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The Frontman: Professor's passion for music, teaching highlights him in the classroom and on stage
By Chase W. Wright
It's another band practice in the basement of the Dischiave house. Susan is upstairs keeping the pizza warm; the guys are in the basement preparing. With the two couches pushed up against the walls and the rest of the furniture moved to the side, the four band members tune their instruments and take their places in the center of the basement.
Committee to revamp SU calendar: Student input used for alterations to academic schedule
By Aleks Shats
This semester, it's time for students to give their input on the school schedule. The Academic Calendar Committee (ACC) is asking students for their take on the changes that would help their academic and personal endeavors in 2009. Historically, the academic calendar is revised every five years, said Sandra Hurd, the associate provost and member of the ACC.
SU dwarfed in salary rankings: Recent faculty earnings report compares pay with other schools
By Melanie Zilora
Once again, Syracuse University professors are among the lowest-paid at private universities, according to this year's Committee Z Report. In its group of 30 peer universities, SU landed 20, which is the lowest of any private university in that grouping. Despite the grim statistics, SU professors seem to be taking it in stride and some with good reason.
Otto juices competition in national mascot contest, travels to Florida with cheer squad
By Shayna Meliker
Syracuse University made the top 10 in a national competition-for it's mascot Otto the Orange. Otto placed sixth in the 2008 College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship's College Mascot competition, held Jan. 18 at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
Newhouse | Dean candidate discusses future amidst uncertaintie: Grogg visits from Miami, spends hour answering student questions, concerns
By Ryan Balton
Students took part in the search for a new dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications as one of the remaining two candidates, Sam L. Grogg, traveled to Syracuse from Miami yesterday to speak with Newhouse students and faculty. He touched on his potential vision to uphold a reputation of excellence at Newhouse and his extensive background in film.
Syracuse among Ivy League schools in recent bond rankings
By Jeffrey Moses
Moody's Investors Service, one of the nation's premier bond-rating agencies, has awarded Syracuse University with a prestigious Aa3 credit rating. The superior rating will enable SU to issue bonds for capital projects at favorable interest rates. It is the third highest rating awarded to private institutions of higher education.
Healthy Competition: Contest launches to find exercise, nutrition mini-programs among students, faculty
By Melissa Romero
While New Year's resolutions to work out more, eat healthier or to lose 10 pounds might disappear down the drain, Syracuse University's Healthy Monday program is continuing its commitment to promote healthy lifestyles throughout the campus. Healthy Monday is encouraging students, faculty and staff to apply for $50 to $500 awards to fund their own mini-programs promoting health, nutrition and fitness.
