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Campus & Community

Make your Thanksgiving Break sustainable

Friday, November 16, 2012, By News Staff

Will you be away from your campus office for an extended period next week? If so, before leaving please do the following: • Turn off and unplug all office and personal electronics such as computers, monitors, printers, paper shredders, coffee…

Campus & Community

Syracuse leaders recognized with U.S. Green Building Council award

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Keith Kobland

As the not-so-great philosopher Kermit (the frog) once opined, it’s not easy being green. Regardless of that mindset, a growing number of communities are realizing the quality-of-life benefits of “going green.” The Central New York community and Syracuse University are leading the charge and receiving recognition as a result.

Arts & Culture

Paperback writers (and hardcover ones too): SU’s creative writing program turns 50

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Raymond Carver said that the secret of good writing wasn’t talent—there’s plenty of that around, he added—but a person’s ability to put his signature on everything he does.

Arts & Culture

Grammy-winning country music artist is next in Raymond Carver Reading Series

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By News Staff

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell will present the next installment of the Fall 2012 Raymond Carver Reading Series Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium. The reading will be preceded by a question-and-answer session from 3:45-4:30 p.m. The event…

Campus & Community

Fraternity hosts benefit show for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By News Staff

Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc. presents, “Voices For a Cause,” a relief benefit show for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Open to the campus and local community, the show will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Food, Inc.’ documentary screening to be held Nov. 15

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By News Staff

How much do we really know about the food we buy at local supermarkets? Take a peek under the veil of our nation’s highly mechanized food industry in the final movie of the SUstainable CommuNitY Film Series. The Academy Award…

Campus & Community

SPM Club’s Dec. 8 Charity Sports Auction proceeds to benefit Special Olympics NY

Monday, November 12, 2012, By News Staff

Special Olympics NY will be the beneficiary of the SU Sport Management (SPM) Club’s Eighth Annual Charity Sports Auction on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Carrier Dome. Silent bidding on hundreds of auction items, including sports memorabilia and hands-on experiences,…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Press hosts open house for University Press Week

Monday, November 12, 2012, By News Staff

Tuesday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 15, from 2-4 p.m., Syracuse University Press is hosting an open house in celebration of the first annual University Press Week.  During these two days, guests are welcome to stop into the press to…

Campus & Community

Orange Central=good times

Monday, November 12, 2012, By News Staff

SU’s Orange Central celebration was held Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-11, on campus. After a week of student activities to pump up the Orange spirit, an expanded Homecoming + Reunion for alumni and friends took place. Special reunions were held for several…

Veterans

Veterans Day ceremonies feature services at Hendricks Chapel

Monday, November 12, 2012, By Keith Kobland

Solemn ceremonies Monday on the Syracuse University campus, as services were held to pay tribute to the men and women who serve. LTC Miguel Sapp served as master of ceremonies for a touching tribute held at Hendricks Chapel. Members of…