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Professor Micere Mugo Tells Why Mandela Was a Great Man
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, 95, died yesterday. He became the first black president of South Africa in 1994 after serving 27 years in prison under the repressive apartheid system. Upon his release, he chose to advocate for reconciliation rather than…
SU in the News: Friday, December 6
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Fuel Campaign Concludes, 170 Gifts Raise $29,800
The results of a unique and highly successful fundraising initiative for the School of Information Studies “Fuel the Future” campaign are in. The effort raised a total of 170 gifts–and nearly $30,000–through the generous direct contributions of students, staff, faculty,…
Students Organize Initiatives for Typhoon Haiyan Relief
On Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, slammed into portions of Southeast Asia, hitting the Philippines particularly hard. The storm left unbelievable devastation in its wake. More than 5,600 deaths have been officially recorded, and…
SU Abroad Students Win Gilman Scholarships
Thirteen Syracuse University students taking part in SU study abroad programs next spring won Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships and were awarded an amount totaling $60,500. Gilman scholarships, which are available to United States citizens receiving federal financial aid, are…
La Casita Hosts CNY Book Awards Dec. 5
Syracuse University is well represented at the second annual Central New York Book Awards, taking place Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at La Casita Cultural Center (109 Otisco St., Syracuse). Sixteen SU faculty members and alumni have been nominated…
Special Performances Planned of Syracuse Stage’s Children’s Tour
Public performances of this year’s Bank of America Children’s Show, “The Bully Games,” produced by Syracuse Stage and the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m….
SU in the News: Wednesday, December 4
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Two Named 2013 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
George M. Langford, dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, and M. Cristina Marchetti, associate director of the Syracuse Biomaterials Institute and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Physics, have each been named a 2013 Fellow of the American…
Under Construction with Gingerbread
Instead of lumber and nails, the SU and SUNY ESF Habitat for Humanity chapter will be constructing its next project with gingerbread and gumdrops. The chapter is hosting a gingerbread house-making event Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in Room…