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WeJay Radio beta trial under way; TEDx debut in March

Friday, March 2, 2012, By Diane Stirling

An emerging form of “social radio” pioneered by School of Information Studies Professor Lee McKnight and the iSchool’s Wireless Grids Innovation Testbed (WiGiT) is being showcased this spring in its first public forums. Called “WeJay,” the beta product is the…

Student leaders needed for Community Ambassador program

Thursday, March 1, 2012, By News Staff

The Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services within the Division of Student Affairs is seeking student applicants for the 2012-2013 Community Ambassador program. The application and instructions can be downloaded at offcampus.syr.edu. Students must submit their application by March 22….

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SU in the News: Thursday, March 1

Thursday, March 1, 2012, By News Staff

New York Times quotes Mehrzad Boroujerdi of Maxwell School and Arts and Sciences on voter turnout for Iran’s election

‘Atlas of New Librarianship’ wins ALA 2012 ‘Best Book in Library Literature’ award

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Diane Stirling

The American Library Association has chosen a book written by School of Information Studies Professor R. David Lankes as its 2012 “Best Book in Library Literature.” Lankes’ “The Atlas of New Librarianship” was named winner of the annual American Library…

Onondaga County Save the Rain Campaign at the next session of IRP

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

At the March 1 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) Amy Samuels, education and outreach coordinator at the Onondaga Environmental Institute, will discuss the county’s Save the Rain campaign, which aims to raise public awareness and understanding of…

Viral video the means for iSchool student’s life-philosophy message

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Diane Stirling

A two-minute YouTube video-gone-viral may have initiated the proverbial 15 minutes of fame for Sam Morrison, but there’s much more to the man and his story.  The backflips that led to the School of Information Studies student’s recognition around the world…

Learn about other religions at Better Together Speed Faithing event

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Interfaith Student Council, as part of the Better Together interfaith initiative and in conjunction with Israel Week, will host a Speed Faithing event on Monday, March 5, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Winnick Hillel Center, 102 Walnut Place….

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Student entrepreneur hosts trunk show at J. Michael

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Lindsay Wickham

James Barrett ’13, owner and operator of James Barrett Co., will host his first-ever trunk show at J. Michael on Marshall Street on Friday, March 2, from noon-5 p.m. Apparel items will be available in custom colors and the event…

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Syracuse/SUNY ESF Relay for Life

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, By News Staff

Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.

Call for SU Showcase video competition submissions

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, By News Staff

SU Showcase for Sustainability 2012—the campuswide, spring academic event celebrating the “green economy” this year—is seeking students to share their bold and creative visions for a greener future. Applicants for the SU Showcase video competition will be considered for a…