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Ongoing COVID-19 Update for March 16, 2020

Monday, March 16, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As the COVID-19 health crisis continues to evolve here in Central New York, including the first confirmed case in Onondaga County being confirmed a short time ago, and across the United States and the world,…

Campus & Community

Additional Guidance for Faculty and Staff—COVID-19

Sunday, March 15, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to closely monitor and evaluate health advisories and guidance from federal, state and local public health officials related to the COVID-19 health emergency. Accordingly, given new and updated guidance, we write today to…

STEM

Pushing Manufacturers To Make More Resilient Products Will Go Long Way In Curbing E-Waste

Saturday, March 14, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

European lawmakers are considering new regulations that would push manufacturers to design products that last longer. It’s part of a global effort to curb “throwaway” culture where people buy products, use them for a short while and then throw them…

Tensions Between U.S., Iran the ‘New Normal’

Friday, March 13, 2020, By Hailey Womer

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2020 If you’re looking for an independent source to provide insight and perspective on the impact on the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq and the growing tensions between Tehran and Washington, Middle…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Staff Accommodations

Friday, March 13, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University Faculty and Staff: Over the last several days, a team of administrators, staff and faculty experts has been working diligently to manage the University’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health emergency. In addition to actions taken…

Health & Society

M.F.A. Design Students Collaborate with Food Bank of CNY, PepsiCo to Deliver Food to Underserved Families

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Paula Meseroll

For the past year, students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ master of fine arts (M.F.A.) program in design have been working with the Food Bank of Central New York to raise community awareness of a new, innovative…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage to Hold Children’s Auditions for ‘Matilda The Musical’

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage will host general auditions for children ages 8-13 for multiple roles in the 2020/2021 season holiday show, “Matilda The Musical,” on Friday, April 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., by…

Arts & Culture

EVENT CANCELLED: Student Panel and Open Mic Will Examine Hip Hop and Reggaeton

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By News Staff

A student-led panel and open mic presentation will culminate a yearlong project titled Pa’ la calle (To the Streets) on March 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public at La Casita Cultural…

Biology Professor Answers 3 Common Questions About COVID-19

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Ruth Phillips is an assistant teaching professor and biotechnology program advisor at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Professor Phillips answers 3 questions about curbing the spread of COVID-19: What might scientists be doing right now to curb the…

Campus & Community

Message to the Syracuse University Senate and Community

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By News Staff

The University Senate meeting scheduled for March 11, 2020, was canceled due to the current precautions against the coronavirus. Chancellor Syverud submitted the remarks below to the Senate for distribution. Dear Senators and Community: I had intended to say what…