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COVID-19 Update: Spring 2021 Testing | Contact Tracing | Stay Safe Pledge
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Faculty and staff from across the University continue preparations to welcome students back to campus for the spring semester. As Chancellor Kent Syverud shared in a message yesterday, more details on our timeline and…
Spring Semester New York City Program Update
Dear Students: I am writing today to provide you with an update on Syracuse University’s programs in New York City (NYC) for spring 2021. As Chancellor Kent Syverud noted in his message to the community, pandemic conditions are evolving. This…
‘Jeep Views’ Campaign Drives Home National ADDY Award for Creative Advertising Student, a First for Newhouse
Winning a national ADDY is a remarkable feat, and it takes tremendous skill to create a campaign worthy of national recognition. Mike Gaines ’20 did just that as a student in the Portfolio II course at Newhouse, winning a 2020…
New Measures Regarding Paid Sick Time, Unused Vacation Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2021
Two new measures will go into effect Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, including New York State’s new paid sick leave law and revisions to how the University handles the payout of unused vacation time. New York State Paid Sick Leave Law…
Highly Competitive National Science Foundation Grants Bolster Research and Student Experiences
National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program is one of the largest annual funding programs in the country. The highly competitive grant provides 70% of the budget for new experimental equipment. Universities share 30% of the cost and…
Ideas to Counter Isolation Fatigue
Got the isolation blues? To ease the fatigue so prevalent during these pandemic times, to get the better of boredom, you might try a change of perspective or a change of pace. Here are some suggestions. First and foremost, step…
Carebridge Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Offers Support, Stress Relief Opportunities This Holiday Season
Carebridge offers free, confidential assistance with a wide range of support and services to employees and their families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their team can be reached at 800.437.0911 (TTY: 711). If you are struggling with…
A Passion for Leadership and Teamwork: Custodial Manager Annette Statum
Annette Statum vividly recalls the hot summer day in 1994 when she walked down Ainsley Drive to the Commissary because she’d heard the University was hiring. Busy raising her children at the time, Statum was looking for part-time work. After…
Barnes Center Recreation Areas and Tennity Open Today
In accordance with public health guidance, the Barnes Center at The Arch’s recreation and fitness areas, as well as Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion, opened today. The following hours will be in effect for each service, Monday through Friday. Reservations can…
A Record-Breaking Amount of Evictions Is Likely to Occur in January 2021
More American renters could be evicted from their homes in January than in any month ever, as protections put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic expire unless a last-minute deal is reached to extend them. Between 2.4 million and 5…