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Campus & Community

Statement from Chancellor Kent Syverud

Monday, June 15, 2020, By News Staff

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Americans are protected from employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We applaud this decision, while recognizing that it does…

South China Morning Post

“Black Lives Matter movement reveals divides among Asian-American community.”

Monday, June 15, 2020, By Lily Datz

Yingyi Ma, an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by The South China Morning Post for the story, “Black Lives Matter movement reveals divides among Asian-American community.” The Black Lives Matter movement has shown a range…

Arts & Culture

Rethinking Our Built and Open Spaces After a Pandemic

Friday, June 12, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Keep 6 feet away from others. Avoid crowds. Stay home. In this time of a pandemic, social distancing guidelines promote separation to avoid catching and slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. As local and state governments begin…

Campus & Community

Message from Interim Provost John Liu: Safe In-Person Instruction, Resources for Faculty and Engagement Opportunities

Friday, June 12, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: As we all work toward resuming in-person instruction this fall, I know that many of you have questions regarding how classes will be conducted and what resources are available to help you prepare. Today’s message provides an overview…

Campus & Community

Virtual Support Sessions to Provide Space for Processing Racism and Anti-Black Violence

Thursday, June 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Recent events have caused—and for our Black community members, resurfaced—feelings of pain, anger, sadness, frustration and exhaustion as we have witnessed more acts of police brutality and racial violence against Black individuals. As millions come together, nationally and…

Media Tip Sheets

Brands are standing against racial inequality

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Many notable brands have taken public stances in favor of Americans protesting racial inequality. The pressure that companies feel to speak out on these important issues has greatly increased. As such, some of the biggest companies are quickly reacting on the…

Health & Society

Barnes Center Staff Therapist Helps Students Gain Insight Through Mindfulness

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Mansi Brat teaches students how to embrace the present moment and find serenity with one’s thoughts—an often elusive ideal to grasp in the anxieties of today’s perfectionism-driven world. A staff therapist with the Barnes Center at The Arch and facilitator…

Campus & Community

CNN Political Analyst to Discuss Death of George Floyd, Strategies for Change in Friday Live Zoom Event

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By Kevin Morrow

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites the Syracuse University community to attend the upcoming virtual event “In the Moment with Bakari Sellers: Reflections and Strategies for Change,” in which the CNN political analyst, attorney and author will look at…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 6.8.20: Health and Safety Update

Monday, June 8, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Recently, Syracuse University provided the campus community with an update on the work of the Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the Fall 2020 Open Working Group. That subcommittee has been engaged with…

Media Tip Sheets

What is Op-Ed Appropriate?

Monday, June 8, 2020, By News Staff

The controversial New York Times op-ed from U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), which called for a military response to protests across the nation sparked by the murder of George Floyd, is creating plenty of debate about what is appropriate for…