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Campus & Community

Message from Interim Provost John Liu: Safe In-Person Instruction, Resources for Faculty and Engagement Opportunities

Friday, June 12, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: As we all work toward resuming in-person instruction this fall, I know that many of you have questions regarding how classes will be conducted and what resources are available to help you prepare. Today’s message provides an overview…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 6.12.20: Revised Travel Policy for Faculty and Staff

Friday, June 12, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff: As part of our early response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Syracuse University took swift action to limit and prohibit travel as part of our robust strategy to safeguard the health and well-being of our campus community….

Campus & Community

Virtual Support Sessions to Provide Space for Processing Racism and Anti-Black Violence

Thursday, June 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Recent events have caused—and for our Black community members, resurfaced—feelings of pain, anger, sadness, frustration and exhaustion as we have witnessed more acts of police brutality and racial violence against Black individuals. As millions come together, nationally and…

Inside Edition

“Everything You Need to Know About Today’s ‘Cancel Culture'”

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of  Television, Radio and Film, was featured in a video on YouTube for Inside Edition, “Everything You Need to Know About Today’s ‘Cancel Culture’.” The term ‘cancel culture’ refers to people withdrawing support, or cancelling, public…

Media Tip Sheets

Brands are standing against racial inequality

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Many notable brands have taken public stances in favor of Americans protesting racial inequality. The pressure that companies feel to speak out on these important issues has greatly increased. As such, some of the biggest companies are quickly reacting on the…

Health & Society

Barnes Center Staff Therapist Helps Students Gain Insight Through Mindfulness

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Mansi Brat teaches students how to embrace the present moment and find serenity with one’s thoughts—an often elusive ideal to grasp in the anxieties of today’s perfectionism-driven world. A staff therapist with the Barnes Center at The Arch and facilitator…

Campus & Community

Confronting Anti-Black Racism in Our Community

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…

NPR

“COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by NPR for “COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities.” Professor Landes specializes in the sociology of disability, and the majority of his research…

PBS NewsHour

“‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history”

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

William Banks, Professor Emeritus at the College of Law, was interviewed by PBS NewsHour for the article “‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history.” The article breaks down the legality and history behind the deployment…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Professor Awarded Fellowship at the Getty Research Institute

Monday, June 8, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) recently announced its incoming scholars in residence for 2020-21, including Lawrence Chua, assistant professor in the School of Architecture. Chua has been awarded a Getty Scholar Grant for his research focusing on transregional histories of…