Environmentalist kicks off University Lectures
By Elaina Crockett
October 10, 2012 - 8:48pm
350.org founder Bill McKibben spoke at Hendricks Chapel Wednesday night about global climate change.

Bill McKibben started his lecture with a joke.

“The Dalai Lama is a hard act to follow,” he said, garnering some laughter from the crowd.

But McKibben was greeted with a sea of audience members who packed into Hendricks Chapel Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. to see him speak as part of the first Syracuse University 2012-13 University Lectures series.

Dalai Lama stresses music's connection to peace at One World concert
By Avery Hartmans
October 9, 2012 - 10:36pm
His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke on the importance of collaboration and music to global peace at Tuesday's One World concert.

To the Dalai Lama, the most important thing in life isn’t religion. It isn’t ritual or tradition or even the Buddhist faith. To the His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the most important thing in life is love.

“The message is the same in all religions: love, forgiveness, tolerance,” he said in a press conference Tuesday prior to the One World Concert at the Carrier Dome. “It’s same goal, to make better human beings.”

The Dalai Lama's visit garners praise and criticism from student community
By Lauren Bradley
October 8, 2012 - 11:07pm
Reactions to the His Holiness' campus appearance were varied.

The "Common Ground for Peace" symposium has generated mixed views of the panel’s most popular guest, the Dalai Lama.

Outside Goldstein Auditorium, students who attended the panel discussion shared their thoughts.

Humanitarian panelists advocate global awareness
By Stephanie Bouvia
October 8, 2012 - 5:10pm
Activists challenged attendees to become more aware and concerned with international issues in order to achieve world peace.

Understand. Educate. Connect.

These were the three things that “Shifting the Global Consciousness” panelists urged audience members to do on a daily basis.

“These are not questions of the morality of something, these are questions of our own survival,” said the Dalai Lama.

The panel took place Monday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium and was part of a two-day forum which aims to bring in humanitarian leaders to discuss what it means to work toward achieving global peace.

"Common Ground for Peace" forum begins with morning panel
By Erin Elzo
October 8, 2012 - 10:19am
"The Rise of Democracy in the Middle East" sets the tone for the highly anticipated two-day forum.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was greeted by a nearly full house in Syracuse University's Goldstein Auditorium Monday for the highly anticipated two-day forum, "Common Ground for Peace.”

"We're actually the same human being, emotionally, mentally, even physically,” said the Dalai Lama as he explained the forum's main theme.

He emphasized the idea of the "oneness of humanity," referencing the open minds of children who are unconcerned with concepts like social...

Syracuse police forces prepare for Dalai Lama event
By Sarah Taddeo
October 3, 2012 - 9:48am
DPS, SPD and Carrier Dome security are working together to create a secure environment for the Dalai Lama's visit to Syracuse University next week.

While Syracuse University awaits His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s appearance on campus next week, extensive security planning from campus, local, and state police continue to work to make his trip possible.

“There’s an overall security plan,” said Department of Public Safety Associate Chief John Sardino. “And those who are working it know it and there’s continuity there. But there are different aspects that each agency is taking care of.”

SU surpasses billion-dollar campaign three months early
By Jennifer Bundy
September 13, 2012 - 7:04pm
Officials announced the Campaign for Syracuse University raised more than $1 billion before its official ending date.

'Rolling Stone' reporter weighs in on politics
By Mark Volain
September 13, 2012 - 3:25pm
Matt Taibbi discussed covering candidates, political journalism ethics and Russian satire to Maxwell Auditorium audience.

Students return to campus
By Ben Glidden
August 27, 2012 - 8:04pm
Orientation is over and classes have started at Syracuse University.

It was a lonely summer for the Syracuse University quad, but now that classes have rolled around, the familiar sight of students walking across campus in their best outifts is back. 

A lot happened in Syracuse while the students were away, but they didn't miss a beat, picking up where they left off in the spring. 

Summer 2012: What you missed
By Stephanie Bouvia
August 21, 2012 - 5:10pm
It's out with the old and in with the new for many Syracuse buildings, businesses and byways.

With students back at home and many faculty members traveling, the summer is the perfect time for campus upgrades. The last few months have brought about some changes – large and small – for the Syracuse area and for the campus itself.