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Health & Society

Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck to co-chair Israeli disability rights panel on community living

Tuesday, June 7, 2011, By News Staff

University Professor Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, has been appointed by the government of Israel’s Ministry of Welfare and Social Services to co-chair a disability rights expert panel on community living for persons…

Campus & Community

Weight Watchers summer sign up

Friday, June 3, 2011, By News Staff

The summer session of Weight Watchers at Work will begin on June 15 and runs for 12 weeks.

Business & Economy

First Near Westside Initiative microloan to support new business creating eight jobs

Monday, May 23, 2011, By News Staff

The Near Westside Initiative (NWI) has approved its first microloan since launching an innovative micro-lending program in an effort to spur economic development on the Near Westside. The first loan, in the amount of $12,000, has been approved for the…

Campus & Community

Weight Watchers summer sign-ups

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, By News Staff

The summer session of Weight Watchers at Work will begin on June 15 and runs for 12 weeks.

Arts & Culture

Acclaimed poet, disability rights advocate named director of SU’s Renée Crown University Honors Program

Wednesday, May 11, 2011, By Rob Enslin

The Renée Crown University Honors Program, an all-University program administered by Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, announces the appointment of Stephen Kuusisto as its new director. Kuusisto is an accomplished poet, scholar and disability rights advocate who comes…

Arts & Culture

Boatwright tribute concert to be held May 21

Tuesday, May 10, 2011, By Erica Blust

A tribute concert to the late Howard and Helen Boatwright, both legends in American music and central figures in the history of the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing…

Campus & Community

Applications sought for Robert B. Menschel Public Service Award

Friday, April 29, 2011, By News Staff

The Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public & Community Service (CPCS) administers the Robert B. Menschel Public Service Award. Richard and Ronay Menschel established this award in honor of their brother, Robert, to perpetuate his commitment to the not-for-profit world…

Arts & Culture

Winners of 2011 Young Playwrights Festival announced

Wednesday, April 27, 2011, By News Staff

Works performed May 9 by SU drama students Eight area high school students have been chosen as the winners of the 13th annual Young Playwrights Festival at Syracuse Stage. The winning works will be performed by students from the Department…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse PR students to highlight ‘green’ work at SU Showcase

Monday, April 25, 2011, By News Staff

Going “green” for a group of Newhouse public relations students doesn’t mean hopping on the sustainability bandwagon with some superficial eco-friendly spin just to attract publicity. For the members of Hill Communications, the Newhouse School’s student-run public relations agency, it’s…

Arts & Culture

SU Symphony Orchestra to highlight works by Debussy, Hindemith at April 26 concert

Thursday, April 21, 2011, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO) will present a concert Tuesday, April 26, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in…