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Blues and Jazz Performer Madeleine Peyroux to Headline Syracuse Stage Gala

Friday, April 8, 2016, By Joseph Whelan

Madeleine Peyroux, a blues and jazz singer often compared to Billie Holiday, will perform live in concert at Gala 2016, Syracuse Stage’s major annual fundraiser. The event will take place on Friday, June 10, in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine…

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Conductor Vance George to Lead 13th Annual Women’s Choir Festival

Thursday, April 7, 2016, By Erica Blust

Vance George, the Grammy Award-winning conductor emeritus of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, will be the guest conductor for the University’s 13th Annual Invitational Women’s Choir Festival and concert on Saturday, April 16. The theme of the festival is “Joyfully…

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Tips for Better Writing: How to Get Started on that Research Paper

Wednesday, April 6, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Need to get started on that end of semester research paper? Make sure you understand the assignment, try an outline and carefully select your sources, among other tips for doing your best work, according to consultants with the Writing Center.

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Evacuation Drills Scheduled

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, By News Staff

Fire and Life Safety Services (FLSS) will conduct the spring 2016 evacuation drills in academic and administrative buildings from April 11-15. A schedule of the evacuation drills by date and building can be viewed on the FLSS website at http://ehss.syr.edu….

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Maya Alam Named Boghosian Fellow

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Syracuse Architecture Assistant Professor Maya Alam has been selected as the first recipient of the Boghosian Fellowship, effective fall 2016. The fellowship—established in early 2015 in memory of Harry der Boghosian ’54 by his sister Paula der Boghosian ’64 (School…

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Moral Injury and Military Veterans: What Do We Need to Know, and Why?

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, By News Staff

“Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Moral Injury and Military Veterans” is a research colloquium, free and open to the public. When: Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Reilley Room, 4th floor Reilly Hall, Le Moyne College. Free parking…

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Laura Sanders Appointed Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Student Affairs has announced the appointment of Laura E. Sanders as director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. The appointment comes after an extensive search process led by a search committee composed of students from…

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‘Rising from the Rubble’

Friday, April 1, 2016, By Amy Manley

Celebrated author, essayist and Judaic studies scholar, Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett will be the featured speaker for the 2016 B.G. Rudolph Lecture. The annual address, sponsored by the Jewish studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, will happen on Monday,…

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Scholar Spotlight: Deyara Tabu Morris ’16

Friday, April 1, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

Like many students, Deyara Tabu Morris ’16 hit a few bumps during the transition from her hometown of Baltimore, Md., to life at Syracuse University. As graduation approaches, though, she’s sad to be leaving the place she’s come to consider…

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Step Up to National Walking Day; Start a Monday Mile Group

Friday, April 1, 2016, By News Staff

On Wednesday, April 6, the American Heart Association (AHA) will kick off National Walking Day to rally everyone—individuals, friends, families, neighborhoods, communities, schools and workplaces—to join together and walk for health and fun. The day is a great opportunity to promote…