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VPA continues Billy Joel Visiting Composer Series with residency by Scottish composer Judith WeirFebruary 14, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will continue its Billy Joel Visiting Composer Series in the Rose, Jules R. and…

SU’s ‘Green Universe City’ website launches to promote sustainability information, innovation February 14, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu In 2007, Syracuse University Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor signed the Presidents’ Climate Commitment, making SU one of the largest private universities committed to climate…

Choreographer, dance legend Sylvia Waters to visit Syracuse University as keynote speaker for Women of Distinction Awards Feb. 29February 14, 2008Carol K. Masiclatclkim@syr.edu On Feb. 29, Syracuse University will host world-renowned choreographer Sylvia Waters when she visits campus for the…

Liddy named dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information StudiesFebruary 13, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Elizabeth D. Liddy has been named dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University. Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina made the…

Performer, multicultural specialist Marty Pottenger to be first guest in Hyphenated Artist SeriesFebruary 13, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu Award-winning solo performance artist, playwright and union activist Marty Pottenger will host a public discussion and performance of her work on Friday, March 7,…

Honors student produces an evening of music by women composersFebruary 13, 2008Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu A student in the Renee Crown University Honors Program at Syracuse University will present “Tradition and Innovation: The Music of Women Composers” at 8 p.m. March 1…

Syracuse University hosts American Mock Trial Association regional tournamentFebruary 13, 2008Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu This weekend, Syracuse University’s award winning undergraduate Mock Trial team will battle 24 teams from 13 colleges and universities during the second annual Finger Lakes Regional American Mock…

SU, Law libraries add new content to LexisNexis Congressional February 13, 2008Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu Syracuse University Library and the Barclay Law Library announce new additions to the LexisNexis Congressional database. This joint purchase provides additional full-text congressional material to researchers at…

Whitman Consulting Club hosts exec from Booz Allen HamiltonFebruary 13, 2008Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu The Whitman Consulting Club in the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University will host a guest lecture by Alexander Kandybin, partner and vice president with Booz Allen…

Chief Judge for U.S. Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit to speak as part of IJPM lecture series ‘Law, Politics and the Media’ Feb. 20February 13, 2008Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu Paul R. Michel, chief judge for the United States Court of…