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Syracuse Youth Orchestras to Perform April 14

Wednesday, April 10, 2013, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse Youth Orchestra (SYO) and Syracuse Youth String Orchestra (SYSO) will present their final concert of the 2012-13 season on Sunday, April 14, at 4:30 p.m. in the West Genesee High School auditorium, 5201 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Tickets…

‘Who Cares About Kelsey?’ Screening and Discussion with Filmmaker, Star

Wednesday, April 10, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

Somersworth High School student Kelsey Carroll has one goal—to graduate. However, as a freshman in her New Hampshire school notorious for its high dropout rate, Carroll failed to earn a single academic credit. Carroll also carries with her a diagnosis of ADHD, a history of emotional and substance abuse, and the physical scars of self-mutilation. The odds seem stacked against her.

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IVMF’s Haynie to Deliver Keynote Address at VA Tech ‘Veterans in Society’ Conference April 14

Tuesday, April 9, 2013, By News Staff

Mike Haynie, executive director and founder of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) and Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Whitman School of Management , will deliver the opening keynote address at the “Veterans in…

Take a Musical Journey to the South in ‘Violet’

Monday, April 8, 2013, By News Staff

Violet Karl has lived in her “stupid” town of Spruce Pine, N.C., her entire life, and she’s ready for a change. Bearing a facial scar accidentally left by her father at a young age, Violet sets off on a bus…

Initial MOOC Offering Results in Positive Participation Outcomes

Monday, April 8, 2013, By Diane Stirling

The first open online course offered at Syracuse University has concluded with positive outcomes for its host, the School of Information Studies (iSchool), and for its hundreds of student participants. In addition, the excitement generated by the February trial is…

Mayfest 2013 Celebration Set for April 26

Monday, April 8, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University will celebrate Mayfest 2013 on Friday, April 26, from 1-6 p.m. in Walnut Park, adjacent to the SU campus. Mayfest marks the arrival of spring and the end of the school year with live entertainment, prizes and free…

BBI Receives $100,000 Gift to Technology Program for Children with Disabilities

Thursday, April 4, 2013, By News Staff

Barb and Greg G’91 Tresness have announced a commitment of $100,000 to the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University. The donation will fund the creation of Communication Hope through Assistive Technology (CHAT), a program to assist youth with disabilities…

New Course Will Help Students Build Concrete Skills in Community Organizing

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

A new course in the fall 2013 semester will teach students key skills of organizing by leading a community engagement project on campus. “Community Organizing: People, Power and Change” (SWK 400/CFE 400) will meet on Wednesdays from 2:15-5 p.m., and…

Fans, Alumni Plan for Final Four Fever

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By Keith Kobland

With only 53,000 seats available at the Georgia Dome for the Final Four, it’s a safe bet many SU fans will be watching Saturday night’s SU-Michigan game on TV. Throughout the United States and abroad, there are opportunities to view…

Danny Zuker ’86, Emmy Award-Winning Writer, Executive Producer of ‘Modern Family,’ to Visit Newhouse April 4 and 5

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Newhouse alumnus Danny Zuker ’86, Emmy Award-winning writer and executive producer of ABC’s “Modern Family,” will visit the Newhouse School as a guest of the school’s Department of Television, Radio and Film. He will give a public talk on Friday,…