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College of Law wins National Civil Trial Competition

Tuesday, November 27, 2012, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Syracuse University College of Law was named the champion of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles’ 11th Annual National Civil Trial Competition (NCTC) on Nov. 18, at an awards banquet held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica,…

Campus & Community

Bandersnatch Music Series to host Walk the Moon, Ghost Beach

Monday, November 26, 2012, By News Staff

Indie rock band Walk the Moon will headline University Union’s second Bandersnatch Music Series show of the semester on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Brooklyn duo Ghost Beach will open the show, to be held in the Schine Underground. Doors open at…

Campus & Community

Syracuse leaders recognized with U.S. Green Building Council award

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Keith Kobland

As the not-so-great philosopher Kermit (the frog) once opined, it’s not easy being green. Regardless of that mindset, a growing number of communities are realizing the quality-of-life benefits of “going green.” The Central New York community and Syracuse University are leading the charge and receiving recognition as a result.

Arts & Culture

Paperback writers (and hardcover ones too): SU’s creative writing program turns 50

Thursday, November 15, 2012, By Rob Enslin

Raymond Carver said that the secret of good writing wasn’t talent—there’s plenty of that around, he added—but a person’s ability to put his signature on everything he does.

Campus & Community

Fraternity hosts benefit show for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, By News Staff

Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc. presents, “Voices For a Cause,” a relief benefit show for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Open to the campus and local community, the show will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in…

Prediction app created by SU team available for download

Monday, November 12, 2012, By News Staff

Syracuse University student entrepreneurs are making their mark, and the latest to do that is PsyQic. PsyQic, which allows users to share predictions on sports, politics, TV shows, movies, business, science, environment, technologies and more, is now available for iOS…

Campus & Community

Trustee members of search committee for new Chancellor announced

Thursday, November 8, 2012, By Kevin C. Quinn

Board of Trustees Vice Chair Joanne Alper to chair search effort Syracuse University Board of Trustees Chairman Richard L. Thompson today announced the formation of a search committee to select the next chancellor and president of Syracuse University, and he…

Campus & Community

Annual ‘Stand Up for Education’ Comedy show Nov. 10

Thursday, November 8, 2012, By News Staff

Along with the other Orange Central events taking place this week, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc,. and Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., in collaboration with the Orange Central Planning Committee, will host the third annual stand up comedy show on…

Health & Society

Food action workshop begins Nov. 13

Thursday, November 8, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

SU Showcase will sponsor “What’s On Your Plate?,” a food action workshop, beginning Nov. 13. Participants can learn to take action on such critical local issues as food justice, food waste or the environmental or health impacts of food choices….

Veterans

BBI’s Southeast ADA Center creates guide for veterans: ‘Know Your Employment Rights Under the ADA’

Thursday, November 8, 2012, By News Staff

The Southeast ADA Center (a project of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University) and its Kentucky affiliate, MLM Associates, have created an employment rights guide for veterans with disabilities. The guide includes practical information to help veterans with disabilities…