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Veterans

March 9 Ceremony to Honor Local Navy Master Chief Peter J. Soler

Monday, March 4, 2013, By News Staff

On Saturday, March 9, a ceremony will be held at Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel to honor local U.S. Navy Master Chief Peter J. Soler, 87. A World War II and Korean War veteran, Soler resides in Cicero. The event, an…

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…

A Bold Vision for a New York City Waterfront

Monday, February 11, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

The East River Esplanade in Manhattan is a narrow, deteriorating pedestrian walkway, marked with sinkholes and neglected open spaces. School of Architecture student Joseph Wood G’14 saw potential in the site’s striking riverfront views and land-water connections.

Arts & Culture

Bandier Program to Present Talk by Cornerstone Co-CEO Jon Cohen ’90 on Feb. 5

Thursday, January 31, 2013, By Erica Blust

Jon Cohen ’90, co-CEO of Cornerstone and co-founder of The FADER, Inc., and FADER Label, will present a lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lender Auditorium, located on the concourse level of the Martin J. Whitman…

Campus & Community

Surveying Faculty and Staff for a Healthier Campus

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Susan Furtney, who heads the University Wellness Initiative, wants faculty and staff members to envision what a dynamic, accessible network of health and wellness programs on campus would look like. Healthy cooking classes, a South Campus trail system and access to onsite cholesterol checks—or other possibilities to be suggested by the campus community—are some options to think about.

Campus & Community

‘Youthquake—From Arab Street to Wall Street’

Thursday, January 10, 2013, By News Staff

The Transnational NGO Initiative, PARCC and the Transtional Societal Secruity are proud to present: “Youthquake—From Arab Street to Wall Street” by Srdja Popovic, executive director, Center for Applied Nonviolent Action and Strategies (CANVAS) Popovic, an internationally known activist, will discus…

Campus & Community

Video: Dome roof to be used to recycle rainwater

Thursday, January 10, 2013, By Keith Kobland

One of Central New York’s most prominent buildings will soon have a new role: recycling rain. Thanks in part to a $1.35 million dollar grant, Syracuse University will be undertaking a project that aims to collect runoff from the teflon…

Veterans

CNY Veterans’ Higher Education Regional Consortium supports vets in transition to higher ed

Thursday, December 6, 2012, By News Staff

Founder speaks with NPR on need for similar organizations across nation Twenty-six institutions of higher education located in the 13-county region of Syracuse’s Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) in upstate New York have formed the Central New York Veterans’ Higher…

Arts & Culture

SU Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band to present concert Dec. 4

Thursday, November 29, 2012, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band will present a joint concert Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert is free and open to the public. Free and…

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.