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BBI Receives $100,000 Gift to Technology Program for Children with Disabilities

Thursday, April 4, 2013, By News Staff

Barb and Greg G’91 Tresness have announced a commitment of $100,000 to the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University. The donation will fund the creation of Communication Hope through Assistive Technology (CHAT), a program to assist youth with disabilities…

SU Humanities Center Ends Semester with Back-to-Back Programming

Thursday, April 4, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Topics include transgenerational trauma, the Nuremberg Trial, Afro-Brazilian politics The Syracuse University Humanities Center concludes its spring schedule—and fifth anniversary—with a series of back-to-back events. They include a Humanities Faculty Fellow Lecture by Meera Lee titled “Transgenerational Trauma, Phantom Emotion”…

New Course Will Help Students Build Concrete Skills in Community Organizing

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

A new course in the fall 2013 semester will teach students key skills of organizing by leading a community engagement project on campus. “Community Organizing: People, Power and Change” (SWK 400/CFE 400) will meet on Wednesdays from 2:15-5 p.m., and…

First Year Players Opens Spring Musical on April 4

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By News Staff

As part of the Pulse Performing Arts Series, First Year Players will present its spring musical, “The Wedding Singer,” at Goldstein Auditorium on Thursday April 4, through Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. The performance is based on the 1998…

Fans, Alumni Plan for Final Four Fever

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By Keith Kobland

With only 53,000 seats available at the Georgia Dome for the Final Four, it’s a safe bet many SU fans will be watching Saturday night’s SU-Michigan game on TV. Throughout the United States and abroad, there are opportunities to view…

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Bargain Book Extravaganza

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By News Staff

Tuesday, April 9th 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in the General Book Department of the University Bookstore Come browse a staggering selection of bargain books priced from $1-$25 during this one-day event. You’ll find classics by Jane Austen, Alexander Dumas, and Charles…

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Master the Art of Kokedama

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By News Staff

Monday April 8th, noon, in the General Book Department of the University Bookstore Carol Watson Hickes, owner of Carol Watson Greenhouse and Landscaping, will teach a class on the art of creating Kokedama moss balls. Kokedama (translation “moss ball”) is…

Take Back the Night 2013 Events Begin April 4

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By News Staff

From April 4-10, Syracuse University’s Advocacy Center, within the Division of Student Affairs, will host a series of Take Back the Night activities and events dedicated to raising awareness about sexual and relationship violence. Members of the campus and local…

SU Brass Ensemble Announces Spring Season

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Performances slated for Watertown, Cicero, Rome, Fayetteville and Auburn The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), directed by James T. Spencer, announces its spring concert schedule, with performances in Watertown, Cicero, Rome, Fayetteville and Auburn. All concerts are free and open…

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Calling All Artists: On My Own Time Seeks Entries from SU Faculty, Staff

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, By News Staff

The Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Human Resources are pleased to announce that SU will once again participate in the On My Own Time program, co-sponsored by CNY Arts (formerly the Cultural Resources Council) and the Everson…