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iSchool and Microsoft partner on social networking experiment

Friday, December 16, 2011, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) and Microsoft Corporation announce a partnership to better understand how Microsoft’s new social software So.cl can be used with students who have grown up with social software, study information science and design communication tools. So.cl…

Syracuse University Library acquires papers of architect Morris Lapidus

Tuesday, December 13, 2011, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Library has acquired the personal papers of the flamboyant and trend-setting architect Morris Lapidus. Lapidus, who died in 2001, is perhaps best known for hotels like the Fontainebleau, Americana and Eden Roc in Miami Beach, Fla., buildings which embodied…

Arts & Culture

Discounted tickets available to Syracuse theater and opera through Pulse holiday special

Monday, December 5, 2011, By News Staff

Give the gift of arts of culture this holiday season, or enjoy your own inexpensive night at the theater. While tickets last, the Pulse Performing Arts Series is offering discounted tickets as part of a holiday promotion for SU students,…

Campus & Community

Engineered Perspectives Exhibition Opens at SUArt

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, By News Staff

The SUArt Galleries is pleased to present “Engineered Perspectives: Railroad Culture in the Modern World,” opening Dec. 1 and on view until Jan. 22, 2012.

Campus & Community

Salem Hyde teacher is local winner of Super Connector Search

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, By News Staff

Now all Central New Yorkers can help Holtsbery win and shine a spotlight on CNY.

SU Marching Band to perform at Heisman Memorial Trophy Gala Dec. 12

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, By Erica Blust

Syracuse University’s “Pride of the Orange” Marching Band (SUMB) has been invited to perform at the 77th Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy Gala on Monday, Dec. 12, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes…

SU Symphony Band to perform Dec. 7

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Symphony Band will present a concert Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the…

Burton Blatt Institute experts to provide legal analysis as part of $2.35 million grant

Tuesday, November 29, 2011, By News Staff

In New York state, unemployment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has reached 66 percent, and those who are employed often have difficulty obtaining competitive employment that earns them at least a minimum wage. The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI)…

Arts & Culture

Children’s touring production ‘New Kid’ to have additional public performances Dec. 3 and 10 at Syracuse Stage

Tuesday, November 29, 2011, By News Staff

Public performances of this year’s Bank of America Children’s Tour “New Kid,” produced by Syracuse Stage and the Department of Drama in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), will be held at noon on Dec. 3 and…

BBI hosts virtual celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Monday, November 28, 2011, By News Staff

In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University and the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) at American University will host a virtual lunch event from noon-1 p.m. EST on…