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Syracuse University celebrates Latino Heritage Month with commemorative lecture by novelist Junot Diaz Sept. 24September 22, 2008Carol K. Masiclatclkim@syr.edu On Wednesday, Sept. 24, Syracuse University will host former SU professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot Diaz for the Latino Heritage…

Broadnax named VPA director of strategic initiativesSeptember 22, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has named Angel W. Broadnax as its director of strategic initiatives. Broadnax began working in this newly created position on Sept….

Kaleidoscope Project offers programming grants up to $5,000September 17, 2008SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Kaleidoscope Project, an initiative offered through the Division of Student Affairs, is now accepting applications for matching grants of up to $5,000 to bring programs to…

SU Press author to discuss three major Iroquois elders in Sept. 28 lectureSeptember 16, 2008SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu Laurence M. Hauptman, historian and author, will present a lecture about Iroquois history on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Onondaga…

Women’s health seminar on Sept. 27 strives to improve access to cancer detection and control programsSeptember 16, 2008Michele Barrettmibarret@syr.edu In an effort to impress upon women in the local community the important role they must play in health advocacy, the…

Human rights activist, author Ishmael Beah will share his journey Sept. 23 in University Lectures presentationSeptember 15, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Ishmael Beah’s childhood effectively ended when he was 12, when he fled attacking rebels in his war-town homeland of Sierra…

Syracuse Architecture returns to Slocum Hall; rededication slated for Homecoming+Reunion WeekendSeptember 11, 2008Mary Kate O’Brienmcobrien@syr.edu Slocum Hall, the campus home of the Syracuse University School of Architecture, reopened for the Fall 2008 semester after completion of the historic building’s two-year…

Whitman to host lecture on pricing fashion productsSeptember 10, 2008Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu Ever wonder how retailers determine the best price for winter boots before snow has even fallen? Or how to sell a high-priced bathing suit before the season passes and…

Tavis Smiley to give public lecture at African American Male Congress 10th Anniversary Convocation Sept. 26September 10, 2008Cameron Etheredgecjethere@syr.edu The African American Male Congress (AAMC) will culminate the yearlong celebration of its 10th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 26, with a…

Engagement Fellowships will provide selected graduates experience, incentive to remain in Central New YorkSeptember 10, 2008Eileen Jevisejevis@uc.syr.edu For the first time, the University will give exceptional seniors in arts, technology or design a new fellowship option for their first year…