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Impunity Watch presents third annual symposium, ‘Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War and Crime against Humanity’

Wednesday, April 4, 2012, By News Staff

On Saturday, April 14, at 1 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium, Syracuse University College of Law’s Impunity Watch will present its third annual symposium on human rights, “Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War and Crime against Humanity.” Former International Criminal…

Members of the Student Philanthropy Council gear up to spread the word

Wednesday, April 4, 2012, By News Staff

Members of the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) are getting ready to host Philanthropy Week, April 9-13. Philanthropy Week was created to raise awareness about the generous donations of time and money given by alumni and friends of Syracuse University that help…

Le Moyne College, University College host Intelligent Conversation Series ‘The Future of Medicine’

Tuesday, April 3, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

The 2012 Intelligent Conversation lecture series, co-sponsored by University College of Syracuse University and Le Moyne College, invites citizens to explore topics surrounding the future of medicine. The events are free and take place at Grewen Auditorium on the Le…

Harvard’s David Carrasco to lecture April 6 on storytelling in 16th century Mexico

Tuesday, April 3, 2012, By News Staff

David Carrasco, Neil L. Rudenstine Professor of the Study of Latin America at Harvard Divinity School and Harvard’s Department of Anthropology, will give a lecture “An Indigenous American Pictorial Epic: Storytelling from the 16th Century Mexican Codex-Mapa de Cuauhtinchan (Place…

The immigration system and reform at the next session of IRP

Monday, April 2, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

At the April 5 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP), Aly Wane will present “Immigration: A Personal Reflection on the Changing Nature of American Citizenship.” Wane will share his opinions regarding the current immigration system and spark conversation…

Burton Blatt Institute hosts World Bank visit to campus and discussions about new Global Forum

Monday, April 2, 2012, By News Staff

The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University and campus partners are engaging in an unprecedented new collaboration with the World Bank to establish the Global Forum on Law, Justice, and Development (GFLJD). The global forum, of which BBI is…

Philanthropy Week takes place April 9-13

Friday, March 30, 2012, By News Staff

The second annual Philanthropy Week at Syracuse University takes place April 9-13. Events during Philanthropy Week raise awareness about the importance of giving back to the University and recognize those who support SU through generous donations of time and money….

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Newhouse School will host symposium examining future of local news

Thursday, March 29, 2012, By Wendy S. Loughlin

‘The News Re-imagined: The Promise of Foundation-funded Journalism’ will be held April 4 Nationally respected journalists, as well as community leaders and news media executives from Central New York, will gather at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications…

Elin Riggs named new director of Off-Campus and Commuter Services

Tuesday, March 27, 2012, By News Staff

The Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services within the Division of Student Affairs has appointed Elin Riggs as its new director, effective March 7. The office is responsible for providing comprehensive services for undergraduate and graduate students living off campus,…

SU named to 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction

Monday, March 26, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University is one of only eight institutions in New York state to be named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. SU has been named for the sixth consecutive year. The honor roll, launched in…