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‘ADA Live!’ Podcast Delves Into Coronavirus Mental Health Resources

Thursday, April 2, 2020, By News Staff

In the second of a series of three special “ADA Live!” podcasts, Debbie Plotnick, vice president for state and federal advocacy at Mental Health America (MHA), discusses resources available for people who may feel isolated, medical professionals and caregivers. She…

Campus & Community

Virtual Orange Opportunities

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: With just under four weeks of classes left in our semester, many of us are adjusting to a new normal that involves a drastic loss of our traditional Orange community. April is a month of…

CDC Should Broaden Its Guidelines About Masks

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, By Hailey Womer

April 1, 2020- According to CDC and World Health Organization guidelines, only the sick and their caretakers should wear face masks. But the CDC is considering broadening its guidelines and should do so immediately, says public health expert Dr. David…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Scholars Announced

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, By News Staff

Twelve seniors have been named as the 2020 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows. The Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a Universitywide faculty committee, selected the 2020 scholars using criteria that included coursework and academic achievement,…

Campus & Community

Pass/Fail Grading Option Deadline Extended to Friday, April 10

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Undergraduate Students: Based on feedback from students and faculty, and after consultation with the Office of the Registrar, we are extending the deadline for undergraduate students to drop classes and to select the pass/fail grading option by one week,…

Campus & Community

Dean Frasciello Shares What It Takes for Students to Be Successful Online Learners

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

University College Dean Mike Frasciello has been at the forefront of online instruction for much of his University career—leading, teaching, developing and researching online programs. In this unprecedented time, he and collaborators across the University have been working to ensure…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Cool’ Relief for Migraine Sufferers: Innovation Law Center Helps Bring Wearable Tech to Market

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, By News Staff

Imagine having a migraine and reaching for an ice pack for relief. Sure, the cooling numbs the pain for a while—but 20 minutes later the relief ends as the ice pack reaches room temperature. But now the tedious process of…

Health & Society

‘ADA Live!’ Focuses on Protecting One’s Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, By News Staff

The latest episode of “ADA Live!”—Wednesday, April 1—features an interview with Doreen Marshall, vice president of programs at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She will discuss practical strategies people can use to take care of their mental health in…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 3.31.20: Community Assistance Portal and Student, Faculty and Staff Resources

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Orange Community: Tomorrow we begin the final full month of the 2019-20 academic year. April is a month that traditionally goes by in the blink of an eye—occupied by end-of-year events, award ceremonies, a push to…

Health & Society

Phoebe Ambrose Named the University’s First Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow

Monday, March 30, 2020, By News Staff

Phoebe Ambrose, a sophomore majoring in citizenship and civic engagement in the Maxwell School and food studies in the Falk College, has been named a 2020 Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow. Ambrose was one of 14 fellows selected from among more…