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Choreographer, dance legend Sylvia Waters to visit Syracuse University as keynote speaker for Women of Distinction Awards Feb. 29February 14, 2008Carol K. Masiclatclkim@syr.edu On Feb. 29, Syracuse University will host world-renowned choreographer Sylvia Waters when she visits campus for the…

Liddy named dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information StudiesFebruary 13, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Elizabeth D. Liddy has been named dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University. Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina made the…

Performer, multicultural specialist Marty Pottenger to be first guest in Hyphenated Artist SeriesFebruary 13, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu Award-winning solo performance artist, playwright and union activist Marty Pottenger will host a public discussion and performance of her work on Friday, March 7,…

‘Osama bin Laden’s worst nightmare’ to speak at Maxwell SchoolFebruary 07, 2008Jill Leonhardtjlleonha@maxwell.syr.edu Irshad Manji, dubbed “Osama bin Laden’s worst nightmare” by The New York Times for her criticisms of radical Islam and orthodox interpretations of the Koran, will speak…

Award-winning Stone Canoe journal launches second editionFebruary 06, 2008Eileen Jevisejevis@uc.syr.edu Syracuse University has launched the second edition of Stone Canoe: A Journal of Arts and Ideas from Upstate New York. The 400-page publication features the work of 98 artists and…

SU School of Education professor/author to discuss inclusion at Onondaga County Central Library Feb. 5February 05, 2008Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu Mara Sapon-Shevin, professor of inclusive elementary and special education at Syracuse University’s School of Education, will lead a panel discussion based on…

Award-winning alumni of Syracuse Architecture to lecture at The WarehouseJanuary 31, 2008Mary Kate O’Brienmcobrien@syr.edu Architects Margaret Griffin and John Enright of the Los Angeles firm Griffin Enright Architects will speak at the Syracuse University School of Architecture on Wednesday, Feb….

Syracuse University to kick off full slate of Black History Month activities Feb. 1January 31, 2008Matthew R. Snydermrsnyder@syr.edu Syracuse University will kick off Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 1, with a celebration in the atrium of the Hildegarde and…

iSchool makes strides in closing digital divideJanuary 31, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu This semester, Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) will help launch the South Side Initiative Networking Academy, a program to provide free professional computer training to 15 residents…

Donald J. Western joins Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and Economic DevelopmentJanuary 31, 2008Kevin C. Quinnkcquinn@syr.edu Donald J. Western, director of economic development for Onondaga County, has been appointed executive director of community engagement and economic development at Syracuse…