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Surveying Faculty and Staff for a Healthier Campus

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Susan Furtney, who heads the University Wellness Initiative, wants faculty and staff members to envision what a dynamic, accessible network of health and wellness programs on campus would look like. Healthy cooking classes, a South Campus trail system and access to onsite cholesterol checks—or other possibilities to be suggested by the campus community—are some options to think about.

Arts & Culture

SU Humanities Center mounts ambitious spring symposia

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center (HC), housed in The College of Arts and Sciences, celebrates its fifth anniversary by presenting its most ambitious spring symposia to date. Events include the HC Faculty Fellow Symposia, the HC Dissertation Fellow Symposia, the…

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BE Wise campaign educates students about alcohol poisoning

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By News Staff

Over the past several years, alcohol poisoning has been a growing problem among students. As a way to address this issue, the Division of Student Affairs is kicking off a new campaign, “BE Wise,”  this semester to help educate students…

Arts & Culture

Boston chamber music ensemble Dinosaur Annex to debut original piece in Setnor Auditorium

Friday, January 18, 2013, By Erica Blust

Boston-based chamber music ensemble Dinosaur Annex will present a concert featuring the premiere of a piece for violin, piano and percussion by composer Yu-Hui Chang, the ensemble’s co-artistic director, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and…

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Rachel’s at the Sheraton offers luncheon buffet special

Friday, January 18, 2013, By News Staff

Rachel’s Restaurant at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is offering the luncheon buffet at a special discounted price on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 23, 24 & 25. Syracuse University Faculty, Staff and Students can enjoy the luncheon buffet for…

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You’re Invited! MOOCs for the rest of us webinar

Friday, January 18, 2013, By News Staff

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become the talk of academe, with many colleges and universities debating whether they should start them or join one of the consortia offering the courses. But what of colleges that don’t plan to offer…

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New student sustainability group poised to grow

Thursday, January 17, 2013, By News Staff

Being part of a new venture can be very exciting and rewarding, especially when you’re committed to the cause. For a group of students inspired to make the Syracuse University campus and the world more eco-friendly, their time and energy…

Arts & Culture

Ray Smith Symposium explores issues of Latina/o ‘citizenship’ Jan. 31-Feb. 1

Wednesday, January 16, 2013, By Rob Enslin

In response to the United States’ growing Hispanic population, the College of Arts and Sciences is presenting several events on the theme of “citizenship,” Jan. 31-Feb. 1. The events are part of the yearlong Ray Smith Symposium titled “Moving Borders:…

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SU Counseling Center offers free stress reduction class for students

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Counseling Center is offering a free course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to SU and SUNY-ESF students. The eight-week course meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 6. The program introduces participants to mindfulness meditation…

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Rachel’s at the Sheraton offers luncheon buffet special

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, By News Staff

Rachel’s Restaurant at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is offering the Lunch Buffet at a special discounted price on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 16,17 and 18. Syracuse University Faculty, staff and students can enjoy the buffet for $6.95 per…