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Chancellor Addresses University Senate, Discusses Transition to Online Learning and Spring 2021 Planning
In his remarks to the University Senate Meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed last week’s transition to online learning and planning for the Spring 2021 semester, among other items. Thank you, Marcelle. Good afternoon everyone. I will keep my…
End-of-Semester Checkout Procedures
Dear Students and Families: With residential instruction concluding Tuesday, Nov. 24, we are already planning move-out for the semester to ensure a smooth process. When you depart your on-campus housing for Thanksgiving, you will not return to campus again until…
“At UN assembly quieted by a pandemic, the US-China clash is loud.”
Francine D’Amico, teaching professor of international relations in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Christian Science Monitor story “At UN assembly quieted by a pandemic, the US-China clash is loud.” In the most recent U.N. meeting, Secretary-General António Guterres…
VPA Announces New Full-Time Faculty
Nine new full-time faculty members joined the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) this fall. In addition, seven current faculty members received new full-time appointments. Christine Albright-Tufts joins VPA as a tenure-track assistant professor of acting in the Department…
A New Tool to Fight Alcohol and Opioid Deaths
Joseph Ditre, associate professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $1.3 million grant to develop a program to target interrelations between pain, hazardous drinking and the use of prescription opioid medications. When it comes…
Kal Srinivas and Jerry Edmonds Serve as Peer Evaluators in Middle States Accreditation
Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a necessary evaluation process for universities to affirm their educational quality. Institutions conduct a self-study, and then peer evaluators visit the institution to ensure the self-study accurately reflects its…
Important Arrival Information for Off-Campus Students
Dear Students and Families: With the start of the Fall 2020 semester approaching, we look forward to welcoming you to campus soon. As you are a student living off campus, we write with important information related to your requirements prior…
Important Move-In Information
Dear Students and Families: We know this year’s move-in will be one like no other. The University has worked diligently to prepare for your safe arrival to campus, and we look forward to warmly welcoming you in a few short…
Call for Goon Squad Health Ambassador Volunteers
Students interested in volunteering as a Goon Squad Health Ambassador Volunteer are asked to visit the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs (FYTP) Goon Squad webpage to register. Since 1944, the Goon Squad, a friendly group of returning students, have…
Staff, Faculty Invited to Symposium to Learn about Changes to Student Services, Spaces, Activities Due to COVID-19
Staff and faculty are invited to attend a virtual event to learn about what student services, resources, spaces and activities will look like for the Fall 2020 semester as new health and safety guidelines are in place for COVID-19. The…