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Office of Human Resources Announces Updated Staff Flexible Work Policy and Form

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has worked diligently to bring faculty and staff members back to the campus work environment since early June. While the University has gone to great lengths to ensure the campus workplace is as safe…

Campus & Community

Light Work Lab Resumes Printing and Scanning Services for Artists Working in Photography

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Light Work Lab closed to the public in early March and moved classes, workshops and one-on-one training sessions entirely online. During the closure, lab staff and members worked remotely to imagine fresh ways to…

Business & Economy

Amazon’s Rumored Plans For Empty Mall Stores Is Win-Win Scenario

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Amazon could be opening up smaller distribution centers in malls across America. The company is said to be in talks with Simon Property Group about utilizing empty department stores by turning them into distribution centers. Patrick Penfield is an assistant…

Campus & Community

Important Conversation with Your Syracuse University Student

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Parents and Families: We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of students back to campus over the next two weeks. We have been preparing for this fall semester for many months to provide a safe environment for learning and…

Campus & Community

Changes to Academic Calendar and Faculty and Staff Working on Labor Day

Monday, August 10, 2020, By News Staff

Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the Fall 2020 semester, the University is operating under a revised academic calendar that includes holding classes on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7, 2020). Faculty members who hold classes on Mondays are expected to…

STEM

Will Murder Hornets Become Invasive Species? A&S Biology Professor Weighs In

Saturday, August 8, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Officials in Washington state have caught “murder hornets” for the first time. The Asian giant hornet has been an environmental concern all spring and summer. They measure more than 2 inches long and can be especially dangerous to honeybees. Officials…

Campus & Community

How to Request a Mail-In COVID-19 Test Kit and Submit Results

Thursday, August 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: We are writing today to update you on pre-arrival COVID-19 testing protocols and expectations. As a reminder: All Syracuse University undergraduate and graduate students are required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result before…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Professors Receive Funding for Work on Technology to Combat Fake News

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Two professors from the Newhouse School have received an $830,958 subcontract agreement for the development of technology to detect manipulated media and combat the spread of fake news. Stephen Masiclat, professor and director of new media management and director of…

Campus & Community

Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions to Continue on Friday, Aug. 7

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, By News Staff

As Syracuse University prepares for the Fall 2020 semester, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie is hosting “SU Safe Weekly Roundup,” a series of virtual update discussions for University community members with an syr.edu email address….

Campus & Community

Important Information Regarding COVID-19 Benefit Notifications

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, By News Staff

In light of COVID-19 relief rules recently issued by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor, and guidance issued by the University’s insurance carriers, certain employee and retiree benefit notice, election and claims deadlines have been extended….