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Activist John Prendergast to Continue Conversation on Human Rights in Africa April 8

Thursday, March 28, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In September 2012, five people from the Congo—survivors and refugees from the Congolese civil war—captivated audiences at Syracuse Stage with their searing portrayals of their struggles to leave the past behind and form a new, peaceful community in Central New…

Panelists Set for Campbell Institute NY-SAFE Act Debate

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By Keith Kobland

When he signed the bill into law, Gov. Cuomo claimed the NY-SAFE Act would give New York State the most comprehensive gun laws in the nation, keeping guns out of the hands of potentially dangerous mental health patients and banning…

Campus & Community

Film & dialogue: Rise Up with ‘Girl Up’ April 11

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By News Staff

Professor Catherine Bertini invites you to attend this free film and dialogue. “Girl Rising,” April 11, 5-7 p.m., Maxwell Auditorium Join the movement! 10×10 is a global campaign to educate and empower girls, working to create a ripple effect that…

New Racism and the Myth of Universalism in Higher Ed

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By News Staff

Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at Duke University, will present “New Racism, Color Blindness and the Sweet (but Wrong) Myth of Universalism in HWCUs,” at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in Maxwell Auditorium. The lecture…

Student Sustainability Group Making a Difference through Green Design

Monday, March 25, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University senior Sean Foote is working to create a better world for his 3-year-old son. The engineering major cares about the environment and wants to help preserve it for his son’s future enjoyment. This is mainly why Foote got…

University Lectures to Screen Award-Winning Documentary ‘Chasing Ice’

Friday, March 22, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Over a seven-year period—through millions and millions of camera clicks made in some of the Earth’s harshest conditions—renowned environmental photographer James Balog captured undeniable evidence of our changing planet.

Symposium to Explore Changing Landscape of Sport Event Industry

Friday, March 22, 2013, By Michele Barrett

Eight of the sport event industry’s leading executives and visionaries will offer valuable first-hand perspectives during the Syracuse University chapter of Women in Sports and Events’ (WISE) second annual symposium. “A Word to the WISE: Testing the Limits,” will take…

Media, Law & Policy

Former Essence Editor-in-Chief to Speak at Newhouse

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, By News Staff

The Black Communications Society, Syracuse University Chapter, will host the former Editor-in-Chief of Essence magazine, Constance C.R. White, on March 27 at 7 p.m. in Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. White will discuss what a brand is (both personal and commercial);…

Garcia to Receive 2013 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, By Michele Barrett

In honor of his significant contributions to the field of social work through teaching, research, policy advocacy and service, Professor Alejandro Garcia will receive the 2013 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m….

Campus & Community

Onondaga County’s Sustainability Plan at Next IRP Session

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

The March 21 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Matt Millea, deputy county executive for Onondaga County, and Megan Costa from the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency. The pair will discuss how good land use planning helps…