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Media, Law & Policy

Human Rights Film Festival Brings Critically Acclaimed Films to Syracuse

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival brings a line-up of critically acclaimed films addressing social justice issues around the globe to Central New York Sept. 26-28.

Business & Economy

Student Entrepreneurs Launch App That Connects Users On Single Social Platform

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By Lindsay Wickham

  ConnectNow, an application enabling users to grow their personal networks, is co-founded and operated by Serge Efap ’14  and co-founders Justin Oh ’13  and Benjamin Honig ’15, all from Syracuse University. A fourth co-founder, Joseph Sorrentino, is a recent…

Campus & Community

Record Warmth Prompts Tips to Avoid Heat Illness

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By Keith Kobland

With high heat and humidity it’s a good idea to review the warning signs of heat illness and take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Of course, staying inside where it’s cool is always an option, as is…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse’s Eric Mower Advertising Forum Brings Three Speakers to Campus in October

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School’s Eric Mower Advertising Forum will bring three speakers to campus in October. All events are free and open to the public. Follow on Twitter at #MowerForum. Oct. 1: Rich Levy, chief creative director, DRAFTFCB Healthcare Levy will…

Arts & Culture

Latino/ Hispanic Heritage Month Begins Sept. 15

Tuesday, September 10, 2013, By News Staff

The Office of Multicultural Affairs within the Division of Student Affairs hosts Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. With lectures, performances, luncheons, semi-formals and art exhibitions, Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month provides the campus and local community with a wonderful opportunity…

Campus & Community

University Recognizes Constitution Day

Tuesday, September 10, 2013, By Keith Kobland

In honor of National Constitution Day, Syracuse University has planned a number of events to commemorate the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Events are scheduled for Sept. 17, the day the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787.

Arts & Culture

Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ Opens Syracuse Stage Season

Tuesday, September 10, 2013, By News Staff

Séance Wreaks Havoc in Smash Comedy Hit of London and Broadway Stages In the 1941 hilariously haunting tale “Blithe Spirit,” novelist Charles Condomine enlists the delightfully eccentric Madame Arcati to hold a séance at his home, hoping to raise some…

Community Folk Art Center Presents Philippe Dodard

Monday, September 9, 2013, By News Staff

To open its fall exhibition season, Community Folk Art Center presents “Philippe Dodard: The Idea of Modernity in Haitian Contemporary Art, ” featuring artwork by the internationally acclaimed and multi-talented Haitian artist. The exhibition, curated by artist and scholar Babacar…

‘Dead Man Walking’ Author Helen Prejean to Deliver Borgognoni Lecture Oct. 7

Monday, September 9, 2013, By News Staff

Sister Helen Prejean, a Roman Catholic nun who is a leading voice for the abolition of the death penalty, will present the 2013 Joseph and Amelia Borgognoni Lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in Maxwell Auditorium. Titled “Dead Man…

Campus & Community

University Wellness Initiative and Recreation Services Offer Lunchtime Tai Chi Class for Faculty and Staff

Monday, September 9, 2013, By News Staff

SU faculty and staff: looking for a way to de-stress, improve concentration and increase sleep? Join us for tai chi for beginners.