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‘Dead Man Poems’ author to speak at Syracuse University
“Live as if you were already dead.”—Zen admonition Celebrated poet Marvin Bell will read from his latest work, “Vertigo: The Living Dead Man Poems” (Copper Canyon Press, 2011) at 7 p.m. Monday, April 2, in Syracuse University’s Hall of Languages,…
Say Yes to Education calls for workshop proposals
More than 200 Syracuse City School District (SCSD) high school students will visit the SU campus May 24-26 for the first ever Say Yes Music and Youth Convention. A partnership of the Say Yes to Education Foundation, the Purpose District of…
Boston Herald: Fans flock to hot spots
The Boston Herald highlighted the Orange spirit in Boston as the men’s basketball team prepares to meet Wisconsin tonight in the NCAA tournament. Chuck Merrihew, vice president of Institutional Advancement, is quoted.
Maxwell School appoints new associate dean for external affairs
Lawrence R. Weinberg has been named associate dean for external affairs at the Maxwell School, effective immediately. Reporting to Dean James Steinberg in this newly created position, he will have overall responsibility for strategic planning and implementation in development; alumni…
Experience an Orange Orators Toastmasters meeting
Tuesday, March 27
Light Work to exhibit ‘Pastoral’ by Alexander Gronsky
Gallery reception is Tuesday, March 27, 5-7 p.m. Light Work has announced the exhibition “Pastoral,” featuring landscape photographs by Alexander Gronsky. The photographs were taken along the outlying areas of Moscow, where the human need to find solace away from…
Poetry inspired by dance, next installment of Spring 2012 Raymond Carver Reading Series
SU alumnus Jay Rogoff will read from ‘The Art of Gravity’ Poet and dance critic Jay Rogoff will read from his latest work, “The Art of Gravity” (LSU Press, 2011) for the next installment of the Spring 2012 Raymond Carver…
Drawing marathon to be held March 31
The Department of Foundation in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will host a drawing marathon on Saturday, March 31, from noon-6 p.m. on the second floor of Smith Hall. The event is free and open to the public….
Environmental activist, scholar Martin Sage dies
Environmental activist and scholar Martin Sage, professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, died Feb. 3. He was 76. Although he retired in 2008, Sage remained active in the department and in…
Community engagement to be honored at annual CAPES Award ceremony March 26
Syracuse University will honor students, faculty, staff and community partners who exemplify SU’s commitment to engagement with the community and Scholarship in Action with the 2012 Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship (CAPES). The awards will be given at…