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Star-Studded "One World Concert" to Rock Carrier Dome
With the all-star lineup expected to be one of the largest gatherings of international artists ever to travel to the region, this special benefit concert immediately follows a public talk by the Dalai Lama on October 9. Read more
14th Dalai Lama of Tibet to Visit SU for October Peace Forum and Concert
Syracuse University will hold a landmark forum, “Common Ground for Peace,” on Oct. 8 and 9. Led by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the forum convenes international thought leaders, the SU campus and the greater Syracuse community in critical conversations about how to shift global consciousness toward matters of peace. Dave Matthews, Counting Crows and other artists are scheduled to perfom. Read more
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With more than three months remaining until its conclusion on Dec. 31, 2012, The Campaign for Syracuse University has raised a total of $1,008,612,731 as of Aug. 31.
Festivities will include guided backstage tours, free performances of the annual Bank of America Children’s Show "A Thousand Cranes," and much more.
People with disabilities remain largely sidelined in American politics, according to a new study co-authored by Meera Adya, Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University director of research.
With more than three months remaining until its conclusion on Dec. 31, 2012, The Campaign for Syracuse University has surpassed its goal of $1 billion.
Ravaged by a million-person genocide and trying to become a knowledge-based economy, the African country of Rwanda is working to rebuild its society. Part of the challenge: only a handful of Rwandans are currently trained as public and academic librarians. The SU School of Information Studies (iSchool), along with other key partners, is answering the country’s call for educational assistance. Read more
September 15, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Syracuse Stage
Based on in-depth interviews, "Cry for Peace: Voices from the Congo" brings to the stage five real people, including survivors and refugees from the recent Congolese civil war, members of once opposing tribes, struggling to leave the past behind and form a peaceful community in Central New York. A composition of interwoven personal narratives, powerful images and beautiful songs, "Cry for Peace" is a rich theatrical experience, a searing, moving and hopeful hymn to the power of the human spirit. (From the creators of the acclaimed "Tales from the Salt City")
More infoSeptember 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Syracuse Stage
September 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Ganders Lounge, Huntington Hall
September 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM
106 Life Sciences Complex
September 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Hendricks Chapel, lower level small chapel
September 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM
352 Eggers Hall
"One World Concert" Artist Spotlight
Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter who crosses musical boundaries seeking to unite different world cultures through her music. Kidjo is one the many artists sharing their commitment to peace at the One World Concert on October 9th in the Carrier Dome.
Bill McKibben, environmentalist, author and founder of 350.org, will present, "350: The Most Important Number in the World" on Wednesday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Hendricks Chapel. Read More
Led by Chancellor Nancy Cantor, SU practices Scholarship in Action, a bold vision to serve the public good through academic excellence, innovation, and engaging the world. More about Chancellor Cantor.
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