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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…

SU Sport Management Club makes $30,444 gift to Upstate Cancer Center

Monday, February 27, 2012, By Michele Barrett

Since its founding in 2005, the Syracuse University Sport Management (SPM) Club, a student-run organization in the Falk College’s Department of Sport Management, has donated nearly $155,000 to Central New York charities. As a result of its most successful annual…

Say Yes to Education receives commitments from local businesses building up to ‘Say Yes Day’ March 3

Monday, February 27, 2012, By News Staff

Several companies have contributed nearly $500,000 in support of Say Yes Scholarship Endowment fund On Saturday, March 3, the second annual “Say Yes Day” at the Carrier Dome will celebrate Say Yes to Education and the commitment of its supporters…

SU professors edit landmark book on Afro-Latin American rights

Monday, February 27, 2012, By Rob Enslin

The rise of Afro-Latin American social movements is the basis of a new book, edited by Syracuse University professors Kwame Dixon and John Burdick. “Comparative Perspectives on Afro-Latin America” (University Press of Florida, 2012) is a collection of original essays…

Library to unveil Marcel Breuer Digital Archive

Thursday, February 23, 2012, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Breuer was one of the most influential architects and furniture designers of the 20th century.

Campus & Community

New MS in Sport Venue & Event Management Info. Session to be Held March 3

Tuesday, February 21, 2012, By News Staff

Syracuse University faculty and staff will welcome potential graduate students interested in the Falk College’s newest graduate program—the M.S. in Sport Venue and Event Management during a special Spring Information Session on Saturday, March 3.

Burton Blatt Institute, Eastern Washington University partner to promote entrepreneurship for people with disabilities in Ghana

Tuesday, February 21, 2012, By News Staff

Gary Shaheen G’86, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University senior vice president, and Romel Mackelprang, Eastern Washington University professor and noted researcher on accessibility for people with disabilities, worked on site during the week of Feb. 7 with partners…

Campus & Community

Second annual ‘Cuse Spot to Run Programming for Local Youth

Monday, February 20, 2012, By News Staff

For the second year in a row, Syracuse University students will be sharing their skills and talents with youth at Wilson Park Community Center.  During the Syracuse City School District’s mid-winter break, community centers stay open to entertain community children…

Campus & Community

Call for participation for Imagining America 2012 National Conference

Monday, February 20, 2012, By Jamie Haft

‘Linked Fates and Futures: Communities and Campuses as Equitable Partners?’ is the conference theme, Oct. 5-7 in New York.

STEM

Grant funds virtual SLS-public K-12 library book creation course

Monday, February 20, 2012, By J.D. Ross

A grant for a new course that uses technology to virtually connect School of Information Studies (iSchool) distance students with classes of Syracuse City School students with disabilities, so they can convey study plans and carry out hands-on projects, has…