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SU’s Dana Spiotta, Bruce Smith finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards

Friday, February 3, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Dana Spiotta and Bruce Smith, English faculty members in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, have been named finalists for the National Book Critics Circle awards. Spiotta was nominated in the fiction category for “Stone Arabia” (Scribner, 2011); Smith…

The NewsHouse: Healthy Mondays: Bringing yoga, spirituality and relaxation

Tuesday, December 20, 2011, By News Staff

Kelley Purcell teaches a yoga class at SU that helps students exercise in a way that is relaxing for both mind and body.

Atlanta elementary school students inspired by adults with disabilities

Tuesday, November 1, 2011, By News Staff

Successful adults with disabilities from throughout the metro-Atlanta area inspired children at Gwinnett County’s Nesbit Elementary School on Oct. 12 to dare to dream for their futures as part of a new disability mentoring day and career expo pilot program….

Arts & Culture

Workshop exploring spirituality and dance will be held Oct. 25 in Hendricks Chapel

Monday, October 24, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Hendricks Chapel will host a discussion and workshop on “Exploring Spirituality and Dance” with the Buglisi Dance Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m. in the Hendricks main chapel. Artistic director Jacqulyn Buglisi will explore the intersections of faith…

Gabrielle Bernstein ’01 brings Spirit Junkie to SU

Tuesday, October 11, 2011, By News Staff

The Alumni Speaker Series will kick off on Wednesday, Oct. 19, with a visit from best-selling author, motivational speaker and spiritual guru Gabrielle Bernstein ’01. Having recently released her book “Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-love and Miracles” (Harmony,…

Arts & Culture

Author Dana Spiotta in the spotlight for next installment of Raymond Carver Reading Series

Friday, September 16, 2011, By News Staff

The Fall 2011 Raymond Carver Reading Series will continue with award-winning fiction writer Dana Spiotta, assistant professor of creative writing in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in Gifford Auditorium in H.B. Crouse Hall…

Arts & Culture

New initiative from VPA, the Araca Group fosters emerging theater artists’ entrepreneurial spirit

Tuesday, August 9, 2011, By Erica Blust

Up-and-coming theater artists anxiously awaiting their big break in the industry now have a new way to enhance their professional development. The Araca Project, a new initiative of the Department of Drama in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing…

Campus & Community

Words of JFK inspire immigrant to seek new life in the U.S.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011, By Eileen Jevis

In his home in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Roland Nzima was working as a technical engineer and a project manager. While he experienced some level of success, Nzima knew he had to make a choice between his career and…

Campus & Community

SU beats UConn in annual blood drive competition, effort benefits Golisano Children’s Hospital

Friday, April 29, 2011, By News Staff

Students, faculty and staff at Syracuse University rallied in the final days of competition to beat rival University of Connecticut.  The annual “Are you up for the Challenge: Give Blood!” competition keeps track of which school donates the most pints…

Health & Society

Listening devices help preserve confidentiality in hospitals for hearing-impaired patients

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, By News Staff

It’s against the law to share a person’s medical information with others without written consent. However, it’s almost impossible to prevent outsiders from overhearing private conversations in hospital rooms between doctors and hearing-impaired patients. It’s an all-too-common situation that a…