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Activist John Prendergast to Continue Conversation on Human Rights in Africa April 8

Thursday, March 28, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In September 2012, five people from the Congo—survivors and refugees from the Congolese civil war—captivated audiences at Syracuse Stage with their searing portrayals of their struggles to leave the past behind and form a new, peaceful community in Central New…

Humanities Center Hosts Poet Jesse Nissim April 4

Thursday, March 28, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Nissim known for “innovative original language” The Faculty Fellow Series of The Syracuse University Humanities Center continues with a poetry reading by Jesse Nissim. A faculty fellow in the humanities, she will read original selections on Thursday, April 4, at…

Holocaust Survivor to Be Honored with Tolley Medal

Thursday, March 28, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

Holocaust survivor Naomi Warren of Houston will be honored with the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Distinguished Leadership in Life Long Learning at a private gathering on April 7 at Syracuse University. Naomi Warren is the inspiration for the Syracuse…

Music of Remembrance and Hope to Be Performed April 7

Thursday, March 28, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The Syracuse University Regional Holocaust and Genocide Initiative, the Jewish Federation of CNY, and InterFaith Works of CNY have partnered to present a performance of “Kaddish: I Am Here”: Music of Remembrance and Hope in observance of Yom HaShoah, the…

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Bruno Nettl to Speak Thursday, March 28

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By News Staff

Bruno Nettl, this year’s Fleming Distinguished Visiting Professor, will present a public lecture entitled “On the Origins of Music-The History of an Idea” on Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Hall of Languages room 107. Nettl is professor emeritus…

Panelists Set for Campbell Institute NY-SAFE Act Debate

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By Keith Kobland

When he signed the bill into law, Gov. Cuomo claimed the NY-SAFE Act would give New York State the most comprehensive gun laws in the nation, keeping guns out of the hands of potentially dangerous mental health patients and banning…

Campus & Community

Film & dialogue: Rise Up with ‘Girl Up’ April 11

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By News Staff

Professor Catherine Bertini invites you to attend this free film and dialogue. “Girl Rising,” April 11, 5-7 p.m., Maxwell Auditorium Join the movement! 10×10 is a global campaign to educate and empower girls, working to create a ripple effect that…

SU Honored for Campus-Community Engagement

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

The numbers speak volumes: more than 11,000 Syracuse University students engaged in 500,000 hours of service in collaboration with schools, neighborhoods and nonprofit organizations.

New Racism and the Myth of Universalism in Higher Ed

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By News Staff

Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at Duke University, will present “New Racism, Color Blindness and the Sweet (but Wrong) Myth of Universalism in HWCUs,” at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in Maxwell Auditorium. The lecture…

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Tennity Open to Faculty, Staff, Families this Saturday from 1-3

Tuesday, March 26, 2013, By News Staff

Are you looking for a fun, healthy way to spend some quality family time? Then it’s time to lace up your skates. Syracuse University’s Office of Faculty Development and the University Wellness Initiative are sponsoring an afternoon of ice skating…