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Bradley Awarded $94,000 by Immortality Project at University of California, Riverside
It鈥檚 been a great month for Ben Bradley, chair of the Department of Philosophy and director of the Integrated Learning Major in Ethics. Earlier in June, Bradley was named the inaugural Sutton Distinguished Chair and just recently, he was awarded…
Emissions Report Co-Authored by Driscoll Gains Widespread Attention
Charles Driscoll, University Professor of environmental systems engineering, found himself answering a lot of questions this week. The questions were from members of the media, waiting to report on Driscoll’s reaction to newly proposed EPA emissions guidelines for nearly 2,400…
Dowell wins Marc Sanders Prize in Metaethics
Janice Dowell, associate professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won the 2014 Marc Sanders Prize in Metaethics for her essay, 鈥淭he Metaethical Insignificance of Moral Twin Earth.鈥 The award includes $10,000 and publication of the…
Scott Pitnick Appointed Weeden Professor
Professor Scott Pitnick, a highly accomplished evolutionary biologist in the fields of sexual selection, reproductive genetics and speciation, has been appointed the inaugural Weeden Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. The professorship, appointed by the dean, will support…
Climate Change Garden Grows
A unique new garden on the SU campus will track the impact of climate change, with the truth found in the trees. Climate Change Garden from 黑料不打烊 on Vimeo. Here is a transcription of the video: “A lot…
Two Leaves and a Bud
An art historian in the College of Arts and Sciences is the recipient of a 2014 Summer Stipend Award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Romita Ray, associate professor of art history in the Department of Art and…
黑料不打烊 Physicists Confirm Existence of New Type of Meson
Physicists in the College of Arts and Sciences have made several important discoveries regarding the basic structure of mesons鈥攕ubatomic particles long thought to be composed of one quark and one antiquark and bound together by a strong interaction. Recently, Professor…
Gregory Heisler to Join Newhouse faculty in Fall 2014
Renowned photographer Gregory Heisler will join the Newhouse School as a Distinguished Professor of photography in the Department of Multimedia Photography and Design. Heisler is well-known for his portraits of leaders in business, government, science, sports and the arts. His…
Ann Grodzins Gold Awarded Two Prominent Fellowships
A 20-year veteran of the University faculty, Ann Grodzins Gold has racked up dozens of awards and fellowships during her career. Recently, Gold, a professor in the Religion Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, who also holds a…
The Lasting Legacy of a Teacher, Mentor and Friend
Professor Mary Marshall would have been proud to receive the warm recognition of those gathered for the dedication of the honors program’s library that now bears her name. 鈥淪he was the finest of mentors,鈥 said Edward Menkin G鈥67, G鈥72, L鈥77. 鈥淪he would be thrilled to see so many young women and men here today and deeply touched by this dedication.鈥