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Social media become vital tool in business, presidential campaign
When U.S. Sen. Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, the young Democrat’s victory made history in more ways than one. It not only shattered the color barrier to the highest office in the land; it also heralded social media as a powerful—and powerfully underestimated—strategic tool that aspiring politicians from that day forth would ignore at their own peril.
‘The Creative Climate,’ eco graphics workshop
All students are welcome in CLB/SOL 400, “The Creative Climate,” a new 1-credit workshop to develop graphic materials about the climate crisis. No experience necessary. Design and produce posters and other materials to promote climate literacy and awareness. Posters will…
New study finds female athletes rarely used as ad spokespeople
As athletes and fans celebrated new world records, international milestones and personal bests during the 2012 London Olympic Games, one story that repeated itself was the prominent role female athletes played in fueling U.S. Olympic success and medal count. The…
SU & ESF Faculty and Staff Bowling League
Do you enjoy bowling? Would you like to try bowling?
Do you want a fun activity with your colleagues?
The SU & ESF Faculty and Staff Bowling League is seeking new members.
SU in the News: Friday, August 17
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE Small Business Opportunities Magazine reported on Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Startup, a program to help transitioning service members and veterans become entrepreneurs. The pilot program was launched by the Institute for Veterans…
SU London staff member volunteers as ‘Games Maker’ during 2012 Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London have undeniably captivated the world, and one Syracuse University staff member is doing her part to make this global-scale event in her home city a success. From the beginning of the games, Ria…
Near Westside Multicultural Block Party on Aug. 16 celebrates neighborhood
The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI) will hold its third annual Multicultural Block Party at Skiddy Park on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 1-9 p.m. Residents and supporters of the Near West Side are invited to attend this celebration of community. The…
IVMF, SBA, Marine Corps announce pilot program to assist military, vets to become business owners
Mike Haynie, executive director and founder of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF), U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Karen Mills and U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General R.F. Hedelund have announced the creation of Operation Boots…
SU Voices: “FCC vs. Fox”
by Roy Gutterman Curse words and nudity, even fleeting or spontaneous profanity and brief naked bodies may still be off-limits on broadcast television, but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) needs to issue clearer guidelines and standards with plenty of notice…
After more than a decade, Sandra Hurd fulfills service as University marshal at 2012 Commencement
Shiu-Kai Chin becomes University marshal, Kelly Chandler-Olcott joins as associate University marshal After more than a decade, Sandra Hurd has retired her Commencement leader title of University marshal. Beginning her service in 2001 at the Commencement ceremony that featured NASA…