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Thanksgiving Dinner discount at the Sheraton for SU faculty, staff & students

Tuesday, November 20, 2012, By News Staff

Rachel’s at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is offering a discount to all Syracuse University Faculty, Staff & Students on their Signature Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet. The discounted price is $230 for adults. Children’s price for those under 12 is…

Arts & Culture

SU Brass Ensemble rings in the holiday season

Monday, November 19, 2012, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), housed in The College of Arts and Sciences and conducted by James T. Spencer, continues its 2012-13 season with three holiday concerts. Performances are Sunday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. at Saints Peter and…

STEM

From atoms to satellites

Monday, November 19, 2012, By News Staff

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….

STEM

iSchool’s It Girls Retreat shows high school girls possibility of careers in technology

Monday, November 19, 2012, By News Staff

It’s Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, and the main hallway of the iSchool is filled with unusual activity—approximately 92 high school girls from across the country, along with several of their parents, are getting ready to showcase their final projects as…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage sponsors ‘White Christmas’ cover contest

Friday, November 16, 2012, By News Staff

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” is the most-recorded song in American musical history. Now theatergoers have the opportunity to put their spin on it by entering the a “White Christmas” cover contest. The contest rules are: 1. Grab your friends, mics,…

Campus & Community

Make your Thanksgiving Break sustainable

Friday, November 16, 2012, By News Staff

Will you be away from your campus office for an extended period next week? If so, before leaving please do the following: • Turn off and unplug all office and personal electronics such as computers, monitors, printers, paper shredders, coffee…

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.

Campus & Community

Newhouse master’s open house

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By News Staff

Interested in a master’s degree in journalism/communications/media? Our one-year programs include public relations, documentary film and history, new media management,and arts journalism, among many others. Our master’s open house will take place on Friday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m….

Campus & Community

Prince Sultan bin Salman of Saudi Arabia receives Chancellor’s Medal

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, By News Staff

His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), chairman of the board of trustees of the Prince Salman Center for Disabilities Research in Riyadh and the first Arab astronaut, will be awarded Syracuse University’s prestigious Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding Achievement during a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16.