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Media, Law & Policy

Modern Mythology: Fifty Years Later, JFK Still Resonates

Friday, November 22, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

It was sunny that day in June of 1957 when John F. Kennedy came to Syracuse University. He was the junior senator from Massachusetts, but he was already eying the presidency, and already testing the rhetoric—a call to public service, an appeal to young people—that would later mark his administration.

Media, Law & Policy

A Video in Courage

Friday, November 22, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Kevin Gendron ’17 has given a voice to the most vulnerable of victims in society—as part of a project that doesn’t say a word.

STEM

Climate Change Garden Mixes the Future with the Present

Thursday, November 21, 2013, By News Staff

Scientists expect Central New York’s climate to more closely resemble that of South Carolina by the end of this century, and ecologists have long warned that our local forests of sugar maple and basswood may gradually change to the drier oak-hickory forests of the U.S. South and Midwest.

Arts & Culture

‘A Christmas Carol’ Returns to Syracuse Stage

Tuesday, November 19, 2013, By News Staff

The beloved family classic returns to Central New York after a seven-year absence in an adaptation new to Syracuse audiences. “A Christmas Carol” follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s fateful Christmas Eve journey from an embittered, ungenerous creature into a…

Arts & Culture

Lemon Elefant to Perform Nov. 21

Tuesday, November 19, 2013, By News Staff

The Community Folk Art Center will host a concert featuring dynamic rhythm and blues ensemble Lemon Elefant on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. The concert will be held as part of the center’s music series, A Journey through Music…

Health & Society

Thwarting a Devastating Disease

Thursday, November 14, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Assistant Professor David Larsen saw the damaging effects of the lack of health care and clean water in the favelas of Belem, Brazil, while working among the people ten years ago. Impacted by the work, he now conducts research to halt the impact of deadly—yet preventable—infectious diseases.

Arts & Culture

SU Brass Ensemble Returns to Little Falls for Benefit Concert

Tuesday, November 12, 2013, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), directed by James T. Spencer, continues its 2013-14 season with a benefit performance in Little Falls, N.Y. The concert is Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Holy Family Parish (763 E. Main…

STEM

Connective Corridor Garners APWA Award

Monday, November 11, 2013, By News Staff

The Connective Corridor has been selected by the American Public Works Association (APWA) New York Chapter as the 2013 Transportation Project of the Year. The award will be presented Nov. 14 at APWA’s annual meeting hosted by the Central New York branch.

Veterans

A Veterans Day Reflection

Monday, November 11, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Veterans Day is a day of pride, remembrance and reflection for U.S. Navy veteran Jared Lyon. His work now—with the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities—furthers his service connection in helping his fellow veterans achieve their next mission.

Arts & Culture

Cocktail Dresses from Genet Collection to Be Exhibited at OHA

Friday, November 8, 2013, By Erica Blust

Cocktail dresses from the Sue Ann Genet Costume Collection in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), as well as the work of junior fashion design students in VPA’s Department of Design, will be featured in the historic costume…