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Coronavirus Update 8.14.20: Putting Our Fall 2020 Plan to Action

Friday, August 14, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: The start of every new semester brings with it excitement and anticipation.  This year, those emotions are heightened and for some include anxiety associated with a return to campus life during the COVID…

Media, Law & Policy

Catherine Gerard Concludes 15 Years of Leadership at PARCC

Thursday, August 13, 2020, By News Staff

After serving as its director or co-director since 2005, Catherine Gerard has stepped down from her leadership role at the Maxwell School’s renowned Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration (PARCC), effective July 1, 2020. Gerard will…

Campus & Community

Call for 2020-21 C.A.R.E Facilitators

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

The application for 2020-2021 Conversations About Race and Ethnicity (C.A.R.E.) facilitators is now open. Syracuse University staff, faculty and graduate students who align with the following requirements are encouraged to complete the application by Sunday, Aug. 16. [Note: The deadline…

Campus & Community

School of Architecture Hosts Summer Programs for High School Students

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

The School of Architecture hosted students from 14 states and 12 countries as part of consecutive three-week online courses focused on an introduction to architectural design. Between June 29 and Aug. 7, a total of 66 high school students participated…

Campus & Community

Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions to Conclude on Friday, Aug. 14

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

As Syracuse University prepares for the Fall 2020 semester, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie has hosted “SU Safe Weekly Roundup,” a series of virtual update discussions for University community members with an syr.edu email address….

Campus & Community

Office of Human Resources Announces Updated Staff Flexible Work Policy and Form

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has worked diligently to bring faculty and staff members back to the campus work environment since early June. While the University has gone to great lengths to ensure the campus workplace is as safe…

Business & Economy

Amazon’s Rumored Plans For Empty Mall Stores Is Win-Win Scenario

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Amazon could be opening up smaller distribution centers in malls across America. The company is said to be in talks with Simon Property Group about utilizing empty department stores by turning them into distribution centers. Patrick Penfield is an assistant…

Campus & Community

Important Conversation with Your Syracuse University Student

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Parents and Families: We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of students back to campus over the next two weeks. We have been preparing for this fall semester for many months to provide a safe environment for learning and…

STEM

Will Murder Hornets Become Invasive Species? A&S Biology Professor Weighs In

Saturday, August 8, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Officials in Washington state have caught “murder hornets” for the first time. The Asian giant hornet has been an environmental concern all spring and summer. They measure more than 2 inches long and can be especially dangerous to honeybees. Officials…

Business & Economy

University College Partnership Provides Certificate Programs for Professionals

Friday, August 7, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

University College has partnered with Pathstream, an online digital skills provider, to offer four new continuing education non-credit certificate programs in collaboration with leading technology companies. The certificate programs are Facebook Digital Marketing, Asana Project Management, Salesforce Administrator Career Certificate…