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Library E-Reserves Moves to Blackboard

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

In recent years, use of Syracuse University Library’s electronic course reserve service, commonly known as e-reserves, has dropped dramatically: total requests have decreased by 54 percent, and the number of faculty using e-reserves has decreased by 35 percent. The library’s…

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SU Joins Starwood Executive Traveler Program

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University has entered into an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and is now a member of the Starwood Executive Traveler (SET) program. Syracuse University faculty and staff travelers, for business or leisure, will be eligible for a 15…

Civil Rights Advocate and Ivy League Educator Keynotes APA Month

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, has announced Kenji Yoshino as this year’s commemorative speaker for Asian Pacific Heritage Month (APA). Noted as the face and voice of the new civil rights, Yoshino will speak…

SU Hosts Nationally Renowned Champion for Environmental Justice

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

African American Studies Spring 2013 Colloquium presents Vernice Miller-Travis</strong> Vernice Miller-Travis, advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and longtime environmental activist, will present “Environmental Justice and the legacy of Racial Inequality in the 21st Century” at 5 p.m. March…

Veterans

White House Recognizes IVMF program Grads, SU Alumna as Female Veteran Champions of Change

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

On March 18, the White House honored 14 female veterans as Champions of Change, including Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) and Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) program graduate and V-WISE ambassador Marylyn Harris, V-WISE graduate Ginger Miller,…

Creative Writing Alumni Participate in SU Panel Discussion March 21

Monday, March 18, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Event to explore ‘success, significance and authenticity’ in literature Is there life after the M.F.A.? Fifteen alumni of Syracuse University’s Creative Writing Program think so and are taking up the question at a panel discussion on Thursday, March 21, from…

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University Wellness Initiative Announces Free Healthy Cooking Class for Faculty and Staff

Monday, March 18, 2013, By News Staff

Looking for helpful tips on how to cook healthy and tasty appetizers for your family and friends?  Interested in being more mindful with your menu choices and preparation?  Join Chef Mary Kiernan on Monday, April 15, for a mindful cooking…

VPA Alumni Explore First-Year Foundation Experience in New Exhibition at XL Projects

Thursday, March 14, 2013, By Erica Blust

“FND 0098: Ten Years Out” exhibition to open at XL Projects, featuring original work dedicated to the foundation experience along with fledgling foundation projects alongside SU alumni participants’ current work.

Photographer Jim Richardson Discusses Light Pollution in Next University Lecture

Thursday, March 14, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

As a photographer for National Geographic magazine, Jim Richardson has captured images from some of the most unique places on the globe—from the tops of volcanic peaks to below the surface of swamps and wetlands. He is equally known for…

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11th Annual WISE Symposium to Be Held April 16

Friday, March 8, 2013, By News Staff

Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) will bring powerhouse entrepreneurial guest speakers to the 11th annual WISE Symposium on Tuesday, April 16 at the Oncenter.