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Campus & Community

LGBT Resource Center Amps Up Virtual Offerings; Continues to Support Students, Faculty and Staff from a Distance

Sunday, April 12, 2020, By Jen Plummer

While their physical office in Bird Library is closed, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center (RC) at Syracuse University continues to provide support, connection and educational opportunities to the members of the very diverse LGBTQ+ communities. “Now…

Health Care Heroes Need a Break, Too

Friday, April 10, 2020, By Hailey Womer

 April 10, 2020 – The co-author of research on the health benefits of vacation says the same holds true for health care workers in our current climate, who can benefit from even small breaks to combat the pandemic’s emotional toll….

Arts & Culture

Light Work Presents 2020 Newhouse Photography Annual Online

Friday, April 10, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

Artists are nothing if not adaptable, especially when facing challenges. In that spirit of resilience, creativity and community, Light Work presents the “2020 Newhouse Photography Annual,” featuring work by photography students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. In…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 4.9.20: Remote Work Extended, New Resources and Important Reminders

Thursday, April 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As Syracuse University continues to adapt and respond in real time to the evolving COVID-19 health emergency, keeping our community informed remains a top priority. To that end, I appreciate the faculty, staff…

Campus & Community

University’s Social Media Channels Uplift Online Community

Thursday, April 9, 2020, By Aarick Knighton

Syracuse University’s flagship social media channels (@SyracuseU) are uplifting the community during these unprecedented days of social distancing. Followers are provided with virtual engagement opportunities, fun content, and stories about the community coming together and making an impact. Recently, @SyracuseU…

Campus & Community

Take Back the Night Virtual Experience

Thursday, April 9, 2020, By News Staff

Each year, Syracuse University recognizes and participates in Take Back The Night (TBTN), a global event dedicated to raising awareness about sexual, relationship and domestic violence, and other forms of interpersonal violence.  This year, the tradition will be hosted virtually…

Campus & Community

Media Seeks Faculty as Thought Leaders for Pandemic News Coverage

Thursday, April 9, 2020, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University faculty continue to be thought leaders for news media seeking experts to supplement COVID-19 news coverage. Among them: David Driesen, University Professor in the College of Law, authored the opinion piece “Why NY law requires absentee ballots in…

Health & Society

Generations Strong: The Passion and Power of Social Work in a Changing World

Tuesday, April 7, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Three generations of Bregman women live separately in the Syracuse community. Yet, they each wake up every morning looking forward to their work ahead and go to bed each night knowing they have made a difference in their community. Ona…

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How Data From Facebook and Google Could Help Research COVID-19

Saturday, April 4, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Jennifer Grygiel, Assistant Professor of Communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted by CBS for the story, “Who’s using Google and Facebook data in coronavirus fight? The article talks about the use of user location data from Google and Facebook…