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From atoms to satellites
Alumnus Alfred U. Mac Rae receives Distinguished Alumni Award While those who attended SU during the late 1950s may not have known his name, many recall the Ghost of Archbold Stadium, a.k.a. Alfred U. Mac Rae ’54, G’57, Ph.D. ’60….
Syracuse leaders recognized with U.S. Green Building Council award
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.
Paperback writers (and hardcover ones too): SU’s creative writing program turns 50
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.
Citizen students making an impact
About 100 students spread out into the community over the past week to make an impact—and see the city beyond the campus. They cooked dinner at the Ronald McDonald House, spent time with children at the Salvation Army, collected toiletries…
Fraternity hosts benefit show for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc. presents, “Voices For a Cause,” a relief benefit show for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Open to the campus and local community, the show will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in…
Empowering young people an ocean away
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….
SU Women’s Choir to present fall concert ‘Women as Peace Makers, Women as Healers’ Nov. 15
The Syracuse University Women’s Choir, under the direction of Barbara M. Tagg, instructor of music in the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, will present its fall concert,…
Food action workshop begins Nov. 13
SU Showcase will sponsor “What’s On Your Plate?,” a food action workshop, beginning Nov. 13. Participants can learn to take action on such critical local issues as food justice, food waste or the environmental or health impacts of food choices….
Living history: campaigns and campus
The Syracuse University campus community has never shied away from participation in civic life. Here are some examples, in word and image, of our campus ties to political campaigns and personalities over the years. Presented chronologically, source material is primarily…
‘IVMF At One Year’ celebration recognizes anniversary and milestones; open house slated for Nov. 9
This week, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), founded in June 2011 by Syracuse University as the result of a historic partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co., celebrates the one-year anniversary of its founding and formal ribbon-cutting/opening of…