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SUstainable CommuNitY Film Series screening ‘Strange Days on Planet Earth’ on Nov. 1

Friday, October 26, 2012, By News Staff

Can dust storms in Africa be linked to an asthma epidemic in the Caribbean? How can crumbling houses in New Orleans be related to voracious creatures from southern China? Come see how seemingly unrelated events happening on different continents can…

Arts & Culture

SU faculty, alumni recognized at CNY Book Awards Nov. 29

Thursday, October 25, 2012, By Rob Enslin

More than a dozen Syracuse University professors and alumni are among the nominees for the first CNY Book Awards, sponsored by the Downtown Writers Center (DWC) of the Arts Branch of the YMCA of Greater Syracuse. Winners will be announced…

Arts & Culture

SU Honorary Trustee, VPA alumna Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer dies at 101

Wednesday, October 24, 2012, By Erica Blust

Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer ’33 H’90, an honorary member of Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees and an alumna of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), died Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Lewisberry, Pa. She was 101. Born in 1911 in…

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Participate in green eating research

Tuesday, October 23, 2012, By News Staff

Participate in research complete the “Green Eating Survey 2012” regarding your eating and environmental conservation attitudes and behaviors.(Please disregard if you took this last spring) Deadline: Oct. 31 You must be 18 to participate. The survey should take about 15…

Arts & Culture

College of Visual and Performing Arts renames gallery to honor Genet family legacy at SU

Tuesday, October 23, 2012, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced that its Design Gallery at The Warehouse will be renamed the Sue & Leon Genet Gallery in honor of the Genet family legacy at Syracuse University.

Campus & Community

University marks loss of former Vice Chancellor and Provost John James Prucha

Tuesday, October 23, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Former SU Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs John James Prucha died Monday, Oct. 22, at the age of 88 in Syracuse. Prucha also served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and twice as chair of earth sciences….

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2012-13 Convocation for Remembrance Scholars will be held Oct. 26

Thursday, October 18, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The 2012-13 Convocation for Remembrance Scholars, honoring 35 outstanding Syracuse University students from this year’s senior class, will be held Friday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The Remembrance Scholarships, among the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the…

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Multi Grammy Award-winning artist CeCe Winans performs in Syracuse

Thursday, October 18, 2012, By News Staff

Legendary recording artist CeCe Winans will perform at the Lovie Lee Emory Awards Show at SRC Arena and Events Center at OCC on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in celebration of the Urban School Partnership with Inter-faith leaders for…

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Hendricks Chapel sponsors Thanksgiving Dinner Drive through Nov. 9

Wednesday, October 17, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Office of Engagement Programs at Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel will help Syracuse families celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday through its annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive, now through Friday, Nov. 9. Those interested in donating are asked to fill a new, reusable…

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‘Ensuring Successful Students and Schools’ is focus of next IRP

Wednesday, October 17, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

The Oct. 18 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Sharon Contreras, superintendent of the Syracuse City School District. She will discuss the district’s five-year plan for ensuring the success of the city’s students. The IRP program…