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Syracuse Stage Presents Mozart, Mystery and Murder with ‘Amadeus’ (Performances Suspended)
[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…
Ongoing COVID-19 Guidance: Syracuse Abroad, Travel, Spring Break
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University’s ongoing efforts to plan and prepare our campus community in response to the global coronavirus crisis continue to evolve as new information and updated public health guidance are made available. This is a…
Biology Professor Answers 3 Common Questions About COVID-19
Ruth Phillips is an assistant teaching professor and biotechnology program advisor at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Professor Phillips answers 3 questions about curbing the spread of COVID-19: What might scientists be doing right now to curb the…
Message to the Syracuse University Senate and Community
The University Senate meeting scheduled for March 11, 2020, was canceled due to the current precautions against the coronavirus. Chancellor Syverud submitted the remarks below to the Senate for distribution. Dear Senators and Community: I had intended to say what…
Professor Emeritus Harold Jones Encourages Student, Faculty Discovery through Gifts to Forever Orange Campaign
“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…
Professor Qin Collaborates with MIT to Study Fatigue Resistant Hydrogels
For years, scientists have been interested in the potential of hydrogels in biomedical and engineering applications. Hydrogels often contain more than 90 percent water and a small percentage of synthetic polymer and are used in a variety of uses from…
Coronavirus Update: New Resources, Domestic Spring Break Trips Canceled, Additional Travel Restrictions
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…
Mechanical Engineering Student Helps Start ‘A Hand for Wuhan’ Fundraiser
After learning from Chinese social media about a shortage of medical supplies in the Chinese province at the center of the coronavirus outbreak, mechanical engineering student Ruohan Xu did what good engineers do when they see a problem: He designed…
Campus Meditation and Mindfulness Opportunities
The Barnes Center at The Arch consistently remains innovative with its holistic health offerings. One of its newest services, Virtual Reality Meditation, offers students a chance to experience immersive meditation with the HTC Vive Pro. This virtual reality (VR) assisted…
Creating Just Futures with Restorative Justice
Update: The remainder of the March 9-13 public activities have been canceled in response to emerging COVID-19 precautions and advisories. The notion of restorative justice has a long legacy that traces back to Native and Afrocentric communities. The process involves…