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Sewer Repair Underway Near Holden Observatory and Quad Lot
Facilities Services and a local contractor are planning to begin an emergency repair of a broken sewer line located southeast of Holden Observatory, between the observatory and the Quad Lot. As of today, the restroom in Holden Observatory is out…
Faculty Professional Development Series ‘Moving the Needle’ Toward DEIA
At her core, Melissa Luke says she is a “consummate scientist practitioner” who prefers to rely on research and data to inform her work. So when the division of Faculty Affairs in the Office of Academic Affairs asked Luke and…
Activities for the Weekend of Oct. 7-10 and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Dear Students and Families: This weekend marks another busy and exciting time on campus as we welcome parents and families for Family Weekend 2021. If you will be on campus, I hope you will partake in the many events scheduled…
Strategies for promoting the COVID-19 vaccine for children
When the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available for kids ages 5-11, most vaccinated parents will get their children the shot. However, this will also be a prime opportunity for those who are anti-vaccine to ramp up their efforts to discredit the…
Hendricks Chapel Expands Access to Food Pantry
In an effort to make food resources more accessible to all students, Hendricks Chapel recently moved and expanded its food pantry. The pantry moved from a smaller room in the southeast stairwell to Room 004C, which is located on the…
Boost the ’Cuse Is This Thursday!
Academic excellence will take center stage on Thursday, Oct. 7, during Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse University’s giving day. Now in its fifth year, Boost the ’Cuse is a 24-hour effort that has an outstanding impact on the Syracuse University student…
Summer Internships Help Humanities Scholars Explore Career Options
In June, the Graduate School launched a Humanities Summer Internship program, supporting two humanities Ph.D. students through paid internship opportunities at Syracuse University Press and the Syracuse University Art Museum. An outgrowth of the National Endowment for the Humanities Next-Generation…
Why COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Are Lower in Rural Areas of the U.S.
A combination of higher Trump vote share and lower educational attainment help explain the lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in rural areas of the United States, according to a new study published in the Journal of Rural Health. The researchers conclude…
Applications Open for OVMA Student Veteran Undergraduate Award
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Student Veteran Undergraduate Internship Award is open for applications from Oct. 1 to May 31. This award provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance to undergraduate student veterans who are attending Syracuse…
Gabby Petito’s Case Coverage Reveals Implicit Bias and Lack of Diversity in Media
Carol Liebler, communications professor in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by several outlets for stories about race, media coverage and bias. Outlets include The Associated Press, CBS 6 Albany, WPIX-TV (New York City) and KCBS Radio (San Francisco). In the Associated Press article, Liebler discussed the…