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Health & Society

McPeak receives grant for West African agricultural research project

Friday, November 11, 2011, By News Staff

The Livestock-Climate Change Collaborative Research Support Program (LCC CRSP) has awarded more than $1.3 million to Syracuse University and South Dakota State University for scientific research projects to improve the lives of livestock producers and increase the resilience of livestock…

Nov. 11 event to celebrate Near Westside ‘From the Ground Up’ homes earning LEED certifications

Thursday, November 10, 2011, By News Staff

Just about two years ago, three vacant infill sites on Syracuse’s Near Westside remarkably represented a new vision for one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. These once-forgotten residential lots would become the sites for three new sustainable homes as part…

Arts & Culture

SU students participate in West African Dance Residency with master teacher

Friday, October 14, 2011, By News Staff

On Oct. 4, a select group of SU students who are either members of a multicultural student dance organization, or just dance lovers at heart, began a six-week artist-in-residence program learning traditional West African dance from master teacher Biboti Ouikahilo….

Campus & Community

Somali Bantu traditional arts represented at ‘Westcott Celebrates Community’

Tuesday, October 11, 2011, By News Staff

On Oct. 21, the Dept. of Anthropology will collaborate with the Somali Bantu Community Association and the Westcott Community Center to host an exhibit of folk arts created by Somali Bantu refugees in Syracuse.

Campus & Community

Three open houses at Near West Side businesses are free to the public Sept 17

Wednesday, September 14, 2011, By News Staff

Three businesses on the Near West Side will hold open houses on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1-5 p.m. The businesses—the Spa at 500, StudioDOG Productions and Szozda Gallery—are members of the Near West Side Initiative Business Association. The open houses…

Campus & Community

MEISA brings Best Coast to Westcott Theater

Thursday, September 8, 2011, By News Staff

On Sept. 9, the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) is bringing Los Angeles based “buzz” band Best Coast to the Westcott Theater to perform for SU students and the surrounding communities.

Veterans

Donations collected at SU vs. Rhode Island game Saturday to help complete veterans’ homes on Near West Side

Wednesday, September 7, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University is helping to raise the roof for Habitat for Humanity by asking fans to make a donation to help complete two veterans’ homes under construction on Syracuse’s Near West Side. Once completed, the homes—located at 113 and 115 Fitch…

Veterans

Volunteers needed to help collect donations to complete veterans’ homes on Near West Side

Wednesday, August 31, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University is helping to ‘raise the roof’ for Habitat for Humanity by asking students, faculty and staff to collect donations needed to complete two veterans’ homes under construction on Syracuse’s Near West Side. Once completed, the homes—located at 113…

Campus & Community

Colorfornia: New Forms in West Coast Street Art: Apex, Chor Boogie and Jet Martinez

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, By News Staff

This fall/winter, the Warehouse Gallery’s exhibitions focus on the medium of painting.

Campus & Community

Near Westside community celebrates progress with Multicultural Block Party at Skiddy Park

Tuesday, August 16, 2011, By News Staff

The Near Westside Initiative (NWI) will hold its second annual Multicultural Block Party at Skiddy Park, Thursday, Aug. 18, from noon-9 p.m.