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Delta Storyteller Sings a 21st Century Blues
What is a griot? They are the storytellers of ancient African societies who passed on the history of their people to future generations through the oral tradition. Come meet a contemporary griot, Prof. Arthur Flowers. Using spellbinding “performance poetry,” Flowers accompanies his presentations with African instruments. You might hear about How Brer Alligator got introduced…
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Footnotes Event: Q & A with Eric Liu
Join a small group of Honors students for a lively Q&A conversation with Eric Liu, who is giving our second University Lecture, moderated by Professor Peggy Thompson from the History Department. October 22, 2013 at 2 PM; 303 Maxwell Hall. Liu is a civic entrepreneur and author as well as founder of the Guiding Lights Network—an…
Read MoreLibrary Workshops Exclusively for Honors Students
The Libraries are offering three special workshops this month just for Honors students. Thanks to those of you who completed our survey to let us know which topics and times were best for you. These workshops will help you find and use library resources for research in your courses and Capstone projects. Please fill out…
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When Pitney Bowes Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy teamed up with The Volunteer Center of United Way of Western Connecticut for the Summer Reading Partners Program Anabelle Uy (MG ’15) was there. The program is designed to help close the academic achievement gap by helping students maintain or grow their literacy skills and avoid the “summer…
Read MoreCivic Engagement You Can Walk To
Are you eager to become involved in civic engagement programs but don’t have transportation? Here’s an excellent opportunity just down the hill at 910 Madison Street. Temple Concord has the most utilized food pantry in Onondaga County- serving an average of 140 families each week providing three days worth of packaged, canned, fresh and frozen…
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The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is holding its annual Zoo Boo on October 19, 20, 26 and 27 and they are looking for volunteers. The event is targeted for children 2-10 years old and is a major fundraiser for the zoo. Your job might include handing out trick or treat items, playing games, dancing or dressing…
Read MoreHonors Students in Sculpture Show
The work of two Honors students will be part of “FULL,” an exhibition of work by undergraduate sculpture students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Art. The exhibit will run Oct. 9-Nov. 3 at XL Projects, 307–313 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. The show is free and open to the public.…
Read MoreCore Faculty Member Teaches SU’s first MOOC
Professor Rick Burton, Falk Professor of Sport Management and newest member of the Honors Core Faculty, has been selected to offer SU’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on “The SUbject is Sports” starting October 14th. (And there is still time to sign up!) Want to learn more? Take a look at the videos above…
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Don’t you love to see kids in their Halloween costumes? Don’t you miss Trick or Treaters? Then this is the Civic Engagement event for you: The Department of Parks, Recreation, & Youth Programs is looking for volunteers to help with their haunted house at Burnet Park. Volunteers will be acting as tour guides to lead…
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