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Syracuse University to confer six honorary degrees May 10
Syracuse University to confer six honorary degrees May 10April 23, 2009Jaime Winne Alvarez jlwinne@syr.edu Syracuse University will award honorary degrees to six individuals of exceptional achievement at its 155th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 10, in the Carrier Dome. The…
New study finds that global warming could trigger a century-long drought in West Africa
New study finds that global warming could trigger a century-long drought in West AfricaApril 16, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu NOTE TO EDITORS: The national contact for this story is Marc Airhart, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas, (512) 471-2241, mairhart@jsg.utexas.edu. A…
Prospective first-year students present ideas on improving their own communities through public policies
SU News Services(315) 443-3784 More than 80 of Syracuse University’s prospective first-year students will present their ideas on public policies that can improve their community at the 64th annual Maxwell Citizenship Scholarship Conference, sponsored by the Public Affairs Program in…
Senior Vice President Eleanor Ware to retire in June after 31 years at SU
Kevin C. Quinn(315) 443-8338 Come June 30, Senior Vice President for Human Services and Government Relations Eleanor Ware will conclude a career that spans 31 years and three administrations (Chancellors Eggers, Shaw and Cantor) at Syracuse University. “Throughout her career…
Senior Vice President Eleanor Ware to retire in June after 31 years at Syracuse University
Senior Vice President Eleanor Ware to retire in June after 31 years at Syracuse UniversityApril 15, 2009Kevin C. Quinnkcquinn@syr.edu Come June 30, Senior Vice President for Human Services and Government Relations Eleanor Ware will conclude a career that spans 31…
SYRFILMFEST ’09 announces special events, seminars and parties
SYRFILMFEST ’09 announces special events, seminars and partiesApril 10, 2009Christine Fawcett-Shapiroinfo@syrfilm.com In addition to all of the wonderful films on this year’s festival program, SYRFILMFEST ’09 has worked to produce a full slate of special events that will appeal to…
Take Back the Night events run April 13-15
Take Back the Night events run April 13-15April 09, 2009Janet Epsteinepsteinj@syr.edu The Syracuse University R.A.P.E. Center will host a series of events-including workshops, speakers and gatherings-for Take Back the Night 2009 beginning Monday, April 13. The events will conclude with…
SU College of Law trial team wins Tiffany Cup; Reardon wins Best Overall Advocate
SU College of Law trial team wins Tiffany Cup; Reardon wins Best Overall AdvocateApril 09, 2009Jaclyn D. Grossojgrosso@law.syr.edu Syracuse University College of Law was recently awarded the prestigious Tiffany Cup from the New York State Bar Association, which includes a…
Sustainability theme grows at SU Showcase April 21
Sustainability theme grows at SU Showcase April 21April 06, 2009SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu The program for SU Showcase on April 21 will include several anchor events that highlight themes of sustainability and finding solutions to the climate crisis. Faculty, students and…
Syracuse University graduate student uses education as a tool to rebuild African communities
Syracuse University graduate student uses education as a tool to rebuild African communities March 31, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Fifteen years ago, David Mwambari was a normal 13-year-old, anticipating his weeklong Easter break from school in his hometown, Butare, Rwanda. War had…