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Video: SU’s Snow Fighters

Monday, February 11, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse is famous for its snow, but maybe not as famous for the men and women who clear it away. On the SU campus, Physical Plant employees take on the task of plowing, shoveling and sweeping 14 miles of roads and 20.5 miles of sidewalks. This video highlights their efforts, and the odd connection between Georgetown and snowfall.

How to Handle a Crisis

Friday, February 8, 2013, By Keith Kobland

World leaders are often defined by the decisions they make during times of crisis. Typically, decisions are made under the most stressful of conditions. Often decisions are made with little sleep. “Sometimes leaders and groups spend days working on these…

Campus & Community

Falk College Nutrition Consultation Program Accepting Registration through Feb. 27

Friday, February 8, 2013, By News Staff

The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition in the Falk College wants to help SU and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, faculty and staff, and members of the community at large, improve eating habits and…

Cornell Experts Address Critical Theory, Globalization, Feb. 22 and March 8 at SU

Friday, February 8, 2013, By Rob Enslin

“The Politics of Translation” is the theme of two upcoming Humanities Center Mini-Seminars in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Naoki Sakai and Brett de Bary, professors of Asian studies and comparative literature at Cornell University, will give lectures…

Bandier Program to Present Talk by BMG Chrysalis Creative Executive Claribel Caraballo ’98 Feb. 12

Friday, February 8, 2013, By News Staff

Claribel Caraballo ’98, creative executive for BMG Chrysalis in New York, will present a lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lender Auditorium, located on the concourse level of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. The…

Campus & Community

Sheraton Features Special Valentine’s Day Offer

Thursday, February 7, 2013, By News Staff

The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is featuring a special Valentine’s Day offer to all Syracuse University Faculty & Staff. This package includes overnight accommodations, a romantic dinner for two in Rachel’s, chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, assorted imported cheeses and…

Q&A with Writing Professor and ‘Tenth of December’ Author George Saunders

Thursday, February 7, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

George Saunders, professor in the creative writing program, answers a few questions about the release of his most recent book of short stories, “Tenth of December,” which was called by the New York Times magazine “The Best Book You’ll Read…

Career Services Office Launches @WorkingOrange Twitter Account

Thursday, February 7, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University alumni have some of the greatest jobs around, and a new Twitter account launched by Syracuse University Career Services aims to showcase the neat career paths that SU graduates follow after their time on the Hill. The Twitter account…

SU Rising: Call to Action to Stop Violence Against Women Is Feb. 14

Thursday, February 7, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

On Thursday, Feb. 14, two events at Syracuse University will address the endemic problem of violence against women, both globally and locally.

Gilman Scholarships Help SU Students Study Abroad

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Seven Syracuse University students taking part in SU study abroad programs this spring won Gilman International Scholarships and were awarded an amount totaling $32,500. Gilman Scholarships, which are available to United States citizens receiving federal financial aid, are awarded to…