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Syracuse University implements new 2008-09 winter break schedule to promote sustainable leadership

Wednesday, November 26, 2008, By News Staff

Syracuse University implements new 2008-09 winter break schedule to promote sustainable leadershipNovember 26, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu In continuation of Syracuse University’s Flexible Work and Sustainability Initiative, the University today announced a new 2008-09 winter break work schedule for employees considered non-essential…

SU College of Human Ecology, School of Education partnership with University of the West Indies benefits early childhood education in the United States, Caribbean

Wednesday, November 26, 2008, By News Staff

SU College of Human Ecology, School of Education partnership with University of the West Indies benefits early childhood education in the United States, Caribbean November 26, 2008Michele Barrettmibarret@syr.edu A month-long visit to Syracuse University in October by Carol Logie, chair…

Results announced for 2008 Campus Commuter Challenge

Tuesday, November 25, 2008, By News Staff

Rachel May(315) 443-9726 The second Syracuse University/SUNY-ESF Campus Commuter Challenge was held in October and was successful in raising awareness about alternatives to commuting alone to campus by car. Participants reported making more than 1,600 round trips from their homes…

SU researchers partner with RPI in NASA-funded New York Center for Astrobiology

Monday, November 24, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 With today’s opening of the New York Center for Astrobiology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., Syracuse University researchers will join a national effort to advance the understanding of the origin and distribution of life in…

Syracuse University researchers partner with RPI in NASA-funded New York Center for Astrobiology

Monday, November 24, 2008, By News Staff

Syracuse University researchers partner with RPI in NASA-funded New York Center for AstrobiologyNovember 24, 2008Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu With today’s opening of the New York Center for Astrobiology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., Syracuse University researchers will join a national…

Message from DPS Chief Callisto about today’s ORANGE ALERT activation

Monday, November 24, 2008, By News Staff

Message from DPS Chief Callisto about today’s ORANGE ALERT activationNovember 24, 2008SU News Servicessunews@syr.edu To the University community: Earlier today, the Department of Public Safety successfully activated its first real-situation use of the ORANGE ALERT emergency notification system, immediately after…

Library seeks feedback to develop new Web-based catalog

Thursday, November 20, 2008, By News Staff

Pamela McLaughlin(315) 443-9788 Information technology has advanced rapidly since the SUMMIT library catalog was developed. User needs and preferences have also changed as Web tools have become prevalent. To address new needs and expectations, improve functionality and take advantage of…

SU College of Law alumna, staff member named to ’40 Under 40′ list

Thursday, November 20, 2008, By News Staff

Jaclyn D. Grosso(315) 443-9534 Kim Wolf Price L’03, director of professional and career development at SU College of Law, was recognized with a “40 Under 40” award at a Nov. 19 event at the Oncenter. The award acknowledges the region’s…

Environmental Finance Center launches NYFoodtrader.org

Thursday, November 20, 2008, By News Staff

Melissa Young(315) 443-8488 The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at Syracuse University has launched NYFoodtrader.org, a virtual farmer’s market that will connect New York producers, consumers and traders with local food fresh from the field. NYFoodtrader.org provides farmers with a no-cost,…

Ten Tons of Love drive adds winter collection

Thursday, November 20, 2008, By News Staff

Eileen Jevis(315) 443-3527 The Ten Tons of Love donation drive is adding a winter collection to its annual spring effort to assist those in need with clothing, household items, nonperishable food, books and school supplies. Syracuse University students, both on…