Tag: School of Information Studies
Breakdown of the deans of SU's 12 major schools and colleges
Two Syracuse University deans announced they will be stepping down from their positions at the end of the 2015-16 academic year. Here's an updated breakdown of the deans of SU's 12 major schools and colleges. Read More »
iSchool professors receive grant to advance project on child creativity
Two professors received a $249,495 grant to develop a website for librarians to use to encourage creative thinking in children from fourth through eighth grade. Read More »
Archambault: Social media detox for class proves worthwhile
Columnist tries out a social media detox for her iSchool class, and afterwards finds she had learned to use her apps in a healthier way. Read More »
Political philosophy conference attracts large international crowds
The third annual Workshop for Oxford Studies in Political Philosophy, which was hosted at Syracuse University this weekend, attracted large crowds of students, faculty and philosophers from around the world. Read More »
Former SU vice chancellor and provost named next University of Dayton president
Eric Spina, former Syracuse University vice chancellor and provost, has been named the next president of the University of Dayton. Spina stepped down from his role as vice chancellor and provost in December 2014 and will begin his role as president of the University of Dayton in June 2016. Read More »
Apple to release more than 50 additional emojis in software update
The release of Apple’s latest software update, iOS 9.1, comes with more than 50 new emojis. Read More »
Students should be concerned with individual schools’ ranks, not SU's
The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains why students should place more importance on the rankings of the professional schools at Syracuse University rather than those of the institution as a whole. Read More »
IDEA entrepreneurship program to be transitioned into larger program
The Raymond von Dran Innovation and Disruptive Entrepreneurship Accelerator (RvD IDEA) program, which shut down in late July, will be transitioned into a larger program. Details about this program will be announced in October. Read More »
IDEA program restructuring needs student input
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that student involvement is essential to the successful reorganization of the IDEA program and other entrepreneurial resources on campus. Read More »
iSchool, Le Moyne College announce expansion of partnership
The iSchool and Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, have announced an expansion of their previous 2011 partnership, which allows for Le Moyne students to earn a master's degree at the iSchool. Read More »
Colleges, schools to host individual convocation ceremonies
Every college and school within Syracuse University, in addition to SUNY-ESF, will host separate commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2015 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Read More »
iSchool cyber defense competition gives students opportunity to be scouted by, learn from cybersecurity professionals
The iSchool hosted the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition this Friday through Sunday, bringing together possible recruits for cybersecurity companies. Read More »
School launches scholarship program to advance innovation
Last week, the iSchool announced the Expect More Library Scholarship, an opportunity for students applying to the master’s program in library and information studies. Read More »
School selected to host cyber defense competition in March
The School of Information Studies at Syracuse University was selected to host the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition from March 20–22. Read More »
Senior associate dean named interim dean of School of Information Studies
School of Information Studies Senior Associate Dean Jeffrey Stanton has been appointed interim dean of the school starting Jan. 1, Syracuse University announced on Friday. Read More »
Eric Spina to step down as vice chancellor, provost, will stay at SU as Trustee Professor
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina will be stepping down at the end of 2014, the university announced Friday morning. Read More »
