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Lennon Kicks Off Spring Raymond Carver Lecture Series

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Renée K. Gadoua

Fiction writer J. Robert Lennon kicks off the spring 2014 Raymond Carver Reading Series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Gifford Auditorium. A question-and-answer session will precede the reading from 3:45-4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to…

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‘Arts on Main: Contemporary Prints from South Africa’ Opens Jan. 30

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Syracuse University Art Museum

The Syracuse University Art Galleries presents “Arts on Main: Contemporary Prints from South Africa.” This exhibition features a selection of prints, drawings and works on paper made by emerging artists working at David Krut Projects in Johannesburg, South Africa. Eighteen…

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Nourishing Scholarship: 50 Years of the University Honors Program

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Justin N. Elkhechen ’15 already has his plans in place for his senior honors capstone project on the migratory patterns of cancer and stem cells. His capstone and other opportunities through the University’s Honors Program has added layers of scholarship to his college career and that of thousands of others.

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SU Showcase Offers Sustainability Workshops

Wednesday, January 22, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

SU Showcase will sponsor two workshops this semester that will offer students opportunities to learn about sustainability issues, engage in hands-on projects with students from many disciplines and earn a credit. The workshops are “Verdant Compound: Cultivating Self-Reliant Communities” (SOL…

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Volunteers Needed

Wednesday, January 22, 2014, By News Staff

The English Language Institute is looking for native English speakers to spend 45 minutes per week with a group of international students. The purpose is to give the students the opportunity to practice their spoken English outside of the classroom….

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A Change in Weather

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Artist and VPA Associate Professor Sam Van Aken was curious about the effects of weather on body and mind. So he is transforming the atmosphere inside the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute’s (MWPAI) Museum of Art in Utica—at least for a little while.

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First Winter in Syracuse a Chilling Experience

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Keith Kobland

College offers a variety of new experiences for young people—including winter. “It’s my first real winter of any kind,” according to Newhouse student Dominique Pineiro. “And it’s here in Central New York.” Pineiro is originally from San Diego (daytime highs…

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Media Coverage of Chancellor Syverud’s First Official Day

Wednesday, January 15, 2014, By News Staff

A compilation of local and student media coverage of the Chancellor’s first day, along with some favorite photos and warm welcomes from students, faculty, staff and alumni on Twitter. [View the story “Chancellor Kent Syverud’s First Official Day” on Storify]

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First Day of the Semester for Chancellor Syverud

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By News Staff

Chancellor Syverud and his wife, Dr. Ruth Chen, greeted students and staff across the campus on his first full day on the job, Monday, Jan. 13. First Day for Chancellor Kent Syverud from Syracuse University News on Vimeo.

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A Conversation with Trayvon Martin’s Family Lawyer

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By News Staff

Make your way to the Hergenhan Auditorium this Wednesday at 6 p.m. as the Black Student Law Association, along with the National Association of Black Journalists Syracuse University and the Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) present: “A Conversation with Attorney…