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TRAC: Backlog on Immigration Court hearings continues
According to a new analysis of court data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), despite the recent hiring of additional immigration judges, the number of cases awaiting resolution before the Immigration Courts has continued to grow. At the end…
SU in the News: Monday, February 7, 2011
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE The Associated Press, WCBS-AM in New York City (listen to audio clip), and Post-Standard reported on the grant from the Dana Foundation to Syracuse University Library to process a new collection of papers donated by…
Green Project Exchange to help NYS communities share ‘green’ best practices
For communities who want to “go green,” it can be nearly impossible to know where to start: what is the best solution for environmental problems? How do you know it will work? Where can you find funding for the project?…
Free experiential workshop on discovering personal rhythms Feb. 12
Somatic educator Meriah Kruse will offer a unique, experiential workshop at Syracuse University on Saturday, Feb. 12. “Discovering Personal Rhythms” will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 137 of Sims Hall. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served…
College of Law celebrates Diversity Week
Syracuse University College of Law kicks off Diversity Week on Monday, Feb. 7, with a variety of daily events. A well-rounded legal professional must understand the ever-changing world in which we live and practice; these programs are designed as forums for…
SU Project Advance explores global partnerships in Dubai
Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) anticipates going global in 2011, starting in the Middle East. Administrative team members Jerry Edmonds, Sari Signorelli, John Fiset and Chris Parish recently visited several Global Education Management-owned high schools in Dubai to assess their…
SU in the News: Friday, February 4, 2011
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE A Wall Street Journal blog featured the new class, “The Beatles,” being offered this semester through the College of Visual and Performing Arts. WSYR-TV reported on Wednesday’s blood drive at the Schine Student Center, as…
Rising Recital features Chelsea Vaught Feb. 20 in Hendricks Chapel
Organist Chelsea Vaught will perform in a Rising Star Recital for the next presentation in Syracuse University’s Esther Drake and John Vincent Malmgren Concert Series on Sunday, Feb. 20. The recital will begin at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel and…
SU in the News: Thursday, February 3, 2011
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE The Huffington Post cited a report from SU’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) on immigration prosecutions rising under the Obama Administration. Syracuse University is mentioned in a Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin article on fundraising…
Emeritus historian James M. Powell dies; services Saturday
James M. Powell succumbed after a courageous battle for life following a car accident. He was professor emeritus of medieval history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, where he taught for more than 30…