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Pianist Ann Schein to perform in Malmgren Concert, offer master classes at Syracuse UniversityFebruary 07, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Pianist Ann Schein will perform in the next concert of the Esther Drake and John Vincent Malmgren Series at Syracuse University on…

Hendricks Chapel’s Sojourner Storytelling event on Feb. 14 to focus on rebuilding communityFebruary 07, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu The Office of Community Engagement and Integrative Learning in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel will host its annual Sojourner Storytelling event on Thursday, Feb….

‘Osama bin Laden’s worst nightmare’ to speak at Maxwell SchoolFebruary 07, 2008Jill Leonhardtjlleonha@maxwell.syr.edu Irshad Manji, dubbed “Osama bin Laden’s worst nightmare” by The New York Times for her criticisms of radical Islam and orthodox interpretations of the Koran, will speak…

Understanding catastrophic occurrences is topic of Feb. 19 talkFebruary 07, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu The Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts will present the talk “Catastrophe/Afterlife: Constituting Life at the Threshold” with…

L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science will celebrate National Engineers Week February 07, 2008Tricia Hopkinsthopkins@syr.edu Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) will mark National Engineers Week with a series of educational and recreational…

SU SIFE travels to GuatemalaFebruary 07, 2008Amy Schmitzaemehrin@syr.edu SU SIFE team members and faculty advisor Amanda Nicholson, assistant professor of retail management, traveled to Panahajel, Guatemala, to work with Mayan Hands, a fair trade organization. The jewelry, made from local…

iSchool professor receives first grant for gaming labFebruary 06, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) professor Scott Nicholson, director of the M.S. in library and information science program, recently received a Gaylord grant worth $5,000 to…

Award-winning Stone Canoe journal launches second editionFebruary 06, 2008Eileen Jevisejevis@uc.syr.edu Syracuse University has launched the second edition of Stone Canoe: A Journal of Arts and Ideas from Upstate New York. The 400-page publication features the work of 98 artists and…

SUArt Galleries’ ‘Vice and Virtue’ exhibition, drawn from SU Art Collection holdings, on display at Everson Museum through late MayFebruary 06, 2008SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu SUArt Galleries presents “Images of Vice and Virtue from the Syracuse University Art Collection,” a selection…

Saatchi & Saatchi ad exec to join Newhouse School facultyFebruary 06, 2008Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu Brian Sheehan, chair and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi’s Team One Advertising, will join Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications as an associate professor…