Archive for December 2009

Newhouse students to present communications plan to GM executives

A group of students from The NewHouse, a student-run advertising agency in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, is one of three student teams out of 75 to reach the final round of the 2009 GM&U Marketing Challenge.

Ten Tons of Love drive mounts winter collection

The Ten Tons of Love donation drive is adding a special winter collection to its annual spring effort to assist those in need.

Three 'SU grads' are central characters in Ray Romano's new 'Men of a Certain Age' debuting tonight on TNT
Three 'SU grads' are central characters in Ray Romano's new 'Men of a Certain Age' debuting tonight on TNT

TNT's new series "Men of a Certain Age," starring Ray Romano, features hints of SU; the three main characters portray SU graduates.

‘Fresh’ exhibition showcases work of first-year students in School of Art and Design

The School of Art and Design in is presenting “Fresh: First-Year Students in the School of Art and Design Juried Exhibition 2009” at XL Projects, the college’s venue at 307–313 S. Clinton St.

Some offices to close during staff retreat Tuesday morning, Dec. 8

Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar Office, SU Abroad Office, Graduate Enrollment, Admissions Processing and Enrollment Management Vice President's Office will be closed from 8:30 a.m. – noon.

Orange Orators Toastmasters Holiday Auction to be held Tuesday

Orange Orators Toastmasters is a public speaking group and this event will highlight the impromptu speaking role of Table Topics – but with a fun twist. Participants will practice their speaking skills while auctioning off various items, including such items as a Starbucks coupon, a gift basket of coffees, Blenko hand blown glass dish, candles, [...]

Healthy Monday lineup for Dec. 7 includes Meatless Monday

Free herbal tea at Health Services — all day every day Free fruit at Recreation Services and Health Services — mornings Free Massage at Schine Center —12-3 p.m. Healthy Monday's Meatless Monday serves Basil Risotto 12-2 p.m. in Schine. The Sheraton Hotel's executive chef, Al Smith, serves up a delicious asparagus basil risotto to hungry [...]

Maffei announces $500,000 for SyracuseCoE projects to improve energy efficiency, indoor environments

U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei (NY-25) has announced that Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) will receive $500,000 for research and development projects.

Siemens announces $1.55M strategic partnership with SyracuseCoE

On Dec. 7, 2009 the Building Technologies Division of Siemens Industry, Inc., announced it has pledged $1.55 million to the Syracuse CoE as part of a multi-year strategic and collaborative partnership .

University institutes new interdisciplinary cybersecurity research center

The new Center for Information and Systems Assurance and Trust (CISAT) is currently developing its research agenda and reviewing proposals.

SU in the News: Friday, December 4

Launch of the Green Data Center at SU is reported by industry and international publications

Newman Association announces Holy Day schedule

The Newman Catholic Association at Syracuse University will hold two masses on Tuesday, Dec. 8, for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of opportunity.

Third Annual Newhouse Craft Show on Friday benefits CNY United Way

The Third Annual Newhouse Craft Show will take place on Friday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Hergenhan Auditorium and adjacent lobby in Newhouse 3.

SU in the News: Thursday, December 3

New York Times cites SU’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse on the transfer of noncitizens to immigration detainment camps

MSW students, community practitioners benefit from side-by-side instruction

This semester, 15 MSW students and 10 Syracuse-area agency practitioners meet weekly to consider new pathways to engage individuals in hopeful conversations focused on recovery rather than illness or limitations.

Creations Dance Company presents "Redemption" Dec. 3

Come support Creations Dance Company at their annual showcase on Dec 3rd, 8 p.m. at the Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center.

Zipped launches website to cover fashion news

The site is a continuation of the print magazine, which identifies trends on campus and explores the Syracuse fashion community.

Rev. Tiffany L. Steinwert named dean of Hendricks Chapel

She will be the sixth person to hold the post.

SU law school doubles donation to Food Bank of CNY

In just one week, members of the first-year class senate collected more than 1,766 pounds of food from the law school community for the Food Bank of Central New York.

SU in the News: Wednesday, December 2

College of Human Ecology's Rick Burton comments in Washington Times on the upcoming Super Bowl

IBM invests $27 million over five years to educate Syracuse University students on smart data center technologies

Thanks to a $27 million investment over five years from IBM, Syracuse University students will now have access to IBM hardware, software and maintenance services to learn about innovative enterprise computing technologies.

Martin named director of SU's Office of Judicial Affairs

The Syracuse University Division of Student Affairs has named Gerald Martin director of the Office of Judicial Affairs.

Shaped Clay Society holds annual sale Dec. 2-4

The Shaped Clay Society in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' School of Art and Design will hold its annual sale December 2-4 in the Shaffer Art Building Galleria.

HUB Fall Speaker Series continues Dec. 3

Lynn A. Goldstein, chief privacy officer for JPMorgan Chase, is the next guest in The HUB 2009 Fall Speaker Series on Thursday, Dec. 3.

SU Literacy Corps candy cane sale is Dec. 2-3

Proceeds from the sale benefit First Book, a national non-profit organization that gives children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.

OTN’s ‘Mark Zito Show’ celebrates 50th program

“The Mark Zito Show” on the Orange Television and Radio Network will celebrate its 50th show of the 2009-10 school year with a live broadcast.

SU in the News: Tuesday, December 1

Newhouse School's Robert Thompson quoted in Agence France Presse on reaction to White House gate-crashing incident