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Arts & Culture

Native American, Indigenous Studies Program Director Comments on Planned Columbus Statue Removal

Friday, October 9, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Today, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced that the Christopher Columbus downtown in Columbus Circle will be removed and relocated. It will be moved to a private site. Mayor Walsh says the fountain and monument in Columbus Circle will remain and…

Campus & Community

Take Precautions, Stay in Central New York and Be Smart!

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: The upcoming weekend is a “fork in the road” moment for our university and, more specifically, our ability to continue residential instruction. As shared with you multiple times over the last several days, the uptick in COVID-19 cases…

Campus & Community

‘At Home with Warren Kimble’ Audio Production Available from ‘Sound Beat’

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ “Sound Beat: Access Audio” produced a casual but sophisticated audio documentary featuring Warren Kimble ’57 (College of Visual and Performing Arts), America’s “best-known living folk artist.” The audio documentary was released for free access via the “Sound Beat:…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Advocacy Program Ranked No. 7 Nationally in Trial Competition Performance

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Robert Conrad

Based on the performance of students in 2019-20 advocacy trial competitions, Syracuse University’s College of Law has risen to No. 7 in the nation in the Fordham University School of Law Trial Competition Performance Rankings, tied with Pacific McGeorge School…

Health & Society

2020 Census Failure Is Failure For U.S., Says Lerner Center Director

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

The Trump administration is seeking intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to end the 2020 census counting, which would reverse a lower court’s decision to keep it going until the end of the month. Shannon Monnat is…

Campus & Community

Jewish Students Celebrate ‘Sweet’ High Holidays on Campus

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By News Staff

Jewish New Year, a celebration typically celebrated at home with sweets and family, was an uplifting on-campus experience for Jewish students this year. Syracuse Hillel and Chabad House at Syracuse University celebrated and observed Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot…

STEM

October Is Campus Sustainability Month

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Meg Lowe

As­­­ autumn rolls in and temperatures begin to cool off, Sustainability Management has several events and activities planned throughout Campus Sustainability Month, some of which are already underway. On Oct. 1, Sustainability Coordinator Meg Lowe, teamed up with Director of…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Kent Syverud Appoints Search Committee for Senior Vice President of Enrollment and the Student Experience

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the members of the search committee for the next senior vice president for enrollment and the student experience. The senior vice president oversees the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, which works collaboratively across…

The Washington Post

“Trump’s video prompts green screen speculation, online skepticism.”

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Washington Post story “Trump’s video prompts green screen speculation, online skepticism.” A video that President Trump posted to Twitter caused many to think it was shot…

Campus & Community

Registration Is Open for Family Weekend 2020

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Shannon Andre

Beginning Oct. 16, parents, families and students are invited to join in the Family Weekend 2020 celebration. With planning led by the Office of Parent and Family Services, in coordination with schools, colleges and departments across campus, this year’s Family…