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Unitarian Universalist Association recognizes Syracuse University’s Gustav Niebuhr with prestigious book awardApril 06, 2009Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu R. Gustav Niebuhr, associate professor of religion and the media at Syracuse University, is the recipient of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA) prestigious Frederic G….

Syracuse University graduate student uses education as a tool to rebuild African communities March 31, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Fifteen years ago, David Mwambari was a normal 13-year-old, anticipating his weeklong Easter break from school in his hometown, Butare, Rwanda. War had…

Renowned speaker, exhibition to help remember Syracuse’s 15th Ward April 16March 31, 2009Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Renowned speaker Mindy Fullilove, author of “Root Shock: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America, and What We Can Do About It” (One World/Ballantine, 2004) will…

Inspirational young athlete and cancer survivor to be honored at SU Sport Management Club’s Fourth Annual Charity Sports Auction April 2March 27, 2009Michele Barrettmibarret@syr.edu Adam Bender, an 8-year-old athlete who excels at multiple sports despite the loss of one leg,…

Urban Video Project expands media to include poetry, painting, animation, photographyMarch 26, 2009Jemeli Tanuijetanui@syr.edu As spring kicks off, the Urban Video Project (UVP) is expanding its portfolio to include new installations that feature work by local and national artists, poets…

Urban expert Carol Coletta to visit Syracuse on Thursday to learn about downtown revitalization strategy effortsMarch 25, 2009Jemeli Tanuijetanui@syr.edu Carol Coletta, president and CEO of CEOs for Cities, and host and producer of the nationally syndicated public radio show “Smart…

Attention artists and designers: Leave your mark on campus in a permanent art installation in Hinds HallMarch 25, 2009Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Looking out the ground floor windows in the newly renovated Hinds Hall, some see an unappealing raw concrete window…

Syracuse celebrates installation of student-designed solar-powered light prisms along Connective CorridorMarch 23, 2009Jemeli Tanuijetanui@syr.edu Five innovative, green-friendly, student-designed light prisms will be unveiled along a section of the Connective Corridor during a special opening ceremony at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March…

Syracuse University to recognize commitment to community at Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship ceremonyMarch 23, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Syracuse University will honor students, faculty, staff and community partners who exemplify SU’s commitment to engagement with the community and…

SU Florence to co-host two-day international event on migrationMarch 19, 2009Jill Ennis Syracuse University in Florence (SUF), renowned for its commitment to cultural engagement and enrichment, is preparing for a major international event in the Florentine community. The two-day conference…