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First Year Seminar Rewarding for Students, Faculty and Staff Alike

Monday, November 27, 2023, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The First Year Seminar (FYS 101) was established at Syracuse University in 2021 with the goal of helping incoming students create meaningful and rewarding connections with faculty, staff and each other. The potential benefits to new students were clear, but…

Campus & Community

Donate Food to Reduce Your Library Fines

Monday, November 27, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is once again offering an end-of-semester opportunity for students to reduce their library fines while doing good for others. “Food for Fines” will run from Monday, Dec. 4 through the end of the Fall 2023 semester. All…

STEM

Research Shows Wastewater Testing Improves Predictions for COVID-19 Hospital Admissions

Monday, November 20, 2023, By Matt Michael

Testing wastewater for COVID-19 provides a better forecast of new COVID hospital admissions than clinical data, according to a Syracuse University research team led by postdoctoral researcher Dustin Hill. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a burden on the U.S. health…

Campus & Community

Holidays at Hendricks Returns Sunday, Dec. 3, With 2 In-Person Performances

Friday, November 17, 2023, By Dara Harper

Syracuse University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to “Holidays at Hendricks,” which will include two in-person performances in Hendricks Chapel as well as a recorded virtual concert. On Sunday, Dec. 3, performances will take place in Hendricks…

Veterans

Meet Lt. Col. Michael Skarda, Syracuse University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander

Friday, November 17, 2023, By Charlie Poag

When Michael Skarda started the journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, there were no indications that his military career was beginning amidst two decades of conflict. In 2002, Skarda joined the Air Force’s Reserve Officer…

Campus & Community

Opportunities Available for Campus Community Members to Participate in Holiday Giving, Volunteerism

Thursday, November 16, 2023, By News Staff

For those looking to voluntarily contribute to the distribution of holiday items to local nonprofit organizations in Syracuse, the Office of Community Engagement makes this seamless. “As the holiday season approaches for this year, the Office of Community Engagement encourages…

Campus & Community

Guide to Campus Transportation, Dining and More Over Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 16, 2023, By News Staff

For students remaining in Syracuse over Thanksgiving break (Nov. 18-26), we’ve compiled relevant information from campus partners about the hours of operation for certain student services on campus. Read on to learn more, and while you’re here, check out our…

Campus & Community

19th Annual Charity Sports Auction to Take Place Online and at Men’s Basketball Game Nov. 28

Thursday, November 16, 2023, By News Staff

The 19th Annual Charity Sports Auction, presented by the Sport Management Club at Syracuse University, will be a hybrid auction with bidding opening online via OneCause on Nov. 24 and continuing Nov. 28 at the Syracuse men’s basketball game against…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on Student Housing, Benefits

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed University Senate at its meeting today. His remarks were as follows: Thank you, Professor Reed. I need to update the Senate on two pieces of University business before turning to current issues for our community regarding…

Media Tip Sheets

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Nov. 6

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, By Daryl Lovell

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Gretchen Purser, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the BBC article “Why so many healthcare workers are walking…