Announcements

Setnor School of Music students to present recitals April 21

Three students in the in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' Setnor School of Music will present recitals on Saturday, April 21.

Defensive driving course

The Environmental Health and Safety Services Office is offering a six-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course for faculty, staff, students and the general public.

On My Own Time registration deadline extended

The registration deadline for Syracuse University’s On My Own Time exhibit has been extended to Friday, April 20, at noon.

Get your vote on: Democracywise offers resource for voters

We're a few months from November's general election, but the 2012 Presidential Primary Election is just over a week away. SU's Bird Library is a polling place and voters can cast ballots there from noon to 9 p.m. on April 24. If you need information about registration dates or deadlines, you can get answers from [...]

Syracuse University Health and Wellness Expo

The second annual Syracuse University Health and Wellness Expo will take place on Wednesday, April 18.

'Cuse Spot celebration

The 'Cuse Spot at Wilson Park will be hosting its second annual "'Cuse Spot Celebration" event on Friday, April 20.

Word Thursday featuring Bruce Smith & Jules Gibbs

Thursday, April 19, 601 Tully presents the latest installment of our monthly reading series, Word Thursday.

Voting in the Presidential Primary on April 24

Presidential Primary Election voting will be in Bird Library on April 24 from noon– 9 p.m., for those enrolled in the GOP party that are in this voting district, and those registered to vote in the primary.

Book talk to chronicle Marcellus Shale gas rush

Upstate New York journalist Tom Wilber will speak Monday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at 146 Baker Laboratory on the ESF campus about his new book, "Under the Surface."

'Wake Up Darkness: Modern Journey into Age Old Questions'

Wednesday April 25
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Stolkin Auditorium (Physics Building 100)

iSchool to hold data science, social media program information session April 17

The Graduate Recruitment Office of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University is hosting an information session regarding two certificate programs on Tuesday, April 17.

Edward Glaeser to speak April 26

Edward Glaeser, internationally renowned scholar, Professor at Harvard University and author of "Triumph of the City," will speak at the Andrew F. Smith Lecture in International Economics and Development on Thursday, April 26.

Register by Friday for On My Own Time

Friday, April 13, is the registration deadline for Syracuse University faculty and staff who want to enter their artwork in the annual On My Own Time exhibit. Co-sponsored by the Cultural Resources Council of Syracuse and Onondaga County and the Everson Museum of Art, OMOT provides an opportunity for workplaces to celebrate the artistic creativity [...]

Faculty and staff volunteers needed for Mayfest April 27

The students’ spring tradition, Mayfest, will be taking place on Friday, April 27 from 1-6 p.m. in Walnut Park, and we need your help to make it a success.

Lunch & Conversation: The SU Libraries—resources for determining scholarly impact

Librarians Anne Rauh, Patrick Williams and Tasha Cooper will provide an overview of resources you can use to measure and represent the scholarly impact of your work.

Refugee folk artists at SU Showcase

The Department of Anthropology and the Honors Program will sponsor "Cultural Sustainability," an exhibit of ethnic arts handmade by refugee artists in Syracuse, at SU Showcase on Wednesday, April 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Atrium of Schine Student Center. Honors and anthropology students will co-host the exhibit with the Somali Bantu Association, Refugee Resettlement [...]

We’re celebrating summer in April!

Summer@Syracuse is hosting a summer celebration on the Quad on April 12 from noon-2 p.m.

Ryka Aoki: Transgender Day of Liberation, April 9

In her talk as part of the Transgender Day of Liberation event on April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Watson Theater in the Menschel Media Center, Professor Ryka Aoki will discuss the importance of individual and local community relationships to overarching sociopolitical alliances.

Disability culture, faith and secularism: creating spaces for inclusion

How do different faith-based and secular communities address issues of disability, inclusion and access?

NY Association for Marriage & Family Therapy conference April 20-21 focuses on recognizing, responding to, treating childhood sexual abuse

On April 20-21, the New York Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (NYAMFT) will host its annual conference, “Breaking the Silence: Recognizing, Responding and Treating Childhood Sexual Abuse.”

Setnor School of Music junior to present free cello recital April 8

Madeline Horrell, a junior music education major with performance honors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' Setnor School of Music, will present a cello recital on Sunday, April 8, at 2 p.m. in Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College.

Relay for Life: Team Tor

Recently, a fellow Syracuse University student and friend to many, Victoria 'Tori' Li, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Pedestrian path between the Raynor parking lot and Irving Avenue Garage to close

On April 9, Campus Planning, Design and Construction will begin installation of an electrical and telecommunications ductbank under the existing pedestrian path that connects Irving Avenue to Stadium Place, and is located between the Raynor parking lot and the Irving Avenue Garage.  This work will close the pedestrian path, which will remain closed through the [...]

Calling all artists: On My Own Time seeks entries from SU faculty, staff

The Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Human Resources are pleased to announce that SU will once again participate in the On My Own Time program, co-sponsored by the Cultural Resources Council of Syracuse and Onondaga County and the Everson Museum of Art.

Annual art and architecture book sale

Two locations, three days, lots of savings!

Private rooms available for graduation dinners

Attention Graduating Students! You can still book a private dinner party for you and your guests for Commencement Weekend at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel.

Getting the most out of CallXpress®, SU’s new voice mail system

CallXpress®, SU's new voice mail system, was activated on April 4.

Syracuse Stage to cast local girl (age 9-13) for role of Susan Waverly in 'White Christmas'

For the 2012 holiday production of White Christmas, Syracuse Stage will be casting a local actress (age 9-13) for the role of Susan Waverly, the granddaughter of General Waverly. Description of role: Sweet, smart, a little precocious, genuinely concerned about her grandfather, and ultimately very likable, Susan Waverly is smitten with show business and wants [...]

SU faculty, staff invited to give blood to save lives and Beat UConn

The SU vs. UConn Blood Battle, sponsored by the American Red Cross and SU’s Division of Student Affairs, kicks off today (April 4) with blood donation events from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Schine Student Center and from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in ESF’s Marshall Hall.

AAUP Salary Report for 2011-2012 available

The SU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors has prepared its Salary Report for 2011-2012.

Annual faculty recognition event planned for Thursday

The annual faculty recognition event is planned for Thursday, April 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Goldstein Alumni & Faculty Center.

Panelists to speak on American Muslim women

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on American Muslim Women featuring three contributors from the book "I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim."

Summer parking upgrades 2012

Summer parking upgrades are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Department of Recreation Services Easter Break facility hours

The Department of Recreation Services Easter Break facility schedule is available at http://recreationservices.syr.edu.

SU ballroom/swing dance social to be held April 7

The SU Ballroom Dance Organization and the SU Swing Club are jointly presenting their first ever on-campus social dance this Saturday, April 7.

Orange Television Network to host benefit concert for Paige's Butterfly Run

Join Orange Television Network as headliners Good Neighbors and Liz Lewis perform at “Funk Cancer,” a benefit concert event at Funk N Waffles on April 28 at 7 p.m. All proceeds will support Paige’s Butterfly Run, a local non-profit funding pediatric cancer research and patient programs at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Entrance fee is $3, raffle [...]

Tully Award ceremony, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed

The ceremony to present the Tully Award for Free Speech, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed. The award is presented annually by the Tully Center for Free Speech in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Archived BBI webinars on incorporating people with disabilities into the workplace

 The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University presented two webinars designed to provide employers across the country with resources on incorporating people with disabilities into the workplace and improving employment outcomes for all workers. Exploration of these issues strives to positively influence the employment of people with disabilities. The archived webinars, part of BBI’s Employer [...]

Be Bold! Make an Impact! Join the SU orange4pink team & fight breast cancer

The official SU orange4pink team will enter the 18th CNY Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 19.

Evacuation Drills: Spring 2012

Environmental Health and Safety Services Office (EHSS) will conduct the spring 2012 evacuation drills in academic and administrative buildings from Monday, April 9, through Friday, April 20.

Mobile application development panel

In the past three years, more than 300,000 mobile apps have been developed, and mobile apps have been downloaded 10.9 billion times.

Peer to Peer Project

The Peer to Peer (P2P) Project is a network of students at Syracuse University brought together through the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education that connects traditionally enrolled undergraduate students with students participating in the Access and On Campus programs.

Distinguished Colleague Talk set for April 11

Geoffrey C. Bowker, professor at the School of Information and Computer Science, University of California at Irvine, will present a Distinguished Colleague talk at the School of Information Studies on Wednesday, April 11.

Next pick-up of lab polystyrene boxes for recycling is April 3

Tuesday, April 3, will be the next monthly pick-up of empty cold-shipping polystyrene (Styrofoam) boxes for recycling from campus labs in Link Hall, Bowne Hall, Life Sciences, Sci-Tech and the Physics Building.

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs will celebrate financial literacy month with a special week long event in their office from April 2-6.

Hendricks Chapel Quilters: Quilt Till You Drop

Hendricks Chapel Quilters hold Spring Quilting Session on Saturday is for beginners and experienced quilters.

Advanced Screening of 'American Reunion'

In the comedy "American Reunion," the "American Pie" cast we met a little more than a decade ago return to East Great Falls for their high-school reunion.

Vigil on the SU Quad in Memory of Disabled People Murdered by Caregivers & Family Members

On Friday, March 30, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is organizing a series of candlelight vigils nationwide to honor the memories of disabled individuals who have been murdered by their caregivers and family members.

Health care debate to stream live from National Press Club

SU in Washington, D.C., launches its Greenberg Speakers Series on Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m. with a debate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the National Press Club.