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Task Force to Study New Pedagogies

Thursday, February 21, 2013, By News Staff

A new task force composed of faculty and staff from all of the University’s schools and colleges and several key academic support departments is working to understand how new technologies and diverse, innovative teaching methods are being utilized across campus.

$1 Million Gift to School of Education Recognizes Work of Professor Corinne Smith

Thursday, February 21, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education has received a gift of $1 million to be used over the next five years to support students who study abroad and to further develop signature global education programs. The Himan Brown Charitable Trust of New…

Chicana Novelist Helena María Viramontes to Give Public Reading Feb. 20

Friday, February 15, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Cornell author known for gritty portrayal of Latina/o culture Helena María Viramontes, professor of English at Cornell University, will read from her acclaimed novel, “Their Dogs Came with Them” (Atria Books, 2007), Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. in Heroy…

‘Race, Region and Obama’ Topic of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture

Wednesday, February 13, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture will feature Matthew C. Whitaker, founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at Arizona State University. The lecture, “Race and Region in…

Work of Latina Artist Favianna Rodriguez Will Open at La Casita Cultural Center

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, By News Staff

Last fall, celebrated printmaker and social activist Favianna Rodriguez joined forces with other California-based artists to create posters urging passage of Proposition 37, which would have required labeling of all food made from genetically engineered plants and animals. The proposition…

Arts & Culture

Local High School Students to Participate in Syracuse Stage Arts Emerging Education Program

Monday, February 11, 2013, By News Staff

High school students from Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Fowler High School, Nottingham High School and the Institute of Technology will participate this winter and spring in the Arts Emerging education program at Syracuse Stage, an annual in-depth art project that relates…

Community-Campus Musical Performance and Dialogue Will Address Issues of Syracuse Seniors

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, By Jamie Haft

The D.R.E.A.M. Freedom Revival (DFR), a Syracuse-based grassroots theater company that uses music and theater to spark conversations about freedom and democracy, will perform with senior citizens on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church (819 Madison Ave).

Health & Society

Encouraging Children to ‘Go Green’

Thursday, January 31, 2013, By News Staff

The younger children are when they first become interested in conserving energy and the earth’s resources, the more likely they will be to support public projects for ecological well-being when they grow up.

Campus & Community

In Class: SPM 199 (video)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, By Keith Kobland

The biggest sports spectacle on earth goes under the microscope in SPM 199, The Super Bowl and Society with Professor Dennis Deninger.

Campus & Community

Volunteers Needed

Thursday, January 24, 2013, By News Staff

The English Language Institute is seeking volunteers who are native English speakers to lead Conversation Groups. Each leader will spend 30 minutes per week with a small group of international students encouraging them to practice their conversational English outside of…