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New App Allows Students to Optimize Their Class Schedule

Monday, November 16, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Syracuse University students now have a powerful new tool available to them. Schedule Builder, an online application that interfaces with the PeopleSoft course catalog, will allow students to plan out their schedule more efficiently than ever before. Schedule Builder makes…

Campus & Community

Don’t Delay; Get Your COVID-19 Test Today!

Friday, November 13, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Your health and well-being continues to be our main focus. As such, we cannot stress enough the importance of participating in one final round of testing prior to traveling to your home communities. Getting tested is simple, quick…

Campus & Community

Buddhist Chaplaincy, Buddhist Meditation Association Expand Programming and Outreach During Uncertain Times

Friday, November 13, 2020, By News Staff

The Buddhist chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel and the Buddhist Meditation Association (BMA) are supporting students through challenging times. In the midst of virtual learning, social distancing and overall uncertainty, Buddhist meditation offers a support system and a skill set to…

Campus & Community

Important Information for Students Choosing to Leave Campus Earlier Than Planned

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As shared a short time ago in a message from Chancellor Kent Syverud, the University will transition to online instruction effective Thursday, Nov. 12. Whether you’re electing to depart early or remain on campus as planned,…

Veterans

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By News Staff

As part of Syracuse University’s enduring commitment to veterans and military-connected students, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs today announced the recipients of its four scholarships specifically dedicated to these members of our community. These awards, made possible by…

STEM

Engineering and Chemistry Professors Receive Powe Award to Enrich Research, Growth

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Mechanical and aerospace engineering Professor Yeqing Wang from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and chemistry Professor Davoud Mozhdehi from the College of Arts and Sciences were selected as recipients of competitive 2020-2021 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement…

Campus & Community

New Restrictions in Place To Curb Spread of COVID-19

Monday, November 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Syracuse University continues to experience a troubling increase in new COVID-19 cases, particularly within our student population. Unlike our past experiences this semester, contact tracing does not suggest that these new cases are linked…

Campus & Community

Building Community to Enhance the Muslim Student Experience

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Growing up in Bosnia, Amir Duric saw the worst of what can happen when differences among cultures, ethnicities and religions lead to fear, prejudice, intolerance and even war.  He also experienced the best of what can happen when people of…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Testing Available This Weekend; Please Get Tested Before Going Home

Friday, November 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: As Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie reported a short time ago, COVID-19 cases have been rising on campus, in Onondaga County and across Central New York. As such, we are expanding our testing capacity to include testing hours…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Infections Rising | Vigilance Needed | Departure Planning and Testing

Friday, November 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Our campus community has responded to the many challenges we have faced this semester with selflessness, maturity and grace. Like those we have already overcome, the significant surge in new COVID-19 cases in Onondaga…