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Onondaga County’s Sustainability Plan at Next IRP Session
The March 21 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Matt Millea, deputy county executive for Onondaga County, and Megan Costa from the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency. The pair will discuss how good land use planning helps…
Gun Discussion Continues with Stop the Violence Program
On the heels of Syracuse University’s “Guns and America” dialogue, the city of Syracuse is about to embark on a similar event aimed at increasing public discussion on the issue. The Landmark Theater will play host to “Stop the Violence,…
Come Tell ‘Your Story!’
Community invited to help create oral histories of Syracuse Everyone has a story to share. A team of researchers at Syracuse University aims to help members of the Syracuse community share and preserve their stories through the “Your Story!” initiative….
Fashion Seniors to Debut Final Collections in April Fashion Show
The 2013 Syracuse University Senior Fashion Show will take place on Thursday, April 25. During the event, 28 seniors will showcase their collections, each consisting of six pieces. The fashion design program is part of SU’s College of Visual and…
Artists Invited to Apply for SALTQuarters Artist-in Residence Opportunities
The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI) is looking for dynamic artists to apply for one of two residencies in the SALTQuarters Artist-in-Residence Program.
Recent Can It! Initiative Proceeds Will Provide 7,656 Meals in Upstate New York
Syracuse Orange fans not only showed their team spirit at the Syracuse vs. Georgetown men’s basketball game in the Carrier Dome on Feb. 23, they showed their generous spirit as well. Fans at the game—and students in the days preceding—came…
Community Folk Art Center Opens Spring 2013 Exhibitions
Community Folk Art Center is presenting two exhibitions, “Corporeal Contours: Works by Firelei Baez and Andrea Chung” and “When We Just Existed: Works by Deborah Roberts.” These exhibitions open on Saturday, March 9, with a reception from 3-5 p.m. and…
Student Leaders Kick Off White Ribbon Campaign at March 6 Men’s Basketball Game
On Wednesday, March 6, Syracuse University’s Division of Student Affairs begins its on-campus efforts to support the 19th annual Vera House White Ribbon Campaign. Student committee chairs Ashlee Newman and Paul Ang are kicking off the campaign at the men’s basketball game versus DePaul in the Carrier Dome.
Sport Management Club Makes $35,239 Gift to Special Olympics New York
Since its founding in 2005, the Sport Management (SPM) Club at Syracuse University, a student-run organization in the Falk College’s Department of Sport Management, has donated nearly $200,000 to local Central New York charities. As a result of its most…
Support Syracuse’s Entry in ‘Bloomberg Mayors Challenge’
Syracuse University, along with many cross-sector partners, has worked collaboratively with the City of Syracuse to revitalize and create new opportunity in our home city. Now, the mayor of New York City and his philanthropic organization may provide the next piece of the puzzle to help in Syracuse’s rebirth. A couple of mouse clicks could help bring millions of dollars to Syracuse from Bloomberg Philanthropies.