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National education leaders to visit Syracuse for Say Yes Union Day

Thursday, May 14, 2009, By News Staff

Susan Feightner(315) 443-1525 Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association (NEA), and Dick Iannuzzi, president of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), will be in Syracuse on Thursday to celebrate Say Yes Union Day. The two national…

New book by SU School of Education’s George Theoharis explores keys to effective school leadership

Thursday, May 14, 2009, By News Staff

New book by SU School of Education’s George Theoharis explores keys to effective school leadershipMay 14, 2009Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu In his latest book, “The School Leaders Our Children Deserve: Seven Keys to Equity, Social Justice and School Reform” (Teachers College Press,…

SU STEP team wins high school Science Bowl Civility Award at this year’s U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl

Thursday, May 14, 2009, By News Staff

SU STEP team wins high school Science Bowl Civility Award at this year’s U.S. Department of Energy National Science BowlMay 14, 2009Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu A team of high school students in the Syracuse University-sponsored Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) won…

La Casita’s ‘Immigrant’ forum to focus on immigrant issues, experiences and culture Thursday, May 14

Wednesday, May 13, 2009, By News Staff

La Casita’s ‘Immigrant’ forum to focus on immigrant issues, experiences and culture Thursday, May 14May 13, 2009Jemeli Tanuijetanui@syr.edu Have you or a relative, friend and/or colleague ever had an encounter with U.S. Border Patrol officers? Have you faced detention? Do…

Arianna Huffington to be honored at Mirror Awards luncheon June 9

Tuesday, May 12, 2009, By News Staff

Wendy S. Loughlin(315) 443-2785 Arianna Huffington will receive the Fred Dressler Lifetime Achievement Award and the Obama for America New Media Department/Blue State Digital will receive the i-3 award for impact, innovation and influence from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School…

Arianna Huffington, Obama for America New Media Department/Blue State Digital to be honored at Mirror Awards luncheon June 9

Tuesday, May 12, 2009, By News Staff

Arianna Huffington, Obama for America New Media Department/Blue State Digital to be honored at Mirror Awards luncheon June 9May 12, 2009Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu Arianna Huffington will receive the Fred Dressler Lifetime Achievement Award and the Obama for America New Media…

All are invited on a guided tour of Blackboard’s new version

Wednesday, May 6, 2009, By News Staff

All are invited on a guided tour of Blackboard’s new versionMay 06, 2009Chris Finklecfinkle@syr.edu A guided tour of Blackboard Learn will be held Tuesday, May 19, from 10-11 a.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in E.S. Bird Library. An…

‘Crowns’: A roof-raising musical with ‘hattitude’

Tuesday, May 5, 2009, By News Staff

‘Crowns’: A roof-raising musical with ‘hattitude’May 05, 2009Patrick Finlonstagepr@syr.edu A jubilant hit at theaters across the country, “Crowns” embodies the soul, faith and style of African American women and their fabulous hats. When a Brooklyn teenager moves south to escape…

Syracuse University to present New York City fashion show June 3; renowned designer Henry Grethel to receive Icon of Style Award

Tuesday, May 5, 2009, By News Staff

Syracuse University to present New York City fashion show June 3; renowned designer Henry Grethel to receive Icon of Style AwardMay 05, 2009Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Note: Media that wish to cover the show are asked to R.S.V.P. to esblust@syr.edu by Wednesday,…

Study by SU School of Education’s Gerald Grant contrasts educational environments in two American cities

Monday, May 4, 2009, By News Staff

Study by SU School of Education’s Gerald Grant contrasts educational environments in two American citiesMay 04, 2009Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu A new book by Gerald Grant, Hannah Hammond Professor of Education and Sociology Emeritus in Syracuse University’s School of Education, offers a…