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Homecoming + Reunion planned for Sept. 18-21August 29, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Syracuse University will welcome back alumni Sept. 18-21 for the celebration of Homecoming + Reunion . The awarding of the George Arents Pioneer Award to four distinguished alumni and…

Center for Health and Behavior announces Fall 2008 Seminar Series on diverse range of public health issuesAugust 29, 2008Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu The Center for Health and Behavior (CHB) at Syracuse University has announced its Fall 2008 Seminar Series. The newly…

Division of Student Affairs announces realignment and restructuringAugust 29, 2008Matthew R. Snydermrsnyder@syr.edu The Division of Student Affairs at Syracuse University has completed a realignment this summer. The division, which is responsible for students’ co-curricular experience at SU, moves into the…

Syracuse University announces creation of bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate focused on the Middle EastAugust 29, 2008Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu In response to the Middle East’s dominant role on the international stage and heightened student interest in that region, Syracuse University has created…

VPA student and Billy Joel Fellow wins international young composer awardAugust 27, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Nilo Alcala, a graduate composition student and Billy Joel Fellow in the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in Syracuse University’s College…

Syracuse Symposium presents exiled Argentine artists Paula Luttringer, Margarita Drago Sept. 16August 27, 2008Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu The 2008 Syracuse Symposium continues its theme of “migration” with a joint presentation by two Argentine artists who suffered exile and compulsory silence: photographer Paula…

‘Dawn of a New Age’ traces lives of five major immigrant artistsAugust 27, 2008Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu Syracuse University Library’s Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), in conjunction with this year’s Syracuse Symposium and its theme of “migration,” will present a fall exhibition…

E.S. Bird Library now open 24 hours a day, Sunday through FridayAugust 27, 2008Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu Beginning this semester, the Learning Commons on the lower three floors of E.S. Bird Library will remain open from Sunday at 10 a.m. through Friday…

‘The Marketing of the Candidate: An Exhibition of Presidential Campaign Memorabilia’ on display at E.S. Bird LibraryAugust 27, 2008Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu A fascinating exhibition of memorabilia associated with presidential campaigns from 1824-1972 is now on display on the 6th floor of…

U. Encounter grants to provide funding for students, artists to work togetherAugust 27, 2008Matthew R. Snydermrsnyder@syr.edu Syracuse University’s U. Encounter grant program-a collaborative initiative of the Student Affairs and Academic Affairs divisions-is seeking applications by Friday, Sept. 12, for the…