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Campus & Community

Coronovirus Planning: Academic Continuity

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty, As outlined in Chancellor Syverud’s recent message to the University community, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak requires that we are prepared to ensure academic continuity in the event that students are unable to attend classes in person. As a…

STEM

3.14 Is A Great Day To Get Silly And Goof Around With Math

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Graham…

Bloomberg
The Hill

Open For Business: Mexican Government Fails to Enforce Social Distancing

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, authored an opinion piece in The Hill   ‘The Mexican government’s response to COVID-19 is insufficient and was quoted by Bloomberg for the story, “ North America’s Best Restaurant Remains Open…

Evolllution

How is Syracuse University Supporting Staff and Students in Response to COVID-19?

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Michael Frasciello, Dean of University College, was interviewed by The Evolllution for the story, “Supporting Staff and Students in Response to COVID-19.” In the article, Frasciello answers questions about how the university is supporting and ensuring the safety of its…

U.S. News and World Report

The Impact Coronavirus May Have on Retirees

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Hailey Womer

John Palmer, University Professor and Dean Emeritus, was quoted by US News and World Report for the article, “What the Coronavirus Means for Your Retirement Finances.” With the spread of the virus increasing, the economic impact of COVID-19 will likely…

Campus & Community

Comptroller Urges All Employees to Take Advantage of Direct Deposit Option

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Payroll Office pays nearly 12,000 employees every month. Even though the majority of the University’s employees take advantage of direct deposit, nearly 10 percent still receive paper checks on payday. In addition to helping the University meet its…

Business & Economy

Jeff Rich ’67 Contributes to LaunchPad Innovation Fund

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Jeffrey Rich ’67, partner at Rich Michaelson Magaliff LLP, and a member of the Syracuse University Libraries Advisory Board, has made a multi-year pledge of $25,000 per year for five years to Syracuse University Libraries. The total pledge of $125,000,…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stages Announces 2020-21 Season

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Joanna Penalva

Two Tony Award-winning musicals, an American classic, a smart new comedy, a haunting new adaptation of a literary masterpiece and a world premiere are at the heart of Syracuse Stage’s 48th season. Artistic director Robert Hupp said the shows all…

STEM

Learning and Leading: Seth Reed Is Mission in Action

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Betsey Brairton

Seth Reed has a generous philosophy about his experience at Syracuse University: “What I learn here is not just for me,” he says. A third-year chemical engineering student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Reed says he feels…

Campus & Community

$1.5 Million Awarded to the School of Education for Pre-Employment Transition Initiative for Youth With Disabilities

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, By Karly Grifasi

The School of Education has secured a $1.5 million grant from the New York State Education Department to serve students with disabilities transitioning to adulthood. Students in the state who have a disability have a much lower rate of high…