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BBI receives MarCom Awards for 2012 magazine, new website

Wednesday, November 21, 2012, By News Staff

The 2012 issue of Snapshots of Impact, the annual magazine of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, has received a Platinum Award in the MarCom Awards competition. The Platinum Award recognizes the magazine as one of the most…

Arts & Culture

SU Brass Ensemble rings in the holiday season

Monday, November 19, 2012, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), housed in The College of Arts and Sciences and conducted by James T. Spencer, continues its 2012-13 season with three holiday concerts. Performances are Sunday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. at Saints Peter and…

STEM

From atoms to satellites

Monday, November 19, 2012, By News Staff

Alumnus Alfred U. Mac Rae receives Distinguished Alumni Award While those who attended SU during the late 1950s may not have known his name, many recall the Ghost of Archbold Stadium, a.k.a. Alfred U. Mac Rae ’54, G’57, Ph.D. ’60….

STEM

iSchool’s It Girls Retreat shows high school girls possibility of careers in technology

Monday, November 19, 2012, By News Staff

It’s Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, and the main hallway of the iSchool is filled with unusual activity—approximately 92 high school girls from across the country, along with several of their parents, are getting ready to showcase their final projects as…

Campus & Community

Video: Chancellor Cantor awards Chancellor’s Medal to Prince Sultan bin Salman

Friday, November 16, 2012, By Keith Kobland

It’s not often a member of the royal family visits Central New York. But on Friday, Prince Sultan bin Salman of Saudi Arabia was the guest of honor at ceremonies to award His Royal Highness with the Chancellor’s Medal. Prince…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage sponsors ‘White Christmas’ cover contest

Friday, November 16, 2012, By News Staff

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” is the most-recorded song in American musical history. Now theatergoers have the opportunity to put their spin on it by entering the a “White Christmas” cover contest. The contest rules are: 1. Grab your friends, mics,…

Campus & Community

Make your Thanksgiving Break sustainable

Friday, November 16, 2012, By News Staff

Will you be away from your campus office for an extended period next week? If so, before leaving please do the following: • Turn off and unplug all office and personal electronics such as computers, monitors, printers, paper shredders, coffee…

Campus & Community

Syracuse leaders recognized with U.S. Green Building Council award

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Keith Kobland

As the not-so-great philosopher Kermit (the frog) once opined, it’s not easy being green. Regardless of that mindset, a growing number of communities are realizing the quality-of-life benefits of “going green.” The Central New York community and Syracuse University are leading the charge and receiving recognition as a result.

Arts & Culture

Paperback writers (and hardcover ones too): SU’s creative writing program turns 50

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Raymond Carver said that the secret of good writing wasn’t talent—there’s plenty of that around, he added—but a person’s ability to put his signature on everything he does.

Arts & Culture

Grammy-winning country music artist is next in Raymond Carver Reading Series

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By News Staff

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell will present the next installment of the Fall 2012 Raymond Carver Reading Series Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium. The reading will be preceded by a question-and-answer session from 3:45-4:30 p.m. The event…