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This May Will Be the First U.K. Elections Held During a Pandemic Since 1918
Author Peter Keeling noted in History Today that this month, English, Scottish and Welsh voters will go to the polls in the first U.K. elections held during a pandemic since 1918. That year, amid an influenza epidemic that claimed the lives of tens…
Please Review Closely: Important Planning Information for Commencement 2021
Dear Graduates and Families: In just a few short weeks, we will honor our graduates and celebrate their academic achievements at a Commencement ceremony like no other. We know that many of you will be traveling for the first time…
Faculty, Librarians Honored With Emeriti Status
The following faculty members and librarians received emeriti status in May 2020: Peter Bell, professor in the College of Law Mehrzad Boroujerdi, professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Rachel Brown, associate professor of…
Syracuse Stage Resumes Work in the Theater with Video Recorded ‘I and You’
If a quality of a good play is to be both timely and timeless, then “I and You,” the next play in the reimagined 2020/2021 Syracuse Stage season, succeeds admirably. It is a play that seems to directly address the…
University Names 2021-22 Remembrance Scholars
Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2021-22 Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 32nd year, were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the 35 students who were killed in…
Activities for the Weekend of April 29-May 2
Dear Students and Families, As the end of the spring semester fast approaches, there are many opportunities to partake in activities for your mind and body to take a break from studying and enjoy your final days on campus. I…
Commencement 2021 Update
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: With 25 days until Commencement Weekend, planning continues in earnest as we prepare to host our students and their loved ones on campus. I am grateful to students who completed our survey to indicate…
Water Our World
Everyone local knows we live in a rainy place. Some say, “This is where clouds go to die.” Some compare Syracuse to Seattle, that other rainy city on the other side of the country. Despite the “April showers, May flowers”…
Six Questions for Dr. Karen Nardella on COVID-19 Vaccines
Seeking helpful information about the COVID-19 vaccines, SU News reached out to Barnes Center at The Arch Medical Director Dr. Karen Nardella. Dr. Nardella shared her answers to our questions on April 12—the day before federal health officials called for…
What You Should Know if You’re Feeling Anxious About Returning to the Post-Pandemic Routine
A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You’re not alone. A recent survey [PDF] from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. And…