Campus & Community
Community Ambassador Application DEADLINE EXTENDED
The Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services within the Division of Student Affairs is seeking student applicants for the 2014-2015 Community Ambassador program. This is a paid leadership program. Program details, application and instructions can be downloaded at offcampus.syr.edu. The…
SU Affirms Commitment to Sustainable Science with ‘Green Chemistry’ Workshop
Green chemistry was the focus of a recent teacher workshop in The College of Arts and Sciences. Nearly 30 teachers from 24 area high schools converged at the Life Sciences Complex to learn more about the benefits of sustainable science…
Artist to Discuss Socially and Community Engaged Art Practice March 26
The School of Education will welcome Rick Lowe, an artist and member of the National Council on the Arts, to speak on Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in the Public Events Room at 220 Eggers Hall. Lowe’s lecture, “Art…
‘Tomorrow Happens Here’: The Experience of SXSW
South By Southwest (SXSW) Interactive is the place to be to find out “what’s next” in creative content and digital technologies. “I always loved the old SXSW tagline: ‘Tomorrow Happens Here,’ and it still feels true,” says Sean Branagan, director…
SU Pride on Display for National Orange Day
Cake and ice cream, Orange-themed trinkets and a lot of Syracuse University pride. All of it is on display for National Orange Day, a celebration of SU’s 144th birthday. Happy 144th Syracuse University from Syracuse University News on Vimeo.
Hollywood Producers’ talk: Michael and Carla Shamberg
Hollywood Produces, Michael and Carla Shamberg are giving a talk on March 25 at 2 p.m. in Shemin Auditorium, Shaffer Art Building. Carla’s producing credits include “Feeling Minnesota” starring Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz; “Extraordinary Measures” starring Harrison Ford and…
Open Seminar Talk by Corey Robin: ‘Being a Public Intellectual: It’s Easier—and Harder—Than You Think’
You are invited to attend an open seminar talk, sponsored by the Department of English and the College of Arts and Sciences, to be held on Friday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in 304 Tolley. Prof. Robin will draw from…
SU in the News: Monday, March 24
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Session for Staff Scheduled
Faculty and staff are invited to a free, introductory session on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to be held from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday, March 28, in Room 500 of the Hall of Languages. Participants will have the…
Managing Wicked Problems in the 21st Century
In the 21st century the boundaries of our cities and nations are becoming ever more porous. In many instances, it’s not clear where a national government’s authority begins and ends and where problems become international in nature. Environmental issues cross…