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Coronavirus Update: Staff Accommodations

Friday, March 13, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University Faculty and Staff: Over the last several days, a team of administrators, staff and faculty experts has been working diligently to manage the University’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health emergency. In addition to actions taken…

STEM

Having Fun with Pi On Its Special Day: 3.14

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14—3.14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant—the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—which is approximately 3.14159. Graham Leuschke, professor of mathematics…

Arts & Culture

EVENT CANCELLED: Student Panel and Open Mic Will Examine Hip Hop and Reggaeton

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By News Staff

A student-led panel and open mic presentation will culminate a yearlong project titled Pa’ la calle (To the Streets) on March 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public at La Casita Cultural…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Presents Mozart, Mystery and Murder with ‘Amadeus’ (Performances Suspended)

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Joanna Penalva

[Editor’s note: Syracuse Stage announced that it has suspended performances of its current production “Amadeus” as of Saturday, March 14.] Did artistic rivalry and jealousy lead to the murder of one of the world’s greatest composers? This intriguing question is…

Campus & Community

Additional Guidance on COVID-19 Planning and Response

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Yesterday, Syracuse University announced that at the end of the academic day on Friday, March 13, we will suspend residential academic instruction until at least March 30 and transition to a distance-based approach…

Campus & Community

Professor Emeritus Harold Jones Encourages Student, Faculty Discovery through Gifts to Forever Orange Campaign

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, By Shaina M. Hill

“Think globally, act locally.” It’s a concept that Harold Jones, professor emeritus of Spanish, and his wife, Barbara, have put into practice over their nearly 53 years of marriage. Together, they’ve worked to make a global impact through their giving…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: New Resources, Domestic Spring Break Trips Canceled, Additional Travel Restrictions

Monday, March 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to closely monitor developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation. As new information becomes available, we will act quickly to share that information to ensure our…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: New Travel Guidance and Ongoing Preparedness Planning

Friday, March 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve quickly in the United States and abroad, with new information and new cases confirmed daily. Syracuse University continues to vigorously monitor and respond to these…

STEM

3.14 Is A Great Day To Get Silly And Goof Around With Math

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Graham…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Students Lobby in Albany for Continued HEOP Funding

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) offers economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals a chance to transform their lives through education. The program provides access to a Syracuse University degree for students from New York State. University College…