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Health & Society

City of Syracuse Honors Carrie Mae Weems and Her COVID-19 Advocacy Project

Friday, July 10, 2020, By Kevin Morrow

In recognition of Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems’ efforts to raise public awareness about the impact of COVID-19 on people of color, promote preventative measures and dispel harmful falsehoods about the coronavirus, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on…

Associated Press

“Syracuse University appoints diversity director for sports.”

Friday, July 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Salatha Willis, associate director of diversity, culture, and climate, and John Wildhack, director of athletics, were interviewed by the Associated Press for the article “Syracuse University appoints diversity director for sports.” Willis is “charged with developing and implementing new ways…

WNYC New York Public Radio

“Carrie Mae Weems’ Newest Project Examines The Disproportionate Impact Of COVID-19 On Black Americans.”

Friday, July 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

WNYC New York Public Radio ran a feature on Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems entitled, “Carrie Mae Weems’ Newest Project Examines The Disproportionate Impact Of COVID-19 On Black Americans.” Weems started the new project, “RESIST COVID TAKE 6!”, to…

Al Jazeera

“Mexico ‘more violent’ and ‘worse’ two years after AMLO election.”

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, By Lily Datz

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Al Jazeera story “Mexico ‘more violent’ and ‘worse’ two years after AMLO election.” Two years ago the election of Lopez Obrador brought hope for change to…

Campus & Community

Effect of New York State Travel Advisory on Move-In

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: Last week, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that individuals traveling to New York from eight states experiencing high infection rates of COVID-19 are required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo announced that…

Scientific American

“Mystery Object Blurs Line between Neutron Stars and Black Holes.”

Tuesday, June 30, 2020, By Lily Datz

Duncan Brown, the Charles Brightman Professor of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted by Scientific American for the article “Mystery Object Blurs Line between Neutron Stars and Black Holes.” Professor Brown, an expert on gravitation waves,…

Campus & Community

Return to Campus Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Cleaning Supply Request Guidelines Available

Monday, June 29, 2020, By News Staff

While the COVID-19 pandemic has made it challenging to source personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies, University teams have been hard at work centrally procuring safety and cleaning items in alignment with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Professor Named Upjohn Research Initiative Grant Recipient

Wednesday, June 24, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

The jury for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative has announced five grant recipients of its Upjohn Research Initiative, including Nina Sharifi, assistant professor in the School of Architecture. Sharifi will receive $25,000 to research and produce…

Campus & Community

Maxwell School Selects Mark Jacobson to Head D.C. Programs

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, By Jessica Smith

Mark R. Jacobson, a scholar of foreign policy and national security who also has extensive work experience in federal government and international organizations, has been named to lead Washington, D.C., operations for the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Resumes Limited Access to Physical Collections

Monday, June 22, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Beginning today, Syracuse University Libraries has resumed limited access to physical collections as part of a gradual, phased reopening for members of the campus community. The Libraries provides electronic delivery of articles scanned from print journals as well as book…