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Syracuse iSchool launches free IT academy for city residents

Tuesday, January 20, 2009, By News Staff

Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 It is easy to forget on a large campus like Syracuse University that Internet access is a privilege in many parts of this country, not a right. SU has more than 1,000 computers located in its 12…

Newhouse School, College of Visual and Performing Arts to celebrate release of ‘3-D Piano’ with special concert event

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Wendy S. Loughlin(315) 443-2785 A six-DVD series on piano teaching and playing “3-D Piano” will be launched with a special concert event on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The…

New Library website available for preview, comment

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Pamela McLaughlin(315) 443-9788 The University Library has released a beta version of its new website for trial and comment. The beta site, found at http://libtest2.syr.edu, is available from on-campus locations at this time and will be available from off campus…

Poetry Palooza to feature visit by top American culture historian

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Rob Enslin(315) 443-3403 The English department at Syracuse University is partnering with CNY Reads, the YMCA’s Downtown Writer’s Center and the Onondaga County Public Library to present two events that promote the public discussion and enjoyment of poetry. The first,…

SU’s Newhouse School, College of Visual and Performing Arts to celebrate release of ‘3-D Piano’ with special concert event Feb. 10

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

SU’s Newhouse School, College of Visual and Performing Arts to celebrate release of ‘3-D Piano’ with special concert event Feb. 10January 16, 2009Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu A six-DVD series on piano teaching and playing “3-D Piano” will be launched with a…

R.A.P.E. Center seeks volunteer advocate applicants

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

R.A.P.E. Center seeks volunteer advocate applicantsJanuary 16, 2009SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu The Syracuse University R.A.P.E. Center is seeking applications and nominations for volunteer advocates to attend training in January-February 2009. The R.A.P.E. Center provides 24-hour, year-round support and assistance to SU…

Newhouse professor Nancy Snow’s book “Persuader-in-Chief” to be released Inauguration Day

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Newhouse professor Nancy Snow’s book “Persuader-in-Chief” to be released Inauguration DayJanuary 16, 2009Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu Nancy Snow, associate professor of public diplomacy in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, is the author of “Persuader-in-Chief: Global Opinion and Public…

Alumni Relations’ Latchem and Cardone retire

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 Andrea Latchem, assistant vice president of Syracuse University’s Office of Alumni Relations, and Elaine Cardone, associate director in Alumni Relations, recently announced their respective retirements effective Dec. 31, concluding a combined 48 years of service to the…

SU promotes Learning Communities co-founder as director of residence life

Thursday, January 15, 2009, By News Staff

Matthew R. Snyder(315) 443-7082 As Syracuse University welcomed students back to campus for the Spring 2009 semester, the Division of Student Affairs appointed veteran residence life leader Terra L. Peckskamp as director of residence life. In this role, Peckskamp will…

Creative student mentors to help launch new arts program on Syracuse’s North Side

Thursday, January 15, 2009, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 In February, the Office of Engagement Programs in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel and the Northside Collaboratory will launch smART-an after-school arts program that will engage middle school students in a variety of artistic pursuits. Organizers are…