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Rebuilding Homes and Hope
Steffi Francis’ 14 and Denisse Ortiz ’17 planned for the hard work and long days as they painted, cleaned and caulked their way through houses being rebuilt from Hurricane Sandy. They didn’t expect the greatest rewards would be in something less tangible.
Monday Deadline for Fast Forward Entries
Just three days remain! The deadline for submission is fast approaching. The University wants to help fund your big idea. Students are our greatest asset, and we want to see your ideas come to life. As part of Chancellor Kent…
Students Form Sustainability Organizations on Campus
For Elizabeth Kahn, being president of Students of Sustainability at Syracuse University is not just a campus commitment. A few weeks ago, Kahn spent her weekend in Washington, D.C., with 12 other students in the organization to protest the proposed…
Rob’s Run: SU Junior Plans 54-Mile Jog to Help Make-A-Wish
A Syracuse University junior is lacing up his running shoes for a 54-mile jog, in the name of his sister and an organization that grants wishes to sick children. Rob Faugno will depart before sunrise on April 11, which is…
Faculty Member a Judge for IBM’s Master the Mainframe Competition
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) will be involved in an innovative IBM academic initiative, as one of its faculty members participates as a judge for the technology firm’s “Master the Mainframe World Championship” programming competition for young innovators. One…
‘Tomorrow Happens Here’: The Experience of SXSW
South By Southwest (SXSW) Interactive is the place to be to find out “what’s next” in creative content and digital technologies. “I always loved the old SXSW tagline: ‘Tomorrow Happens Here,’ and it still feels true,” says Sean Branagan, director…
12th Annual WISE Symposium to Feature Expert Women Keynote Speakers
Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) is bringing powerhouse entrepreneurial guest speakers to the 12th annual WISE Symposium on Tuesday, April 8, to inspire an anticipated audience of 1,000 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. The event runs from 9…
Hollywood Producers’ talk: Michael and Carla Shamberg
Hollywood Produces, Michael and Carla Shamberg are giving a talk on March 25 at 2 p.m. in Shemin Auditorium, Shaffer Art Building. Carla’s producing credits include “Feeling Minnesota” starring Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz; “Extraordinary Measures” starring Harrison Ford and…
Author, Spiritual Teacher Zukav to Skype with SU Community
New York Times bestselling author Gary Zukav will be joining Soulful Sit-Downs, the student-run discussion series about life’s big questions, via Skype, on Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m. Sean Martinelli ’15, a Newhouse broadcast and digital journalism student, will…
Mayor Stephanie Miner to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Elect Her
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner will serve as the keynote speaker for the Elect Her event at Syracuse University on Saturday, April 5. The event is sponsored by the Student Association. Elect Her is a program that encourages women to be…