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New public lecture series, course join community for discussion of LGBT issues in Syracuse

Thursday, January 22, 2009, By News Staff

Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 The LGBT studies program and minor, the geography department in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and Imagining America announce a new public lectures series for the spring, “Sexuality and Space: Queering Syracuse,” as part…

Syracuse iSchool launches free IT academy for city residents

Tuesday, January 20, 2009, By News Staff

Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 It is easy to forget on a large campus like Syracuse University that Internet access is a privilege in many parts of this country, not a right. SU has more than 1,000 computers located in its 12…

Poetry Palooza to feature visit by top American culture historian

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Rob Enslin(315) 443-3403 The English department at Syracuse University is partnering with CNY Reads, the YMCA’s Downtown Writer’s Center and the Onondaga County Public Library to present two events that promote the public discussion and enjoyment of poetry. The first,…

SU promotes Learning Communities co-founder as director of residence life

Thursday, January 15, 2009, By News Staff

Matthew R. Snyder(315) 443-7082 As Syracuse University welcomed students back to campus for the Spring 2009 semester, the Division of Student Affairs appointed veteran residence life leader Terra L. Peckskamp as director of residence life. In this role, Peckskamp will…

Syracuse University, CNY Reads, public library support ‘cultural commons’ with Poetry Palooza and visit by top American culture historian

Thursday, January 15, 2009, By News Staff

Syracuse University, CNY Reads, public library support ‘cultural commons’ with Poetry Palooza and visit by top American culture historianJanuary 15, 2009Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu The English department at Syracuse University is partnering with CNY Reads, the YMCA’s Downtown Writer’s Center and the…

Life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. to be remembered during Sunday’s Protestant campus worship service in Hendricks Chapel

Thursday, January 15, 2009, By News Staff

Life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. to be remembered during Sunday’s Protestant campus worship service in Hendricks ChapelJanuary 15, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu The Protestant worship service at Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel on Sunday, Jan. 18, will include a…

Middle East experts to discuss current Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza

Wednesday, January 14, 2009, By News Staff

Middle East experts to discuss current Israeli-Palestinian conflict in GazaJanuary 14, 2009Jill Leonhardtjlleonha@maxwell.syr.edu Why is Israel attacking and invading the Gaza Strip? Why is Hamas launching rockets into Israel? How is this related to the broader struggle between Israel and…

National Institutes of Health recognizes Cowart for leadership in eliminating health disparities

Tuesday, January 13, 2009, By News Staff

Michele Barrett(315) 443-6172 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health recently honored pioneers across the country and their best practices models of eliminating health disparities. Luvenia Cowart, Ed.D., R.N., professor of practice in the Department…

National Institutes of Health recognizes SU’s Cowart for leadership in eliminating health disparities in African Americans

Tuesday, January 13, 2009, By News Staff

National Institutes of Health recognizes SU’s Cowart for leadership in eliminating health disparities in African AmericansJanuary 13, 2009Michele Barrettmibarret@syr.edu The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health recently honored pioneers across the country and their best…

SU Department of Anthropology creates folk arts lending library for community members

Tuesday, January 13, 2009, By News Staff

SU Department of Anthropology creates folk arts lending library for community membersJanuary 13, 2009Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu More than 650 books, journals and videos on folklore and folk arts-related topics have been donated to the Department of Anthropology in Syracuse University’s Maxwell…