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Syracuse University Geology Club hosts 2011 CNY Earth Sciences Student Symposium

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, By News Staff

Snowball Earth and how and why mountains move are among the topics to be presented during the 2011 CNY Earth Sciences Student Symposium, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, on the Syracuse University campus. Guest speakers include well known scientists…

The Future of Minority Studies at SU 2011 symposium: ‘Islamophobia, Orientalism and Gender Justice’

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, By News Staff

Laila Farah, a Lebanese-American feminist performance-scholar, will present “Living in the Hyphen-Nation,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in Syracuse University’s Watson Theater. The performance is part of the symposium “Islamophobia, Orientalism and Gender Justice,” presented by the Future of…

The world’s oceans is the topic for SU’s annual Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture and Award Ceremony

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, By News Staff

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, April 21, at 7 p.m. in Heroy Auditorium, located in the Heroy Geology Laboratory….

Founder of Exodus 3 Ministries to receive 2011 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award April 12

Monday, April 4, 2011, By Michele Barrett

In honor of her tireless work advocating for women, Debra Person, founder and executive director of Exodus 3 Ministries (E3M), will receive the 2011 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award presented by Syracuse University’s School of Social Work…

‘Take Back the Night’ 2011 events begin April 11

Monday, April 4, 2011, By News Staff

The Syracuse University R.A.P.E. Center will host a series of “Take Back the Night” workshops, speakers and gatherings April 11-14. The purpose of the events is to end violence in the community. Take Back the Night is sponsored by numerous…

Help SU beat UConn in month-long blood drive competition

Monday, April 4, 2011, By News Staff

Students, faculty and staff at Syracuse University and University of Connecticut will compete in the annual “Are you up for the challenge?: Give Blood” competition. For the second year, the competition determines which school donates the most pints of blood…

Google’s Travis Mason ’06 to speak on April 7

Monday, April 4, 2011, By News Staff

Only five years out of college, SU alumnus Travis Mason has already made his mark in the world of public policy and educational reform. As part of the Alumni Speaker Series, he will visit campus on Thursday, April 7, at…

Hoots and Hellmouth to perform at Funk ‘n Waffles

Monday, April 4, 2011, By News Staff

Hoots and Hellmouth will perform Saturday, April 9, at Funk ‘n Waffles, 727 South Crouse Ave. The show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5, available at the Schine Student Center Box Office or at the door. Hoots and…

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STEP call for papers on SU Showcase theme ‘Sustainability for a Livable Future’

Monday, April 4, 2011, By News Staff

The Maxwell School’s Students for Tomorrow’s Environmental Policy (STEP) student organization invites graduate student paper submissions dealing with the 2011 SU Showcase theme “Sustainability for a Livable Future.”

VPA Advisory Council member, former professor establishes $1M endowed professor of practice in design innovation

Friday, April 1, 2011, By Erica Blust

Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced the creation of the Iris Magidson Professor of Practice in Design Innovation. The professorship, which will be based in the college’s Department of Design, was established through a $1…