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Program of May meeting:
"DNA Today: New Developments in Forensic Science"
by Kevin Sweder, PhD
At our May 11, 2019 meeting, our guest speaker, Kevin Sweder, took us on a journey into the cell to expose the components of DNA that are used as markers in Forensic Science. We learned 
how these markers work in crime solving. Even the DNA of twins bear differences that lifetime experiences and exposures mark on their DNA, With his expertise in forensics and epigenetics, Kevin explained the details with Power Point slides to show complex concepts clearly.
Alice Borning, who arranged for Mr. Sweder to appear, introduced him. Kevin Sweder is recently retired from the Syracuse University Faculty where he was the Director of the Center for Bioforensics, Biosecurity, and Biometrics. He now teaches an Honors Program. Prof. Sweder's expertise in epigenetics is being applied to the development of new biochemical tools to bolster forensic efforts. He received his PhD from Caltech, worked as an Asst. Prof. At Rutgers, specialized in Genetic Toxicology at Bristol Myers Squibb, and as professor at SU, advanced to the position of Director of Forensics and National Security Sciences.
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Tully’s Tiernan Tobin Tops Syracuse High School Students Bowing to Shakespeare This Year
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Tully Jr. Sr. High School winner Tiernan Tobin receiving ESU-Syracuse winner plaque from ESU-Syracuse Shakespeare Committee Co-chairs Wendy Davenport and Susan Jarosz
At March 2nd's English-Speaking Union-Syracuse Branch's 31st Shakespeare Competition at Syracuse Stage's Arthur Storch Theatre, winner Tiernan Tobin from Tully High School presented Shakespeare's Sonnet 50 and a monologue by Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet. Her talent won her a trip to NYC's Lincoln Center to participate in the National English-Speaking Union's 36th competition with fifty other nationwide winners on April 29. The prize this year is a summer acting experience in Oxford, England.
Faith Annan of Jamesville-DeWitt High School won second place and Skyler Bertrand from CBA, third. Honorable mention was awarded to Emilie Pearl of Jordan-Elbridge, Emma DeGroff from Union Springs, and Lorelei Bodenbach of Cicero-North Syracuse.
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April Meeting
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The April Syracuse E-SU meeting featured an explanation of the 6-wicket game of croquet, a game begun in England in the 1800's. Most of us are familiar with backyard croquet, a game played with our friends and family, but this version is played on groomed courts by white-clad participants in a game under the auspices of the United States Croquet Association.
Barbara Weller, E-SU member and a member of the Westhill Croquet League, demonstrates 6-wicket croquet.
Speaker Larry Cranfield, the Westhill Croquet Club pro at the Westhill Golf Course in Camillus, assisted by June Schneiweiss, explained the game. He showed slides of the court, spoke about the differences between backyard and 6-wicket croquet, and gave members a chance to give the game and its equipment a try within the confines of our meeting room.
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March Luncheon Meeting
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E-SU member Norma Ferguson, who invited our speaker, and TV meteorologist Wayne Mahar.
The March luncheon meeting of the Syracuse E-SU hosted TV personality Wayne Mahar, Chief Meteorologist at TV station WSTM, Channel 3. He is a well-known and recognizable figure and an expert in a field which is probably the most common topic of conversation at any gathering. After his biographical introduction, the audience participated in a lively question and answer period where Wayne responded to thoughts about climate change, TV studio structure, and his experience on The Weather Channel during this winter's windstorm. Since he is known throughout the area, it was like having a conversation with a friend.
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Simon Moody at February Luncheon
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Simon Moody, award winning actor, was featured speaker at the Syracuse Branch of the English-Speaking Union luncheon on Saturday February 9, 2019, Carl Borning, who arranged for Mr. Moody to speak, introduced him. Simon Moody has graced Central New York Stages in hundreds of plays over the past 23 years. Simon Moody with Carl Boning
Mr. Moody spoke on the topic "Shakespeare's Language: Then and Now."
He compared the sound of English in Shakespeare's time to what we hear in contemporary theater and acted out several examples that showed those distinctive differences.
This meeting was also a successful fund-raiser for the Syracuse Branch's 30th Simon Moody Reciting annual Shakespeare
Competition.
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Everson Museum Director, Elizabeth Dunbar is Speaker at January Luncheon
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Elizabeth Dunbar, Executive Director of the Everson Museum of Art,was the E-SU of Syracuse's featured speaker at its luncheon on January 12, 2019, Marjorie Julian, who had arranged for Ms Dunbar to speak, introduced her.
The Everson Museum building, renowned as the first museum designed by the famous international architect I.M. Pei, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Ms Dunbar presented information and slides of the museum's illustrious history before and after the construction of the I.M. Pei building. She also described and showed important recent repairs and renovations as well as the many exhibits and community out-reach programs offered by the museum.
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Syracuse 70th Anniversary
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– December 12, 2018
The Syracuse Branch of the English-Speaking Union held their 70th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 12. 2018 at
Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse.
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Monthly Luncheons and Programs
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– November 29, 2018
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December Luncheon and Meeting
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– December 11, 2018
The Harmony Katz Men's Chorus
For December in lieu of a general meeting and speaker, we had a festive program with lunch and entertainment. After a delicious meal of beef tenderloin with potato, spinach-stuffed tomato, and yule log for dessert, we were entertained by the Harmony Katz Men's Chorus with a selection of holiday songs.
Members enjoying the concert
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ESU Luncheon Meeting
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– November 10, 2018
Melissa Spicer, Founder of Clear Path for Veterans, spoke about the organization's mission. Clear Path for Veterans, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is Upstate New York's Veteran Resource Center serving as a hub of information, programs and resources for veterans along with providing its own programs in various areas to serve veterans. See their website for more information: http://www.clearpath4vets.com/
ESU member Marjorie Julian with Melissa Spicer, Clear Path founder, president, and CEO.
Melissa Spicer and Ben Carroll
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