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Six Questions for Dr. Karen Nardella on COVID-19 Vaccines
Seeking helpful information about the COVID-19 vaccines, SU News reached out to Barnes Center at The Arch Medical Director Dr. Karen Nardella. Dr. Nardella shared her answers to our questions on April 12—the day before federal health officials called for…
School of Architecture to Host ‘Cultivated Imaginaries’ Symposium
The School of Architecture will host “Cultivated Imaginaries: Superblock and the Idea of the City,” a Harry der Boghosian Fellowship symposium on Wednesday, May 5 from 1–4 p.m. ET. Free and open to the public, the online event represents the…
George Langford, Virginia Burrus Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Two faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. George M. Langford, A&S dean emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Biology, and…
Reconnect, Recommit, Rejuvenate: Breathing Fresh Life Into Our Fitness Routine (or Lack Thereof)
To state the obvious: it’s been a long year. Maybe you’re one of those people who saw the pandemic as an opportunity to fall in love with your Peloton, take long walks or bike rides with your family, and get…
Board of Trustees Names Members of New Advisory Committee on University Climate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees today announced the formation of the Advisory Committee on University Climate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. The advisory committee will be co-led by Trustees Richard M. Alexander L’82 and Jeffrey M. Scruggs, both of whom…
New Research Shows Pain-Relieving Effects of CBD
It’s been hailed as a wonder drug and it’s certainly creating wonder profits. By some estimates, the cannabidiol (or CBD) market could be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. While users tout its effectiveness in pain relief, up until now…
Chancellor Syverud Provides Updates to the University Senate
In his remarks to the University Senate, Chancellor Kent Syverud gave an overview of COVID-19 vaccination progress and Commencement, as well as highlighting recent academic honors received by faculty and students. Thanks, Professor Haddix. Our University is often blessed to…
Falk Professor Advocates for Including Autistic Adults in Research That Shapes Their World
Katherine McDonald, Ph.D., was in a brainstorming session with other editors from the innovative journal Autism in Adulthood and jokingly says that “I made the mistake of having a good idea for a special issue.” The result: McDonald, a professor…
Call to Volunteer: Give Back at The Big Event
Join us for Syracuse University’s largest student-run day of community service, The Big Event, an annual opportunity for students to support local nonprofit organizations within the city of Syracuse. The Big Event will be hosted on Saturday, May 1, from…
Libraries Receive Two Access and Digitization Grants
Cross-campus collaborations led by Syracuse University Libraries’ Digital Library Program has resulted in two Central New York Library Resources Council (CLRC) access and digitization grants. One grant is for $1,000 to create metadata for 200 objects from the collection of…