Archive for September 2010
Participants sought for hearing study
The Hearing Lab at Syracuse University is looking for male participants 18 to 25 years old who have NORMAL HEARING to identify speech signals in background noise. All participants will be paid $10.00 / hour. If you are interested, or would like more information about this study, contact Jamie at 443-2887 or jldesjar@syr.edu.
County Executive Joanie Mahoney at TMR this week
The Sept. 23 session of Thursday Morning Roundtable will feature Joanie Mahoney, Onondaga County executive.
SU in the News: Tuesday, September 21
Maxwell School's Len Burman quoted in USA Today on tax cut debate
Brown appointed alumni program coordinator for Syracuse University's Career Services office
Syracuse University Career Services has announced the appointment of Kim Brown as the new alumni program coordinator.
Top employers will recruit SU students during career fair at Carrier Dome
On Wednesday, Oct. 6, Syracuse University Career Services will host the Career Fair at the Carrier Dome from 1-5 p.m.
SU students explore options for further education at Graduate & Professional School Day
On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Syracuse University Career Services will host Graduate & Professional School Day from 5-7 p.m. in the Panasci Lounge of the Schine Student Center.
Local Internship Fair connects SU students with more than 90 Central New York employers
On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Syracuse University Career Services will host the Local Internship Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m in the Panasci Lounge of the Schine Student Center.
Diversity Business Summit connects SU students with top employers
On Tuesday, Oct. 5, Syracuse University Career Services will host the ninth annual Diversity Business Summit from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center.
Law school representatives to visit campus to connect with SU students
On Thursday, Sept. 30, Syracuse University Career Services will host Law School Day from 5-7 p.m. in the Panasci Lounge of the Schine Student Center.
'Move It Monday' free weekly exercise classes to start Sept. 27
Move It Monday, one of six Healthy Monday programs on campus, is holding its first free fitness class Sept. 27.
Wiles receives 2010 Science and Technology Outreach Award from TACNY
Jason R. Wiles, assistant professor of biology, has received the 2010 Science and Technology Outreach Award from the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY).
Syracuse Cares to hold fundraising event for victims of Pakistan floods
Syracuse Cares will hold a fundraiser to benefit victims of the floods in Pakistan
ELI matches students, native English speakers
Syracuse University’s English Language Institute (ELI) is working with SU’s Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics (LLL) instructors to match native English speakers studying Arabic, Chinese or Japanese with ELI students studying English.
Syracuse Architecture’s UPSTATE center hosts conference on future of Rust Belt cities
The conference will focus on the future of shrinking cities in America's Rust Belt.
Levey Lecture Series begins with Arnold & Porter LLP managing partner Sept. 23
As part of its Sherman F. Levey Distinguished Lawyer Lecture Series, the College of Law will host alumnus Richard Alexander L'82 on Thursday, Sept. 23.
Patricia McFadden to speak on neoliberalism, humanitarianism in Africa Sept. 22
Patricia McFadden, Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies and the Department of African American Studies in SU's College of Arts and Sciences, will speak on "Neoliberalism and Humanitariansm: Implications for African Social Movements," on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Wegmans becomes SYRFILMFEST'10 sponsor
Wegmans Food Markets has become the official sponsor of the Red House Arts Center venue for SYRFILMFEST’10.
SYRFILMFEST’10 goes on the road
Four regional theaters have been chosen to host some of this year’s Syracuse International Film Festival competition screenings.
SU in the News: Monday, September 20
ABC News on Campus reports on annual PARK(ing) Day public art and VPA's COLAB
SU researchers utilize computer simulations to explore biofilm fragmentation
Syracuse University’s Radhakrishna Sureshkumar has been awarded a three-year, $426,290 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how biofilms deform and break up under mechanical stress.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little '67 and wife DeBorah to host Orange Central Bash Oct. 15; includes presentation of 2010 Orange Circle Awards honoring those who work to better the world
Beginning at 4 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium at the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center, the fast-paced, celebratory reception and awards presentation are free and open to the public.
The NewsHouse: Westcott's diversity shines at cultural fair
The 19th annual Syracuse festival draws 8,000 for artists, performances and businesses.
The NewsHouse: The Rev. Rick Hill, a father to many
The chaplain of SU's Historically Black Church ministry sees himself as a “stand-in parent" to students.
Hendricks Chapel appoints Byrd director of Office of Engagement Programs
Fowler High School graduate served 16 years with Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse.
Human Ecology to hold information sessions on Florence program
For students interested in a special study abroad program in May 2011 to experience the cuisine of Italy, two informational sessions will be held.
Information about bat activity on campus
During the late summer and early fall months there is a seasonal increase in bat activity in and around central New York, including the Syracuse University campus.
'Hitchcock in Syracuse' offering events related to work of Alfred Hitchcock
This October, the Syracuse International Film Festival and Syracuse Stage will present “Hitchcock in Syracuse."
SU in the News: Friday, September 17
Mehrzad Boroujerdi of Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences quoted by AP on Iranian politics
Interdisciplinary Iconic Book Symposium begins Oct. 1
The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Iconic Books takes place Oct. 1-3 at Syracuse University.
Activist Matthew Works to visit SU to bring attention to issue of homelessness
Matthew Works, an artist, writer and activist, will visit Syracuse University this month to bring attention to the issue of homelessness.
Illuminating Oppression: 8th Annual Human Rights Film Festival to feature award-winning films
Award-winning films come from around the world.
Hendricks Chapel seeks applicants for 2011 spring break interfaith trip
“Many Faiths … One Humanity,” will be an interfaith travel study experience to London.
Digital Witness Symposium explores how new digital media are transforming human rights activism
Illuminating Oppression: 8th Annual Human Rights Film Festival at Syracuse University will inaugurate a new strand of its annual programming this year with the Digital Witness Symposium on Friday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium in Newhouse 3.
USAID partnership program provides funding to SU's School of Education for quality teaching education collaboration with Kenya's Kenyatta University
Syracuse University will receive $860,700 for “Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation,” a partnership project between SU and Kenyatta University in Kenya, East Africa.
SU in the News: Thursday, September 16
College of Law and Whitman School's David Cay Johnston quoted in national and regional media on tax changes
Heaven Report to perform at Point of Contact opening
Directly from San Juan, Puerto Rico, the jazz group Heaven Report will perform Thursday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Point of Contact Gallery.
Gallery director, curator Laura Blereau to present lecture Sept. 21
Laura Blereau, the curator and director of bitforms gallery in New York City, will present a lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in Shemin Auditorium in the Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer Art Building.
SU earns five-star ranking as one of nation’s most LGBT-friendly campuses
For the third year in a row, SU has earned five out of five stars.
Center for Health & Behavior Fall Seminar Series begins Friday, Sept. 17
Christine Himes will speak on “Obesity and Health in Later Life."
SU in the News: Wednesday, September 15
AP quotes Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences' Mehrzad Boroujerdi on release of Sarah Shourd
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, New Yorker staff writer Louis Menand to lecture at SU Oct. 7
Louis Menand, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and New Yorker staff writer, will present “A Man is Shot: The Content of a Cinematic Technique,” Thursday, Oct. 7, in Hergenhan Auditorium in Newhouse 3.
Syracuse Stage open house planned for Oct. 2
Syracuse Stage has announced plans for a 2010 Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2.
SU to launch annual United Way campaign Sept. 17
With the theme “Live United,” Syracuse University is preparing to launch its 2010 United Way campaign, which will begin Sept. 17 and run through Dec. 10.
Family Weekend 2010 call for materials
Each year when the Parents Office hosts Family Weekend, we offer your department the opportunity to get your printed materials into the hands of the many family members and guests who will visit our Hospitality Suite. If you wish to do so, please deliver no more than 500 pieces to Room 302, Schine Student Center, [...]
University Community Harvest Farmers' Market series continues on three Fridays this fall
The 2010 University Community Harvest Farmers’ Market series will continue on three upcoming Fridays—Sept. 24, and Oct. 8 and 22.
SU Chancellor Nancy Cantor, OCC President Debbie Sydow join with artist, SU alum Carole Eisner to dedicate two sculptures at OCC
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor joined Onondaga Community College President Debbie L. Sydow to welcome to the OCC campus artist, sculptor and Syracuse University alumna Carole Eisner ’58 for the dedication of two sculptures: “Giunta,” 1988, and “Ziggurat,” 2002.
LCS's Dacheng Ren awarded Technology Educator of the Year by TACNY
Dacheng Ren, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named the 2010 College Technology Educator of the Year by the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY).
SU in the News: Tuesday, September 14
Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed stories feature ACRL report authored by iSchool's Megan Oakleaf
Stone Canoe featured in CNY Magazine
Stone Canoe, a Journal of Arts and Ideas from Upstate New York, was featured in the fall edition of Central New York magazine.
SU/SUNY-ESF Habitat for Humanity Shack-A-Thon to raise awareness, funds for affordable, quality housing in Syracuse Sept. 22-24
From Sept. 22-24, SU/ESF Habitat for Humanity will host its third annual Shack-A-Thon event at SU.