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Three programs move into College of Visual and Performing ArtsAugust 21, 2001Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu When the Fall 2001 semester begins, the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will grow by some 500 students. The sudden influx is due to the…

University takes national honors for financial reporting efficiencyAugust 21, 2001Nicci Brownnicbrown@syr.edu Syracuse University has been honored nationally for its financial reporting efficiency as one of two major winners of the National Association of College and Business Officers (NACUBO) Higher Education…

Syracuse University professor proposes fix for New York’s state educational funding messAugust 21, 2001Cynthia J. Moritzcjmoritz@syr.edu New York state’s system for funding public schools is a mess in the view of John Yinger, Trustee Professor of Public Administration and Economics…

Co-directors appointed to lead the Alibrandi Catholic CenterAugust 21, 2001Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu When the Alibrandi Catholic Center (ACC) holds its annual pasta dinner on Aug. 23 for the University?s incoming freshmen, the center?s new co-directors will be among those offering…

University’s Standard Sanctions program decreases substance abuse violationsAugust 21, 2001Cynthia J. Moritzcjmoritz@syr.edu A new report shows that substance abuse-related violations of the University’s Code of Student Conduct have declined since the interim implementation of the Standard Sanctions program. As a…

Literacy Corps volunteers see benefits as wellJuly 24, 2001 For Nicole Tarver, a senior photojournalism and history major, the SU Literacy Corps gives her an opportunity to do what she loves most-spend time with children. “Before coming to SU, I…

SU Summer Literacy Corps helps students in the Syracuse City School District improve reading and writing skillsJuly 24, 2001 The Information Institute of Florida State University (FSU) and the Information Institute of Syracuse University (SU) have received a $150,000 grant…

Nance Hahn works to provide a diverse experience for SU Summer College studentsJuly 24, 2001 Nance Hahn sits in her office at 111 Waverly Avenue, looking through the new Summer College brochure. “It’s the MTV-on-paper kind of thing,” she says…

Syracuse University students to brief Congressman Sherwood Boehlert, county officials on Madison County Connected projectJuly 17, 2001 Syracuse University students will present an overview of the Madison County Connected project (formerly Madison County Unplugged) to Congressman Sherwood Boehlert (R-23) and…

James K. Duah-Agyeman named director of Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural AffairsJuly 17, 2001 A familiar face at Syracuse University has started a new chapter in his service to the campus community. James K. Duah-Agyeman was recently named director of…