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Jewish environmentalism to be addressed at next B.G. Rudolph Lecture April 1

Thursday, March 15, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Jewish environmentalism is the topic of the next B.G. Rudolph Lecture at Syracuse University. Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, director of Jewish studies at Arizona State University, will address “Judaism and Environmentalism: Are They Compatible?” on Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m. at…

Curator Sumi Hayashi to lecture on Mark Rothko March 20

Thursday, March 15, 2012, By Erica Blust

Sumi Hayashi, curator of the Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art in Chiba, Japan, and an expert on famed Abstract Expressionist painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970), will present a lecture on Rothko on Tuesday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Shemin…

‘Queering Faith’ continues Hendricks Chapel Luncheon Discussion Series March 26

Thursday, March 15, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Hendricks Chapel Luncheon Series will continue on Monday, March 26 with a conversation on “Queering Faith.” Feminist and queer theologian Xochitl Alvizo will lead the discussion, which will begin at noon in the Noble Room, located on the lower…

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SUArt Kids events will be Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, By News Staff

The next SUArt Kids event will be Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. This week’s program is designed specifically to engage your family with the exhibition Pressing Print: Universal Limited Art Editions 2000-2010, including artwork by…

Sandbox Director Liddy receives White House Award nomination

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, By Diane Stirling

Syracuse Student Sandbox Director John D. Liddy was honored to be nominated for a Champions of Change award from the White House, but even more affirming was what he learned about the distinctiveness of the School of Information Studies’ student…

Award-winning novelist Zadie Smith to talk about writing in the 21st century in March 20 University Lectures presentation

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Award-winning novelist Zadie Smith will speak about the point of writing in the 21st century—especially given social media and other influences—in the next University Lectures presentation at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 20. Smith’s presentation, “Why Write?” will begin at…

WAER to host Catherine Russell in concert April 28

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, By News Staff

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month and in celebration of 65 years of broadcast service to the Central New York community, WAER 88.3FM, Syracuse University’s jazz station and NPR affiliate, will be hosting Catherine Russell in concert on April 28,…

‘The Man with the Patent Passion’ at next session of IRP

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

At the March 15 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) Alan Rothschild, patent model collector and president of Rothschild Co., will share how he became a patent collector and discuss his models, which include models from famous inventors…

Syracuse University Library Dean Suzanne E. Thorin nominated to National Museum and Library Services Board

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Suzanne E. Thorin, dean of libraries and University librarian at Syracuse University, was nominated to the National Museum and Library Services Board by President Obama on March 12. She is one of three individuals nominated by the president to serve…

SU, Anadolu University formalize student exchange agreement

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Diane Stirling

A group of delegates from Anadolu University, Turkey, has concluded a visit to the Syracuse University campus with the formalizing of a student exchange agreement between the institutions. Anadolu is the primary institution in Turkish higher education and a world…