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Please Review Closely: Important Planning Information for Commencement 2021

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Graduates and Families: In just a few short weeks, we will honor our graduates and celebrate their academic achievements at a Commencement ceremony like no other. We know that many of you will be traveling for the first time…

Campus & Community

Orange Alert System Test Scheduled for Tuesday, May 11

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By Christine Grabowski

The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Tuesday, May 11 at 3:10 p.m. It will be a full test of the system which includes notifications…

Campus & Community

LaVonda N. Reed Named Dean of College of Law at Georgia State University

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

LaVonda N. Reed, associate provost for faculty affairs and professor of law, has been named the seventh dean in the college’s history and the first African American to lead the College of Law at Georgia State University, effective July 1….

Campus & Community

44 Stars of Excellence Celebrate Students, Student Organizations

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By Shannon Andre

Each year, the Office of Student Activities celebrates and honors student leaders, staff and faculty advisors, fraternity and sorority chapters, and recognized student organizations (RSOs) during the 44 Stars of Excellence Awards. The awards highlight the outstanding dedication and commitment…

Media Tip Sheets

Immigration Law Professors Rely on TRAC’s Data to Call on Biden Administration to Reduce Immigration Court Backlog

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By News Staff

A group of law professors are calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to reduce the immigration court backlog which, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University, currently stands at over 1.3 million cases. The letter [PDF] explains…

Campus & Community

C.A.R.E. Looks to Gauge Summer Interest and Availability

Tuesday, May 4, 2021, By Shannon Andre

Conversations About Race and Ethnicity (C.A.R.E.) is preparing to host summer sessions for faculty and staff interested in their six-week dialogue program. To help gauge availability, C.A.R.E. is asking those who are interested in potentially participating this summer to complete…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Serves as a Classroom Space to Fulfill Sacred Mission

Tuesday, May 4, 2021, By Delaney Van Wey

Hendricks Chapel is known to be the spiritual heart of campus for students to gather and reflect. As a student-focused space for diverse religious, spiritual, intellectual and cultural groups, the chapel is one of the largest gathering places on Syracuse…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Assaults on Press Freedom, Here and Abroad, Endanger Democracy’

Monday, May 3, 2021, By Lily Datz

Roy Gutterman, associate professor of newspaper and online journalism and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech in the Newhouse School, wrote an op-ed for Syracuse.com: “Assaults on press freedom, here and abroad, endanger democracy.” Gutterman is an expert…

STEM

A&S Biologist Contributes to Paper on Feasibility of Using 3D Printed Insects in Mating Studies

Saturday, May 1, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

When it comes to choosing a partner, humans tend to be attracted by characteristics like personality and common interests. In contrast, insects tend to be a bit shallow, as they choose a mate based on appearance, and in some cases,…

STEM

World P@$$w0rd Day: Tips To Protect Your Digital Identity

Saturday, May 1, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

The first Thursday of May is World Password Day, an annual reminder to promote better password habits and digital security. With more of our lives online than ever before, what should people know about passwords to better protect their identity…