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Chancellor Kent Syverud Addresses Class of 2020 During Commencement (Video)

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud addressed the Class of 2020 during Commencement exercises for both Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in the stadium on Sunday, Sept. 19. “You have been through so…

Campus & Community

Gov. Kathy Hochul Delivers Address During Commencement 2020 (Video)

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, By News Staff

 New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul ’80, the state’s 57th governor and first female to hold the state’s highest office, spoke to Syracuse University’s Class of 2020 during Commencement Sunday, Sept. 19, in the stadium. The ceremony also celebrated…

CNY Central

Current Labor Shortage Affects Even The Most Popular Businesses

Thursday, September 16, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Donald Dutkowsky, Professor Emeritus of Economics in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the CNY Central story “Even Wegmans, one of country’s ‘best places to work,’ needs employees.” Dutkowsky discussed the current labor shortage, saying, “I think you’re seeing two…

National Jurist

St. Mary’s to break new ground with fully online J.D. program

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Lily Datz

Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law in the College of Law, was interviewed by National Jurist for the piece “St. Mary’s to break new ground with fully online J.D. program.” Kohn, who also serves as the Faculty Director…

Newsweek

The Growing Issue of Vaccine Hesitancy

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Afton Kapuscinski, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center, was quoted by Newsweek for the article “Low Vaccination Rates Among Young People Indicate Vaccine Hesitancy is Not Just Political.” Kapuscinski discussed…

Media Tip Sheets

Authoritarians Have Figured Out Social Media

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Lily Datz

This week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily banned social media companies from removing content, which is seen as one of the most drastic steps by a democratically elected leader to control what can be said on the internet. Also, this…

USA Today

MyHealthyAmerian.org Creating Mask Exemption Cards For Americans

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the USA Today article “Fact check: Card falsely claims to grant mask and vaccine exemptions.” Since the pandemic began, there have been many individuals who believe…

LAist

Those With Developmental Disabilities Are At Higher COVID Risk

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by LAist for the story “People With Developmental Disabilities Want Their Home Health Workers Vaccinated.” Landes stated, “If you have an intellectual disability, and you’re living in your…

Military.com

Active-Duty Service Members Planning To Leave the Military Must Plan Ahead

Sunday, September 12, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

An employment study led by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families was cited in the Military.com article “Why PreVeteran Wants Military Members Ready for Civilian Life 2 Years Before Separating.”  

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of Sept. 9-12

Thursday, September 9, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: Now that the second week of classes is coming to a close, I hope you’re settling into a routine that allows you to both enjoy the classroom and the activities beyond the classroom. There is so…