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Message from Chief Bobby Maldonado
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing today to provide our monthly update regarding the investigation of bias incidents that have occurred on our campus. First, however, I want to address recent events that are deeply troubling to me,…
‘SpaceX’s Mission: A New Chapter in Space Exploration—and in Humanity’s Age-Old Quest’
Sean O’Keefe is a University Professor and the Howard G. and S. Louise Phanstiel Chair in Strategic Management and Leadership in the Maxwell School. O’Keefe served as administrator of NASA during the George W. Bush Administration. In a recent op-ed…
Same Time Next Year: CBT Postponed Until 2021
Based on the continuing widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Multicultural Advancement (SUMA) has determined it is best to postpone CBT 2020 until Sept. 9-12, 2021. “We’ve worked very hard to develop a four-day weekend celebration that…
New art project aims to raise awareness around Covid-19 among people of color
New digital billboards have begun popping up around Syracuse about the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on communities of people of color. Award winning Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems uses photographs, film and video to discuss themes about race, politics…
Coronavirus Update 6.3.20: Return to Work, Health and Safety, Course Preparation and More
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Today, we have welcomed a small group of faculty and staff back to campus, after nearly three months of transitioning to remote work as part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The group…
Bea González to Retire After 36 Years of Creating Opportunity for Syracuse University Students, Connecting the University with the Greater Community
When Bethaida “Bea” González came to Syracuse at age 3 from her birthplace of Cayey, Puerto Rico, her family settled in an apartment on Adams Street, on the periphery of the Syracuse University campus. She had no way to know…
Social Distancing Campaign Student Survey Deadline Is June 12
Within a brief Social Distancing Campaign Student Survey, students are invited and encouraged to share their experience on social distancing practices. Working in partnership with Syracuse University student leadership, this survey will collect anonymous feedback to help guide student communications….
“How to protect yourself online from misinformation right now.”
Whitney Phillips, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted by the MIT Technology Review for the article “How to protect yourself online from misinformation right now.” The…
Update on Return to Campus Plan for Faculty and Staff
Dear Faculty and Staff: Thank you for your patience as the cross-functional working group of deans, faculty and staff has further developed and solidified our plans for returning faculty and staff to campus. I write to share an update on…
Important Update for 2020 Flexible Spending Accounts
Original expectations about your health and dependent care expenses for 2020 may have significantly changed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. As a result, you may want to change your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) elections for 2020. Effective immediately,…