Past Events
FALL SEMESTER, 2004: Community Program
"If the Shoe Fits Program." A shoe-recycling program whereby the Syracuse University community drops off used--but still good--athletic shoes at Archbold Gym during the course of the year. Shoes are donated to parents of children who participate in the Exploring Your World pre-school program and individuals who participate in the Narcotics Anonymous program--both programs run out of the First Presbyterian Church on West Genesee Street in Syracuse. The first shipment of shoes, 88 pairs, was dropped off September 30. Additional shipments will be delivered in December 2004, March and May 2005. Presented by the Division of Student Affairs. For more information, call the Department of Recreation Services at (315) 443-4967.
“The Women of Lockerbie.” Based on a true story of how a small Scottish community turned an act of hatred into an act of love. The main theme of the play focuses on redemption during the aftermath of the Pan Am 103 tragedy and is directed by Assistant Professor Joan Hart Willard and has a cast of nine student actors. The performance schedule includes several special performances for various invited community groups such as: The Inter-Religious Council of Central New York, Nottingham High School, Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Corcoran High School and The Syracuse University Remembrance Committee, Lockerbie Scholars and the families of Pan Am Flight 103 victims. Black Box Theatre, 820 East Genesee Street. Free, but seating is limited. For times and more information, call (315) 443-3275.
NOVEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 5: Play
SEPTEMBER 19: Symposium
"Does Marriage Matter?" Keynote speakers are Stephanie Coontz, author of The Way We Never Were: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap, and Adam
Haslett, past finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and author of You are Not A Stranger Here. For more information, please call (315) 443-1150.
SEPTEMBER 27: Lecture
"Remembering the Past Soul of Syracuse." Jerome J. Suran, University of California-Davis and former manager of General Electric's Electronics Laboratory (ELab) will discuss the historically close ties between the ELab and SU's College of Engineering and look at the pivotal role SU and the Syracuse community played in pioneering technology for a modern age. Presented by the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science. Room 369, Link Hall, 2 p.m.
"On a Mission: The Public Library as an Agency of Social Justice." Joyce M. Latham, executive director of the Onondaga County Public Library System and recipient of the 2004 Justin Winsor Prize in Library History. Presented by the School of Information Studies. Room 4-201, Center for Science and Technology.
SEPTEMBER 28: Lecture
OCTOBER 5: School Administrators/Educators Conference
"What Every Public School Leader Needs to Know." Kenneth Strike, Cultural Foundations of Education, School of Education; Jeffrey M. Stonecash, Political Science, Maxwell School. Presented by the School of Education in partnership with the Empire State Supervisors and Administrators Association (ESSAA). Drumlins Country Club, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
OCTOBER 7: University Lecture
"Tobias Wolff: Old School at the Old School." Award-winning author of Old School and This Boy's Life. Hendricks Chapel, 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-1728 or visit: http://provost.syr.edu/lectures/current.asp
"The Mystery of Independent Schools Admissions: Cracking the Code." Nancy Schulman '73, director of the 92nd Street Y Preschool, New York City. Presented by the School of Education. Lubin House, 11 E. 61st St., Manhattan, 6 p.m.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
"Yoga Education: Tools for Teachers," Tara Lynda Guber '65, Alumnae Lounge, Women's Building, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Presented by the School of Education. Open, maximum of 120 people.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
"Laughing With Us: Comedy and Disability." Presented by the Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee. For full schedule, visit http://thechp.syr.edu/filmfest2004/ Room 107, Hall of Languages, 6:30-10 p.m.
For more information, please call the Center on Human Policy, (315) 443-3851.
"Yoga Education: Tools for Teachers," Tara Lynda Guber '65, Room 304 and The Underground, Schine Student Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $40 registration fee includes lunch and yoga education manual. Registration required. Register with Irene Allawh, School of Education Dean's Office, (315) 443-4754.
"Laughing With Us: Comedy and Disability." Presented by the Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee. For full schedule, visit http://thechp.syr.edu/filmfest2004/ Room 107, Hall of Languages, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
For more information, please call the Center on Human Policy, (315) 443-3851.
Discussion, following the screening of "Autism is a World," with co-producer Douglas Biklen, Cultural Foundations of Education, School of Education, and co-producer/director Gerardine Wurzburg, who won a 1992 Academy Award for her documentary "Educating Peter." Room 107, Hall of Languages, 1 p.m.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
"Laughing With Us: Comedy and Disability." Presented by the Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee. For full schedule, visit http://thechp.syr.edu/filmfest2004/ Room 107, Hall of Languages, noon-6 p.m.
For more information, please call the Center on Human Policy, (315) 443-3851.
"An Evening with Political Satirist PJ O'Rourke." Author and leading political satirist. Hendricks Chapel, 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-1728 or visit:
http://provost.syr.edu/lectures/current.asp
Art Chat, "The Concept." In conjunction with Sol LeWitt's sculpture installation for the Nov. 5 inaugural celebration, Judith Meighan,
assistant professor in VPA's School of Art and Design, will present the second in a series of four informal "art chats." Presented by the College of Visual and Performing
Arts. The chats are free and open to the public. Located at the construction site on the north lawn of Crouse College, 11 a.m. For information, call (315) 443-3784. "The Impact of Subsidized Rental Housing on Households and Neighborhoods." A variety of speakers from within and outside of Syracuse University will speak on issues pertinent to the impact of subsidized rental housing programs on beneficiaries and neighborhoods. Sponsored by the Department of Economics and the Center for Policy Research. Center For Policy Research, Eggers Hall, 1 p.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-3809.
"LGBT Studies: Local, National and Global Perspectives." Opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual people to engage in dialogue about lived experiences, representation, the politics of difference, inclusive citizenship, and pressing public policy concerns both within and across the boundaries of academic disciplines, regions and nations.
Presented by the University Senate Commitee on LGBT Concerns and the LGBT Resource Center. Room 500, Hall of Languages, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, go to: http://students.syr.edu/lgbt/LGBTstudies.html or call (315) 443-3983. "Soft Matter: Geometry and Materials." Presented by Mark Bowick, professor of physics, this Saturday Morning Physics lecture
is one in a series aimed at bringing exciting scientific topics to the general public at a level intended for non-scientists. The lectures work in concert with the Saturday
Morning High School Physics Teacher Workshop to spread the excitement of science to high school classrooms in Central New York. Presented by the Syracuse University Physics
Department. Stolkin Auditorium, Physics Building, 11 a.m. For details about upcoming lectures, visit http://phy.syr.edu/saturday/.
For more information, call (315) 443-3901. "Beyond the Far Borders of Liberal Experience: The Ruffling Case of Cognitive Disabilities." Ralph Savarese, Grinnell College. He will also read excerpts from his forthcoming book, "Some Get Eaten: Autism and Adoption in an Age of Family Values." Presented by the School of Education and the College of Law. Room 200, Winifred MacNaughton Hall, 4-6 p.m.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
"Partners in Risk: Danger and Opportunity in China and Japan's Financial & Industrial Reform." Asahiko Isobe, former member, Prime Minister of Japan's Select Commission on Financial Reconstruction and former member of the Executive Board of Hitachi Corporation, will speak on the emerging opportunities for investment and cooperation linking the U.S., Japanese and Chinese economies. Co-sponsored by the School of Information Studies, the Whitman School, and the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call (315) 443- 2911.
Art Chat, "The Materials." In conjunction with Sol LeWitt's sculpture installation for the Nov. 5 inaugural celebration, Lawson Smith,
associate professor and Ron DeRutte, adjunct professor in VPA's School of Art and Design, will present the third in a series of four informal "art chats." Presented by the
College of Visual and Performing Arts. The chats are free and open to the public. Located at the construction site on the north lawn of Crouse College, 1 p.m. For
information, call (315) 443-3784. "2004 Syracuse Symposium on Environmental and Energy Systems." Event will highlight activities of the Syracuse Center of Excellence (CoE) in Environmental and Energy Systems, a federation led by Syracuse University that involves more than 30 universities, businesses, and firms. The symposium will feature noted speakers from across the country and faculty, students, and staff from the CoE's academic partner institutions and industrial firms. Chancellor Cantor will give the symposium's keynote speech at dinner beginning at 7:45 p.m. Presented by the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems. All sessions held at The Marx Hotel, 701 E. Genesee St., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-4445.
For more information, call (315) 443-4445.
"2004 Syracuse Symposium on Environmental and Energy Systems." The event will highlight activities of the Syracuse Center of Excellence (CoE) in Environmental and Energy Systems, a federation led by Syracuse University that involves more than 30 universities, businesses, and firms. The Symposium will feature noted speakers from across the country and faculty, students, and staff from the CoE's academic partner institutions and industrial firms. Presented by the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems. All sessions held at The Marx Hotel, 701 E. Genesee St., 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-4445.
For more information, call (315) 443-4445.
"The Fitness and Fatness of American Youth: What the Research Says About the Problems and Solutions." Charles Corbin, Arizona State University, author of "Concepts of Physical Fitness." Presented by the School of Education. Rooms 304 A, B and C, Schine Student Center, 4 p.m.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
"Sit on This." An exhibit of modern classic chairs modeled by second-year interior and environmental design students. The student show runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Smith Gallery, First Floor Smith Hall. For more information, please call (315) 443-4304.
"Lonnie Graham: Conversation with the World." Lonnie Graham's 1980s interviews and recordings of the people of Asia, Africa, and North America and their opinions and beliefs regarding their culture, heritage, and traditions. Presented by Light Work/Community Darkrooms. Exhibition held in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center. For more information, call (315) 443-1300 or visit http://www.lightwork.org.
"CSTEP's Second Annual Children's Book Drive." The Gateway Learning Community, in collaboration with the Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Student Advisory Board, hosts the annual book drive with the goal of collecting 1000 books for local schoolchildren. Throughout the month of November, donations of gently used and new books for children ages 4 to 12 are welcomed at the following locations: Gateway Learning Community, Goldstein Student Center-South Campus; Office of Graduate Preparation Programs, 804 University Avenue, Suite 303;
Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public & Community Service, 237 Schine Student Center; Office of Government & Community Relations, Room 2-212 CST; and the Office of the Senior Vice President & Dean of Student Affairs, 306 Steele Hall. For more information call (315) 443-2622 or cstep@syr.edu
"Neighborhood Youth Recreation Program." This free program held in Archbold Gym is offered Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for children ages 6-18 years. Lessons are given in cheerleading and gymnastics. Programs are also run on Sundays from 9-11:30 a.m. for children ages 4-8 years. Instruction is given in gymnastics, swimming, basketball and dance. Presented by the Division of Student Affairs. For more information, call the Department of Recreation Services at (315) 443-4967.
"Community Youth Ice Skating Program." This free program held in the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion is offered Sundays from 11 a.m.- noon for children ages 4 -9 years. One full time staff and 4-6 student staff teach children how to skate and impart good skating etiquette. Presented by the Division of Student Affairs. For more information, call the Department of Recreation Services at (315) 443-4967.
"School of Art & Design Faculty Exhibition." Faculty exhibition features more than 70 works in various styles and media by 36 current
University professors. An opening reception will be held Oct. 31 from 3-5 p.m. in the Shaffer Art Building Galleria. The Joe and Emily Lowe Art Gallery is located in the
Shaffer Art Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m., and Wednesday noon-8 p.m. The Gallery is closed on
Mondays. For more information call (315) 443-3127. "Three Suites from Inside the Barbed Wire." An exhibition of work by Syracuse University alumnus Roger Shimomura G'69 featuring paint,
ink and etching illustration-like depictions that offer a critical and voyeuristic view of Japanese-American culture and the Japanese-American reality. The Joe and
Emily Lowe Art Gallery is located in the Shaffer Art Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m., and Wednesday,
noon-8 p.m. The Gallery is closed on Mondays. For more information call (315) 443-3127.
OCTOBER 13: Lecture
OCTOBER 15: Presentation
OCTOBER 15: Film Festival
OCTOBER 16: Workshop
OCTOBER 16: Film Festival
OCTOBER 16: Discussion
OCTOBER 17: Film Festival
OCTOBER 19: University Lecture
OCTOBER 20: Discussion
OCTOBER 22-23: Conference
OCTOBER 23: Regional Conference
OCTOBER 23: Lecture
OCTOBER 25: Lecture
OCTOBER 25: Lecture
OCTOBER 25: Discussion
OCTOBER 25: Symposium
OCTOBER 26: Symposium
OCTOBER 28: Harry S. and Elva K. Ganders Distinguished Lecture Series 2004
NOVEMBER 1-5: Exhibition
AUGUST 16 - NOVEMBER 7: Exhibition
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30: Book Drive
OCTOBER 10th - DECEMBER 5th: Youth Program
OCTOBER 17 - DECEMBER 5: Youth Program
OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 21: Exhibition
OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 21: Exhibition
NOVEMBER 2: Discussion
Art Chat, "Form." In conjunction with Sol LeWitt's sculpture installation for the Nov. 5 inaugural celebration, Tom Piche, independent
curator, will present the last in a series of four informal "art chats." Presented by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The chats are free and open to the public.
Located at the construction site on the north lawn of Crouse College, 1 p.m. For information, call (315) 443-3784. Dr. Alan Kraut G '77, executive director of the American Psychological Society in Washington D.C., will hold an informal conversation with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. Kraut will also offer free student memberships in APS.
Presented by the Department of Psychology. 530 Huntington Hall, 2 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-2354. "Division of Student Affairs Women's Leadership Program 2004:
Celebrating the Phenomenal Woman." Keynote speaker Maya Angelou and peers will receive Women's Leadership Awards at this event, which prepares students for professions and for life, and addresses issues of diversity and leadership. Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center, 3-5:00 p.m. Event open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the Student Center Box Office at (315) 443-4517. For more information, call (315) 443-4357.
Formal ceremony inaugurating Nancy Cantor as 11th Chancellor and President of Syracuse University. Followed by boxed picnic lunch. Free and open to the public, but those planning to attend are asked to RSVP. Register online now. Carrier Dome, 10:30 a.m.
"Why Values Matter: A Foundation For Business Success." Colleen Arnold will discuss the importance of company values on the business and how IBMers debated and determined the fundamentals of their company and the implications on IBM's business. Whitman School Auditorium, SOM 010, 9-10:00 a.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-9601.
"Universities and Moral Responsibility: Respecting Humanity at Home and Abroad." Many of the nation's leading artists, journalists and social thinkers-including Central New York community leaders and SU faculty-gather for a series of panel discussions on the topic of race and genocide, using as a focal point Pulitzer Prize-winning author Samantha Power's book "A Problem From Hell: America and the Age of Genocide." Power will be among the participants. Free and open to the public. Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center, 1-5:30 p.m.
For more information, call (315) 443-2525. See http://soulofsyracuse.syr.edu/symposium/. "The Huntington Galleries Show, Making the Grade: Prints!" A Showcase of artwork by 300 young Central New York artists selected by 100 area art teachers. Presented by the School of Education. Huntington Hall, 1-3 p.m.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
"Destiny in Space: America's Future on the Frontier of Cosmic Discovery." Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and director of Hayden Planetarium. Hendricks Chapel, 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-1728 or visit: http://provost.syr.edu/lectures/current.asp
"Math, Gender, and Single-Sex Schooling: Perspectives from Down Under." Helen J. Forgaz, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Helen Doerr, Mathematics and Teaching and Leadership, School of Education. Presented by the School of Education. Room 313, Carnegie Library, 4 p.m.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
"Progressive Education in Conservative Times." Jeffrey Mangram and colleagues from Manlius Pebble Hill history teachers lead a discussion on educational and social issues for students, staff, and faculty, directed by Sari Biklen, professor, Cultural Foundations of Education. Presented by the School of Education. 350 Huntington Hall, noon. For more information contact Continuing Education and Global Outreach at (315) 443-4696.
"Governing the Internet: Global Rules for Advancing the Information Society." Experts and key decision makers from the Ford Foundation,
United Nations Information and Communication Technology Task Force, U.S. Commerce Department, public interest groups such as Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
and Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility, the U.S. State Department and Syracuse University will be available for interaction with symposium attendees. A
demonstration will be provided featuring leading edge virtual collaboration technology-- used as a tool to improve global governance. Presented by The School of Information
Studies, The Internet Governance Project, and the International Relations department, and the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs. Eggers Hall, room 010 in the
Maxwell School, 1- 5:30 p.m. This event is open to the public. For more information, call (315) 443-2736. "Arguing with the Past." This "State of Democracy Lecture" features Michelle Moody-Adams of Cornell University. Presented by Maxwell Dean's Office. Maxwell Auditorium, 4-5:30 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-5881.
"Skytop Art Workshops 'Big Show.'" A presentation of works by 100 young Central New York artists (K-12) taught by SU art education students. Presented by the School of Education. M-17 Skytop, 1-3 p.m.
For more information contact Sandy Trento, strento@syr.edu, (315) 443-4696.
"2004 Regional Peace Conference." Don Mitchell, professor and chair of the geography department in the Maxwell School, is the keynote speaker at this annual conference, themed, "The Role of Multiculturalism in Peacekeeping, Peacemaking and Peacebuilding." Presented by Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts (PARC). Maxwell Foyer/204 Maxwell Hall, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-2367 or visit: http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/parc/peaceconference
"Berlin in the Time of the Wall." Internationally renowned artist and photographer John Gossage will exhibit a series of images from his new book titled, Berlin in the Time of the Wall. In his work, he explores the different ways in which photography can make visible the psychological effects of history on various communities. Presented by Light Work/Community Darkrooms. Exhibition held in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center. For more information, call (315) 443-1300 or visit http://www.lightwork.org.
"An Evening with Paul Goldberger." Author and architecture critic for The New Yorker. Hendricks Chapel, 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-1728 or visit: http://provost.syr.edu/lectures/current.asp
Paul Rogat Loeb, author of Living with Conviction in a Cynical Time and The Impossible Will Take a Little While: A Citizen's Guide to Hope
in a Time of Fear, will discuss community involvement and citizen activism. He is an affiliate scholar at Seattle's Center for Ethical Leadership. Presented by the
College of Human Services and Health Professions. Gifford Auditorium, HBC, 12:50-1:45 p.m. Loeb will also meet with students and faculty in several small group discussions
Nov. 17-18. For more information contact Michael Olivette, (315) 443-9630 or mjolivet@syr.edu. "Get Engaged...in Public Service!" This panel discussion and reception will feature 10 local government and non-profit
administrators who will share their knowledge of, and passion for, public service. The event will inform students of the many facets of public service, interest students
in opportunities in government and no-profit careers, connect students to community leaders and encourage students to get involved in the Syracuse community. Presented
by the CNY Maxwell Alumni and the SU Center for Career Services. 304 Schine Student Center, 4:30 p.m. A networking reception will follow. For more information, please
call (315) 443-3616. "Progressive Education in Conservative Times." Hannah Arterian, dean, Syracuse University Law School, leads a discussion on educational and social issues for students, staff, and faculty, directed by Sari Biklen, professor, Cultural Foundations of Education. Presented by the School of Education. 350 Huntington Hall, noon. For more information contact Continuing Education and Global Outreach at (315) 443-4696.
National Endowment Chairman, Dana Gioia, speaks about National Arts Policy. This event is free and open to the public and includes music by the
Cassatt String Quartet as well as a dessert buffet. The event is hosted by the Goldring Arts Journalism program as the opening event of a symposium on "Writing About the
Arts: The Critics, Craft & Education." Setnor Auditorium, College of Visual & Performing Arts, 8 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-4004 or visit:
http://artsjournalism.syr.edu/symposium.html. "Newhouse Media Literacy Day with Levy Middle-Schoolers." The Newhouse School will host 120 eighth graders from the T. Aaron Levy Middle
School, a public school in the university neighborhood, to spend a morning critically exploring the mediums of television, advertising, and print journalism. Presented by
the Newhouse School. Newhouse I and II, 9-11:30 a.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-4038. "Health Care: The Problem that Won't Go Away." This symposium explores two central issues concerning the questions, "how can we enhance access to health care for all our citizens?" and, "how can we as a nation afford adequate health care?" Presented by the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. The event is open to the public. Public Events Room, 220 Eggers Hall, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-5850 or visit: http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/campbell/Campbell/events.htm
"War, Genocide and Refugees: Narratives from the Sudan and Dafur." Fall 2004 Symposium with keynote speakers Dr. Wanjiru Kamau CEO, African Refugees International Foundation, and Dr. Salah Hassan, Director, Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University. John G. Alibrandi Catholic Center, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information call (315) 443-1925.
"Writing About the Arts: The Critics, Craft & Education." PHosted by the Goldring Arts Journalism program, this symposium brings
together members of the Central New York arts community, national and local arts journalists, faculty, students and the public, and includes nationally recognized arts
writers such as John Rockwell (The New York Times) and panel discussions on arts coverage in the media. Events are free and open to the public, but advanced registration
is highly recommended since space is limited. S.I. Newhouse School, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-4004 or visit:
http://artsjournalism.syr.edu/symposium.html. "Syracuse University Night at the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra." Welcoming Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor to the Syracuse community with a pre-concert buffet dinner, followed by the symphony concert. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Central New York Regional Council (The SU Alumni Club of CNY, SU Alumnae Club, SU Nursing Alumni, Engineering Alumni, and School of Management of CNY Alumni). SU faculty, staff and alumni receive a 20% discount on Orchestra A and B tickets. Civic Center, pre-concert buffet at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 8 p.m. For more information and reservations, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (315) 443-3258, or sualumni@syr.edu
"80th Anniversary Event." This event features E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post. Presented by Maxwell Dean's Office. Maxwell Auditorium, 4-5:30 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-5881.
NOVEMBER 4: Conversation
NOVEMBER 4: Ceremony
NOVEMBER 5: Inauguration Ceremony
NOVEMBER 5: Lecture
NOVEMBER 5: Inaugural Symposium
NOVEMBER 7: Art Show
NOVEMBER 9: University Lecture
NOVEMBER 10: Lecture
NOVEMBER 10: Discussion Series
NOVEMBER 12: Symposium
NOVEMBER 12: Lecture
NOVEMBER 13: Art Show
NOVEMBER 13: Conference
NOVEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 31: Exhibition
NOVEMBER 16: University Lecture
NOVEMBER 17: Lecture
NOVEMBER 17: Panel Discussion
NOVEMBER 17: Discussion Series
NOVEMBER 19: Lecture
NOVEMBER 19: Community Youth Event
NOVEMBER 19: Symposium
NOVEMBER 19: Symposium
NOVEMBER 20: National Symposium
NOVEMBER 20: Symphony
NOVEMBER 30: Anniversary Event
"Progressive Education in Conservative Times." Chancellor Nancy Cantor leads a discussion on educational and social issues for students, staff, and faculty, directed by Sari Biklen, professor, Cultural Foundations of Education. Presented by the School of Education. 350 Huntington Hall, noon. For more information contact Continuing Education and Global Outreach at (315) 443-4696.
Exhibit featuring Levy Middle School students' work done during the semester w/ WRT 109 students. Presented by the Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service. Schine Student Center, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-3051.
Concluding CSTEP’s Second Annual Children’s Book Drive, 1000 books will be given to the Beauchamp Library. Beauchamp Library will be handing the books out to children in the community at the Annual Southside Tree Lighting Ceremony at KeyBank, 2209 South Salina. Additional books not handed out at the event will be given to the Beauchamp summer reading program and a large number of books will be given to the Blodgett Elementary School for their library. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 5 p.m. For more information call (315) 443-2622 or cstep@syr.edu
Popular children’s author and illustrator Joe Cepeda will talk about his life as an illustrator and author and how the urban experience has affected his work. His presentation, which is free and open to the public, is intended for parents and children, as well as library media specialists, English teachers and reading specialists. Presented by The Center for Digital Literacy. Schine Student Center, Room 304, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
For more information, please call (315) 443-2736.
"Avoiding the Costly Traps: A Practical Guide For Public Schools to Identify and Avoid Expensive Legal Problems." Featuring Northbrook Illinois national headline "Powder-Puff" incident attorney Anthony G. Scariano, Esq., of Scariano, Himes and Petrarca, Chtd., and noted special education proceedings attorney Kenneth S. Ritzenberg of Wooley Baker & Moore LLC. Presented by the School of Education.
Wyndham Hotel, East Syracuse, NY, 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information contact Continuing Education and Global Outreach at (315) 443-4696.
"Autism is a World." CNN documentary film debut and discussion with
Douglas Biklen, co-producer and professor, Cultural Foundations of Education, and a film lecture by Gerardine Wurzburg, co-producer and director. Presented by the School of Education. Westcott Cinema, time 7pm. For more information contact Continuing Education and Global Outreach at (315) 443-4696.
"The Vincent House Neighborhood Youth Center." Constructed to offer a wide array of programs and opportunities for pre-school,
after-school, and teenage youths, the center will provide tutoring, family-outreach, and after-school recreation services, largely for Latino and African-American youths.
The Office of Judicial Affairs staff will partner with Vincent House to build awareness of the center through recruitment of University members to contribute resources
towards the center's success. For those interested in participating in this project, an informational session will be held in 304B Schine Student Center, 11 a.m. For more
information, please call (315) 443-3728.
DECEMBER 1: Discussion Series
DECEMBER 2: Reception and Celebration
DECEMBER 6: Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
DECEMBER 6: Lecture
DECEMBER 8: Conference
DECEMBER 9-10: Film Debut
DECEMBER 15: Information Session
"SU Neighbors as Partners." Program that addresses issues that negatively impact the quality of life for students and non-students living in the neighborhoods that surround the University community. Presented by the Division of Student Affairs. For more information, contact the Office of Off-Campus Student Services at (315) 443-5489.
"The Student Voice: Exploring the Soul of Syracuse." This collaborative project through the Office of Academic Affairs and the Division of Student Affairs explores the "Soul of Syracuse" through the development of a special Spring 2004 issue of the Student Voice written from the students' perspective. Students enrolled in NEW 305--Reporting, and NEW 509--Advanced Newspaper Editing, both taught by Steve Davis, will explore the critical social issues that effect young adults/youth regardless of socio-economic class, demographics, and education. The project will demonstrate the universality of these issues among our students' college-age peers living in our closest neighborhoods along the Route 81 corridor (Brick City), the city's southwest community, and the outer east neighborhood. The special issue of the Student Voice will be published April. For more information, please call (315) 443-4234.
“Where the Wild Things Are.” Co-produced by Syracuse University in Florence and the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, this international production based on the famous book by Maurice Sendak will premiere in Italy. Through two courses offered this fall, DIPA students in Florence will execute the stage set and costume designs for
the production. Teatro Comunale in Florence, Italy. For more information, please call DIPA at 800-235-3472.
"Community Links Program." Presented by the Public Affairs Program. Public Events Room, 220 Eggers Hall, 3-5:00 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-5881.
“Where the Wild Things Are.” Co-produced by Syracuse University in Florence and the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, this international production based on the famous book by Maurice Sendak will premiere in Italy. Through two courses offered this fall, DIPA students in Florence will execute the stage set and costume designs for
the production. Teatro Comunale in Florence, Italy. For more information, please call DIPA at 800-235-3472.
“Where the Wild Things Are.” Co-produced by Syracuse University in Florence and the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, this international production based on the famous book by Maurice Sendak will premiere in Italy. Through two courses offered this fall, DIPA students in Florence will execute the stage set and costume designs for
the production. Teatro Comunale in Florence, Italy. For more information, please call DIPA at 800-235-3472.
“Where the Wild Things Are--Charity Evening Gala.” Co-produced by Syracuse University in Florence and the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, this international production based on the famous book by Maurice Sendak will premiere in Italy. Through two courses offered this fall, DIPA students in Florence will execute the stage set and costume designs for the production. Teatro Comunale in Florence, Italy. For more information, please call DIPA at 800-235-3472.
The evening Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner and Program will be preceded by a symposium with a special gallery of community members from Central New York, invited to view the Nov. 5 symposium and welcomed back to participate in the Jan. 23 event. The symposium will feature participants from the greater Syracuse community in dialogue about the barriers that keep us moving forward to eradicate racism and opening genuine opportunity for all Syracuse citizens. Maxwell Auditorium, 3 p.m. For more information, call Hendricks Chapel at (315) 443-2901.
“20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner and Program.” The MLK dinner and program will feature the presentation of the 2005 Unsung Heroes Awards, given to people who exemplify the spirit, life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. but who are not widely recognized for their efforts. Awards will be presented to one youth and one adult from the greater Syracuse community, and one faculty or staff member and one student from the Syracuse University community. Taking place in the Carrier Dome, the dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. free program featuring a keynote address by Ruth Simmons, president of Brown University. Simmons is a long-time advocate for educational equity and “excellence and daringness of mind” in educators and their students. Tickets for the dinner are SOLD OUT. For more information, call (315) 443-5044.
“Candlelight Vigil.” Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to gather for a Candlelight Vigil on the steps of Hendricks Chapel to reflect on the legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and rejoice in the dream. “I Have A Dream Week,” a week-long celebration of events centered on the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, with all events free and open to Syracuse University students, faculty, staff and guests unless otherwise noted. Hendricks Chapel Steps, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Christina Davis or Tomás Gonzalez in the Office of Residence Life at 443-3637.
“Gospel Extravaganza.” Immediately following the vigil, the Syracuse University community and the Syracuse University Black Celestial Choir, will offer gospel music. “I Have A Dream Week,” a week-long celebration of events centered on the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, with all events free and open to Syracuse University students, faculty, staff and guests unless otherwise noted. The Underground, Schine Student Center, 7:30 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Christina Davis or Tomás Gonzalez in the Office of Residence Life at 443-3637.
“Capturing the Dream.” This art display will feature the work of members of the Syracuse University community, local artists and school children. The artist’s pieces will relate to the life, legacy, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A reception will follow the display. “I Have A Dream Week,” a week-long celebration of events centered on the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, with all events free and open to Syracuse University students, faculty, staff and guests unless otherwise noted. Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center, 5-7:00 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Christina Davis or Tomás Gonzalez in the Office of Residence Life at 443-3637.
“Soul of Syracuse Focus Groups.” The Office of Human Resources invites SU staff members to attend focus groups to explore, interpret and discuss the four questions Chancellor Cantor posed to the University community that will allow us to examine the “Soul of Syracuse.” These focus groups will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between January 25 and March 31, 2005 in the Schine and Goldstein Student Centers. The Chancellor has requested that feedback from the staff be available for her to review as she prepares to address the campus community in the spring. All staff members will be strongly encouraged to attend a session and participate in this campus-wide dialogue. For registration, location and a complete schedule of times, visit: http://humanresources.syr.edu/FocusGroup/FocusGroup1.html
“Citizen King.” Students, faculty, and staff will have an opportunity to attend a showing of the film Citizen King. Framed by the Lincoln Memorial speech and his assassination in Memphis, Tenn., Citizen King traces King's effort to recast himself by embracing causes beyond the civil rights movement -- to “transform and re-structure the whole of American society.” A facilitated discussion will follow the film. “I Have A Dream Week,” a week-long celebration of events centered on the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, with all events free and open to Syracuse University students, faculty, staff and guests unless otherwise noted. Watson Theatre, 8 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Christina Davis or Tomás Gonzalez in the Office of Residence Life at 443-3637.
“Voices of the Dream: Open Mic & Oratory Contest.” An open mic night for students to creatively express the meaning of “Rejoicing in the Dream,” through poetry, song, and dance. The event is hosted by Don Sawyer, associate director for diversity initiatives in the Office of Greek Life and Experiential Learning, renown for his poetic stylings. Those who wish to perform must register with Tremayne Robertson via e-mail at trrobert@syr.edu or at (315) 443-3002 by Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005 at 5 p.m. Performers will be limited to one piece and content must follow the theme/title for the event and be appropriate for all audiences. “I Have A Dream Week,” a week-long celebration of events centered on the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, with all events free and open to Syracuse University students, faculty, staff and guests unless otherwise noted. Goldstein Student Center Dining Area, 7 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Christina Davis or Tomás Gonzalez in the Office of Residence Life at 443-3637.
The Office of Residence Life Diversity Committee is sponsoring its 1st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest; open to all SU and SUNY-ESF students. The purpose of the oratory contest, with the theme, “Voices of the Dream,” is to expose students to the power of Dr. King’s words, and encourage students to think critically about his legacy of peace and justice through delivery of his speeches. For oratory contest guidelines and rules please contact Tremayne Robertson via phone at 443-3002 or e-mail trrobert@syr.edu.
“Dancing in the Dream.” This dance showcase will display the talents of various Syracuse University dance troupes. Performers and spectators have the opportunity to express and experience the dream through the art of dance. “I Have A Dream Week,” a week-long celebration of events centered on the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, with all events free and open to Syracuse University students, faculty, staff and guests unless otherwise noted. Goldstein Auditorium, 7 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Christina Davis or Tomás Gonzalez in the Office of Residence Life at 443-3637.
“Day of Service.” Dr. King once said, “Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve.” Bringing Dr. King’s words to life, participants will serve the greater Syracuse community. Those who wish to participate will be bussed to various community service sites throughout the city of Syracuse. Participants must register through their community council advisor or with Josh Lawrie via e-mail at jdlawrie@syr.edu or (315) 443-1885. “I Have A Dream Week,” a week-long celebration of events centered on the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, with all events free and open to Syracuse University students, faculty, staff and guests unless otherwise noted. For more information on these events, contact Christina Davis or Tomás Gonzalez in the Office of Residence Life at 443-3637.
JANUARY 2005: Off-campus Program
JANUARY 2005: Project/Publication
JANUARY 18: Opera
JANUARY 19: Community Program
JANUARY 19: Opera
JANUARY 22: Opera
JANUARY 23: Opera
JANUARY 23: Symposium
JANUARY 23: Celebration
JANUARY 24: Dream Week Event
JANUARY 24: Dream Week Event
JANUARY 25: Dream Week Event
JANUARY 25-27: Focus Groups
JANUARY 26: Dream Week Event
JANUARY 27: Dream Week Event
JANUARY 27: Oratory Contest
JANUARY 28: Dream Week Event
JANUARY 29: Dream Week Event
"Solutions to Critical Societal Issues." Each year a week in February is designated as "National Engineers Week" and is used nationally to make individuals aware of the critical role that engineers play in society. This year, the College of Engineering and Computer Science presents lectures by distinguished visitors and ECS faculty; student activities; and opportunities for open discussion about how engineers can contribute to the solution of critical societal issues. For more information, please call (315) 443-2545.
"Spring 2005 PRIDE Reception." The College of Engineering and Computer Science program known as "Programs Rooted in Developing Excellence" (PRIDE) reception each semester to honor those students who excelled academically the previous semester and contributed in some way to the ECS, SU, or greater Syracuse communities. For more information, please call (315) 443-2545.
“Soul of Syracuse Focus Groups.” The Office of Human Resources invites SU staff members to attend focus groups to explore, interpret and discuss the four questions Chancellor Cantor posed to the University community that will allow us to examine the “Soul of Syracuse.” These focus groups will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between January 25 and March 31, 2005 in the Schine and Goldstein Student Centers. The Chancellor has requested that feedback from the staff be available for her to review as she prepares to address the campus community in the spring. All staff members will be strongly encouraged to attend a session and participate in this campus-wide dialogue. For registration, location and a complete schedule of times, visit: http://humanresources.syr.edu/FocusGroup/FocusGroup1.html
"The Academy's Role in Community Development." Moderated by Maxwell School Dean Mitchel Wallerstein, the event will include presenters and program participants Chancellor Nancy Cantor; Dr. Gregory Eastwood, President, Upstate Medical University; Cornelius Murphy, President, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Debbie Sydow, President, Onondaga Community College; and Charles Beirne, President, LeMoyne College, to discuss implementation of major local initiatives involving substantial academic involvement in community development efforts. Maxwell Auditorium, 7-9 p.m., including a reception. For more information, please call (315) 699-7509.
Chancellor Nancy Cantor meets with local grassroots activists from the African American, Latino, and Native American communities to discuss what they see as the most pressing issues facing their communities, and the potential role of the University in helping to address those issues. Sponsored by the College of Human Services and Health Professions. Onajava Coffee & Soul Cafe, Syracuse. For more information, please call (315) 443-2630 or wsloughl@syr.edu.
"The Vagina Monologues." Presented by Students Advancing Sexual Safety & Empowerment (SASSE) and the Dean of Students Office, this show returns to S.U. for a fourth year. V-Day Syracuse 2005 is one of more than 900 worldwide colleges and university benefit productions. The show is a celebration of women’s lives and sexualities as it fights to end violence that one out of every three women experience. All proceeds from the monologues benefit the S.U. R.A.P.E. Center, Vera House/Rape Crisis Center of Syracuse, Chadwick Residence, and Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region. Hendricks Chapel, 8 p.m. For more information, call Jess Larsen, SASSE Coordinator at (703) 405-8113.
"The Vagina Monologues." Presented by Students Advancing Sexual Safety & Empowerment (SASSE), this show returns to S.U. for a fourth year. V-Day Syracuse 2005 is one of more than 900 worldwide colleges and university benefit productions. The show is a celebration of women’s lives and sexualities as it fights to end violence that one out of every three women experience. All proceeds from the monologues benefit the S.U. R.A.P.E. Center, Vera House/Rape Crisis Center of Syracuse, Chadwick Residence, and Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region. Marshall Hall Auditorium, ESF campus, 3 p.m.. For more information, call Jess Larsen, SASSE Coordinator at (703) 405-8113.
"The Vagina Monologues." Presented by Students Advancing Sexual Safety & Empowerment (SASSE), this show returns to S.U. for a fourth year. V-Day Syracuse 2005 is one of more than 900 worldwide colleges and university benefit productions. The show is a celebration of women’s lives and sexualities as it fights to end violence that one out of every three women experience. All proceeds from the monologues benefit the S.U. R.A.P.E. Center, Vera House/Rape Crisis Center of Syracuse, Chadwick Residence, and Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region. Hendricks Chapel, 8 p.m. For more information, call Jess Larsen, SASSE Coordinator at (703) 405-8113.
The event at Carousel Mall will feature many exciting physics demonstrations and will allow for hands-on experimentation with several pieces of apparatus. The phenomena will be explained in simple terms by a team comprised of physics undergraduates from both Syracuse University and LeMoyne College, as well as local high school teachers and Sam Sampere, “Sam, the Demo Man.” Presented by the Syracuse University Physics Department. Atrium in front of COMP USA at the Carousel Mall, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. For more information call (315) 443-3158.
"Looking Within: A Socratic Symposium on Soul." Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, will offer a lively
Socratic dialog exploring the question, "what is soul?" Introductory remarks will be made be by Thomas Wolfe, dean of Hendricks Chapel, and the event will be moderated
by Phillips. The event invites several scholars from the campus and local communities for a diverse range of perspectives on the topic. Presented by the Syracuse
University Library. Goldstein Faculty Center, 4-7 p.m. For more information, call (315) 443-2537. The Division of Student Affairs is coordinating community service efforts at the new Vincent House Neighborhood Center, which is opening in March 2005 at its renovated Seymour Avenue location on the southwest side of Syracuse. On Feb. 18, a Day of Service will be held at the Neighborhood Center, and volunteers from the University community are being sought for indoor tasks such as cleaning, mural painting, and picking up and organizing donated items for the Center. Those offices and individuals interested in volunteering should contact the Office of Judicial Affairs at 443-3728.
For offices and individuals who are unavailable to participate in the Day of Service but want to assist, donations of the following items are welcome: area rugs; children’s books and board games; pictures/wall hangings/bulletin boards; folding chairs and stools; CDs, DVDs, and videos; kitchen dishware, utensils, and supplies; and gift certificates from Home Depot or Walmart. For on-campus drop-off information, please call (315) 443-3728 or e-mail jpwillia@syr.edu .
Chancellor Nancy Cantor meets with local teenagers to discuss what they see as the most pressing issues facing their community, and the potential role of the University in helping to address those issues. Sponsored by the College of Human Services and Health Professions. Goldstein Alumni & Faculty Center. For more information, please call (315) 443-2630 or wsloughl@syr.edu.
“A Seat at the Table: Struggling for American Indian Religious Freedom.” The event features a screening of the 2003 documentary “A Seat at the Table: Struggling for American Indian Religious Freedom.” Several noted Haudenosaunee leaders and activists are highlighted in the film, including noted historian of religions Huston Smith; Grammy nominated Joanne Shenandoah; columnist and author Doug George; Tonya Gonnella Frichner of the American Indian Law Alliance in NYC; and professor Oren Lyons at SUNY-Buffalo, who works on behalf of Indigenous people through the United Nations and is a Faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation. Panel discussion includes Smith, Frichner, George, and Lyons. Shemin Auditorium, Schaffer Art Building, 2-5 p.m. For more information, please call (315) 443-3861.
"Anticipating the Past." A conversation with David H. Stam, professor of history and former University librarian (1986-1998), on the history of the Syracuse University Library will present a fascinating retrospective of the people, resources, and community relationships that have contributed to the evolution of what many consider to be the heart and soul of academia on campus. Sponsored by the Syracuse University Library Association (SULA). E.S. Bird Library, 1916 Room. For more information, call (315) 443-2537. “School of Education Graduate School Information Session
Open House.” A welcome and information meeting for all undergraduates at the School
of Education Graduate School Open House. 107 Huntington Hall, 5-6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sandy Trento, (315) 443-4696 or strento@syr.edu.
FEBRUARY 2005: Engineers Week Celebration
FEBRUARY 2005: Reception
FEBRUARY 3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24: Focus Groups
FEBRUARY 8: Community Forum
FEBRUARY 10: Community Dialogue (closed forum)
FEBRUARY 11: Benefit Production
FEBRUARY 12: Benefit Production
FEBRUARY 12: Benefit Production
FEBRUARY 12: Physics Demonstration
FEBRUARY 14: Symposium
FEBRUARY 18: Day of Service
FEBRUARY 24: Community Dialogue (closed forum)
FEBRUARY 25: Screening and panel
FEBRUARY 28: Conversation
FEBRUARY 28: Open House