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SyracuseCoE Invites Innovation Fund Proposals that Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, August 21, 2020, By Kerrie Marshall

Proposals for up to $10,000 are invited from current SyracuseCoE Partner companies for round two of the 2020 Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund is funded by SyracuseCoE’s Partner Program to help Partners overcome barriers in the process of commercializing potentially…

Campus & Community

Building on Decades of Success at Greenberg House, Syracuse University Seeks New Space for Washington, D.C., Headquarters

Thursday, August 20, 2020, By News Staff

Since its opening in 1990, Greenberg House has served as Syracuse University’s Washington, D.C., headquarters, providing a central location in the nation’s capital for student recruitment, alumni engagement, University development and government relations. Made possible by a lead gift from…

Campus & Community

Last Night’s Selfish and Reckless Behavior

Thursday, August 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Last night, a large group of first-year students selfishly jeopardized the very thing that so many of you claim to want from Syracuse University—that is, a chance at a residential college experience. I say this because the students…

Campus & Community

Leaders of Health and Wellness Appointed

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, By News Staff

In just over a year, the Barnes Center at The Arch has not only changed the landscape of campus but has quickly enhanced the student experience through bolstered health and wellness services. Behind the scenes of these pioneering efforts is…

Campus & Community

Empowering Students with 20,000 COVID-19 Wellness Kits

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

The Orange community has been working diligently to not only prepare the campus but also to empower students for the Fall 2020 opening. A unique pillar of this experience includes 20,000 COVID-19 Wellness Kits for both on- and off-campus students….

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New Faculty Welcomed with Conversations Integral to an Environment of Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Today, more than 60 faculty will participate in New Faculty Orientation hosted by the Faculty Affairs division within the Office of Academic Affairs. In addition to hearing presentations by senior leadership, the faculty will take part in “Workshop One,” a…

Campus & Community

Professor John Burdick Remembered for His Teaching and Advocacy

Tuesday, August 18, 2020, By News Staff

Throughout his life, and particularly in his work as a cultural anthropologist, John Burdick was a strong advocate for peace, social justice and social change. As a professor of anthropology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and…

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Message from the Comptroller Regarding Paper Paychecks

Tuesday, August 18, 2020, By News Staff

All Syracuse University paper paychecks dated Wednesday, Aug. 26, and continuing until further notice will delivered via campus mail to each employee’s campus department. As a reminder, anyone with a NetID and password are able to set up direct deposit…

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Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions to Conclude on Friday, Aug. 14

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

As Syracuse University prepares for the Fall 2020 semester, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie has hosted “SU Safe Weekly Roundup,” a series of virtual update discussions for University community members with an syr.edu email address….

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Will Murder Hornets Become Invasive Species? A&S Biology Professor Weighs In

Saturday, August 8, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Officials in Washington state have caught “murder hornets” for the first time. The Asian giant hornet has been an environmental concern all spring and summer. They measure more than 2 inches long and can be especially dangerous to honeybees. Officials…