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The Wunderkind of SU
Brooke Baerman ’15 is an established undergraduate
Oct 27, 2014 | Article by: Christina Tiberio
MARCH 2014 DEAN'S DESK
Most students are accustomed
to reading about German art
and culture; Brooke Baerman
’15 has experienced them
firsthand.
MAY 2014 DEAN'S DESK
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Baerman ’15, a native of
Laconia, New Hampshire, is a
student in the College of Arts
and Sciences. A Coronat
Scholar and a member of the
Renée Crown University
Honors Program, Baerman is
majoring in both art history
and philosophy, while also
minoring in German.
In the News
The New York Times
Oct 9, 2014
spoke with Jason Fridley, associate
professor of biology, about the mystery
of invasive species.
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Phys.org
Sep 24, 2014
was one of dozens of outlets around the
globe that featured Britton Plourde's
groundbreaking work in quantum
information science. Plourde is
associate professor of physics.
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Science magazine
Sep 5, 2014
featured a cover story on artificial cells
by a team of physicists, including
Syracuse's Mark Bowick and Cristina
Marchetti. The story has been picked up
by media outlets all over the world.
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"Bridge Street" (News
Channel 9)
Brooke Baerman '15
Creative by nature, Baerman
says she ‘loves’ literature and
spent much of her high school
career reading and writing
fiction and poetry. Her
passion for writing is perhaps
the reason she ended up at
Syracuse University.
“The summer before my senior year in high school, I attended an advanced studies
program where I met a Syracuse alumna,” says Baerman. “I instantly admired her
intelligence and vivacity. She loved Syracuse so I began to look into it, and upon
visiting the school, I knew it was the right place for me.”
Baerman has certainly made the most of her time at Syracuse thus far. She is a
member of not one, but two honor fraternities: Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi,
of which she serves as the student vice president. She was a recipient of the
Sheldon P. Peterfreund Undergraduate Philosophy Prize in 2013 and also received
a scholarship from the German government, which enabled her to study abroad, an
opportunity in which she says took full advantage.
“I lived in Berlin with a kind German family, traveled through Europe, and visited the
world’s most famous museums. It was truly the opportunity of a lifetime,” she adds.
Baerman says Syracuse University, in particular the College, has played a huge
role in opening up these opportunities for her.
Sep 4, 2014
interviewed the Humanities Center's Mi
Ditmar about the 2014 Syracuse
Symposium, whose theme is
"Perspective."
Aug 26, 2014
spoke with Rebecca Moore Howard, a
national authority on intellectual
property and plagiarism, about
Turnitin.com, a company that provides
CNY Humanities Corridor Visiting
Scholars Brownbag Presentation
with Mary Freeman
October 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Special Collections, Bird Library
BALCON CRIOLLO EXHIBIT
October 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM
La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco
St. l
On Academic Freedom, Academic
Labor, and the Question of Palestine
October 29, 2014 at 5:30 PM
010 Crouse Hinds
Soft Matter Program Public Lecture
October 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM
500 Watson Theater
PLACE AND MOMENT: Day for Night
October 30, 2014 (All Day)
Point of Contact Gallery, Warehouse
Building ground floor, 350 West
Fayette Street
AUGUST WILSON'S "The Piano
Lesson"
October 30, 2014 (All Day)
Syracuse Stage
BALCON CRIOLLO EXHIBIT
October 30, 2014 at 12:00 PM
La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco
St. l
Earth Sciences
October 30, 2014 at 4:00 PM
113 Heroy Geology Lab
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“I’ve been able to pursue so many different things – I’ve taken three different
languages (German, French, and Italian), and classes on literature and poetry. This
breadth of experience is something I wouldn’t have been able to receive anywhere
else.”
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NPR
PLACE AND MOMENT: Day for Night
October 29, 2014 (All Day)
Point of Contact Gallery, Warehouse
Building ground floor, 350 West
Fayette Street
An art exhibition and event series that
will explore themes of perspective,
ways of seeing, perception and gazein
both the visual and literary arts.
-----------------------AUGUST WILSON'S "The Piano
Lesson"
October 29, 2014 (All Day)
Syracuse Stage
Baerman’s professors say
her achievements to date
are nothing short of
extraordinary.
“Brooke is an outstanding
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The Los Angeles Review of
Books
Aug 25, 2014
interviewed Minnie Bruce Pratt,
professor of writing and rhetoric and of
women's and gender studies, about the
reissue of her classic book "Crime
Against Nature" (A Midsummer Night's
Press and Sinister Wisdom, 2013).
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Time Warner Cable News
Aug 11, 2014
talked to Samuel Gorovitz, professor of
philosophy, about the medical ethics of
using experimental drugs to treat Ebola.
student,” says Romita Ray,
associate professor in the
Department of Art and
Music Histories. “She’s not
only a quick learner, but
enthusiastic too! It’s great
to see a student like
Brooke get so excited
about what she’s learning. I
have no doubt we’ll hear
great things from her in the
future.”
Baerman is quick to return
the praise to Ray as well
Baerman
as the many faculty
members whom have been
a part of her Syracuse story. In fact, she says Gary Radke, Dean’s Professor of the
Humanities and professor of art history influenced her before she had even
submitted her application.
Aug 9, 2014
“Professor Radke influenced me from my very first visit to the University. I
remember his passion as he discussed the art history program and a class he coteaches that examines the scientific and artistic aspects of Leonardo da Vinci’s life
and work. I took that course my freshman year and since then, he has given me
thoughtful advice and always takes to the time to discuss any questions I may have
about classes or the art history world in general.”
interviewed Susan Parks, assistant
professor of biology, about the impact of
shipping traffic on whales.
Baerman adds that Radke, who will retire at the end of 2014 is now teaching her
senior seminar for art history.
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National Geographic Daily
News
-------------------------------“Our relationship has truly come full circle,” says Baerman.
570 News Radio
Aug 8, 2014
spoke with Samuel Gorovitz, professor
of philosophy, about the ethical
implications of treating Ebola.
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WSYR Radio
Aug 8, 2014
talked to Samuel Gorovitz, professor of
philosophy, about using experimental
drugs to treat Ebola.
Though her studies keep her busy, Baerman finds a little time to have fun.
“There’s always something to do here,” says Baerman. “I love attending basketball
games, visiting a new exhibit at the SU Art Galleries, dining at Funk ‘n Waffles, and
going to Armory Square.”
Her days may be numbered at Syracuse University, but Baerman is eager to see
what the future has in store.
“I definitely want to pursue graduate school, but I may take a year off to intern or
work at an art museum.”
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Centre Daily Times (Pa.)
Aug 8, 2014
interviewed communications manager
Rob Enslin about his new book, "Now's
the Time: A Story of Music, Education,
and Advocacy" (Epigraph, 2014).
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