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CDC Should Broaden Its Guidelines About Masks
April 1, 2020- According to CDC and World Health Organization guidelines, only the sick and their caretakers should wear face masks. But the CDC is considering broadening its guidelines and should do so immediately, says public health expert Dr. David…
Pass/Fail Grading Option Deadline Extended to Friday, April 10
Dear Undergraduate Students: Based on feedback from students and faculty, and after consultation with the Office of the Registrar, we are extending the deadline for undergraduate students to drop classes and to select the pass/fail grading option by one week,…
Dean Frasciello Shares What It Takes for Students to Be Successful Online Learners
University College Dean Mike Frasciello has been at the forefront of online instruction for much of his University career—leading, teaching, developing and researching online programs. In this unprecedented time, he and collaborators across the University have been working to ensure…
Phoebe Ambrose Named the University’s First Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow
Phoebe Ambrose, a sophomore majoring in citizenship and civic engagement in the Maxwell School and food studies in the Falk College, has been named a 2020 Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow. Ambrose was one of 14 fellows selected from among more…
Extension of Tenure Clock in Response to COVID-19
Dear Colleagues: Hopefully, each of you and your families are well. Thank you for supporting our students and one another during this period of tremendous disruption and uncertainty. I commend each of you for the swift transition to remote instruction…
A National Pastime: Silent and Feeling Empty
Opening Day has long celebrated the optimism and resilience of an entire nation. For young, old and most assuredly at every age in between, the start of each baseball season brings enthusiasm, energy and a spirit of shared experience around…
Libraries Provide Temporary Access to ProQuest E-Books and Other E-Resources
Syracuse University Libraries is continuing to support the research, teaching and creative activities of its user community in the transition to online learning. In addition to the services outlined on the Libraries website, efforts have been made to obtain temporary…
What Parents Should Say to Their Children – and How They Should Act Around Them – While Sheltering at Home
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2020 If you’re looking for an expert source to provide insight and perspective on how parents should talk to their children and act around them while sheltering at home, Syracuse University psychology professor Dr. Joshua…
We’re All in This Together
Together we have overcome many challenges as a University—and together we will remain strong. Dino Babers, head football coach; Quentin Hillsman, head women’s basketball coach; and Jim Boeheim, head men’s basketball coach, offer a message of unity and education about…
3.21 Libraries Update
Syracuse University Libraries’ staff now has restricted access to the Libraries’ buildings and physical collections. This means: • All overdue items will be automatically renewed and late fines will be suspended. Items will be due in fall 2020. • Any…