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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…

MacJannet Foundation announces inaugural global citizenship prize

Thursday, October 23, 2008, By News Staff

MacJannet Foundation announces inaugural global citizenship prizeOctober 23, 2008Peter Englotptenglot@syr.edu The MacJannet Foundation and the Talloires Network, of which Syracuse University is a member, have announced a competition for the first-ever MacJannet Prize to promote student civic engagement and community…

Burton Blatt Institute creates public learning campaign to challenge perceptions toward individuals with disabilities

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, By News Staff

Me’Shae Rolling(315) 443-8455 Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, has announced the creation of a public learning campaign to challenge negative perceptions about the ability of individuals with disabilities. “It is our intention to…

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…

Doctors for Global Health partners with Syracuse University to bring inaugural dance marathon to campus

Thursday, October 16, 2008, By News Staff

Michele Barrett (315) 443-6172 In a collaborative effort to raise awareness and funding for Doctors for Global Health (DGH) while promoting exercise and healthy activities for the Syracuse University campus and the community-at-large, a 12-hour dance marathon and fundraising event…

Pulse performing arts series presents musical group Rockapella as part of SU Family Weekend

Thursday, October 16, 2008, By News Staff

SU News Services(315) 443-3784 Syracuse University’s Pulse performing arts series, presented by the Division of Student Affairs, will present certifiably unique pop a cappella musical group Rockapella as part of SU Family Weekend on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m….

SU and Syracuse Stage unveil Urban Video Project installation at premiere of ‘Tales from the Salt City’

Thursday, October 16, 2008, By News Staff

Erica Blust(315) 443-5891 The Urban Video Project (UVP), a public arts initiative bringing art to the streets and buildings of Syracuse’s Connective Corridor, will present a large-scale visual art installation in the windows of Syracuse Stage in the Regent Theater…

Burton Blatt Institute awarded $4.7 million for disability learning consortium

Thursday, October 16, 2008, By News Staff

Burton Blatt Institute awarded $4.7 million for disability learning consortiumOctober 16, 2008SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) of the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $4.7 million, five-year grant to the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) of Syracuse…

SU and Syracuse Stage unveil Urban Video Project installation on the Connective Corridor in conjunction with the premiere of ‘Tales from the Salt City’

Thursday, October 16, 2008, By News Staff

SU and Syracuse Stage unveil Urban Video Project installation on the Connective Corridor in conjunction with the premiere of ‘Tales from the Salt City’October 16, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu The Urban Video Project (UVP), a public arts initiative bringing art 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…