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M-LAB: where learning sneaks up on students while they are having fun

Thursday, October 23, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 “It’s cold in here,” complained the students as they slowly filtered into the M-LAB, a mobile classroom parked outside Syracuse City School District’s Fowler High School. “Don’t worry, it will warm up really fast–you know, body heat!”…

SU student volunteers train to assist Syracuse Say Yes to Education program

Thursday, October 23, 2008, By News Staff

Susan Feightner(315) 443-1525 The Syracuse Say Yes to Education program held its first training session for more than 80 Syracuse University student volunteers at the Inn Complete on South Campus on Saturday, Oct. 18. The students will assist with an…

Internationally acclaimed architect Stanley Saitowitz to lecture at Syracuse Architecture

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, By News Staff

Elaine Wackerow(315) 443-6004 Stanley Saitowitz, one of San Francisco’s most renowned and prolific designers of modern buildings, will speak at the Syracuse University School of Architecture on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. in Slocum Hall Auditorium. His lecture, “Frameworks,”…

Community Folk Art Center announces Caribbean Cinematic Film Festival program

Thursday, October 16, 2008, By News Staff

Cjala Surratt(315) 442-2230 The Community Folk Art Center has announced the line-up of films selected to be screened at the 2008 Caribbean Cinematic Film Festival, taking place Oct. 23-26. All film screenings and special events will take place at the…

Students practice entrepreneurial pitches in lifelike one-minute drill scenario at Carrier Dome

Thursday, October 16, 2008, By News Staff

Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 What if you only had one minute-the length of an elevator ride-to grab the attention of a wealthy investor? Would you be able to sell your idea and get a chance to formally present it to the…

Free flu shots offered to students, faculty and staff

Tuesday, October 14, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services(315) 443-3784 In preparation for the 2008-09 flu season, Syracuse University Health Services will provide free flu vaccine clinics for students, faculty and staff beginning today, October 14. Health Services and its partners are offering seasonal influenza vaccination…

University Lectures to present ‘A Conversation with James Conlon’

Tuesday, October 14, 2008, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 James Conlon, one of today’s pre-eminent conductors, is leading an effort to raise public consciousness regarding the significance of the works of composers whose lives and compositions were suppressed by the Nazi regime. Conlon will visit…

Free flu shots offered to students, faculty and staff starting Oct. 14

Tuesday, October 14, 2008, By News Staff

Free flu shots offered to students, faculty and staff starting Oct. 14October 14, 2008SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu In preparation for the 2008-09 flu season, Syracuse University Health Services will provide free flu vaccine clinics for students, faculty and staff beginning today,…

University Lectures series to present ‘A Conversation with James Conlon: The Story Behind the Recovered Voices Project’ on Oct. 23

Tuesday, October 14, 2008, By News Staff

University Lectures series to present ‘A Conversation with James Conlon: The Story Behind the Recovered Voices Project’ on Oct. 23October 14, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu James Conlon, one of today’s pre-eminent conductors, is leading an effort to raise public consciousness regarding…

Syracuse University announces gift challenge program for new faculty endowments

Monday, October 13, 2008, By News Staff

Kevin Morrow(315) 443-3784 To ensure Syracuse University’s ability to attract and retain world-class educators in a competitive market, the SU Board of Trustees has allocated $30 million from the University’s endowment for a new Faculty Today program, a gift challenge…