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Green Universe City site updated with several new features for sustainable living and working

Thursday, October 30, 2008, By News Staff

Melissa Cadwell(315) 443-9969 As part of its ongoing leadership in promoting and practicing activities that contribute to a more sustainable environment, Syracuse University has updated its campus sustainability website. In 2007, SU Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor signed the American…

SPIN auction helps law students pursue public interest careers

Wednesday, October 29, 2008, By News Staff

Jaclyn D. Grosso(315) 443-9534 Social justice, children’s rights, environmental protection, civil liberties-these are just some of the community issues that Syracuse University law students can help address with funds raised at the annual Public Interest Auction hosted by the Syracuse…

Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina addresses the faculty

Wednesday, October 29, 2008, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina delivered his annual address to the faculty on Monday, Nov. 3 in Hendricks Chapel.  The text of his speech is available at http://provost.syr.edu. Spina spoke about SU’s…

Exhibition on ‘The Persecution of the Jews of Italy’ opens at Winnick Hillel Center

Tuesday, October 28, 2008, By News Staff

Brian Small(315) 422-5082 ext 206 Hillel at Syracuse University is hosting the U.S. premiere of the exhibition “1938- 1945: The Persecution of the Jews of Italy” through April 1, 2009. This new exhibition about the Italian Holocaust experience consists of…

‘1938-1945: The Persecution of the Jews of Italy’ exhibition opens at Winnick Hillel Center

Tuesday, October 28, 2008, By News Staff

‘1938-1945: The Persecution of the Jews of Italy’ exhibition opens at Winnick Hillel CenterOctober 28, 2008Brian Smallbrsmall@suhillel.org Hillel at Syracuse University is hosting the U.S. premiere of the exhibition “1938-1945: The Persecution of the Jews of Italy” through April 1,…

U. Encounter grants to provide funding for students, artists to work together

Monday, October 27, 2008, By News Staff

Matthew R. Snyder(315) 443-7082 Syracuse University’s U. Encounter grant program-a collaborative initiative of the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs-is seeking applications by Friday, Nov. 14, for the year’s final round of grants. U. Encounter grants,…

Bonzi appointed to new position dedicated to instructional quality in SU School of Information Studies

Sunday, October 26, 2008, By News Staff

Margaret Costello Spillett315 443 1069 Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) associate professor Susan Bonzi has been named to the new position of director of instructional quality in the school. She assumes her new responsibilities July 1. Dean Elizabeth…

MacJannet Foundation announces inaugural global citizenship prize

Thursday, October 23, 2008, By News Staff

MacJannet Foundation announces inaugural global citizenship prizeOctober 23, 2008Peter Englotptenglot@syr.edu The MacJannet Foundation and the Talloires Network, of which Syracuse University is a member, have announced a competition for the first-ever MacJannet Prize to promote student civic engagement and community…

Burton Blatt Institute creates public learning campaign to challenge perceptions toward individuals with disabilities

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, By News Staff

Me’Shae Rolling(315) 443-8455 Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, has announced the creation of a public learning campaign to challenge negative perceptions about the ability of individuals with disabilities. “It is our intention to…

Panel discussion on lessons of the Pan Am 103 tragedy to be held Oct. 23

Monday, October 20, 2008, By News Staff

Panel discussion on lessons of the Pan Am 103 tragedy to be held Oct. 23October 20, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu The collective efforts of those affected by the bombing of Pan Am 103 on Dec. 21, 1988, drastically changed the way…