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Professor Micere Mugo Tells Why Mandela Was a Great Man

Friday, December 6, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, 95, died yesterday. He became the first black president of South Africa in 1994 after serving 27 years in prison under the repressive apartheid system. Upon his release, he chose to advocate for reconciliation rather than…

STEM

Fuel Campaign Concludes, 170 Gifts Raise $29,800

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By Diane Stirling

The results of a unique and highly successful fundraising initiative for the School of Information Studies “Fuel the Future” campaign are in. The effort raised a total of 170 gifts–and nearly $30,000–through the generous direct contributions of students, staff, faculty,…

Campus & Community

Students Organize Initiatives for Typhoon Haiyan Relief

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

On Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, slammed into portions of Southeast Asia, hitting the Philippines particularly hard. The storm left unbelievable devastation in its wake. More than 5,600 deaths have been officially recorded, and…

Campus & Community

Connective Corridor Featured at Greenbuild

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By News Staff

The Connective Corridor was featured at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov. 20-22 in Philadelphia, as a civic engagement model for sustainable initiatives. Connective Corridor partners were selected to present an education session on the project for other communities from around the globe.

Campus & Community

SU Abroad Students Win Gilman Scholarships

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Thirteen Syracuse University students taking part in SU study abroad programs next spring won Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships and were awarded an amount totaling $60,500. Gilman scholarships, which are available to United States citizens receiving federal financial aid, are…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse City Ballet Offers SU Community Discount Tickets to ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 6 and 7

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse City Ballet is offering members of the SU community a 10 percent discount on adult tickets to its Dec. 6 and 7 productions of “The Nutcracker” at the Oncenter’s Crouse Hinds Concert Theater. To take advantage of the discount,…

Campus & Community

A Spirit of Horsemanship

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

They share a love of horses and horseback riding and a spirit to share that passion with others. The members of the SU English Equestrian Club compete in eight shows a year and also do volunteer work, acquainting young people with horses and assisting on a farm of rescued animals.

Arts & Culture

La Casita Hosts CNY Book Awards Dec. 5

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University is well represented at the second annual Central New York Book Awards, taking place Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at La Casita Cultural Center (109 Otisco St., Syracuse). Sixteen SU faculty members and alumni have been nominated…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Works of Late Chosŏn Dynasty Korea’ Project Awarded Major Grant

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, By News Staff

George Kallander, associate professor of history, has received a three-year, $290,000 grant from the Academy of Korean Studies to lead a project, ‘Works of Late Chosŏn Dynasty Korea,’ to translate four important historical Korean texts into English. As the project director,…

Campus & Community

Under Construction with Gingerbread

Tuesday, December 3, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Instead of lumber and nails, the SU and SUNY ESF Habitat for Humanity chapter will be constructing its next project with gingerbread and gumdrops. The chapter is hosting a gingerbread house-making event Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in Room…