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Task Force Begins Work to Create EDAI Strategic Plan

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: We write to you today in our capacity as the leaders of the Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion (EDAI) Strategic Planning Task Force. Our task force, composed of 31 members of our community, including students,…

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University Celebrates Trans Week of Liberation 2021

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, By Gabrielle Lake

Trans Week of Liberation (TWoL), presented by the LGBTQ Resource Center is an annual celebration of trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people as well as an opportunity to challenge our communities to go beyond visibility and representation through a variety of…

Campus & Community

Professor David Bennett Reflects on the Role of Current Events Over 60 Years of Teaching

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, By News Staff

Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence David Bennett grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse University with an undergraduate degree in 1956. “Then I went off to the University of Chicago, where I got my…

Campus & Community

Solvay-School of Education Partnership Not Derailed by Pandemic

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, By Jennifer Russo

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the education system to pivot and adapt. Every function of schools has been drastically affected, including special education and resource services, extra-curricular and enrichment activities, and community programming. Life during the pandemic has forced many…

Media Tip Sheets

Expert Available to Discuss Migrant Surge at US-Mexico Border

Tuesday, March 23, 2021, By News Staff

For your continuing coverage of the surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, Latin America expert Gladys McCormick is available for an interview. McCormick, assistant professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, specializes in the political and…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Disinformation Goes to Hollywood: Four Lessons From Journalism’

Friday, March 19, 2021, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, wrote an op-ed for First Draft titled “Disinformation goes Hollywood: four lessons from journalism.” Phillips co-authored the article with Claire Wardle, an expert…

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of March 18-21 | Health and Safety Reminders

Thursday, March 18, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: Although it’s a drizzly, gray day here on the Syracuse University campus, things are looking up for the weekend. We’re expecting temperatures to begin warming up which provides the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy…

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A Legacy Gift Born of Enduring Love

Thursday, March 18, 2021, By Eileen Korey

When Morton Kaish ’49 first spotted Luise Meyers ’46, G’51 on a public ice rink in Syracuse, he was immediately drawn to the young woman he thought was “more beautiful than anyone I’d ever known.” Then, he discovered the beauty…

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Orange Community Invited to File Taxes for Free

Thursday, March 18, 2021, By News Staff

Within the Wellness Leadership Institute, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a free 30-minute tax session workshop hosted by the Office of Financial Literacy. At varying times, over 30 workshops are available until Thursday, April 15. Attendees will…

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Public Health Advisory: New Action Required to Combat Spike in COVID-19 Cases

Wednesday, March 17, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: A short time ago, the University’s COVID dashboard was updated to reflect the 20 new COVID-19 infections we have confirmed in the past 24 hours. All these new COVID-19 cases are among students. As…