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A history of the East, from a westerner: Professor Norman Kutcher offers first-hand experience of China
By Erinn Connor
Norman Kutcher is blocking a good camera shot - Dan Rather's, no less. The CBS news anchor is trying to capture the chaos of the Chinese student movement in 1989 Beijing. The backdrop - Tiananmen Square, soon to be the site of a bloody confrontation between student protestors and the communist Chinese government.
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Students to meet with dean candidates
By Jeffrey Moses
Students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts have a chance today to discuss the four candidates nominated for the school's deanship. There will be an open forum for all VPA students in Gifford Auditorium from 4 to 6 p.m., as an opportunity to recommend and direct questions toward the candidates.
Former FCC chief speaks on regulation: Bryan Tramont discusses how government agency controls daily activities
By Dan Scorpio
Just moments into Thursday morning's lecture, Bryan Tramont told students they don't own their cell phones. The FCC does. Tramont, former Federal Communications Commission chief of staff, gave a presentation Thursday titled, "First Semester Curriculum and Your Cell Phone - They Have More In Common Than You Think," and addressed many of the current issues facing the communications industry and consumers.
Class continues after construction
By Andrea Bianchi
Several new billboards sprung up around the city of Syracuse beginning last spring. But instead of displaying the usual advertisements, they displayed artwork created by SU students. Last year's Top in Art Photography: Non-Traditional Modes class members got the chance to put their artwork out in the community by designing their own billboards.
Elmore: Former NBA player, Harvard grad to discuss sports law
By Alexandra Rowley
ESPN college basketball analyst Len Elmore will not only broadcast the men's basketball game against Pittsburgh Saturday, but he will also speak to students at Syracuse University's College of Law today. Elmore, founder of Precept Sports & Entertainment, Inc.
Connective Corridor | No concern about turnout for second 'Get on the Bus' event
By Julia Terruso
The "Get on the Bus" program seems to have very few students onboard. But that's not stopping the event's creators from planning a second ride. This evening, the second of five "Get on the Bus" installments will depart from College Place and travel to the Delavan Art Gallery on West Fayette Street, the Point of Contact Gallery on Genesee Street and the Light Works gallery on Waverly Avenue.
'Women of Distinction' awards given today: Renowned dance instructor among those honored
By Ivy Tan
Sylvia Waters will join the ranks of Maya Angelou, Ann Curry and Yolanda King by receiving the Syracuse University Women of Distinction Award today. Waters is this year's keynote speaker as well the recipient in the award celebration held at Goldstein Auditorium at 3 p.
Plugging in and working out
Gamers now can lose weight and show off their virtual skills at the same time
By Kasey Panetta
The creators of Nintendo Wii are adding a new member to the Wii family - a system intended to help people become more active and maintain good health. The Wii Fit, which will hit U.S. stores May 19, requires players to stand on a balance board that senses movement.
