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New book focuses on policing in Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood
Book was edited by SU graduate student The Gifford Street Community Press will celebrate the publication of its second book, “I Witness: Perspectives on Policing in the Near Westside,” from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at La Casita Cultural Center,…
VPA M.F.A. thesis show ‘Fishing from the Beach’ travels to West Coast
“Fishing from the Beach,” the 2011 master of fine arts (M.F.A.) thesis show of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), has opened on the West Coast at the Arcade Gallery of the San Pedro Arts & Academic…
McPeak receives grant for West African agricultural research project
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
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…
SU students participate in West African Dance Residency with master teacher
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….
Somali Bantu traditional arts represented at ‘Westcott Celebrates Community’
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.
Three open houses at Near West Side businesses are free to the public Sept 17
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…
MEISA brings Best Coast to Westcott Theater
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.
Donations collected at SU vs. Rhode Island game Saturday to help complete veterans’ homes on Near West Side
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…
Volunteers needed to help collect donations to complete veterans’ homes on Near West Side
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…