Weekend Preview: AAPI Heritage Month | Disability Pride Week | International Festival

Dear Students and Families:

Another busy weekend is upon us, including the remaining events for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Disability Pride Week, and the return of the International Festival. As we approach the end of the semester and the host of activities still happening on campus, please continue to be safe and stay healthy.

As a reminder, the University transitioned to COVID level “Blue,” effective Tuesday, April 19. This means the following masking guidelines are in place:

• If you are vaccinated and boosted:
  • Masks required at all times during academic instruction (inclusive of classrooms, laboratories, libraries and lecture venues); and during non-academic events and in certain facilities, as determined by a public health risk assessment. These exceptions will be communicated directly as appropriate, to include the installation of signage as required.
  • Masks strongly recommended when indoors on campus, and outdoors in the presence of others.
• If you are vaccine-exempt (approved religious or medical exemption), or if you have not yet received a booster dose of the COVID vaccine:
  • Masks are required at all times and in all facilities while on campus, and while outdoors when in the presence of others.

In addition to adhering to the masking guidelines, you can help lessen the spread of illness by following these healthy habits:

• If you are sick, stay home. Call the Barnes Center (315.443.8000) if you are experiencing COVID-like symptoms.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Do not share food, drinks, chapstick or smoking devices.
• Especially as the weather improves, try to spend time with others outdoors. If you will be indoors, open windows and doors to help circulate fresh air.

Let’s finish the semester strong. Now, onto this weekend’s events.

Thursday, April 21

• “Queer, Broke and Amazing!” Documentary Screening and Discussion
• SoulTalk on Regret
• Orange Recovery: Peer Support Meeting
• QTPOC Affinity Group
• Vinyasa Flow
• Lambda Sigma Upsilon Informational
• Disability Pride Week: Haben Girma Presents “Disability, Diversity and The Law”
• Informal Tea with Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.
• Experiences of Intersectionality with Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
• Orange After Dark: Dave & Buster’s

Friday, April 22

• One University Awards Ceremony
• Yin Yoga
• AAPI Heritage Month: Paving the Way Alumni Panel Discussion
• Late Night Ice at Tennity
• Orange After Dark and University Union Late-Night Movie: “Scream”
• Orange After Dark: Spring Formal
• AAPI Heritage Month: Badminton Tournament Registration Deadline

Saturday, April 23

• Open Curling at Tennity
• Open Skate at Tennity
• Stick and Puck at Tennity
• Disability Pride Week: Documentary Screening and Discussion: “Deej – Inclusion Shouldn’t Be a Lottery”
• Late Night Ice at Tennity
• Orange After Dark and University Union Late-Night Movie: “Scream”
• Orange After Dark: Spoken Word

Sunday, April 24

• Outdoor Challenge Course: High Adventure (noon-2 p.m.)
• Open Skate at Tennity
• Outdoor Challenge Course: High Adventure (3-5 p.m.)
• Yin Yoga
• International Festival 2022
• Music and Message
• ’Cuse Clash Madden ’22 Esports Tournament Semi-Final Open Qualifier
• Yoga

If you are seeking additional activities, events and programs, please visit the ’Cuse Activities portal, the Wellness Portal, Hendricks Chapel website and the University Events Calendar.

Be well,

Robert D. Hradsky, Ed.D.
Vice President and Dean of Students