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Five Join Near Westside Initiative Board of Directors

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI), housed in Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development, has announced five new members of its board of directors. They are Sharon L. Contreras, superintendent of the Syracuse City School District (SCSD); Robert…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Family Day Tradition Continues

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

The College of Law continues its tradition with its upcoming 19th Annual Family Day Nov. 9.  More than 80 families from 11 states—more than 300 people—will enjoy activities on the SU campus and reconnect with their law student. “This is…

Campus & Community

SUArt Galleries Exhibition Openings

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Art Galleries is pleased to present the exhibitions “Print Making Revolution: Mexican Prints and the Taller de Gráfica Popular” and “Paul Strand: The Mexican Portfolio. The exhibitions will run Nov. 7, 2013- Jan. 12, 2014, in the…

Arts & Culture

Young Artists to Exhibit Work in ‘The Big Show’ Nov. 9

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Erica Blust

Student work from Art Workshops for Young People, an offering of the art education dual program in SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and School of Education, will be exhibited in “The Big Show” on Saturday, Nov. 9,…

Campus & Community

Raising Money, One Pat on the Head at a Time

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Keith Kobland

A United Way fundraiser held by the School of Information Studiesl provided students with a unique way to beat the stress of coursework, simply by spending a few minutes with man’s best friend. It’s called “Pet a Pup,” and it…

Campus & Community

SU Families Finalize Adoptions on the ‘Today’ Show

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Today, Thursday, Nov. 7, two Syracuse University families have officially grown a little bigger. Cindi Comins, associate director of financial aid, and Dan Cutler, director of learning communities, and their families, along with other families from Central and downstate New…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Quilters Throw Quilt-a-Thon

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By News Staff

Hendricks Chapel Quilters hold fall 2013 quilt-a-thon on Saturday, November 9.

Campus & Community

‘Subject is Sports’ Hosts Live Q&A

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By News Staff

The Subject is Sports, a massive open online course (MOOC) hosted its first live Q &A session with students on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Rick Burton, David B. Falk Distinguished Professor of Sport Management and SPM graduate assistant Elissa Roberts fielded questions…

Campus & Community

Hunger Issues Explored through SU Hunger Games

Wednesday, November 6, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

SU’s 24-Hour Famine, the SU Hunger Games, will be held at Hendricks Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10. Students and other members of the SU community are invited to participate in a 24-hour fast and other related…

Health & Society

Open House to Showcase School of Education Graduate Programs, Scholarships

Wednesday, November 6, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education will host a graduate recruitment fair and open house on Friday, Nov. 15, from 4-6 p.m. in the Sharon Haines Jacquet Education Commons in Huntington Hall. Current Syracuse University undergraduate and graduate students, prospective students in…