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University Adopts Disability External Review Committee’s Phase One Recommendations

Monday, September 14, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University announced today that it will adopt all Phase One recommendations as presented to Chancellor Kent Syverud by the Disability External Review Committee. The committee, formed at the Chancellor’s request in April 2018, is comprised of faculty, staff and…

Bloomberg

“Suicides among U.S. kids, young adults jumped 57% in past decade.” 

Friday, September 11, 2020, By Lily Datz

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, was quoted in the Bloomberg article “Suicides among U.S. kids, young adults jumped 57% in past decade.” Monnat, who is an expert social…

Campus & Community

Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 Named Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Relations

Friday, September 11, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University has named Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 vice president for community engagement and government relations. Since April of 2018, Johnson has served as the University’s executive director for state and local government relations, reporting to Vice Chancellor for Strategic…

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…

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…

Newswise

“Rural COVID-19 mortality rates highest in counties with more blacks and hispanics.”

Wednesday, September 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and the Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Newswise story “Rural COVID-19 mortality rates highest in counties with more blacks and hispanics.” Monnat recently completed research…

Veterans

Suicide Prevention Month: Veteran and Mental Health Expert Advises Loved Ones To Create Network of Support During Pandemic

Wednesday, September 9, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a global event to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. According to the International Association for Suicide Prevention, over 800,000 people die by suicide annually, representing 1 person every 40 seconds. It…

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

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…