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Important Information About Coronavirus from Syracuse University Medical Director Dr. Karen Nardella

Saturday, January 25, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University is actively monitoring the developments related to the newly detected coronavirus, an illness first discovered in Wuhan City, China, that is similar to pneumonia, affecting the respiratory system. At this time, there are…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Spring 2020 Exhibiting Artist Explores Nature as Site of Refuge and Trauma

Thursday, January 16, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

Light Work is presenting “Trap and Lean-to,” a solo exhibition of photographs by Oakland-based artist Dionne Lee, through March 7. A multimedia artist, Lee employs video, collage, photography and sculpture to explore American landscape and her place within its complex…

Health & Society

Health and Wellness Peer Education Team Expands, Seeks Applications

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

With the opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch this fall, Syracuse University has new and exciting opportunities for students to discover health and wellness. The Barnes Center’s dedicated professional staff and over 400 student employees make its programs…

Campus & Community

University Announces Over $1 Million in Grants and Scholarships for Summer Study-Abroad Programs

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University senior Bria Huff, sophomore Ellenora Huth and junior Alexis Stackhouse made many discoveries during their summer study-abroad experiences last year through Syracuse Abroad. Huff and Stackhouse studied in Madrid, Spain, and Huth in Strasbourg, France. They each immersed…

Arts & Culture

Internationally Renowned Artist Carrie Mae Weems Named University Artist in Residence at Syracuse University

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By News Staff

Internationally renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems is bringing her talent, experience and wisdom to Syracuse University when she arrives on campus on Feb. 1, the start of a three-year University Artist in Residence position. A MacArthur Fellowship (a.k.a. “Genius” grant)…

Campus & Community

Winter Convocation Remarks by Chancellor Kent Syverud

Monday, January 13, 2020, By News Staff

Following are the remarks delivered by Chancellor Kent Syverud as he welcomed new students to the University at the Winter Convocation on Jan. 11 in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium. Good morning….

Veterans

IVMF Receives National Award for Efforts to Advance Diversity

Thursday, January 9, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) was named one of eight 2020 inductees to the Advancing Diversity Hall of Honor yesterday at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie, founder and…

Media, Law & Policy

Knight Foundation Funds Research on Paid Political Ads on Social Media

Wednesday, January 8, 2020, By Diane Stirling

Research that sheds light on messaging in the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign ads on social media has received funding support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Foundation has awarded $148,000 to support Illuminating 2020, a project spearheaded…

Campus & Community

What Each of Us Can Do to Create a More Inclusive Campus

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith A. Alford knows the work of creating a diverse and equitable campus is a challenge every day—but one that is necessary and achievable. His vision speaks to the value of each person, as referenced,…

Health & Society

New Ways to Make Monday a Fresh Start

Monday, December 16, 2019, By Eileen Korey

If it’s Monday, it’s another new opportunity to improve your life—or someone else’s. And it comes around 52 times a year. That’s how Mary Kate Lee views the health, wellness and lifestyle challenges facing her Syracuse University community. As program…