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Campus & Community

Syracuse leaders recognized with U.S. Green Building Council award

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Keith Kobland

As the not-so-great philosopher Kermit (the frog) once opined, it’s not easy being green. Regardless of that mindset, a growing number of communities are realizing the quality-of-life benefits of “going green.” The Central New York community and Syracuse University are leading the charge and receiving recognition as a result.

Arts & Culture

Paperback writers (and hardcover ones too): SU’s creative writing program turns 50

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Raymond Carver said that the secret of good writing wasn’t talent—there’s plenty of that around, he added—but a person’s ability to put his signature on everything he does.

Media, Law & Policy

‘The Elections: What Happened? What Now?’ at next session of IRP

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

The Nov. 15 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Robert McClure, a political science and public affairs professor and Chapple Family Professor of Citizenship and Democracy Emeritus at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School. The session is open…

Arts & Culture

Grammy-winning country music artist is next in Raymond Carver Reading Series

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By News Staff

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell will present the next installment of the Fall 2012 Raymond Carver Reading Series Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium. The reading will be preceded by a question-and-answer session from 3:45-4:30 p.m. The event…

Campus & Community

Computer Science Day at LCS

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By News Staff

Meet faculty and current students with a passion for computing and learn more about the great opportunities in computer science at SU. “Computer Science Day” will take place on Friday, Nov. 16, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Check-in will occur in the…

Media, Law & Policy

Empowering young people an ocean away

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By News Staff

By Melanie Deziel G’13 Emily Ballard ’15 came to SU from California, excited about the political science program and determined to make a difference. She didn’t predict she’d be helping to change lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo….

Campus & Community

Seminar: Robust Heuristic GP Optimization for Synthesis Realization and Diagnosis

Monday, November 12, 2012, By News Staff

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar ROBUST HEURISTIC GP OPTIMIZATION FOR SYNTHESIS REALIZATION AND DIAGNOSES Date and Time: Friday, Nov. 16, 2:15-3:10 p.m., Watson Theatre, Watson Hall by Sayed M. Metwalli, PhD., PE, Life Fellow ASME, Fellow SME Professor…

Campus & Community

Orange Central=good times

Monday, November 12, 2012, By News Staff

SU’s Orange Central celebration was held Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-11, on campus. After a week of student activities to pump up the Orange spirit, an expanded Homecoming + Reunion for alumni and friends took place. Special reunions were held for several…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Tuesday, November 6

Friday, November 9, 2012, By News Staff

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE A Huffington Post blog by Martin Scaglione, president of Workforce Development at ACT, notes that the Institute for Veterans and Military Families is a partner in the Get Skills to Work coalition, sharing with employers…

Campus & Community

SU celebrates Native Heritage Month

Friday, November 9, 2012, By News Staff

The Office of Multicultural Affairs within the Division of Student Affairs hosts Native Heritage Month from Nov. 2-Dec. 1. From film screenings to lectures, social dances and more, Native Heritage Month offers an array of cultural festivities that educate and…