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Health & Society

Falk College Professor receives Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award

Tuesday, September 17, 2013, By Michele Barrett

The Rural Sociological Society (RSS) honored Rick Welsh, professor of food studies in the Falk College’s Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition, for exceptional contributions to the field of rural sociology with the 2013 Fred Buttel Outstanding Scholarly…

Campus & Community

Save the Planet by Solving Riddles

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Rick Martin admits he’s mixing in some fun with a critically serious problem. “We’re using up the planet faster than it can possibly regenerate,” says Martin, of Syracuse University’s Sustainability Division. It’s obvious Martin has a passion for the planet…

Campus & Community

A Welcoming Address

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Chancellor-designate Kent D. Syverud embraced his soon-to-be new community at Syracuse University with two words: “I’m in.” Syverud, who was unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees Wednesday as SU’s 12th Chancellor and President, addressed hundreds of students, faculty, staff…

Arts & Culture

Light Work to Present George Gittoes ‘Nothing is Enough’

Friday, September 13, 2013, By News Staff

Light Work and Community Darkrooms are presenting George Gittoes’ “Nothing Is Enough,” through Dec. 20 in the Robert B. Menschel Photography Gallery in the Schine Student Center.  An artist talk will be held in the gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 2,…

Arts & Culture

George Saunders Kicks Off Fall 2013 Raymond Carver Reading Series

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By News Staff

George Saunders G’88, one of this year’s most celebrated American writers, will kick off Syracuse University’s Fall 2013 Raymond Carver Reading Series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Gifford Auditorium. A question-and-answer session will precede the reading from 3:45-4:30…

Campus & Community

Light Work/Community Darkrooms Announces Fall Workshops, Classes

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By News Staff

Each semester Light Work/Community Darkrooms offers a series of workshops and classes available to students and community members. The following is a list of fall workshops: Firm Foundations: Five-Week Workshops Studio Lighting Tuesdays, Sept. 17-Oct. 15, 6-9 p.m. This fast-paced,…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse’s Eric Mower Advertising Forum Brings Three Speakers to Campus in October

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School’s Eric Mower Advertising Forum will bring three speakers to campus in October. All events are free and open to the public. Follow on Twitter at #MowerForum. Oct. 1: Rich Levy, chief creative director, DRAFTFCB Healthcare Levy will…

Advocating for Young People

Thursday, September 5, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Nathan Woods ’14 has something to share with the young people he mentors and advocates for at the Southwest Community Center in Syracuse.

Veterans

Student Veterans Organization Raises $1,000 For Honor Flight Syracuse

Wednesday, September 4, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

The Syracuse University Student Veterans Organization is donating $1,000 to Honor Flight Syracuse, which will send 65 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5. The organization held a raffle in the spring to raise money to help…

Saturday Creators’ Conclave Will Explore How Arts and Cultural Activity Impact Economic Development

Tuesday, September 3, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

While Syracuse hosts CRAVE, an interdisciplinary arts festival and conclave Sept. 20-21 across the Connective Corridor, an accompanying statewide “Creators’ Conclave” will explore how the arts can revitalize communities through new performance models and audience engagement strategies. The Saturday, Sept….