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Former U.S. ambassador and former director of World Food Program will lead symposium on America’s role in the world

Monday, October 27, 2008, By News Staff

  Two members of the faculty from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, along with student representatives of the College Republicans and College Democrats, will discuss and debate “America’s Role in the World” during a symposium on Tuesday, Oct. 28,…

U. Encounter grants to provide funding for students, artists to work together

Monday, October 27, 2008, By News Staff

Matthew R. Snyder(315) 443-7082 Syracuse University’s U. Encounter grant program-a collaborative initiative of the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs-is seeking applications by Friday, Nov. 14, for the year’s final round of grants. U. Encounter grants,…

Former U.S. ambassador and former director of World Food Program will lead Maxwell School issues symposium on America’s role in the world

Monday, October 27, 2008, By News Staff

Former U.S. ambassador and former director of World Food Program will lead Maxwell School issues symposium on America’s role in the worldOctober 27, 2008Jill Leonhardtjlleonha@maxwell.syr.edu Two members of the faculty from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, along with student…

Bonzi appointed to new position dedicated to instructional quality in SU School of Information Studies

Sunday, October 26, 2008, By News Staff

Margaret Costello Spillett315 443 1069 Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) associate professor Susan Bonzi has been named to the new position of director of instructional quality in the school. She assumes her new responsibilities July 1. Dean Elizabeth…

Library announces Learning Commons appointments

Thursday, October 23, 2008, By News Staff

Pamela McLaughlin(315) 443-9788 Lesley Pease and Brandi Porter have been appointed to leadership positions in Syracuse University Library‘s new Learning Commons (LC). Pease will serve as director and Porter as associate director of the new facility. Pease oversees the operation,…

Senior personnel changes take place at Maxwell School

Thursday, October 23, 2008, By News Staff

Jill Leonhardt(315) 443-5492 Maxwell School Dean Mitchel Wallerstein has announced three senior personnel changes–two new staff members in the Dean’s Office and a new director of the school’s Executive Education Program. Lisa C. Honan has been named assistant dean for…

SU student volunteers train to assist Syracuse Say Yes to Education program

Thursday, October 23, 2008, By News Staff

Susan Feightner(315) 443-1525 The Syracuse Say Yes to Education program held its first training session for more than 80 Syracuse University student volunteers at the Inn Complete on South Campus on Saturday, Oct. 18. The students will assist with an…

MacJannet Foundation announces inaugural global citizenship prize

Thursday, October 23, 2008, By News Staff

MacJannet Foundation announces inaugural global citizenship prizeOctober 23, 2008Peter Englotptenglot@syr.edu The MacJannet Foundation and the Talloires Network, of which Syracuse University is a member, have announced a competition for the first-ever MacJannet Prize to promote student civic engagement and community…

Xerox president to discuss leadership at Whitman School

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, By News Staff

Xerox president to discuss leadership at Whitman SchoolOctober 22, 2008Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu Ever wondered if it is really possible to start at the very bottom of an organization and work your way to the top? That’s just what Ursula M. Burns…

Burton Blatt Institute creates public learning campaign to challenge perceptions toward individuals with disabilities

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, By News Staff

Me’Shae Rolling(315) 443-8455 Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, has announced the creation of a public learning campaign to challenge negative perceptions about the ability of individuals with disabilities. “It is our intention to…