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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

Guidance for Researchers

Sunday, March 22, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University Research Community, The governmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, including the most recent order for NY State on PAUSE from Gov. Cuomo, which directs all non-essential workers to work from home. Government and health…

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…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Deadline for Dropping Classes and Switching to Pass/Fail Extended

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University undergraduate students: As you prepare to transition to online classes following spring break, I am writing to share information to help you navigate the remainder of the spring semester. This message applies to undergraduate students enrolled in…

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

Graduate Dean’s Award Recipients Announced

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, By News Staff

Eight graduate students have been selected to receive the Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work. Award recipients represent a broad array of disciplines and were selected based on students’ outstanding accomplishments in research and creative work,…

Campus & Community

Apply for Summer Institute for Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning by April 19

Tuesday, March 17, 2020, By Eric Ferguson

Information Technology Services (ITS), University College and the Office of Faculty Affairs at Syracuse University announce the 2020 Summer Institute for Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning (SITETL). Offered twice in separate, weeklong sessions, SITETL will be held May 18-22 and again…

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…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: State Order Will Require Dining Halls and Fitness Centers to Close at 8 p.m. Today

Monday, March 16, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: A short time ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that in response to the global coronavirus pandemic, all restaurants, gyms and fitness centers in the state must close for the foreseeable future, effective at 8 p.m….

Campus & Community

Additional Guidance for Faculty and Staff—COVID-19

Sunday, March 15, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to closely monitor and evaluate health advisories and guidance from federal, state and local public health officials related to the COVID-19 health emergency. Accordingly, given new and updated guidance, we write today to…