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Gore addresses packed theater on the effects of global warming
By Laura Van Wert
Perhaps losing the 2000 presidential election did Al Gore more good than harm. It loosened him up enough to speak about his life and tell a few jokes at President George W. Bush and his own expenses. Despite whatever caused his change, the former vice president and presidential candidate certainly won the majority of the Syracuse community's hearts Thursday night, while giving his lecture on global warming, titled "An Inconvenient Truth," at the Landmark Theater downtown.
Alumnus bestows millions to university
By Andrew Restuccia
Chancellor Nancy Cantor announced on Thursday afternoon that Syracuse University will receive a $26.5 million gift, which will increase the endowment for student financial aid by nearly 20 percent. The gift, which was granted in the will of 1931 SU alumnus Frederic N.
Department celebrates 60th anniversary through alumni discussions with students
By Katie Alexander
The School of Education's Department of Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation will open its doors this weekend to students, faculty and alumni as it celebrates its 60th year. The event, titled "The Ultimate IDD&E Curriculum Validation Venture," begins with an informal gathering tonight in a private home, uniting alumni and current students in the program, said Gerald Mager, interim chair of the instructional design department since July.
Newhouse in final negotiations with Apple to host podcast classes
By Peter de Montmollin
Capt. Brian Moore, an associate professor of military science, has an unusual way of dealing with late enrollments in his Syracuse University military science and leadership course. Rather than give them notes, Moore directs them to the SU Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Web site, where they can download and watch videos of the lectures they have missed.
