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Central New York Model UN Conference celebrates 30-year anniversary at SU

Friday, January 11, 2013, By News Staff

Since its commencement in 1983, CNY Model UN has become one of the largest high school Model United Nations conferences in New York State. Set on the SU campus, the two-day (Jan.11-12) , Harvard style conference provides high-level, engaging debate…

Campus & Community

Video: Dome roof to be used to recycle rainwater

Thursday, January 10, 2013, By Keith Kobland

One of Central New York’s most prominent buildings will soon have a new role: recycling rain. Thanks in part to a $1.35 million dollar grant, Syracuse University will be undertaking a project that aims to collect runoff from the teflon…

Campus & Community

MLK Celebration to be held Jan. 19 in the Carrier Dome; tickets still available

Tuesday, January 8, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University’s 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Yesterday’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Promise,” will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, in the Carrier Dome. The evening will include a keynote presentation by Roslyn M. Brock, board chairman of the National…

Veterans

Lyndy McLaughlin joins IVMF as assistant director of communications for digital media and marketing

Tuesday, January 8, 2013, By News Staff

Lyndy McLaughlin has been appointed assistant director of communications for digital media and marketing at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF). McLaughlin will lead the institute’s strategic digital media and marketing initiatives, including social media…

Campus & Community

Community Folk Art Center hosts Caribbean Cinematic Festival

Monday, January 7, 2013, By News Staff

Community Folk Art Center’s annual Caribbean Cinematic Festival (Feb. 6-10) will showcase films and performances that capture the spirit and cultural richness of the Caribbean islands. The five-day festival will highlight cultural contributions as well as address polarizing issues in…

Campus & Community

Joint statement from Board Chairman Richard L.Thompson and Chancellor Cantor

Monday, January 7, 2013, By News Staff

Joint statement from Chairman of the SU Board of Trustees Richard L. Thompson and SU Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor Monday, January 7, 2013 “We congratulate Coach Marrone on having this opportunity to become a head coach at the highest…

Arts & Culture

Roots Reggae band Akuma Roots performs at Community Folk Art Center

Monday, January 7, 2013, By News Staff

Community Folk Art Center will host a performance by Syracuse-based Roots Reggae band Akuma Roots as part of its annual music series “A Journey Through Music of the African Diaspora.” Akuma Roots will perform in CFAC’s Black Box Theatre on…

Arts & Culture

English Professor George Saunders featured in New York Times

Monday, January 7, 2013, By Keith Kobland

George Saunders is receiving some noteworthy attention on the heels of his new book, “Tenth of December.”

Arts & Culture

Exhibition about avant-garde publisher Grove Press opens Jan. 17 at Bird Library

Thursday, January 3, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Library’s spring exhibition “Strange Victories: Grove Press, 1951-1985” will open with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Special Collections gallery on Bird Library’s sixth floor. Curated by Rare Books and Manuscripts Curator Lucy…