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Dean Biklen honored in Kuwait with UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize

Monday, February 27, 2012, By Jennifer Russo

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will present Syracuse University’s School of Education Dean Douglas Biklen with the 2011 UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize, honoring him for his work promoting quality education and equal opportunity for…

New student sustainability club looking to make its mark on campus

Thursday, February 23, 2012, By News Staff

There’s a small, highly motivated group of students concerned about the environment, and they’re working to start a grassroots movement to enhance sustainability on Syracuse University’s campus. No, this is not a flashback to the 1960s. It’s happening right now…

New book focuses on policing in Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood

Thursday, February 2, 2012, By News Staff

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,…

Soling students to celebrate writing, editing, designing, publishing a book—in one semester

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, By News Staff

Proceeds from ‘Before Our Eyes: Inside the Changing World of Book Publishing’ to benefit ProLiteracy It is possible for a group of undergraduate students to write, edit, print, publish and market a book about the publishing industry all in one…

Campus & Community

Sept. 28-30 outdoor recycling display to make it easier to ‘go green’

Monday, September 26, 2011, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Sustainability Division will be showcasing a display of recyclable materials on the lawn between the Schine Student Center and Newhouse School, from Sept. 28-30. The display will help educate the University community about which materials are recyclable in…

Campus & Community

R.A.P.E. Center changes its name to The Advocacy Center

Friday, August 26, 2011, By News Staff

Beginning this fall, the scope of services provided by the R.A.P.E. Center has officially expanded to include relationship violence. As a result of this broadening of services, as well as feedback from students, staff and faculty about the R.A.P.E. Center…

Arts & Culture

New Connective Corridor branding package introduced at Community Folk Art Center

Thursday, August 11, 2011, By News Staff

The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC), located at 805 E. Genesee St., is set to get a signature facelift Thursday, Aug. 18, and Friday, Aug. 19. Once completed, CFAC will be the first building on the Connective Corridor to showcase…

Campus & Community

It’s not too late to sign up to host an information table at this year’s Strawberry Festival

Monday, May 23, 2011, By News Staff

The 2011 Strawberry Festival promises to be better than ever! This year’s event will be student-centered and offer music, inflatable pony relay races, a farmers market, the annual Strawberry Fun Run and Walk and picnic food, including the famous strawberry sundaes and shortcake!

Campus & Community

Remarks by J. Craig Venter at Syracuse University’s 157th Commencement and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s 114th Commencement

Sunday, May 15, 2011, By News Staff

Thank you, Chancellor Cantor, for a very warm introduction.  I wish you’d told me that I was going to be following the mascot. Chancellor Cantor, trustees, faculty, students: thank you for allowing me to come here to address you for your…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse PR students to highlight ‘green’ work at SU Showcase

Monday, April 25, 2011, By News Staff

Going “green” for a group of Newhouse public relations students doesn’t mean hopping on the sustainability bandwagon with some superficial eco-friendly spin just to attract publicity. For the members of Hill Communications, the Newhouse School’s student-run public relations agency, it’s…