Campus & Community
Public invited to observe Buddhist monks’ construction of a sand mandala at Syracuse University
Members of the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities will have the opportunity from Sept. 21-25 to observe the construction of a sand mandala, a complex symbolic structure that is associated with the most profound and elaborate Buddhist ceremonies in Tibet.
Shen Wei Dance Arts to perform for SU’s first-year students, Syracuse community
Shen Weil Dance Arts will perform Sept. 24 and 25 at the Landmark Theatre. In conjunction, a Cultural Diplomacy Symposium will be held the same days, and two monks will construct a mandala in Eggers Commons Sept. 21-25.
SU in the News: Friday, September 11
Philadelphia Daily News column features campaign created by Newhouse students to stop college binge drinking
SU in the News: Thursday, September 10
Chancellor Nancy Cantor quoted in New York Times article on new Discovery television series
SU in the News: Wednesday, September 9
College of Arts and Sciences assistant professor Mathew Maye interviewed on nanotechnology for “Viewpoints” national radio broadcast
UCC general minister will be guest preacher at SU’s Hendricks Chapel Sept. 13
The Rev. Geoffrey Black, United Church of Christ general minister, will preach at the Protestant Service of Worship at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Syracuse University plans observance to commemorate 9/11
Hendricks Chapel will hold an observance to mark the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the U.S.
SU in the News: Tuesday, September 8
White House task force on college affordability to convene on SU campus
U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan to visit Dr. King Magnet School Wednesday
U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan will visit Dr. King Magnet School to highlight the Syracuse community-wide commitment to Say Yes to Education.
Syracuse University to host Vice President Biden, Education Secretary Duncan, Treasury Secretary Geithner for Wednesday forum on college access and affordability
Vice President of the United States Joseph R. Biden Jr. will visit Syracuse University on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to chair the next meeting of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Families.