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Arts & Culture

Director of English Language Institute wins International Educator Award

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

Geraldine de Berly,  senior associate dean and director of the English Language Institute at University College, was selected unanimously by the board of directors of the International Center of Syracuse to receive its International Educator Award.  The award was presented…

Campus & Community

Syracuse leaders recognized with U.S. Green Building Council award

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Keith Kobland

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.

Arts & Culture

Paperback writers (and hardcover ones too): SU’s creative writing program turns 50

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Rob Enslin

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.

Arts & Culture

Grammy-winning country music artist is next in Raymond Carver Reading Series

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By News Staff

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…

Campus & Community

Prince Sultan bin Salman of Saudi Arabia receives Chancellor’s Medal

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By News Staff

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.

Campus & Community

Fraternity hosts benefit show for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By News Staff

Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc. presents, “Voices For a Cause,” a relief benefit show for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Open to the campus and local community, the show will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in…

Media, Law & Policy

Nike global communications planning director to visit Newhouse Nov. 26

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Daniel Sheniak ’96, group media director at Wieden + Kennedy (W+K), will visit the Newhouse School on Monday, Nov. 26. Sheniak, who serves as global communications planning director for Nike, will speak at 6:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium…

Health & Society

Kumashiro to present ‘Bad Teacher!’ as Ganders Distinguished Lecture

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By Jennifer Russo

The Syracuse University School of Education will welcome Kevin Kumashiro, professor of Asian American Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, for the 2012 Harry S. and Elva K. Ganders Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m….

Health & Society

Sport Management Club’s eighth annual Charity Sports Auction to benefit Special Olympics

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By Michele Barrett

The Syracuse University Sport Management (SPM) Club will hold its eighth annual Charity Sports Auction on Saturday, December 8, at the Carrier Dome. All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics New York. Silent bidding on hundreds of auction items, including sports…

Media, Law & Policy

Empowering young people an ocean away

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By News Staff

By Melanie Deziel G’13 Emily Ballard ’15 came to SU from California, excited about the political science program and determined to make a difference. She didn’t predict she’d be helping to change lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo….