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Campus & Community

Annual Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month Marks 15 Years of Celebration

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

This year marks the 15-year annual celebration of Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) at Syracuse University, with events Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 15.  This month provides an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and contributions of Americans…

Campus & Community

Students Who Lived Off Campus in Spring Semester Asked to Participate in 2020 US Census

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University students who lived off campus during the Spring 2020 semester are asked to take part in the 2020 U.S. Census by Sept. 30. Census officials have indicated that all college students, regardless of where they are currently located…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law, OCBA Launch Community Book Read for Racial Justice

Wednesday, September 9, 2020, By Robert Conrad

The Syracuse University College of Law and the Onondaga County Bar Association (OCBA), along with other community partners and the generous support of Central New York private law firms, have launched a new educational series, “Race & Justice in Central…

Campus & Community

Participants Needed for Department of Public Safety Student Focus Groups

Tuesday, September 8, 2020, By Christine Grabowski

The Department of Public Safety (DPS), in collaboration with the Student Association, will host a series of student focus groups regarding DPS. “I invite our students to share their feedback on our department and recommended changes to enhance their experiences…

Campus & Community

Dean of Duke University Chapel Is Next Guest on Hendricks Chapel Conversation Series

Tuesday, September 8, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

The Rev. Luke A. Powery, dean of Duke University Chapel, is the next guest for “Matters that Matter: A Conversation Series from Hendricks Chapel.” Powery will join Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 9,…

Campus & Community

Burton Blatt Institute Receives $4.3M to Lead National Center on Employment Policy for Persons With Disabilities

Tuesday, September 8, 2020, By Martin Walls

The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University has received $4.3 million from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to lead a new national Rehabilitation Research Training Center (RRTC) on Disability Inclusive Employment Policy. Given…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 9.7.20: New Testing Schedule, Campus Study Spaces and Student Activities

Monday, September 7, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Today marks the start of the third week of classes. Making it to the third week of the semester was certainly not a milestone in past years, but this year is different. This year…

Health & Society

Fellowship to Carry On Vision of Advancing Food Justice in Syracuse

Friday, September 4, 2020, By Matt Michael

Jonnell Robinson never had to go very far to find Evan Weissman. They were colleagues, confidants and next-door neighbors, and all Robinson had to do was call for Weissman over her backyard fence. When it came time for the heart-wrenching…

Arts & Culture

18th Annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival Is Online for 2020

Friday, September 4, 2020, By News Staff

The 18th annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) is online from Sept. 24-26 due to COVID-19 restrictions. The film festival is part of Syracuse Symposium 2020-21: FUTURES and is presented by the Syracuse University Humanities Center in the…

Campus & Community

Caregiving Resources for Faculty and Staff

Thursday, September 3, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff, We are writing today to reflect on what we have heard from you regarding the challenges for faculty and staff caregivers. Particularly, we heard about challenges presented by the decreased availability of childcare due to social…