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Current Labor Shortage Affects Even The Most Popular Businesses
Donald Dutkowsky, Professor Emeritus of Economics in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the CNY Central story “Even Wegmans, one of country’s ‘best places to work,’ needs employees.” Dutkowsky discussed the current labor shortage, saying, “I think you’re seeing two…
MySlice Upgrade Scheduled for Sept. 25-26
MySlice will get a new look as part of an upgrade taking place during the weekend of Sept. 25-26. MySlice will be unavailable during that time. The upgraded system is expected to be available the evening of Sunday, Sept. 26,…
It’s on ALL of Us to Keep Our Community Safe
Dear Students: After sacrificing so much the last 18 months, I recognize and appreciate your excitement being back on campus. We cannot however disregard our community standards and resort to behavior that challenges the health and well-being of our campus…
The Growing Issue of Vaccine Hesitancy
Afton Kapuscinski, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center, was quoted by Newsweek for the article “Low Vaccination Rates Among Young People Indicate Vaccine Hesitancy is Not Just Political.” Kapuscinski discussed…
Authoritarians Have Figured Out Social Media
This week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily banned social media companies from removing content, which is seen as one of the most drastic steps by a democratically elected leader to control what can be said on the internet. Also, this…
Leading Thinkers: New Faculty Join College of Arts and Sciences
Dean Karin Ruhlandt of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) welcomes 11 new professors this fall. Rising stars in their fields, Ruhlandt says they bring unsurpassed scholarship and innovative instruction to help students prepare to take on the challenges…
Get Ready for Fall Career Week
All students, regardless of class year and major, are invited to prepare and register for Fall 2021 Virtual Career Week events. Following last year’s inaugural Virtual Career Week, Syracuse University Career Services alongside career colleagues at the schools and colleges…
Thursday Morning Roundtable’s 56th Season Promises Mix of Virtual and In-Person Forums
The need to know more about the issues impacting our community has never been more essential, and neither has Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR). TMR is a weekly public forum hosted by Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement that features prominent…
MyHealthyAmerian.org Creating Mask Exemption Cards For Americans
Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the USA Today article “Fact check: Card falsely claims to grant mask and vaccine exemptions.” Since the pandemic began, there have been many individuals who believe…
Those With Developmental Disabilities Are At Higher COVID Risk
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by LAist for the story “People With Developmental Disabilities Want Their Home Health Workers Vaccinated.” Landes stated, “If you have an intellectual disability, and you’re living in your…