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Military-Connected Students of the Month: United States Air Force ROTC JAG Cadets Sharon Otasowie and Alyssa Kozma

Wednesday, March 25, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

This month, the spotlight on military-connected students is on United States Air Force ROTC JAG Cadets Sharon Otasowie L’21 and Alyssa Kozma L’21. Sharon Otasowie Where did you grow up and what led you to attend Syracuse? I am originally…

Campus & Community

Expanded Pass/Fail Grading Option Offered for Spring 2020 Semester

Sunday, March 22, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University Undergraduate Students: In a previous message, I indicated that we have extended the deadline to April 3 for undergraduate students to choose the pass/fail grading option. In light of the quickly developing COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Message from Interim Provost John Liu

Friday, March 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty, I write this message primarily to thank you for the sacrifices you have been making in the best interests of our students and to provide some information about resources that may be useful for you. First, I thank…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Updates and Resources and Services 3.19.20

Thursday, March 19, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Over the past several weeks, many in the Syracuse University community have been working diligently to keep you informed related to our COVID-19 planning and preparedness efforts. Our approach to that effort, given…

Health & Society

Health Care Heroes Need a Break, Too

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, By Keith Kobland

Bryce Hruska, assistant professor of public health in the Falk College, studies the mental benefits of taking a break. While most of us can identify with the feeling of getting away from stressful situations, Hruska has studied the actual beneficial…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Updates and Guidance 3.18.20

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As we confront the global coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis—as a community and as a country—Syracuse University continues to evolve current polices, practices and procedures, and take new action to provide enhanced support to our…

Campus & Community

Additional Guidance for Faculty and Staff—COVID-19

Sunday, March 15, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to closely monitor and evaluate health advisories and guidance from federal, state and local public health officials related to the COVID-19 health emergency. Accordingly, given new and updated guidance, we write today to…

STEM

Having Fun with Pi On Its Special Day: 3.14

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14—3.14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant—the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—which is approximately 3.14159. Graham Leuschke, professor of mathematics…

Campus & Community

Ongoing COVID-19 Guidance: Syracuse Abroad, Travel, Spring Break

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University’s ongoing efforts to plan and prepare our campus community in response to the global coronavirus crisis continue to evolve as new information and updated public health guidance are made available. This is a…

Biology Professor Answers 3 Common Questions About COVID-19

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Ruth Phillips is an assistant teaching professor and biotechnology program advisor at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Professor Phillips answers 3 questions about curbing the spread of COVID-19: What might scientists be doing right now to curb the…