Archive for June 2010

SU in the News: Wednesday, June 30

College of Law's Menachem Rosensaft writes in Washington Post on religious tolerance in Morocco

South Side Film Festival kicks off July 9

The Syracuse University South Side Initiative and the Southside Community Coalition are sponsoring the fourth annual South Side Film Festival in July. Other sponsors of the event include KeyBank and Visual Technologies.

Clark named associate dean of assessment and accreditation at VPA

James A. Clark, professor of drama in the department of drama of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), has been named the college’s associate dean of assessment and accreditation effective July 1.

SU Project Advance Summer Institute brings 130 high school instructors to campus
SU Project Advance Summer Institute brings 130 high school instructors to campus

One-hundred and thirty teachers from more than 69 high schools in Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island are on the Syracuse University campus attending the 2010 SU Project Advance Summer Institute, which runs through July 16.

SU course catalogs go online July 1

In keeping with efforts to improve functionality and conserve resources, the Division of Enrollment Management announces that both the graduate and undergraduate course catalogs will be available online beginning July 1.

Maxwell Blood Drive to be held July 14

The Center for Policy Research at the Maxwell School will host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 14th from 10 am to 3 pm in the Executive Study Rm (204 Maxwell Hall).

SU in the News: Tuesday, June 29

Dallas Morning News editorial on immigration enforcement cites TRAC statistics

Register for upcoming Learning Opportunities technology sessions

Room is still available for "Excel 2007 – Mastering Pivot Tables" and "InDesign – Getting Started."

Subjects sought for Type 2 diabetes study

Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? If so, you could provide information that will help improve care for patients.

Holiday hours for recreation facilities

All Recreation Services facilities will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday, Saturday, July 3 – Monday, July 5.

Participants sought for study on health perceptions

Syracuse-area college students between 18-24 are being sought for a research interview on health perceptions.

iSchool's Scott Nicholson launches book, 'Everyone Plays at the Library,' with a book signing at 2010 ALA Conference

Syracuse University School of Information Studies Associate Professor Scott Nicholson launched the release of his new book, "Everyone Plays at the Library: Creating Great Gaming Experiences for All Ages" (Information Today Inc.) with a book signing at the 2010 American Library Association Annual Conference at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Franklin featured on panel at ALA conference

Syracuse School of Information Studies assistant professor Renee Franklin spoke on a panel, “Leaders Wanted: Is an LIS Doctoral Program Right for You?” at the American Library Association (ALA) conference in Washington, D.C. on June 26.

CNY Bounty opens delivery site on Syracuse's South Side

On June 24, Central New York (CNY) Bounty opened a new delivery site for its online farmers' market at SSIC.

SU in the News: Friday, June 25

Jim Cooper of The College of Arts and Sciences quoted by BBC about kangaroo evolution

SU in the News: Thursday, June 24

Jeff Karson, professor and chair of earth sciences in The College of Arts and Sciences, comments on the strength of Northeastern earthquakes

Samuel and Carol Nappi establish fund to expand College of Law’s Cold Case Justice Initiative

Sam and Carol Nappi have given a $250,000 gift in support of the Cold Case Justice Initiative.

SU in the News: Wednesday, June 23

Mary Kiernan, Human Ecology instructor and 2010 Chef of the Year, profiled in the Post-Standard

Bookstore closed for year-end inventory June 25

The University Bookstore will be closed Friday, June 25 for fiscal year end inventory. The Bookstore will reopen Monday, June 28, at 8:30 a.m.

SU wins Largest Participating Company Award at the 28th Chase Corporate Challenge

SU employees and their guests joined together for an evening of fitness and camaraderie at the 2010 Chase Corporate Challenge on June 22.

Hearing research study seeks male participants

Adult male participants ages 18-40 with no hearing problems are needed for a hearing research study funded by the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation.

SU in the News: Tuesday, June 22

Development of software tools by Engineering's Jianshun Zhang and Architecture's P. Michael Pelken, for designing green buildings is reported in Post-Standard

Save the date: Power to Advance is July 28

The Power to Advance is an annual half-day conference with sessions and resources designed specifically to help SU employees with their careers at the University.

Treasurer's Office year-end processing deadline is June 30

The Treasurer’s Office has set a deadline of 3:30 p.m. on June 30 to receive deposits at the Cash Operations offices located in the Schine Student Center and Archbold North.

Summer Leadership Institute for education professionals will study equity, inclusion, excellence in schools

The Syracuse University School of Education will host the 2010 Annual Summer Leadership Institute Aug. 9-11 on the SU campus.

SU in the News: Monday, June 21

Maxwell School's Leonard Burman quoted in Barron's on value-added taxes and rising tax rates for higher tax brackets

Ten Tons of Love collects 45 tons of goods

Syracuse University’s Ten Tons of Love drive collected 45 tons of food, clothing, housewares and books, along with 18 truckloads of furniture during its spring 2010 drive.

Ten Tons of Love collects 45 tons of goods

Syracuse University’s Ten Tons of Love drive collected 45 tons of food, clothing, house wares and books, and 18 truckloads of furniture during its spring 2010 drive. Donations were sorted at First English Lutheran Church and disbursed to individuals and charities throughout Central New York, rather than be discarded as students moved out of their residences at the end of the academic year.

SU in the News: Friday, June 18

College of Human Ecology's Eric Kingson quoted by NPR on Social Security benefits reduction

 iSchool professor Ping Zhang awarded $20,000 research stipend from Time Warner Cable
iSchool professor Ping Zhang awarded $20,000 research stipend from Time Warner Cable

Research Program on Digital Communications funds Zhang research on consumers and advertising.

Kiernan receives 2010 Chef of the Year honors from Syracuse chapter of American Culinary Federation

Hospitality management chef instructor Mary Kiernan has been named the 2010 Chef of the Year by the Syracuse chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

iSchool Professor Jeffrey Stanton is awarded grant by NASA

NASA has awarded Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Programs Jeffrey Stanton a $20,000 grant over seven months to study conflict and interactions within teams during spaceflight.

SU in the News: Thursday, June 17

College of Human Ecology's Eric Kingson writes in Huffington Post on Social Security and children

TRAC: U.S. federal immigration prosecutions trending upward

After several months of moderation, U.S. federal immigration prosecutions have returned to the high levels of last summer, according to an analysis of data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC).

Stone Canoe journal takes silver at international IPPY Awards

The 2010 issue of Syracuse University’s Stone Canoe, A Journal of Arts and Ideas from Upstate New York, won a silver medal in the anthology category at the 14th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards.

SU in the News: Wednesday, June 16

Tallahassee TV reports on Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities at Florida State University

New leadership of University human resources functions announced

As of July 1, Senior Associate Provost Kal Alston and Vice President for Business Operations Jena Prideaux McWha will jointly lead the Office of Human Resources.

Purchase/renewal of parking permits for 2010-2011

All faculty/staff 2010-2011 parking permits will be available for purchase via the online application process.

University College presents ‘The Messenger’

Friday Night Flicks on the Quad will take place on June 18 beginning at 8 p.m.

SU in the News: Tuesday, June 15

Works by Visual and Performing Arts' Yvonne Buchanan on exhibit at El Museo Cultural featured in Santa Fe New Mexican review

University launches graduate certificate program in e-government

The School of Information Studies and the Maxwell School have established a new 12-credit certificate of advanced study in e-government management and leadership.

SU in the News: Monday, June 14

Maxwell School's Mark Monmonier quoted in Korea Herald on standardization and semantics of the region's geographic names

NBA game coming to the Carrier Dome

Jonny Flynn, hero of the historic six-overtime BIG EAST Tournament thriller against the Connecticut Huskies, will be leading his Minnesota Timberwolves into the Carrier Dome on Friday, Oct. 15, to take on the Detroit Pistons.

Say Yes to Education honors Frazer School students with red carpet entrance

Eleven third-graders from Frazer School in the Syracuse City School District will walk the red carpet into Barnes & Noble Booksellers in DeWitt on Tuesday, June 15.

Syracuse faculty members awarded grant through Harrah Hospitality Research Center
Syracuse faculty members awarded grant through Harrah Hospitality Research Center

College of Human Ecology's Linchi Kwok and iSchool's Bei Yu to study how hospitality companies use social media in marketing.

SU in the News: Friday, June 11

Newhouse School's New York City presentation of Mirror Awards covered by Vanity Fair and other media

Another showing of 'Syracuse's 15th Ward and Beyond' planned

A third showing of “Syracuse’s 15th Ward and Beyond,” a documentary capturing the memories of former residents of Syracuse’s 15th Ward and other Syracuse neighborhoods, will be held on Wednesday, June 23.

Join the Working Mothers Affinity Group for their June meeting

The Working Mothers Affinity Group offers faculty and staff a unique perspective for ways to balance work and family life.

TIAA-CREF representative available for on-campus appointments with faculty and staff

Faculty and staff who are eligible for, or are participating in, a TIAA-CREF account program are
invited to schedule a one-on-one appointment

Newhouse School announces winners in fourth annual Mirror Awards

The Newhouse School presented seven awards at the fourth annual Mirror Awards luncheon honoring excellence in media industry reporting.