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March 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Veteran journalist to offer insight on Pope Benedict XVI, preview upcoming papal visit
- The Religion and Media Minor of the Religion and Society Program in Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences will present a discussion with veteran journalist, author and filmmaker David Gibson on Tuesday, April 1. [FULL STORY]
Syracuse University chemistry professor emeritus receives Senior Scientist Mentor award Award will support undergraduate student research
- Syracuse University Professor Emeritus Donald Dittmer has mentored undergraduate chemistry students in his research lab for some 46 years. While the research projects have changed over the years, Dittmer’s enthusiasm for working with students is as vibrant today as it was when he began his career at SU in 1962. [FULL STORY]
Friday, March 28, 2008
Writers’ conference will explore “What is Nonfiction?”
Conference will feature novelist Judith Kitchen and poet Minnie Bruce Pratt
- Award-winning author Judith Kitchen and nationally acclaimed poet and essayist Minnie Bruce Pratt, professor in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program, will be the keynote speakers for the Writing Program’s Spring Conference, “What is Nonfiction?” April 16 to 17. [FULL STORY]
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Café Scientifique explores the intersection of physics and biology
- “Should physicists be getting their heads wet with biology?” is the topic of discussion for the next Café Scientifique, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at the Ohm Lounge, 314 S. Franklin St., Syracuse. [FULL STORY]
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Panel discussion, Moses Finley Memorial Lecture to focus on post-traumatic stress disorder and treatment of war veterans
- The Program in Classics in Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) will host a panel discussion and the Moses Finley Memorial Lecture on topics related to post-traumatic stress disorder and the effect of war experiences on ancient and modern soldiers on Wednesday, April 2. [FULL STORY]
Fergie, Sean Kingston, special guest to headline Block Party 2008 at MayFest
- University Union (UU) is proud to announce that Fergie, Sean Kingston and a special musical guest will headline Syracuse University's annual Block Party concert on Tuesday, April 22, at 8 p.m. on the Carrier Dome stage. [FULL STORY]
Syracuse University hosts Humanities Corridor conference on religion in Indian Ocean cultures
- The interweaving of the religious, cultural and aesthetic ideas arising out of Islamic music performance genres will be the focus of the upcoming conference "Music Moves Religion: Performance Networks in Indian Ocean Cultures" at Syracuse University. [FULL STORY]
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
 Distinguished neuroscientist Bruce McEwen to speak on stress and health at sixth annual Center for Health and Behavior lecture April 3
- The Center for Health and Behavior (CHB) at Syracuse University has announced that distinguished neuroscientist Bruce McEwen, Alfred E. Mirksy Professor and head of the Harold and Margaret Milliken Hatch Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at The Rockefeller University, will present the center's sixth annual lecture. [FULL STORY]
Monday, March 17, 2008
Listening for dark matter: Syracuse University physicist part of multi-institution dark matter research group
- Contrary to what high school students are taught, all matter in the Universe is not composed of tiny atoms [FULL STORY]
WCNY films physics experiment at SU
- Sam Sampere, center, a laboratory manager in the physics department, directs a physics experiment for local children in Stolkin Auditorium, while a crew from WCNY films it. [FULL STORY]
March 31 panel discussion to examine Christianity in indigenous territories
- On Monday, March 31, Syracuse University will host a panel discussion on the historical and current issues of Christianity in indigenous territories. [FULL STORY]
Friday, March 14, 2008
Syracuse University researcher develops model to predict the amount of copper deposits in the earth’s crust
- Syracuse University researcher Bruce H. Wilkinson and his research partner Stephen E. Kesler from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, developed a way to estimate the total amount of copper ore deposits in the Earth’s crust by looking at the age of the rock formations in which the copper ore is contained. [FULL STORY]
Phi Beta Delta to induct 57 new members March 17
- Fifty-seven new members will be inducted into Phi Beta Delta's Alpha Sigma chapter at Syracuse University in a ceremony on Monday, March 17, at 4 p.m. in Grant Auditorium. [FULL STORY]
Thursday, March 13, 2008
SU Brass Ensemble to present 'Silver Screen Spectacular' March 16 at the Palace Theatre
- The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE) will perform popular movie themes and present a surprise viewing as part of its "Silver Screen Spectacular" on Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. at the restored Palace Theatre [FULL STORY]
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Nine to be honored with Chancellor's Citations March 17
- Nine Syracuse University faculty and staff members will receive Chancellor's Citations at a dinner in their honor March 17 at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. [FULL STORY]
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