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University Lectures series welcomes biologist, biomimicry expert Janine Benyus on March 3

Wednesday, February 25, 2009, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 Natural sciences writer and innovation consultant Janine Benyus envisions solar cells that mimic leaves, agriculture that models a prairie, and businesses that run like redwood forests. These kinds of sustainable solutions, created by emulating nature’s designs…

Mellon CNY Humanities Corridor examines role of visual arts during quest for Indian independence, March 27 at Syracuse University

Friday, February 20, 2009, By News Staff

Mellon CNY Humanities Corridor examines role of visual arts during quest for Indian independence, March 27 at Syracuse UniversityFebruary 20, 2009Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu Visual depiction of the quest for Indian independence is the subject of a lecture by international film scholar…

Shen Wei, artistic director of the New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Beijing, will speak in Feb. 26 University Lectures presentation

Friday, February 20, 2009, By News Staff

Shen Wei, artistic director of the New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Beijing, will speak in Feb. 26 University Lectures presentationFebruary 20, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu On Feb. 24, world-renowned dancer and choreographer…

Committee on Women and Art to present 18th annual Matrilineage Symposium Feb. 23-March 5

Thursday, February 19, 2009, By News Staff

Committee on Women and Art to present 18th annual Matrilineage Symposium Feb. 23-March 5February 19, 2009Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Committee on Women and Art will present the 18th annual Matrilineage Symposium Feb. 23-March 5. Events include presentations by eight multidisciplinary…

Model, fashion entrepreneur Emme to keynote 2009 WISE conference

Wednesday, February 18, 2009, By News Staff

Model, fashion entrepreneur Emme to keynote 2009 WISE conferenceFebruary 18, 2009Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship in the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, in collaboration with Key Foundation, State Farm, National Grid and OCIDA, have announced that…

Documentary with Newhouse professor’s audio work is nominated for Academy Award

Wednesday, February 18, 2009, By News Staff

Documentary with Newhouse professor’s audio work is nominated for Academy AwardFebruary 18, 2009SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu Douglas Quin, associate professor of television, radio and film in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, was mixer and principal sound designer for…

Winter Carnival 2009 adds fun and celebration to long winter season

Tuesday, February 17, 2009, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 Yes, it has been a long, cold and snowy winter in Syracuse. Syracuse University Winter Carnival 2009, Wednesday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, March 1, will make you glad that spring has not arrived just yet. The…

Elouafi to lecture on ‘Napoleon’s Discovery of Egypt’ Feb. 19

Monday, February 16, 2009, By News Staff

Elaine Quick. The SUArt Galleries announces a lecture by history professor Amy Elouafi in conjunction with the gallery’s new exhibition “Napoleon on the Nile: Soldiers, Artists, and the Rediscovery of Egypt.” The lecture, “Napoleon’s ‘Discovery’ of Egypt: Art & Science…

Syracuse University’s Winter Carnival 2009 adds fun and celebration to long winter season

Monday, February 16, 2009, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Winter Carnival 2009 adds fun and celebration to long winter seasonFebruary 16, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Yes, it has been a long, cold and snowy winter in Syracuse. Syracuse University Winter Carnival 2009, Wednesday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, March…

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…