protestant Campus Ministry in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel will hold its annual Faculty and Staff Sunday on March 7.

Celebrated singer Richard Smallwood to perform at fifth annual Cora A. Thomas Gospel Extravaganza

Richard Smallwood, one of the country’s most celebrated gospel recording artists, will perform at the fifth annual Cora A. Thomas Gospel Extravaganza on Sunday, Feb. 28.

Death penalty coverage, celebrity justice the focus of Carnegie Legal Reporting Symposium March 5

The Carnegie Legal Reporting Program in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will host a two-part symposium.

The NewsHouse: Scott Sanders unscripted

Writer and director of 'Black Dynamite' discusses the creative and racial challenges of the entertainment industry.

Photography student Juliette Lynch wins top prize in international Alexia Competition

Juliette Lynch, a senior photography student in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, placed first in the student portion of the 20th annual Alexia Photojournalism Competition.

School of Education professors receive grant awards from NYS Department of Education for professional development

Two members on the faculty of teaching and leadership programs in the School of Education have secured funding for projects from the New York State Department of Education.

‘Covering Photography’ curator Karl Baden to give gallery talk March 2

Karl Baden '74, guest curator of Syracuse University Library's spring 2010 exhibition “Covering Photography: Imitation, Influence and Coincidence,” will give a gallery talk on Tuesday, March 2.

Syracuse University again recognized as top green power partner

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has again recognized Syracuse University for its significant green power purchases.

Drake to headline 2010 University Union Block Party

University Union has announced Drake as the headliner for this year’s Block Party.

Nonprofit, government career fair brings American Red Cross, U.S. Secret Service to campus March 5

More than 30 local and national nonprofit and government organizations will participate in Community Connections Friday, March 5, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Panasci Lounge of the Schine Student Center.

Career Services expands services, hosts events to give students, alumni a jump start on post-Commencement hiring

In the next few days, Syracuse University Career Services will expand its offerings for students and alumni who are looking to land that ideal job or internship.

SYRFILM presents Stacey Keach, Rob Nilsson for screening of 'Imbued'

The Syracuse International Film Festival is hosting a screening of the new film "Imbued."

SU in the News: Tuesday, February 23

College of Human Ecology's Rick Burton quoted in NPR "Only a Game" on Olympic sponsorship

Dahesh Museum of Art, Syracuse University continue collaboration with second exhibition at Palitz Gallery

This spring, the Dahesh Museum of Art will present “Becoming an Artist: The Academy in 19th-Century France” at Syracuse University’s Palitz Gallery, Lubin House in New York City, 11 E. 61st St.

The HUB 2010 Spring Speaker Series continues Feb. 26

The HUB 2010 Spring Speaker Series at Syracuse University will continue on Friday, Feb. 26, with Tony Zingale.

SU in the News: Monday, February 22

The iSchool's Dale Meyerrose interviews on CNN about cyber security

Maxwell School Dean Mitchel Wallerstein named president of Baruch College

Maxwell School Dean Mitchel Wallerstein will step down at the end of July to become president of Baruch College.

Fashion designer Nguyen of Bravo TV’s ‘Launch My Line’ to speak Feb. 24

Thai Nguyen, a fashion designer and contestant on Bravo TV’s reality television series “Launch My Line,” will give an informal talk on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

SU Brass Ensemble announces spring concert lineup

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), directed by James T. Spencer, continues its 2010 season with four local concerts.

Pulse presents Martha Graham Dance Company March 9 in celebration of Women’s History Month

The company is the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance ensemble in the nation.

SU in the News: Friday, February 19

Newhouse School's Robert Thompson quoted in Christian Science Monitor on media reporting of Olympic results and "spoiler alerts"

Discovery by SU Florence professor in Botticelli masterpiece becomes subject of BBC documentary

“The Private Life of a Masterpiece,” highlighted a discovery by Rab Hatfield.

Syracuse University physicists play key role in effort to find dark matter

A team of scientists from the international Cryogenic Dark Matter Search experiment, which includes physicists from Syracuse University, has identified two events in a new analysis of experimental data that have characteristics consistent with particles that make up dark matter.

'Komanse Konya' event to raise awareness, funds for Haiti earthquake relief effort

The Haitian American Student Association (HASA) invites the Syracuse University and the Central New York public to “Komanse Konya: a benefit dinner and letter writing campaign for Haiti.”

Kendall Phillips named VPA associate dean
Kendall Phillips named VPA associate dean

As associate dean of research and graduate studies, chair of CRS will facilitate opportunities for external funding for research and creative work.

5th Annual Communications Law & Policy Symposium is Feb. 20

The Communications Law & Policy Society at Syracuse University College of Law will host its 5th Annual Communications Law & Policy Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 20.

SU in the News: Thursday, February 18

College of Law and Whitman School's David Cay Johnston writes in New York Times on tax policy changes affecting older Americans

College of Law welcomes New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Broderick Feb. 22

As part of its Convocation Lecture Series, the College of Law welcomes New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice John T. Broderick, Jr., on Monday, Feb. 22.

Mellon CNY Humanities Corridor earns extension to continue operations through 2010

The Andrew W. Mellon Central New York Humanities Corridor—an interdisciplinary partnership involving Syracuse University, Cornell University and the University of Rochester—has been approved for a no-cost extension, Syracuse University recently announced.

New book by SU English professor explores complex roles of AIDS activist media

The question of how film and video bears witness to the historical trauma of the AIDS epidemic is the subject of a new book by assistant professor of English Roger Hallas.

SU hosts second annual Health, Wellness and Fitness Day Feb. 23

Syracuse University invites students, faculty and staff to the second annual Health, Wellness and Fitness Day, Feb. 23.

Interdisciplinary minor in disability studies explores pop culture, policy, educational themes

The School of Education is now accepting applications for the interdisciplinary minor in disability studies.

SU receives record number of applications for fall 2010

Undergraduate applications received at Syracuse University for fall 2010 are running 9 percent ahead of last year.

Deutsche Bank’s Ted Meyer ’95 to visit SU’s Newhouse School Feb. 25

Ted Meyer ’95, director and head of communications for Deutsche Bank in the Americas, will visit Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Thursday, Feb. 25.