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SU Joins Starwood Executive Traveler Program

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University has entered into an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and is now a member of the Starwood Executive Traveler (SET) program. Syracuse University faculty and staff travelers, for business or leisure, will be eligible for a 15…

SU Hosts Nationally Renowned Champion for Environmental Justice

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

African American Studies Spring 2013 Colloquium presents Vernice Miller-Travis</strong> Vernice Miller-Travis, advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and longtime environmental activist, will present “Environmental Justice and the legacy of Racial Inequality in the 21st Century” at 5 p.m. March…

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University Wellness Initiative Announces Free Healthy Cooking Class for Faculty and Staff

Monday, March 18, 2013, By News Staff

Looking for helpful tips on how to cook healthy and tasty appetizers for your family and friends?  Interested in being more mindful with your menu choices and preparation?  Join Chef Mary Kiernan on Monday, April 15, for a mindful cooking…

iSchool and Effat University Sign Cooperative Academic Agreement

Thursday, March 7, 2013, By Diane Stirling

A large and welcoming contingent of students, faculty, staff and officials from Syracuse University and its School of Information Studies (iSchool) greeted Effat University leaders and guests, including members of the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for…

Student Affairs Announces 2014 Senior Class Marshals

Friday, March 1, 2013, By News Staff

The Division of Student Affairs has announced the 2014 Senior Class Marshals. Current juniors Stephen Rathbun and Leo Wong are the 2014 Senior Class Marshals and will carry the class of 2014 banner to open Syracuse University’s 160th Commencement ceremony…

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Immerse Yourself in the Spanish Language in Two-week Summer Course

Wednesday, February 20, 2013, By News Staff

Learn the Spanish language this summer by immersing yourself in a two-week credit or non-credit program that will allow you daily practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will improve their ability to express themselves while increasing their awareness…

Larry Flynt to Visit SU, Discuss ‘Fighting for the First Amendment’ on March 5

Monday, February 18, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Larry Flynt, the controversial publisher of Hustler Magazine and long-time First Amendment advocate, will visit Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 5, as a guest of the Newhouse School’s Tully Center for Free Speech. He will speak on “Fighting for the…

Resolving Conflict and Rebuilding Lives in Darfur

Monday, February 18, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

A region scarred by civil violence and a resulting humanitarian crisis over the past decade, Darfur in western Sudan still struggles to reach peace between the government and rebel factions. Its citizens, however, are not waiting to start rebuilding their lives and communities.

Joey Bada$$ to Headline UU’s Bandersnatch Music Series

Friday, February 15, 2013, By News Staff

Rapper Joey Bada$$ will headline the first Bandersnatch show of the semester, hosted by University Union, on Tuesday, March 5, in the Schine Underground. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., with music to start at 8 p.m. An opener will…

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Disability Culture, Faith and Secularism, Part II: Creating Spaces for Inclusion

Friday, February 15, 2013, By News Staff

Without Walls: What Temporary Deaf Spaces Can Tell Us about Managing Identity Politics The Rev. Kirk VanGilder WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel The Rev. Kirk VanGilder is a professor of Religion at Gallaudet University, who was born hard…