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Onondaga Citizens League Invites Public to Discuss ‘State of Community Engagement Infrastructure in CNY’
The Onondaga Citizens League (OCL) has announced the kick-off of its 2017/18 study, “The State of the Community Engagement Infrastructure in CNY.” Using community input, the study committee will look at the state of community engagement in the region—who is involved,…
Light Work Announces Fall Photography Classes and Workshops
The Community Lab at Light Work has announced its 2017 schedule of fall photography educational opportunities for adults, including Adobe Lightroom, Intro to Photoshop, Advanced Photoshop, Large Print Format Printing and Studio Portrait Lighting. Light Work Lab classes and workshops are led…
Fall Produce to Get Excited About
Get excited for the first fall share delivery of the CSA! Brainfeeders, a student organization run out of the Falk College Food Studies Department, is working with Common Thread Farm to bring you nine weeks of delicious, locally sourced vegetables!…
Lacrosse Lessons: Weekend Celebrates Creator’s Game, Haudenosaunee Values
Deyhontsigwa’ehs–Creator’s Game, Lacrosse Weekend will provide living lessons in the history and culture of the Haudenosaunee, says Philip Arnold, Department of Religion Chair in the College of Arts and Sciences and the former founding director of Skä·noñh: Great Law of Peace Center. “This weekend…
Volunteers Sought for Westcott Street Cultural Fair
Volunteers are needed from the Syracuse University community for the upcoming Westcott Street Cultural Fair. The fair will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, from noon-6:30 p.m. in the Westcott Street neighborhood. The annual event, now in its 26th year,…
University Offers Hurricane Relief Outreach
Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, hit the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana in the past week. The storm and its historic flooding have caused numerous deaths, affected millions of residents and caused tens of billions of dollars in…
Hemmerlein Confirmed as Board Chair of YWCA Syracuse and Onondaga County, Inc.
Three members of the Syracuse University community have joined the YWCA Syracuse and Onondaga County, Inc. Board of Directors for 2017-19 as volunteers who will help advance the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Ellen Hemmerlein, associate general…
Point of Contact Gallery Presents ‘Aleph’ by Pedro Roth
The exhibition “Aleph” by artist Pedro Roth is on view at Point of Contact Gallery, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, through Oct. 6. An artist talk and guided tour will take place Thursday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. A reception will…
College Students Pay Just $1 Daily Admission for Remainder of State Fair, Free Transportation Provided by SU
In recognition of New York State’s world-class colleges and universities, the State Fair will offer college students $1 admission with a valid school identification beginning Wednesday and running through Labor Day. The promotion is one of four Special Fair Days…
The Engineering Science Behind Thrill Rides at the State Fair
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor John Dannenhoffer explains how midway thrill rides use engineering principles to twist, turn, drop and thrill people at the New York State Fair.