Salt Hill journal earns national honors
Salt Hill, a quarterly journal published by writers affiliated with Syracuse University’s creative writing program in The College of Arts and Sciences, was recently recognized by The Best American Short Stories 2009 and The Best American Essays 2009, both published by Mariner Books and edited by Alice Sebold ‘84 and Mary Oliver, respectively [FULL STORY].
Syracuse University junior receives U.S. Department of Homeland Security scholarship
Neysha Alvarez, a junior in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences was awarded a 2009-10 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Scholarship (DHS).
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Arts and Sciences leverages resources for campaign success
To continue its leadership role in The Campaign for Syracuse University, The College of Arts and Sciences is benefiting from additional resources. Lisa Moore, former senior director of gift planning at SU, has been named The College’s assistant dean for advancement.
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Dulye Leadership Experience prepares SU students to triumph in tough job market
What does it take to compete and win in the toughest job market in decades? The Dulye Leadership Experience offers professional techniques, knowledge and networks to help 12 Syracuse University juniors and seniors successfully make the leap from college graduate to new hire. [FULL STORY]
Syracuse University quilting class builds community both within and outside the classroom
“Oohs” and “aahs” rippled across Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel Noble Room on a recent Monday evening as Candy Crider, facilitator for the Hendricks Chapel Quilters, unfolded the brightly colored, student-created, “learn-to-sew” patchwork quilt.
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Karin Ruhlandt-Senge named Distinguished Professor in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences
Karin Ruhlandt-Senge, professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed Distinguished Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina.
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Syracuse University’s forensic science program receives major grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
The forensic science program in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences recently received a $912,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice, part of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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College in the News
November 18, 2009
Jeffrey Stonecash, professor of political science in the Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Philadelphia Daily News <> column about political polarization.
November 16, 2009
Syracuse.com previewed tonight's Haydn Trio Eisenstadt performance in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium.
Mehrzad Boroujerdi, director of the Middle Eastern Studies Program in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is quoted in an Associated Press article on anticipated launch of a new government-backed Iranian news agency called Atlas.
James Watts, professor of religion in The College of Arts and Sciences, and Suzanne Thorin, University Librarian and dean of the Library, are quoted in a Chronicle of Higher Education story on the SU Library's plan to move some of its print books to a downstate repository.
The new memoir, "Lit," from Mary Karr, Jesse Truesdell Peck Professor of Literature in The College of Arts and Sciences, was reviewed in New York Times, Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, Va.) and Pittsburgh Tribune Review articles.
Bryce Hand, professor emeritus, is quoted in a Post-Standard story on debate over the process of hydrofracking, drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus shale. Donald Siegel, earth sciences professor in The College of Arts and Sciences, and John Robinson, professor emeritus, will join Hand in a town of Marcellus presentation on the issue.
Henry Mullins, earth sciences professor in The College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a Post-Standard story on his new book about technology and overpopulation.
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