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The Impacts of a Wetland Restored
In the St. Lawrence River watershed, the recovery of the Blanding’s turtle and the golden-winged warbler is an important indicator for researchers assessing the viability of public-private partnerships to restore wetlands. Their work is providing answers to ensure conservation efforts in this region—and possibly beyond.
Celebrate Earth Week April 21-23
Unique festival along the Connective Corridor among the planned events Earth Day began in 1970 after millions of demonstrators came together to draw attention to pollution issues, and over the years it has evolved into an annual event focused on…
New Biography of Bill Clinton Brings Historical Perspective to Career
David Bennett, professor emeritus of history at the Maxwell School, has authored “Bill Clinton: Building a Bridge to the New Millennium” (Routledge), a fascinating and meticulously researched new biography of the 42nd U.S. president. The book traces the path of…
‘Greater Syracuse Land Bank’ at April 17 Session of IRP
The April 17 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Katelyn Wright, executive director of the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. Wright will discuss the 165 dilapidated, decaying, and/or tax delinquent properties that the Land Bank has acquired…
Sundance-Acclaimed Documentary ‘American Promise’ Screening Tuesday
The National Association of Black Journalists Syracuse University will be screening the Sundance-acclaimed documentary “American Promise.” It will be held April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium. “American Promise” spans 13 years as Joe Brewster and Michèle…
Newhouse Alumnus Wins Pulitzer Prize for Washington Post Series
Eli Saslow, a 2004 graduate of the Newhouse School, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize on Monday for his yearlong series about food stamps for The Washington Post. Saslow won in the explanatory reporting category: “Awarded to Eli Saslow of The…
Brooks Haxton Next in Raymond Carver Series
The poet, memoirist and translator Brooks Haxton G’81 is the next presenter in the spring 2014 Raymond Carver Reading Series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Gifford Auditorium. A question-and-answer session will precede the reading from 3:45-4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to…
Diversity Training with Lee Mun Wah Open to Campus Community
As a highlight of this year’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month programming, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a day-long training that focuses on increasing diversity skill sets, community building and cultivating trusting relationships on April 23. The Office…
Falk Scholar Lecture, Presentation of Rubenstein Social Justice Award Planned for April 17
On Thursday, April 17, the Falk College welcomes the campus and local communities to participate in two special events. The inaugural Falk Scholar Lecture, sponsored by the Falk College Research Center, will take place in 312 Lyman Hall, at 2…
Into a New Era: Syracuse University Inaugurates 12th Chancellor and President Kent Syverud
The inauguration of Kent Syverud as the 12th Chancellor and President was a reflection of the University’s past, an examination of where it must go and a celebration of community and its greatest asset—its students.