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Burton Blatt Institute recognized in proposed NY legislation to support self-employment for people with disabilities

Friday, January 6, 2012, By News Staff

The New York State Senate introduced two bills Jan. 4 aimed at dramatically expanding entrepreneurship opportunities for people with disabilities. The measures were sponsored by Sen. Martin Golden (R-Brooklyn). The bills reflect the success of the Start-Up NY program and…

‘A Look at the 2012 Presidential Election’ at next session of IRP

Friday, January 6, 2012, By Eileen Jevis

At the Jan. 19 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP), Jeffrey Stonecash, a professor of political science at the Maxwell School, will provide his perspective on the 2012 election and the alternative realities of Democrats and Republicans. Stonecash…

Syracuse University recognized as partner in federal program to increase summer employment opportunities for 180,000 youth nationwide

Thursday, January 5, 2012, By News Staff

SU officials attend Jan. 5 White House announcement of Summer Jobs+ program The White House has announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, nonprofits and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and…

Campus & Community

Spector/Warren Fellows head to Houston, blog about experience at Holocaust Museum

Wednesday, January 4, 2012, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education announces its seventh class of Spector/Warren Fellows, who will be traveling to Houston for a six-day learning intensive Jan. 6-13.

Campus & Community

Learn to Skate programs at Tennity Ice Pavilion

Tuesday, January 3, 2012, By News Staff

Tennity Ice Pavilion on South Campus offers Learn to Skate progams.

Kane joins Syracuse University as associate vice president of public relations

Tuesday, January 3, 2012, By News Staff

Erin Martin Kane has been named associate vice president for public relations at Syracuse University. The appointment, made by Kevin Quinn, senior vice president for public affairs, is effective Jan. 3. A resident of Pittsford, N.Y., Kane most recently served…

Business & Economy

Whitman students honored at 2011 Salzberg Memorial Program

Wednesday, December 21, 2011, By News Staff

Two Whitman School of Management students were honored with awards for their academic achievements in supply chain management at the 62nd annual Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program this fall. Roz Amirfazli ’12 received the Robert H. Brethen Prize, given…

The NewsHouse: Healthy Mondays: Bringing yoga, spirituality and relaxation

Tuesday, December 20, 2011, By News Staff

Kelley Purcell teaches a yoga class at SU that helps students exercise in a way that is relaxing for both mind and body.

Media, Law & Policy

Rubinstein speaks at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Tuesday, December 20, 2011, By News Staff

Robert A. Rubinstein, professor of anthropology and international relations at the Maxwell School, was an invited speaker at the conference on “Accounting for Culture in the Military: Implications for Future Humanitarian Cooperation.”

Burton Blatt Institute develops Employer Resources for incorporating people with disabilities into the workplace

Monday, December 19, 2011, By News Staff

Employer Resources, developed by the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University under its Employer Demand Project, are now available online. The Employer Demand briefs and toolkit are designed to provide employers with resources on incorporating people with disabilities into…