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Humphrey Fellowship Program empowers next generation of leaders

Monday, September 17, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Andrijana Vojnovic of Serbia has lived through a turbulent time in her country’s history: the rule and eventual overthrow of a dictator, political assassination and the emergence of a parliamentary democratic republic. “I witnessed firsthand the powerful role that civil…

STEM

Let it rain: Monitoring effectiveness of downtown green roof

Monday, September 17, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Civil engineering professor Cliff Davidson had a breathtaking view of the City of Syracuse from a rooftop garden Thursday. But it’s the possibilities of that prime location that made the experience memorable.

STEM

Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute announces faculty fellows

Thursday, September 13, 2012, By News Staff

The Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute in the College of Arts and Sciences has appointed five Institute Faculty Fellows. The new fellows program is designed to strengthen the institute’s ability to address key issues in the field through interdisciplinary…

EPA awards funding to Syracuse University to support environmental education

Thursday, September 13, 2012, By News Staff

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck announced Sept. 13 that EPA has provided more than $130,000 to Syracuse University to fund educational projects in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the eight federally recognized Tribal…

The Third Thursday (Th3) opens Sept. 20 for the 2012-13 season

Wednesday, September 12, 2012, By News Staff

Th3 (The Third Thursday) has announced the start of the 2012-13 season, Sept. 20, bringing cultural and visual arts events and attractions to the Syracuse and greater Central New York community. The season will begin with numerous exhibitions and events…

Media, Law & Policy

INSCT welcomes national security leaders for Sept. 14-15 conference

Wednesday, September 12, 2012, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

For the first time, Syracuse University will welcome the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Standing Committee on Law and National Security, which conducts studies, sponsors programs and conferences and coordinates working groups on law and national security-related issues. The two-day seminar,…

Interns working to bring solar energy to rural Mexican village

Tuesday, September 11, 2012, By News Staff

Some students take on internships to learn what work in the “real world” will be like after graduation. Others get involved in projects in order to learn how to make their post-graduation world more like they want it to be….

Constitution Day speaker reveals history of civil rights activism behind Marshall Street name

Tuesday, September 11, 2012, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Marshall Street on the SU Hill is most commonly known for its trendy shops and restaurants. But the origins of Marshall Street date back to a leading 20th-century lawyer, Louis Marshall, who grew up in Syracuse, was a trustee of…

Veterans

Veterans’ Resource Center sponsors seminar series

Monday, September 10, 2012, By News Staff

Veterans’ Resource Center presents a series of fall seminars focusing on key issues relating to veterans. Topics include transitioning from military to student life, suicide awareness and prevention, developing veteran-friendly programs in schools and techniques for supporting the academic and…

DPS announces key leadership appointments and structural changes

Monday, September 10, 2012, By News Staff

Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Tony Callisto has announced key leadership appointments and structural changes in the organization. The changes will create better lines of communication throughout the DPS organization and more effectively align operations, resulting in more efficient and…