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‘Transitions’ symposium explores contemporary role of multicultural designers

Friday, February 13, 2009, By News Staff

‘Transitions’ symposium explores contemporary role of multicultural designersFebruary 13, 2009Elaine Wackerowedwacker@syr.edu The Syracuse University chapter of the Society of Multicultural Architects and Designers (SMAD), the National Organization of Minority Architect Students (NOMAS) and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Delta Zeta…

New book by SU philosopher sheds light on life and death

Friday, February 13, 2009, By News Staff

New book by SU philosopher sheds light on life and deathFebruary 13, 2009Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu What constitutes a “good” life? Is death necessarily “bad?” If so, how can we understand death better? These questions and more are addressed in a much-anticipated…

Shen Wei, contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at SU

Thursday, February 12, 2009, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 In 1995, 26-year-old dancer and choreographer Shen Wei emigrated from his native China to the United States. That year, he presented his work at the prestigious American Dance Festival; an international audience immediately took notice. More…

Shen Wei, artistic director of New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at Syracuse University beginning Feb. 24

Thursday, February 12, 2009, By News Staff

Shen Wei, artistic director of New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at Syracuse University beginning Feb. 24February 12, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu In 1995, 26-year-old dancer and choreographer…

Alumni return to LCS to share their success stories with future engineers

Wednesday, February 11, 2009, By News Staff

Alumni return to LCS to share their success stories with future engineersFebruary 11, 2009Tricia Hopkinsthopkins@syr.edu Two alumni of Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science will return to the SU campus this month to share their stories…

Bert Brandenburg looks at judicial elections from voters’ perspective in next IJPM lecture Feb. 23

Wednesday, February 11, 2009, By News Staff

Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 Bert Brandenburg, executive director of Justice at Stake-a nonpartisan campaign working to keep courts fair and impartial-will present “Judicial Elections Through the Eyes and Ears of Voters” on Monday, Feb. 23, as part of the spring “Law,…

Deadline extended for campus, local community to participate in special nutrition consultation program

Tuesday, February 10, 2009, By News Staff

Michele Barrett(315) 443-6172 The deadline to sign up for nutritional counseling through the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics in Syracuse University’s College of Human Ecology has been extended to Feb. 16. The department wants to help SU and SUNY…

Five to be honored with Chancellor’s Citations Feb. 12

Monday, February 9, 2009, By News Staff

Jemeli Tanui(315) 443-5172 Five Syracuse University faculty and staff members will receive Chancellor’s Citations for Excellence at an awards ceremony in their honor Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management building. The event…

Syracuse University’s Africa Initiative presents discussions on effect of U.S. policy on ‘terrorism’ in Algeria, Somalia

Monday, February 9, 2009, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Africa Initiative presents discussions on effect of U.S. policy on ‘terrorism’ in Algeria, SomaliaFebruary 09, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Africa Initiative will present “Focus on the Fabrication of Terrorism in Algeria and Somalia,” Thursday, Feb. 19, from 3-5:30…

Library students help weed out collections at local libraries

Monday, February 9, 2009, By News Staff

Library students help weed out collections at local librariesFebruary 09, 2009Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Syracuse University students in the “Library Planning, Marketing and Assessment” (IST 613) course tried out their skills at weeding the collections at two local libraries recently. Half…