iSchool News

National Consumer Health Website has iSchool Project Roots

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: Diane Stirling

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The Fair Health website allows consumers to research the costs of healthcare procedures.

Given limited access to information on medical procedure costs and insurance company reimbursements, Americans have long had difficulty assessing the potential cost of their health care options....

Alumni Event in NYC Highlights Entrepreneurs

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: J.D. Ross

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Steven Rosenbaum, the NYC Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneur at Large, addresses attendees at the event.

Last Thursday, Syracuse University alumni gathered in New York City with faculty, staff and students from the School of Information Studies (iSchool), along with...

EntreTechNYC Introduces Students to NYC Startup Scene

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: J.D. Ross

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Students on the EntreTech trip pose for a group shot at Night Agency, a digital interactive agency founded by iSchool alumnus Darren Paul.

A group of fifteen Syracuse University students joined four School of Information Studies (iSchool) faculty and staff members for a trek across Manhattan...

iSchool Awards 513 Undergraduate, Graduate Degrees, Certificates

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: Diane Stirling

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They entered the School of Information Studies several semesters ago, coming to a place where the promise was this: “To Expand Human Capabilities Through Information,” the mission statement of the iSchool.

They spent days and weeks attending classes, seminars, labs, and social events, all organized within the framework of the iSchool’s values: “Inquiry, Individuality,...

zEnterprise Summer Seminar Enrollment Ends Monday

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: Diane Stirling

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Monday (May 20) is the last date to enroll in the IBM zEnterprise Summer Seminar.

The event is being hosted by IBM’s Academic Initiative for educators at the high school and college levels. The 2013 seminar will be held at Syracuse University June 3 through 5.

A variety of presentations and lab exercises are planned. Seminar topics planned for discussion include:

Best practices...

Student Speakers, Student Awards Highlight 2013 Convocation

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: Diane Stirling

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The 2013 Convocation for graduates of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) featured the presentation of a host of student awards. The academic honors, representing a wide array of student contributions and achievements, are presented to recognize outstanding academic work and student engagement.

Convocation ceremonies also featured addresses by two graduating students, the recipients of the Class of 2013...

2013 ‘Professor of the Year’ Katzer Awards Bestowed

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: Diane Stirling

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Anthony Rotolo (top) delivers his address at convocation. Michael Clarke (bottom right) receives his award.

Two School of Information Studies (iSchool) faculty members who themselves are graduates of Syracuse University have been selected for the annual Jeffrey M. Katzer...

Oliver Tells Graduates: ‘Create, Risk, Fly’ in Life

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: Diane Stirling

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A graduate of the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) came back to campus today with lessons for the graduating class of 2013 taken from his own fairly zig-zagged path in life.

Bence Oliver, who received his bachelor’s degree in Information Management and Technology in 1995, and who most recently has served as eBay’s director of strategic sourcing, told the iSchool Convocation...

WiGiT Offering Wireless Open Online Course in Syracuse, Virtually

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: Diane Stirling

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The Wireless Grid Innovation Testbed (WiGiT) at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) is undertaking a virtual learning experiment this Friday, offering a seminar featuring faculty members from universities throughout the world, together with enterprise representatives, as lecturers and discussants.

According to Professor Lee McKnight, director of the WiGiT Lab, the goals of offering what might be called...

Center for Digital Literacy Marks 10th Anniversary

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

By: Diane Stirling

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Dr. Ruth Small, founding director of the Center for Digital Literacy.

The Center for Digital Literacy (CDL) at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) is celebrating its tenth anniversary next week, and the occasion signifies a bit of a transition as well as many milestone moments...