College of Law's Kevin Maillard discusses same-sex marriage and religious exemptions in New York Times

On June 27, Syracuse University Project Advance kicked off its annual Summer Institute training, which brings 141 high school teachers from across the Northeast and abroad to the SU campus to be trained to teach SU courses in their home schools. The three-week Summer Institute runs through July 15, with most of the teachers—114—on campus [...]

Rachel's Restaurant at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is offering a luncheon special from Tuesday, July 5, through Friday, July 8, to all Syracuse University faculty &
staff.

Trade and regional media report on the Blue Highway transfer from Welch Allyn to an SU-affiliated R&D company

The Center for Policy Research at the Maxwell School will host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 13.

The Department of Psychology in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences will host the fourth annual Psychology Research and Diversity Enhancement (PRIDE) Symposium from 10 a.m.- noon on Thursday, July 7, in Huntington Hall, Room 530 C. The symposium is open to the campus community and will include presentations by the 2011 PRIDE scholars. [...]

The Citizens Academy is now accepting applications for the free eight-week program to learn how our local governments work, how individuals can get involved and effect change, and how they can help create the future of their community. The Citizens Academy is an interactive educational program that informs citizens of Onondaga County about how local [...]

History suggests that the economic and social challenges faced by the more than 2.5 million Americans who have served our country in uniform since 2001 will be formidable upon their transition from military service to civilian life . In order for our nation’s vets to succeed, we must understand how to effectively transition them in [...]

Who killed rock ‘n’ roll star Sly Vox? Was it his ex-bandmate and ex-fiancée, Ivory Keyz? Fired security chief Hound Dawg? South American singer A. Capella, who accused Vox of stealing music and lyrics? Or was it one of the other numerous suspects whom Vox had angered over the years? That is the question that [...]

Syracuse University’s Division of Student Affairs has launched OrangeReport—student-driven news told through video or blog about Scholarship in Action. OrangeReport invites SU students to share with the campus community, and beyond, how they are spending their summer vacation as it relates to Scholarship in Action. From summer internships and jobs, to academic studies, civic engagement, [...]

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has announced that John David (J.D.) Ross will be joining the iSchool as the director of communications beginning July 11. Ross comes to the iSchool from Hamilton College, where he served as the new media director for the past five years. He was responsible for all digital and social [...]

Created in 2008 as a technology incubator of Syracuse University and Welch Allyn, Blue Highway, LLC, has flourished in its mission to research and incubate innovative health care technologies and concepts. Today, June 28, Welch Allyn announced that Blue Highway—a wholly owned subsidiary of Welch Allyn—will transfer operations and resources to a new research and [...]

Men and women ages 40-60 with normal hearing and NO history of concussion/head injury are needed to participate in a research study investigating effects of traumatic brain injury on the brain and auditory system’s ability to process speech information.

AFP quotes Christopher DeCorse of the Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences on Bunce Island slave trade discovery

On June 28, Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) Professor Milton Mueller will present as part of the Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy seminar.

Starting on Friday, June 24, at 7 a.m., the driveway onto University Ave. from Health Services / SU Ambulance will be closed intermittently. This closure will continue for approximately six weeks, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Egress from Waverly Ave. should be used.  Starting on Friday, June 24, at 7 a.m., the west [...]

Dear Members of the SU Community:  On behalf of Chancellor Cantor, I am writing to update you regarding an incident of hate speech that came to light yesterday afternoon, and to inform you of the University’s actions regarding it.  Syracuse University takes any incident of hate speech, bias-related activity, or intolerance extremely seriously.  Immediately upon [...]

Tuesday, July 5, will be the next monthly pick up of empty cold-shipping polystyrene (Styrofoam) boxes for recycling from campus labs in Link Hall, Bowne Hall, Life Sciences, Sci-Tech and the Physics Building.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation interviews Newhouse School's Harriet Brown on "Brave Girl Eating"

Professor Deborah J. Monahan will lead the research efforts of the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics effective July 1. In the role as interim associate dean of research, Monahan will direct faculty research, scholarship and entrepreneurship efforts. The central focus of the College Research Center is to advance scholarly productivity of [...]

They can be found everywhere—organized communities of bacteria sticking to surfaces both inside and outside the body. These biofilms are responsible for some of the most virulent, antibiotic-resistant infections in humans; however, scientific understanding of how these communities develop is lacking. A recent study led by a Syracuse University biologist sheds new light on the [...]

A discovery by a team of researchers led by a Syracuse University physicist sheds new light on how the vision process is initiated. For almost 50 years, scientists have believed that light signals could not be initiated unless special light-receptor molecules in the retinal cells first changed their shape in a process called isomerization. However, [...]

Innovation Trail notes role of Chancellor Cantor, Say Yes to Education in Brookings Institution business plan for Syracuse

The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University and the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Economics will hold a joint conference on SU’s campus June 29 and 30 on issues related to disability and economics. The University of Tokyo’s Research on Economy and Disability (READ) project leadership team will visit BBI’s Syracuse offices for [...]

Next meeting will be Saturday, July 23, in 101 HB Crouse Hall (The Writing Center) from 10 a.m.-noon.

In 2008, Syracuse University and JPMorgan Chase & Co., through a unique university-industry collaboration, piloted the Global Enterprise Technology (GET) program. As information technology curricula must adapt to rapid changes in the workplace and in an ever-expanding global marketplace, this interdisciplinary curriculum was built on a foundation of practice-based learning theory and designed around the [...]

After 17 years at SU Abroad—11 as deputy director and the past six as executive director— Jon Booth will step down as executive director on Oct. 1 and work with leaders in Academic Affairs to support the transition of SU Abroad through the spring, when he will officially retire from the University.  “It has been [...]

When Nadia Essi was selected as the only eighth-grade student from Levy Middle School to attend a science camp at Syracuse University, she was excited to learn more about a subject she had come to love. “My fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Berman, had a strong influence on me,” says Essi. “She had a life-size skeleton in [...]

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.

Newhouse School's Brenda Wrigley quoted in CNN Money on hydrofracturing bans and public relations

Three thousand Say Yes to Education students grades K-5 will be presenting their projects July 27 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. in Thornden Park.

The 140 Characters Conference (#140Conf) recently brought together hundreds of professionals interested in real-time Internet and its effect on both business and personal issues. Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) Assistant Professor of Practice Anthony Rotolo was among the prestigious group of individuals who presented at the two-day conference. Rotolo’s presentation, “College in Real [...]

Mark Linder, Syracuse Architecture associate professor, has been named the inaugural Chancellor’s Fellow in the Humanities beginning in August. This position marks the critical place of architecture within the humanities. It will offer new avenues for programming with the Humanities Center at Syracuse University, aiming to foster discussion and interaction between multiple fields at the [...]

College of Law's Terry Turnipseed quoted in Bloomberg on Scripps Networks

Today, June 20, is the last day that the Weight Watchers at Work group is enrolling new members.

CNN quotes Newhouse School's Robert Thompson on media coverage of Casey Anthony trial

Brianna Carrier ’12, a dual major in geography and policy studies in The College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as a 2011 Udall Scholar.

The 16th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at Drumlins Country Club on Monday, July 11. This tournament is the primary fundraiser for the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Central New York Scholarship Fund.

Walmart Foundation grant supports military family job training The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans' Families (EBV-F), an education and training program founded in 2010 and based at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, has announced its expansion to Florida State University’s College of Business. Florida State plans to launch their EBV-F program in 2012, [...]

Retrospective exhibition first to examine crucial aspect of artist's career

Forty middle school students from throughout Onondaga County were selected to take part in the 19th annual Bristol-Myers Squibb Science Horizons program at Syracuse University. The program, which includes field trips, lectures and hands-on learning opportunities, will kick off on Monday, June 27. Fully funded by Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and hosted by University College, Science [...]

Chronicle of Higher Education reports on Newhouse School's personalized video messages for incoming students

Kevin J. Bailey of Syracuse has been named director of information technology for the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.

NBC Philadelphia notes Newhouse School Dean Branham honored by Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists

The Whitman School of Management chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), a service fraternity that includes accounting, finance and information studies majors, has been selected as one of five chapters in the nation to receive the Ernst & Young LLP Diversity Award. The recognition includes a $1,000 grant. The Ernst & Young Diversity Award reflects [...]

Prject aims to preserve local black history

The Safety Department is offering a six-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course for faculty, staff, students and the general public.

Brianna Carrier ’12, a dual major in geography and policy studies in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as a 2011 Udall Scholar. A member of the Turtle Clan of the Mohawk Nation, she is one of only 10 Native American and Alaska Native scholars in this year’s Udall class, comprising [...]

Mehrzad Boroujerdi, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, is president-elect of the International Society for Iranian Studies.

Brian Taylor, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, wrote "State Building in Putin's Russia" (Cambridge University Press).