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Campus & Community

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

‘White Christmas’ tied for third best-selling show at Syracuse Stage–19,000 tickets sold

Thursday, January 17, 2013, By News Staff

Patrons donated more than $24,000 to support people living with HIV/AIDS Nineteen thousand tickets were sold to Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” making it a tie with “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1996) for the third best-selling show in Syracuse Stage’s regular…

Arts & Culture

Orange After Dark launches spring lineup of late-night events

Wednesday, January 16, 2013, By News Staff

Orange After Dark is a series of late-night programs and events for Syracuse University students sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. Orange After Dark events begin after 10 p.m. and serve as fun, creative and alternative programming that enhances…

Campus & Community

Mayor presents unprecedented challenges for cities at next session of IRP

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

The Jan. 17 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner. Miner will discuss the challenges the city faces and what needs to be done to address them. Miner attended Syracuse University, graduating magna…

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Dinner tickets for MLK Celebration on Saturday still available

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, By News Staff

Dinner tickets are still available for Syracuse University’s 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Yesterday’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Promise,” on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in the Carrier Dome. The evening will include a keynote presentation by Roslyn M. Brock, board…

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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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Winter 2013 Learn-to-Skate

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, By News Staff

Winter ’13 Learn-to-Skate is set to start on Jan. 26 at Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion on South Campus. It is a six-week session open to SU affiliates and dependents only. Classes available for all skill levels and ages including a…

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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…

Media, Law & Policy

Drones kick off new ‘Digital Edge Journalism’ seminar series

Monday, January 14, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

It sounds like fun and games, but the Newhouse School’s new “Digital Edge Journalism” seminar series will introduce journalism students to an important new tool for newsgathering: drones. Thanks to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which opens…