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University Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month With Launch of New Sexual and Relationship Violence Resources Website
October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an effort to raise awareness surrounding domestic and dating violence and show solidarity with and support for victims and survivors of interpersonal violence. In addition to participating in National Wear Purple…
Newly Appointed University Professor Asks the ‘Big Questions’
“Beyond my wildest dreams.” That’s how sociology professor Jennifer Karas Montez describes her reaction to being named University Professor. The appointment is a prestigious distinction granted to faculty who excel in their fields and who have made extraordinary scholarly contributions…
Protect Yourself Against the Flu With On-Campus Vaccine Clinics for Students, Faculty and Staff
Cold and flu season is upon us! As recommended by the Syracuse University Public Health Team, flu vaccines are expected for our community—students, faculty and staff—unless an individual has a compelling religious or medical exemption. By the start of the…
Important Public Health Information: Eligibility Guidance for Pfizer Booster Dosage
Dear Colleagues: Earlier this week, Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie shared a message announcing that many in our community are now eligible to receive the booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine. I am writing today to call your attention to…
Syracuse University and YMCA of Central New York Partner to Bring Diabetes Prevention Program to Faculty and Staff
The University continues its partnership with the YMCA of Central New York to facilitate the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) for active benefits-eligible faculty and staff. The DPP is a CDC-recognized, evidence-based lifestyle change program developed to prevent or delay the…
Syracuse University Libraries Contributes to University of Toronto Art Museum Exhibition on Plastics
Multiple artifacts from Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center’s (SCRC) Plastics Artifact Collection are currently on display in the University of Toronto Art Museum exhibition titled “Plastic Heart: Surface All the Way Through.” The exhibition, open from Sept. 8…
New Staff and Student Representatives Appointed to Board of Trustees
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Maithreyee (Mai) Dubé ’96, ’16, G’17 as staff representative to the Board of Trustees. Dubé, who brings significant experience leading diverse student programs and enrollment services, will serve a two-year term. The staff representative is…
University to Welcome Parents, Families for Family Weekend 2021
Beginning Oct. 8, Syracuse University will host Family Weekend 2021, a fall semester tradition welcoming parents and family members for a weekend filled with activities to experience campus life. With planning efforts led by New Student and Family Programs, the…
Graduate School Providing One-Time Funding to Support Grad Students Facing COVID-Related Delays
The COVID-19 pandemic has created obstacles for many Ph.D. students working to complete their degrees before their available funding runs out. Graduate students must conduct independent research, and much of that research was disrupted. Labs were closed for some of…
Centenarian Alumnus Used Legal Training as Springboard to Success in Military and Private Practice
Robert Gang, who at 103 is the oldest living alumnus from Syracuse University’s College of Law, was honored Sept. 25 at the National Veterans Resource Center. The WWII and the Korean War-era veteran attended Syracuse University as both an undergraduate…