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iSchool’s It Girls Retreat shows high school girls possibility of careers in technology
It’s Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, and the main hallway of the iSchool is filled with unusual activity—approximately 92 high school girls from across the country, along with several of their parents, are getting ready to showcase their final projects as…
Video: Chancellor Cantor awards Chancellor’s Medal to Prince Sultan bin Salman
It’s not often a member of the royal family visits Central New York. But on Friday, Prince Sultan bin Salman of Saudi Arabia was the guest of honor at ceremonies to award His Royal Highness with the Chancellor’s Medal. Prince…
Syracuse Stage sponsors ‘White Christmas’ cover contest
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” is the most-recorded song in American musical history. Now theatergoers have the opportunity to put their spin on it by entering the a “White Christmas” cover contest. The contest rules are: 1. Grab your friends, mics,…
The NewsHouse video: interview with Marion Nestle
NYU professor Marion Nestle was the featured speaker at the University Lectures series. Her eye opening comments should be of interest to anyone who cares about what they eat. Professor Nestle’s interview with The NewsHouse can be viewed below.
Syracuse leaders recognized with U.S. Green Building Council award
As the not-so-great philosopher Kermit (the frog) once opined, it’s not easy being green. Regardless of that mindset, a growing number of communities are realizing the quality-of-life benefits of “going green.” The Central New York community and Syracuse University are leading the charge and receiving recognition as a result.
Paperback writers (and hardcover ones too): SU’s creative writing program turns 50
Raymond Carver said that the secret of good writing wasn’t talent—there’s plenty of that around, he added—but a person’s ability to put his signature on everything he does.
Grammy-winning country music artist is next in Raymond Carver Reading Series
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell will present the next installment of the Fall 2012 Raymond Carver Reading Series Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium. The reading will be preceded by a question-and-answer session from 3:45-4:30 p.m. The event…
Newhouse master’s open house
Interested in a master’s degree in journalism/communications/media? Our one-year programs include public relations, documentary film and history, new media management,and arts journalism, among many others. Our master’s open house will take place on Friday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m….
Citizen students making an impact
About 100 students spread out into the community over the past week to make an impact—and see the city beyond the campus. They cooked dinner at the Ronald McDonald House, spent time with children at the Salvation Army, collected toiletries…
Prince Sultan bin Salman of Saudi Arabia receives Chancellor’s Medal
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), chairman of the board of trustees of the Prince Salman Center for Disabilities Research in Riyadh and the first Arab astronaut, will be awarded Syracuse University’s prestigious Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding Achievement during a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16.