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Maxwell Advisory Board member publishes book on Puerto Rico
A new book by Ángel Collado-Schwarz, a long-time Maxwell School Advisory Board member and SU Trustee, has been published by Syracuse University Press. In “Decolonization Models for America’s Last Colony: Puerto Rico,” Collado-Schwarz examines the more than century-old relationship between…
‘Zircons and Hell?’ focus of Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture and award ceremony
Twelve Syracuse University undergraduate students will be recognized for excellence in introductory earth science during the annual Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture and award ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in Heroy Auditorium, located in the Heroy Geology Laboratory….
University College hires director for new talent and education development center
University College of Syracuse University has announced the newly named Talent and Education Development Center (TEDCenter) and the appointment of Karen DeJarnette as the center’s director. Formerly the WorkKeys Center, the TEDCenter will provide programming to support the workforce needs…
Gathering of the Vibes music festival founder to speak Feb. 7
Ken Hays, the founder and executive director of Gathering of the Vibes, an annual music festival inspired by the Grateful Dead, will give a talk on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6:45 p.m. in the Lender Auditorium, located on the concourse…
IVMF executive director attends presidential announcement regarding nation’s veterans
Mike Haynie, executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, was an invited guest of the White House at a public appearance held earlier today, Feb. 3, announcing new entrepreneurship training programs for the…
SU’s Dana Spiotta, Bruce Smith finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards
Dana Spiotta and Bruce Smith, English faculty members in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, have been named finalists for the National Book Critics Circle awards. Spiotta was nominated in the fiction category for “Stone Arabia” (Scribner, 2011); Smith…
2011 campaign for United Way sets campus record
The 2011 United Way of Central New York campaign at Syracuse University wrapped up its fundraising efforts this month with a record-setting total of $214,293 for the local United Way chapter. The final campaign total is the highest ever recorded…
Sheraton Syracuse University hotelier wins statewide achievement award
David Heymann, general manager of the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center in Syracuse, is the recipient of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association’s (NYSH&TA) 2012 Outstanding General Manager of the Year award (151 Rooms or More)….
New book focuses on policing in Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood
Book was edited by SU graduate student The Gifford Street Community Press will celebrate the publication of its second book, “I Witness: Perspectives on Policing in the Near Westside,” from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at La Casita Cultural Center,…
SU once again among nation’s top universities producing Peace Corps volunteers
Syracuse University has again been recognized internationally among colleges and universities for producing the most current Peace Corps volunteers, according to Peace Corps Top Colleges 2012. Syracuse University is listed as No. 13 on the 2012 top Peace Corps volunteer-producing…