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National Geographic film ‘Human Footprint’ to be shown Oct. 20
The Syracuse University Sustainability Division will be showing the National Geographic Channel film “Human Footprint,” on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in Watson Theater in the Menschel Media Center. Admission is free and open to the public. Moviegoers should…
Women scientists to discuss ‘State of the Earth’ in Oct. 26 University Lecture
Four eminent women scientists will discuss how individuals can work to reconcile the needs of people and the planet in the 21st century in the next University Lectures presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Syracuse University’s Hendricks…
Mercury pollution in Great Lakes Region is nearly forgotten, but not gone
The scope and intensity of mercury pollution in the Great Lakes region is much greater than previously reported, but additional mercury controls should bring needed improvement, according to a new summary of scientific research on the subject. Despite general declines…
Whitman MBA, Sustainable Enterprise Partnership ranked on Beyond Grey Pinstripes Global Top 100 list
The Aspen Institute’s 2011-12 Beyond Grey Pinstripes report has ranked Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management among the top in the world for integrating environmental, ethical and social issues into graduate business education. This first-time Whitman School Beyond Grey Pinstripes…
iSchool’s Dedrick to study wind energy jobs
School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor Jason Dedrick has been awarded a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to analyze jobs associated with the wind energy industry in the United States and around the globe. Dedrick will address this issue…
‘Food, Inc.’ documentary screening to be held Sept. 29
The Syracuse University Sustainability Division will be showing the Academy Award nominee for best documentary feature film, “Food, Inc.,” on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in Watson Theater in the Menschel Media Center. Admission is free and open to the…
Syracuse Center of Excellence earns highest LEED certification
The SyracuseCoE was designed to exemplify the highest level of LEED standards.
Whitman hosts second annual Retail Summit Sept. 22-23
The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University will host the second annual Retail Summit on Sept. 22-23, to educate students about the field and provide opportunities for them to hear from high-profile members of the Retail Advisory Board, all…
Sept. 24 rally on SUNY-ESF campus part of global effort to focus attention on climate crisis
Count the Syracuse area among hundreds of sites worldwide that will call for–with one symbolic voice all on the same day–the planet to move beyond fossil fuels. That upcoming day is Saturday, Sept 24. The “392 and Rising—Getting to 350 Rally”…
Students to audit dining center food waste on Sept. 16
The Syracuse University Sustainability Division will be conducting a food waste audit throughout the day on Friday, Sept. 16, at Shaw Dining Center. As a part of its “Year of Recycling” initiatives and in collaboration with Shaw Dining Center, the…