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Refugee folk artists at SU Showcase

Monday, April 9, 2012, By News Staff

The Department of Anthropology and the Honors Program will sponsor “Cultural Sustainability,” an exhibit of ethnic arts handmade by refugee artists in Syracuse, at SU Showcase on Wednesday, April 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Atrium of Schine Student…

Creative writing by Somali Bantu refugee students to appear on Connective Corridor buses

Monday, December 5, 2011, By News Staff

Creative writing by Somali Bantu refugee students will be revealed on one of the Connective Corridor buses Monday, Dec. 5, as part of the Corridor’s new In Motion program. The Somali Bantu teenagers responsible for the prose will be surprised…

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Refugee artists participate in annual Peace Council event

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, By News Staff

Miniature ceramic cows, beaded jewelry and hand-sewn items made by Syracuse refugees from South Sudan, DR Congo, Kazakhstan and Burma (Myanmar) will be some of the new immigrant arts featured for the first time at the Peace Council 41st Annual Plowshares Craftfair & Peace Festival at Nottingham High School on Saturday, Dec. 3 (10 a.m-5 p.m.), and Sun. Dec. 4 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Oct. 21 Warehouse trash audit to gauge recycling efficiency

Friday, October 21, 2011, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Sustainability Division conducted a trash audit during the morning of Oct. 21 at the Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St., downtown Syracuse. As a part of SU’s Climate Action Plan and recycling campaign, the Sustainability Division’s trash audit…

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Health and beauty goods sought for refugees

Wednesday, September 21, 2011, By News Staff

The Syracuse Women’s Commission is collecting health and beauty goods that will be given to Catholic Charities for the refugee resettlement program.

Ray Smith Symposium continues music of conflict theme with ‘Refugees and Exile,’ Feb. 17-18

Friday, January 28, 2011, By Rob Enslin

The Ray Smith Symposium in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences continues its yearlong exploration of “Music of Conflict and Reconciliation” with a two-day program titled “Refugees and Exile.” Events include a colloquium, featuring ethnomusicologists Michael Frishkopf (University of…

SU basketball game ‘a first’ for local refugees, thanks to First Year Forum students

Friday, December 3, 2010, By News Staff

Tickets were obtained courtesy of SU’s ‘Cuse Cares Community Services Program.

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CitrusTV sponsors winter accessory drive for Somali Bantu refugee/immigrant youth

Thursday, November 19, 2009, By News Staff

CitrusTV is seeking donations of new or gently used winter accessories.

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Clothing drive to benefit Somali Bantu refugees runs through Dec. 4

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and the International Young Scholars program in Hendricks Chapel’s Office of Engagement Programs are sponsoring a clothing drive Nov. 18 through Dec. 4.

‘Folk Arts Soul of Syracuse’ festival celebrates refugee, immigrant traditions Oct. 27

Tuesday, October 2, 2007, By News Staff

‘Folk Arts Soul of Syracuse’ festival celebrates refugee, immigrant traditions Oct. 27October 02, 2007Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu The City of Syracuse has always been a magnet for cultural diversity. Each year, about 700 new immigrants resettle in Syracuse’s city neighborhoods, yet their…