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Weast to Kick Off Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series Sept. 3

Wednesday, August 28, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education will begin its 2013-14 Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series by welcoming Jerry Weast to speak on Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. in Watson Theater. His talk is titled “Deliberate Excellence—Ensuring Equity and Opportunity through Sequenced…

One Extraordinary Day

Wednesday, August 28, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Emeritus professor of economics A. Dale Tussing was a graduate student working on his dissertation at Syracuse University in 1963 when he stepped onto a bus to Washington, D.C., and into an experience of a lifetime.

Health & Society

Words from the Wise

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

As you find your way on campus, make new friends and begin classes, a support system of peer mentors and advisors across campus are here to help make the transition smoother. Here are just a few who share their top pieces of advice.

Recreation Services Hosts Annual Apple Festival Sept. 6 on Quad

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, By News Staff

The Department of Recreation Services within the Division of Student Affairs is hosting the annual Apple Festival, in partnership with SU Food Services, on Friday, Sept. 6, from 11-2 p.m. on the Quad. The festival provides the University community with…

Q&A: Public’s Attitudes Toward Public Schools

Monday, August 26, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

The 45th annual PDK/Gallup poll of public attitudes toward the public schools was issued August 21. Among its findings is that many people have little idea what the “Common Core” is, even though it may have a major impact on…

Syracuse Symposium 2013, ‘Listening,’ kicks off Sept. 12

Friday, August 23, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

With the theme “Listening,” Syracuse Symposium 2013, the annual semester-long intellectual and artistic festival, will kick off Thursday, Sept. 12, with a lecture by author Misha Glouberman.

Victor & Spoils Chief Marketing Officer Andrew Nathan Kicks Off Eric Mower Advertising Forum

Thursday, August 22, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Andrew Nathan, chief marketing officer for Victors & Spoils, will visit the Newhouse School on Thursday, Sept. 5, as a guest of the Eric Mower Advertising Forum. He will discuss “Lessons Learned from an Advertising Journeyman” at 6:30 p.m. in…

Arts & Culture

Stage Will Hold Second Round of Youth Auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’ Sept. 13

Wednesday, August 21, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse Stage is holding a second round of youth auditions for boys and girls ages 6-13 for eight roles in the 2013 holiday show “A Christmas Carol.” Youth auditions will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, from 3-6 p.m. To…

Media, Law & Policy

HBO Documentary on Marty Glickman ’39 Premieres in New York City

Tuesday, August 20, 2013, By Keith Kobland

An HBO documentary set to premiere Saturday, Aug. 24, will thrust Syracuse University into the national spotlight for all the right reasons, all due to a very talented man.

Campus & Community

University Wellness Initiative to Sponsor Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Monday, August 19, 2013, By News Staff

Interested in reducing your stress, increasing your concentration and/or improving your relationships?  Then join us for the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. starting on Sept. 26. This eight-week program includes weekly sessions and one…