The Daily Orange

University endowment declines

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Syracuse University experienced a 33.2 percent decline in endowment funds from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, the highest percentage drop for a top 100-endowment university in the United States, according to the NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments.

Institutions saw an average decrease of 18.

Consul General to visit SU

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The Israeli consul general of New York, Asaf Shariv, will bring the discussion revolving around the Middle East to Syracuse University during two talks Wednesday and Thursday.

As consul general, Shariv interacts with the Israeli community in New York and surrounding regions.

SU student pens fantasy novel to be published soon

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Readers will have the opportunity to delve into the fantasy world of Isinda when a Syracuse University student's novel is published later this year.

Rhett Bruno, a sophomore architecture major, signed a contract with Tate Publishing last year to publish his original work of fiction.

Habitat for Humanity sees rise in registration

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Habitat for Humanity at Syracuse University saw its largest and fastest registration for its Spring Break service trips Friday, filling all six trips to capacity for the first time.

Habitat for Humanity, which includes students from SU and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, has never seen such an immediate interest in the trips, said Andrea Rosko, the Spring Break coordinator for SU/ESF Habitat for Humanity.

Abilene Christian University to publish school newspaper on Apple iPad

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT

When Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad on Wednesday, Abilene Christian University announced its plan to be the first university to publish its student newspaper on the device.

That newspaper, The Optimist, will publish on the iPad, a tablet-style hybrid of an iPhone and laptop, the day of the device's release in March.

Student Association discusses VPA resolution

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The Student Association discussed potential resolution ideas regarding the College of Visual and Performing Arts' plan to eliminate zero-credit course options Monday night.

Ann Clarke, dean of VPA, announced Thursday that the school might eliminate the option of zero-credit classes, which would make them available for one credit.