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‘It Is Critical’ for States and Counties to Maintain SNAP Services: Child and Family Policy Expert

Friday, March 20, 2020, By Hailey Womer

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2020 If you’re looking for an independent source to provide insight and perspective on the impact of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on food security in the United States, child and family policy expert…

Campus & Community

Additional Guidance for Faculty and Staff—COVID-19

Sunday, March 15, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to closely monitor and evaluate health advisories and guidance from federal, state and local public health officials related to the COVID-19 health emergency. Accordingly, given new and updated guidance, we write today to…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage to Hold Children’s Auditions for ‘Matilda The Musical’

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage will host general auditions for children ages 8-13 for multiple roles in the 2020/2021 season holiday show, “Matilda The Musical,” on Friday, April 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., by…

Campus & Community

Additional Guidance on COVID-19 Planning and Response

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Yesterday, Syracuse University announced that at the end of the academic day on Friday, March 13, we will suspend residential academic instruction until at least March 30 and transition to a distance-based approach…

Campus & Community

Residential Instruction Suspended Effective End of Day Friday, March 13; University to Transition to Online Learning

Tuesday, March 10, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to monitor and assess guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and New York State and Onondaga County health officials related to the…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: New Resources, Domestic Spring Break Trips Canceled, Additional Travel Restrictions

Monday, March 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to closely monitor developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation. As new information becomes available, we will act quickly to share that information to ensure our…

Health & Society

Campus Meditation and Mindfulness Opportunities

Saturday, March 7, 2020, By News Staff

The Barnes Center at The Arch consistently remains innovative with its holistic health offerings. One of its newest services, Virtual Reality Meditation, offers students a chance to experience immersive meditation with the HTC Vive Pro. This virtual reality (VR) assisted…

NBC News

College Students with Disabilities Call for Change

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Beth Myers, Lawrence B. Taishoff Professor of Inclusive Education and executive director of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, was interviewed for the NBC News story “30 years after Americans with Disability Act, college students with disabilities say law…

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…

Arts & Culture

Critically Acclaimed American Spiritual Ensemble to Perform as Part of Syracuse University Residency

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, By Erica Blust

The American Spiritual Ensemble, a critically acclaimed professional vocal group that has thrilled audiences around the world with its dynamic renditions of classic spirituals and Broadway numbers, will visit Syracuse University March 8-11 to hold a residency and offer three…