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Syracuse.com

“Covid still a threat in CNY, but as one expert says: ‘The worst is behind us.'”

Friday, March 5, 2021, By Lily Datz

David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com story “Covid still a threat in CNY, but as one expert says: ‘The worst is behind us.’” Larsen, who studies epidemiology, believes that the worst…

Campus & Community

Four School of Architecture Alumni Elevated to AIA College of Fellows

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently elevated member-architects, including four School of Architecture alumni, to its prestigious College of Fellows. Sherif W. Anis ’90 (B.Arch.), Jayesh Hariyani ’99 (M.Arch. II), Alice J. Raucher ’86 (M.Arch.) and Hilary M. Sample…

The New York Times

“‘The East is Rising’: Xi Maps Our China’s Post-Covid Ascent”

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, By Lily Datz

Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The New York Times article “‘The East is Rising’: Xi Maps Our China’s Post-Covid Ascent.” The article details how China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is confident in…

Campus & Community

Highlight the Heroes Part 1: Staff Members Display Ingenuity, Determination, Teamwork in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Jen Plummer

As the novel coronavirus took hold in the United States and locally nearly a year ago, many members of the campus community have had to reimagine countless processes, solve new and challenging problems, work together in ways previously unheard of…

Campus & Community

Missy Mathis-Hanlon Offers an Empathetic Ear, Helps Connect Families With Resources

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Missy Mathis-Hanlon’s first day in what was previously called the Parents Office was on Sept. 11, 2001. Social media sites like Facebook did not exist yet, and news about the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon was not…

Veterans

Foundation Provides Grant to Improve Delivery Services to Area Veterans and Their Families

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), higher education’s first interdisciplinary academic institute dedicated to advocacy, research, support for military veterans and their families, was awarded a $500,000 grant by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The grant will…

Campus & Community

What’s in It for Me? Faculty and Staff Resources Available at the Libraries

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is an invaluable resource not only for students, but for faculty and staff as well. For more information on the Libraries services, collections, spaces and resources, visit library.syr.edu, text 315.464.0744,  call 315.443.4083, email or Live Chat 24 hours…

STEM

Keeping SARS2 Out of the Cell

Tuesday, February 23, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

As vaccines are distributed worldwide to fight the pandemic, important research at Syracuse University may uncover ways to block it and similar viruses in the future. Alison Patteson, assistant professor of physics, and Jennifer Schwarz, associate professor of physics, recently…

The Cortland Standard

“Faith in the COVID vaccine?”

Saturday, February 20, 2021, By Lily Datz

Danielle Taana Smith, professor of African American studies and director of the Renée Crown Honors Program, was interviewed by The Cortland Standard for the story “Faith in the COVID vaccine?” Data from Pew Research Center shows that Black Americans are…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Reporting Violations | Accurate Testing | Latest Mask Guidance

Friday, February 19, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Today we complete the second week of the spring semester. The news is mixed. The good news is that here in Onondaga County, COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths are generally trending down. Further, most…