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SU in the News: Monday, September 21, 2009
Upcoming Syracuse performances by Shen Wei Dance Arts were featured as the cover story in the Post-Standard Stars magazine. Choreographer and artist Shen Wei initiated “Re- (I, II, III)” at a University residency in March. The performances were also reported…
Syracuse University presents inaugural Orange Circle Award Oct. 2 honoring alumni, students, friends who work to better the world
Veronica Hotaling(315) 443-4944 Recognizing the multiple facets of philanthropy and the values that drive people to dedicate their time and talents to better the world, the Syracuse University Alumni Association has created the Orange Circle Award to honor SU alumni,…
Marion Wilson appointed director of community initiatives in the visual arts
Jennifer Russo(315) 443-4751 Marion Wilson has been appointed director of community initiatives in the visual arts in the School of Education at Syracuse University. In this role, she will continue her work with the Partnership for Better for Education (PBE)…
Message from SU Chief and Director of Public Safety Tony Callisto Regarding Incident at Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House
Dear SU Community Members, As chief of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS)—but also as a parent of a current SU student—my utmost priority is the safety of our students. I want to take this opportunity to address concerns…
Imagining America receives $12,000 Enitiative grant to train Say Yes to Education arts after-school workshop facilitators
Jemeli Tanui(315) 443-5172 Imagining America has been awarded a $12,000 Enitiative grant for 2009-11 to fund its new “Educating After-School Arts Educators” project that aims to train student and community artists to teach their skills to elementary school students. The…
Syracuse University hosts Winslow Homer symposium Sept. 25-26
Rob Enslin(315) 443-3403 Winslow Homer’s time at Houghton Farm in downstate New York is the subject of a major symposium at Syracuse University. “Winslow Homer in the 1870s: A Time of Crisis in American Culture” is a free public symposium…
Emeritus professor of philosophy William Payne Alston dies
SU News Services(315) 443-3784 Professor emeritus of philosophy William Payne Alston, 87, a major figure in Syracuse University’s philosophy department whose teaching career spanned 50 years, died Sept. 13 at the Nottingham Residential Health Care Facility in Jamesville, N.Y. He…
Twenty parking spots along Connective Corridor transformed into one-day ‘green’ spaces
Jemeli Tanui(315) 443-5172 Joining thousands from around the world, 75 people from various Syracuse organizations and SUNY-ESF students are celebrating Global PARK(ing) Day by transforming 20 parking spots along the Connective Corridor into public art and relaxation spots. National PARK(ing)…
U.S. EPA’s Tom Kelly highlights role of science, communication in indoor air quality policy
Liz Miller(347) 432-2709 The opening plenary speaker on the fourth day of the Ninth International Healthy Buildings Conference, hosted by the Syracuse Center of Excellence, was Tom Kelly, director of the Indoor Environments Division (IED), a non-regulatory body of the…
Syracuse University hosts Winslow Homer symposium Sept. 25-26
Winslow Homer’s time at Houghton Farm in downstate New York is the subject of a major symposium at Syracuse University.