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Campaign for Syracuse University surpasses $1 billion fundraising goal more than three months early
Syracuse University today announced that it has surpassed its goal for the most ambitious fundraising effort in the institution’s history. Through the generosity of more than 60,000 individual donors, including trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and supporters, the Campaign has raised a total of $1,008,612,731 as of Aug. 31.
Interns working to bring solar energy to rural Mexican village
Some students take on internships to learn what work in the “real world” will be like after graduation. Others get involved in projects in order to learn how to make their post-graduation world more like they want it to be….
Whitman MBA students take first in annual games benefiting Special Olympics
A team of MBA students from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management has placed first in the annual Duke MBA Games benefiting the Special Olympics. The games, hosted and presented by Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, concludes a year-long…
Team up for Relay for Life April 14-15 at Carrier Dome
Syracuse University and the American Cancer Society are teaming up once again to fight cancer with the 2012 SU/ESF Relay for Life, from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Saturday, April 14, into Sunday, April 15, at the Carrier Dome. The Relay for…
Members of the Student Philanthropy Council gear up to spread the word
Members of the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) are getting ready to host Philanthropy Week, April 9-13. Philanthropy Week was created to raise awareness about the generous donations of time and money given by alumni and friends of Syracuse University that help…
Room to Read founder John Wood to deliver inaugural Phanstiel Lecture
John Wood, founder and board co-chair of Room to Read, will deliver the inaugural Phanstiel Lecture on Tuesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel. The lecture is part of SU’s Philanthropy Week, which raises awareness of…
Philanthropy Week takes place April 9-13
The second annual Philanthropy Week at Syracuse University takes place April 9-13. Events during Philanthropy Week raise awareness about the importance of giving back to the University and recognize those who support SU through generous donations of time and money….
Give blood, save lives, help SU beat UConn in blood drive competition
Students, faculty and staff at Syracuse University and University of Connecticut will compete in the annual “Are you up for the challenge?: Give Blood” competition during the month of April, which is also blood drive month for the American Red…
SU named to 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction
Syracuse University is one of only eight institutions in New York state to be named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. SU has been named for the sixth consecutive year. The honor roll, launched in…
SU celebrates 142nd birthday on March 24, National Orange Day
Syracuse University and SU alumni clubs around the nation will be celebrating on Saturday, March 24—National Orange Day. This year is the 142nd anniversary of SU’s founding on March 24, 1870. “National Orange Day is a wonderful tradition that brings…