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Viral video the means for iSchool student’s life-philosophy message

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Diane Stirling

A two-minute YouTube video-gone-viral may have initiated the proverbial 15 minutes of fame for Sam Morrison, but there’s much more to the man and his story.  The backflips that led to the School of Information Studies student’s recognition around the world…

Onondaga Citizens League offers seminars, walking tours to explain basics of urban design

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

The Onondaga Citizens League (OCL) is offering a series of informational seminars focused on the design and development of cities, including a historical perspective on how Syracuse took shape. Participants will learn what led to Syracuse’s street layouts, neighborhood patterns…

Campus & Community

Student entrepreneur hosts trunk show at J. Michael

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, By Lindsay Wickham

James Barrett ’13, owner and operator of James Barrett Co., will host his first-ever trunk show at J. Michael on Marshall Street on Friday, March 2, from noon-5 p.m. Apparel items will be available in custom colors and the event…

Call for SU Showcase video competition submissions

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, By News Staff

SU Showcase for Sustainability 2012—the campuswide, spring academic event celebrating the “green economy” this year—is seeking students to share their bold and creative visions for a greener future. Applicants for the SU Showcase video competition will be considered for a…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Tuesday, February 28

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, By News Staff

Anthony Otero of the University Events Office writes in Huffington Post on students’ use of interactive technology

Vera House White Ribbon Campaign presentation March 8

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

In support of the campuswide White Ribbon Campaign, Syracuse University Library will host a presentation by Vera House representatives at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, located on the first floor of Bird Library. The event…

Nationally Competitive Scholarships Committee helps students obtain coveted awards

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, By News Staff

Sarah Wendel ’11 has the job of her dreams thanks to the mentorship she received through Syracuse University’s Nationally Competitive Scholarships Committee (NCSC). Wendel, who graduated in May 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in Chinese studies from…

Student Affairs announces 2013 Senior Class Marshals

Monday, February 27, 2012, By News Staff

The Division of Student Affairs has announced the 2013 Senior Class Marshals. Current juniors Stephanie Kranz and Kishauna Soljour will carry the class of 2013 banner to open Syracuse University’s 159th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12, 2013, continuing a…

Dean Biklen honored in Kuwait with UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize

Monday, February 27, 2012, By Jennifer Russo

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will present Syracuse University’s School of Education Dean Douglas Biklen with the 2011 UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize, honoring him for his work promoting quality education and equal opportunity for…

Maxwell School announces new lecture series on ethics, citizenship and public responsibility

Monday, February 27, 2012, By News Staff

Senator Bill Bradley to be inaugural speaker on April 10 What does it mean to be an ethical citizen? What does the need for public responsibility demand from us, whether we work in the private or the public sectors, and…