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Faculty Comment: President’s “Eviction Ban” Postpones What Will Be Tsunami of Economic Devastation

Monday, September 14, 2020, By News Staff

The Trump administration’s new eviction ban faces a slew of legal and political challenges that could undercut an ambitious and unorthodox attempt to save tens of millions of Americans from homelessness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law’s Fourth Annual Supreme Court Preview Goes Virtual

Sunday, September 13, 2020, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law’s fourth annual Supreme Court Preview program will examine the pending cases on the docket for the 2020-2021 term in a virtual environment on Friday, Sept. 25, from 1:30-4:15 p.m. The preview will open with featured speaker…

Campus & Community

Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 Named Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Relations

Friday, September 11, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University has named Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 vice president for community engagement and government relations. Since April of 2018, Johnson has served as the University’s executive director for state and local government relations, reporting to Vice Chancellor for Strategic…

CNY Central

“Furniture industry struggles to keep up with incredibly high demand.”

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice and director of Executive Education in the Whitman School, was quoted in the CNY Central piece “Furniture industry struggles to keep up with incredibly high demand.” Penfield says that the furniture cannot keep…

Campus & Community

Libraries Providing ‘Learn@SUL’ Virtual Workshop Series

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is providing a series of online workshops for the Fall 2020 semester. Learn@SUL workshops are open to students, faculty, and researchers across campus. Upcoming workshops include: Sept. 14, 1-2 p.m.: “Technical Writing” Introduction to three main types…

Campus & Community

Diverse Group of New, Distinguished Faculty Arrive on Campus

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Syracuse University has added 79 new members to its accomplished faculty. While some have transitioned into new faculty roles, 58 are new to the University community. Among the brand new faculty are award-winning authors, performers, military officers and professionals with…

Campus & Community

Annual Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month Marks 15 Years of Celebration

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

This year marks the 15-year annual celebration of Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) at Syracuse University, with events Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 15.  This month provides an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and contributions of Americans…

Campus & Community

Weekend Activities, Safely Socializing and Important Health Reminders

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: As we approach another weekend on the Syracuse University campus, we want to acknowledge your continued efforts to keep yourselves, your classmates and other members of our community safe and healthy. You have demonstrated that you are willing…

Campus & Community

Students Who Lived Off Campus in Spring Semester Asked to Participate in 2020 US Census

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University students who lived off campus during the Spring 2020 semester are asked to take part in the 2020 U.S. Census by Sept. 30. Census officials have indicated that all college students, regardless of where they are currently located…

Associated Press

“California wildfires growing bigger, moving faster than ever.”

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Associated Press’ article “California wildfires growing bigger, moving faster than ever.” Bendix, who is an expert on the geographic distribution of wildfires, says that…