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Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Room and Board Refunds, Commencement 2020

Monday, March 23, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: In response to the COVID-19 health emergency, Syracuse University made the difficult but necessary decision to suspend residential instruction for the remainder of the spring semester. Since that time, faculty and staff from…

Campus & Community

Expanded Pass/Fail Grading Option Offered for Spring 2020 Semester

Sunday, March 22, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University Undergraduate Students: In a previous message, I indicated that we have extended the deadline to April 3 for undergraduate students to choose the pass/fail grading option. In light of the quickly developing COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Updates and Guidance 3.21.20

Saturday, March 21, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: I’m writing this message from the lobby of Day Hall. Today, I and other Syracuse University administrators, faculty and staff are positioned at residence halls across campus, to extend a temporary goodbye to…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Message from Interim Provost John Liu

Friday, March 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty, I write this message primarily to thank you for the sacrifices you have been making in the best interests of our students and to provide some information about resources that may be useful for you. First, I thank…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Updates and Resources and Services 3.19.20

Thursday, March 19, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Over the past several weeks, many in the Syracuse University community have been working diligently to keep you informed related to our COVID-19 planning and preparedness efforts. Our approach to that effort, given…

Health & Society

Health Care Heroes Need a Break, Too

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, By Keith Kobland

Bryce Hruska, assistant professor of public health in the Falk College, studies the mental benefits of taking a break. While most of us can identify with the feeling of getting away from stressful situations, Hruska has studied the actual beneficial…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Updates and Guidance 3.18.20

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As we confront the global coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis—as a community and as a country—Syracuse University continues to evolve current polices, practices and procedures, and take new action to provide enhanced support to our…

Business & Economy

Coronavirus And Retail – Likely To Be Two-Sided Coin

Tuesday, March 17, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

With the coronavirus pandemic impacting more aspects of American life every day, many are wondering how the retail sector will fare – both for big-box businesses and smaller independent operations. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Retrieving Belongings from Residence Halls and South Campus

Tuesday, March 17, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Parents and Families: As a follow-up to my message yesterday, I write to share further information about moving out of residence halls and South Campus apartments. We understand there are many challenges surrounding travel across the globe. As…

Campus & Community

Iconic Air-Inflated Roof Lowered as Roof Replacement Project Continues

Monday, March 16, 2020, By News Staff

The skyline over Syracuse University is markedly different today, symbolic of the transformation and evolution of the campus. The iconic air-inflated roof over the Dome was deflated, making way for a fixed roof, part of the University’s $118 million, multi-year…