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Syracuse University students launch local Project Paper Crane campaign for Japan relief
On March 11, a massive earthquake initiated a tragic sequence of events in Japan that has led to more than 27,600 dead or missing, 173,200 homeless and hundreds of thousands more without adequate access to water, food or electricity. Syracuse University…
First Syracuse air guitar competition will be April 22
Syracuse University brings international rock phenomenon to Central New York Central New York air guitarists: get ready to rock. The Department of Art and Music Histories in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences has teamed up with the Red…
Syracuse University’s Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service names Hillside Work Scholarship Connection as its 2011 Community Partner
Syracuse University’s Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service (CPCS) has honored Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) as its 2011 Community Partner. The announcement was made at the annual Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship event on March…
Whitman maintains prestigious AACSB International accreditation
The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Today, 620 business schools in 38 countries—less than five percent of business schools worldwide—maintain this distinguished hallmark…
Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck files amicus brief
University Professor Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, and Claudia Center, a leading disability rights lawyer at The Legal Aid Society–Employment Law Center, have filed an amicus brief requesting a rehearing of Lopez v….
Syracuse University Geology Club hosts 2011 CNY Earth Sciences Student Symposium
Snowball Earth and how and why mountains move are among the topics to be presented during the 2011 CNY Earth Sciences Student Symposium, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, on the Syracuse University campus. Guest speakers include well known scientists…
The Future of Minority Studies at SU 2011 symposium: ‘Islamophobia, Orientalism and Gender Justice’
Laila Farah, a Lebanese-American feminist performance-scholar, will present “Living in the Hyphen-Nation,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in Syracuse University’s Watson Theater. The performance is part of the symposium “Islamophobia, Orientalism and Gender Justice,” presented by the Future of…
The world’s oceans is the topic for SU’s annual Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture and Award Ceremony
Twelve Syracuse University undergraduate students will be recognized for excellence in introductory earth science during the annual Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture and Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in Heroy Auditorium, located in the Heroy Geology Laboratory….
Founder of Exodus 3 Ministries to receive 2011 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award April 12
In honor of her tireless work advocating for women, Debra Person, founder and executive director of Exodus 3 Ministries (E3M), will receive the 2011 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award presented by Syracuse University’s School of Social Work…
‘Take Back the Night’ 2011 events begin April 11
The Syracuse University R.A.P.E. Center will host a series of “Take Back the Night” workshops, speakers and gatherings April 11-14. The purpose of the events is to end violence in the community. Take Back the Night is sponsored by numerous…