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International Bridges for Justice founder Karen Tse to present University Lecture March 22

Thursday, March 10, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Karen Tse, an award-winning human rights defender and founder of International Bridges for Justice (IBJ), will speak about her work to champion human rights around the world in the next University Lecture at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 22. Tse’s…

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Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration–2011 Summer Institute

Thursday, March 10, 2011, By News Staff

The Institute for Creative Collaboration and Conflict Resolution draws on Maxwell School faculty and noted practitioners who specialize in state-of-the-art theory, research and practice in processes of dispute management.

Students to travel to London for ‘Many Faiths, One Humanity’

Wednesday, March 9, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

(Above, prayers at a mosque in East London)

Tillotson to lead Association for Science Teacher Education

Friday, March 4, 2011, By News Staff

John Tillotson, associate professor of science education with a dual appointment in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was recently sworn in as president-elect of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). The 800-member nonprofit…

Syracuse University Library debuts ‘Sound Beat’ radio show, highlights Belfer recordings

Thursday, March 3, 2011, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

On Tuesday, March 1, at 3:30 p.m., WAER-FM 88.3 broadcast the inaugural episode of “Sound Beat,” a new 90-second public radio module that highlights recordings from the Belfer Audio Archive at Syracuse University Library, one of the largest sound archives in…

Smart Growth Initiative at this week’s Thursday Morning Roundtable

Tuesday, March 1, 2011, By Eileen Jevis

The March 3 session of Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR) will feature Paul Beyer, director of Smart Growth Planning at the New York State Department of State. Various New York state agencies are involved with the Smart Growth initiative, which is…

SU Parent Advocacy Center announces spring workshops

Friday, February 25, 2011, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center (SUPAC) will host two major programs this spring to help parents and professionals better advocate for their children, both during and after their K-12 schooling, and keep informed about available options. On April 1,…

Recipients of Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence to be honored March 3

Friday, February 25, 2011, By News Staff

Six Syracuse University faculty and staff members will receive the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence at a campus ceremony and reception in their honor on Thursday, March 3. The 2010-11 Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence honorees are: Edward A. Bogucz, Jr., executive…

Near Westside Initiative Business Association experiencing tremendous growth

Thursday, February 24, 2011, By News Staff

Encourages more business owners and entrepreneurs to join Twenty-eight neighborhood business owners and entrepreneurs attended this month’s Near Westside Initiative (NWSI) Business Association meeting at the Delavan Center in Syracuse. The meeting marked the third straight month that the group has experienced record turnout. “The…

School of Education lecture series to present ‘Our Schools Suck’ March 3

Thursday, February 24, 2011, By News Staff

The public conversation about the problems with urban schools often places the blame on students who attend those schools, focusing on youths’ poor attitudes and negative values. The latest installment in the Syracuse University School of Education‘s Landscape of Urban…