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Health & Society

Six Thanksgiving Tips – Navigating Relationships With People You Love, Whose Ideas You Hate

Monday, November 16, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

The Thanksgiving dinner is probably a little smaller this year, but may include a family member or two whose political views are totally opposite of yours or downright offensive. What can you do to manage your own feelings and anxieties…

Campus & Community

Don’t Delay; Get Your COVID-19 Test Today!

Friday, November 13, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Your health and well-being continues to be our main focus. As such, we cannot stress enough the importance of participating in one final round of testing prior to traveling to your home communities. Getting tested is simple, quick…

Campus & Community

Buddhist Chaplaincy, Buddhist Meditation Association Expand Programming and Outreach During Uncertain Times

Friday, November 13, 2020, By News Staff

The Buddhist chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel and the Buddhist Meditation Association (BMA) are supporting students through challenging times. In the midst of virtual learning, social distancing and overall uncertainty, Buddhist meditation offers a support system and a skill set to…

Campus & Community

Free Bus Transportation | Departure Testing Reminder | Residence Hall Checkout

Thursday, November 12, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: With residential instruction now complete and all in-person, on-campus student activities paused, we are aware that many of our students have either already left campus or are planning to leave soon. We have already seen the…

Campus & Community

Deadline Extended for Meredith Award Nominations

Thursday, November 12, 2020, By News Staff

Interim Vice President for Research Ramesh Raina announced today that the University is extending the nomination deadline for the Meredith Awards to Nov. 23. The nomination process has been simplified this year. The focus of the Meredith Professorship Program this…

Campus & Community

Important Information for Students Choosing to Leave Campus Earlier Than Planned

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As shared a short time ago in a message from Chancellor Kent Syverud, the University will transition to online instruction effective Thursday, Nov. 12. Whether you’re electing to depart early or remain on campus as planned,…

Veterans

$7.5 Million in New Funding to Support Syracuse University’s IVMF Work with Veterans and Military Families

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By Stephanie Salanger

Syracuse University is marking Veterans Day with the announcement of $7.5 million in new funding to advance the Institute for Veterans and Military Families’ (IVMF) work supporting veterans and military families in the face of the global pandemic. The new…

Veterans

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By News Staff

As part of Syracuse University’s enduring commitment to veterans and military-connected students, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs today announced the recipients of its four scholarships specifically dedicated to these members of our community. These awards, made possible by…

STEM

Engineering and Chemistry Professors Receive Powe Award to Enrich Research, Growth

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Mechanical and aerospace engineering Professor Yeqing Wang from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and chemistry Professor Davoud Mozhdehi from the College of Arts and Sciences were selected as recipients of competitive 2020-2021 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement…

Media, Law & Policy

BBI Chairman Peter Blanck Guest Edits Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation Special Issue for 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Tuesday, November 10, 2020, By Celestia Ohrazda

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was ambitious federal legislation designed to promote employment inclusion, along with increased civic and social opportunity in other areas of daily life, by reducing attitudinal and structural barriers for people with disabilities….