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SU in the News: Thursday, August 8
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Report Examines Changing Nursing Home Trends in New York
A new report authored by Thomas Dennison, professor of practice in public administration and international affairs at the Maxwell School, notes that nursing homes have evolved since the ’90s from primarily providing residential care for seniors to focusing on both…
‘Emerging Fashion Designers’ to Feature SU Designers, Photographers
Seven 2013 alumnae of the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) fashion design program are among the 100 designers selected for the fourth edition of “Emerging Fashion Designers,” an image-driven publication that showcases the most promising graduates of fashion…
University Wellness Initiative Sponsors Mindful Eating Program
Introduction to Mindful Eating In this eight-week program, Nicole Christina, LCSW, will teach participants to: -Begin a new, more peaceful, relationship with food -End yo-yo dieting and stress eating -Learn the latest mindfulness techniques to help you eat joyfully and moderately Christina …
Saunders’ Convocation Message to be Published as Book
His message to the Class of 2013 was a simple one: be kind. But thanks to coverage in The New York Times, the words of English Professor George Saunders have resonated worldwide. [View the story “George Saunders Convocation Message…
SU in the News: Tuesday, August 6
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The Limits of War
Is torture legal? Is one death justified to save thousands of lives? Are soldiers responsible for obeying an officer’s command to kill civilians? In partnership with the American Red Cross of the Central New York Region, four Syracuse University students challenged a group of young people at the Southside Academy Charter School to think about these questions.
Sandbox Entrepreneurs to Showcase Companies
The fifth annual Student Sandbox Demo Day will showcase the innovation and dedication of Central New York student entrepreneurs on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Everson Museum in Syracuse. As part of the Raymond von Dran Innovation and Disruptive Entrepreneurship Accelerator (IDEA),…
Janklow Launches Arts Leadership Advanced Certificate Program
Provides students with ‘broad perspective’ of organizational leadership The College of Arts and Sciences has announced the establishment of the Janklow Arts Leadership Advanced Certificate Program. Designed for recent college graduates as well as experienced practitioners, the 15-credit-hour program provides…
VPA’s Film Program Ranked No. 16 by the Hollywood Reporter
The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ film program in the Department of Transmedia was ranked No. 16 on the Hollywood Reporter’s (THR) list of the “Top 25 Film Schools of 2013” in its Aug. 9 issue. The article highlights…