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CDC Should Broaden Its Guidelines About Masks

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, By Hailey Womer

April 1, 2020- According to CDC and World Health Organization guidelines, only the sick and their caretakers should wear face masks. But the CDC is considering broadening its guidelines and should do so immediately, says public health expert Dr. David…

Campus & Community

Pass/Fail Grading Option Deadline Extended to Friday, April 10

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Undergraduate Students: Based on feedback from students and faculty, and after consultation with the Office of the Registrar, we are extending the deadline for undergraduate students to drop classes and to select the pass/fail grading option by one week,…

Campus & Community

Dean Frasciello Shares What It Takes for Students to Be Successful Online Learners

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

University College Dean Mike Frasciello has been at the forefront of online instruction for much of his University career—leading, teaching, developing and researching online programs. In this unprecedented time, he and collaborators across the University have been working to ensure…

Campus & Community

2020 Spring Student Competitions Reinvented Online

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

The School of Information Studies’ (iSchool) Raymond von Dran (RvD) Fund for Student Entrepreneurship pitch competition, the Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award and the Compete CNY regional qualifier for the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) have been…

Health & Society

A National Pastime: Silent and Feeling Empty

Thursday, March 26, 2020, By News Staff

Opening Day has long celebrated the optimism and resilience of an entire nation. For young, old and most assuredly at every age in between, the start of each baseball season brings enthusiasm, energy and a spirit of shared experience around…

Campus & Community

Registration for Online Summer Sessions Starts Tomorrow

Tuesday, March 24, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, None of us can predict the course of COVID-19 and when social distancing guidelines will be lifted. As such, and after evaluating the extent of residential programming that has occurred during Maymester and summer sessions, Syracuse University is…

Campus & Community

2020 SCRC Faculty Fellows Program Deadline Extended

Monday, March 23, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

The Special Collections Research Center at Syracuse University Libraries (SCRC) has extended the proposal deadline to Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m. for two faculty fellows who would like to provide students with an opportunity to handle, analyze and interpret…

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Coronavirus Update: Deadline for Dropping Classes and Switching to Pass/Fail Extended

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University undergraduate students: As you prepare to transition to online classes following spring break, I am writing to share information to help you navigate the remainder of the spring semester. This message applies to undergraduate students enrolled in…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Buildings Closed, But Online Resources and Librarians’ Support Remain Available

Tuesday, March 17, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Effective today (Tuesday, March 17), Syracuse University Libraries’ buildings will be closed to all patrons until further notice, but the Libraries’ staff will remain available to support students, faculty and staff as they transition to online learning and teaching. Libraries’…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Moving Out, Traveling Home and Storing Belongings

Monday, March 16, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Parents and Families: Earlier today, Chancellor Syverud announced that due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Syracuse University is suspending residential instruction for the remainder of the semester. As the result of this development, we are urging students who…