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What Can Russia Expect From a Biden Presidency?

Monday, November 9, 2020, By News Staff

In January 2020, former Vice President Joseph Biden pledged to not only “impose real costs on Russia” for its transgressions at home and abroad but also “renew the U.S. commitment to arms control for a new era.” As such, it…

Campus & Community

Building Community to Enhance the Muslim Student Experience

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Growing up in Bosnia, Amir Duric saw the worst of what can happen when differences among cultures, ethnicities and religions lead to fear, prejudice, intolerance and even war.  He also experienced the best of what can happen when people of…

STEM

Professor Christa Kelleher Wins University’s First Francis A. Kohout Award for Outstanding Achievement

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Christa Kelleher, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, is the recipient of the Francis A. Kohout Early Career Award by the Hydrogeology Division of the Geological Society of America. Endowed by the estate of Francis Kohout, an early pioneer…

Arts & Culture

A&S Welcomes Distinguished Visiting Poet Nicole Sealey

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) welcomes renowned poet Nicole Sealey as the 2020-21 Distinguished Visiting Poet in the Department of English’s M.F.A. program in creative writing. This fall Sealey is teaching a graduate-level poetry forms class where students…

Health & Society

Inaugural Phyllis Backer Professor Brings an Interdisciplinary Approach to Jewish Studies

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Throughout history and today, religion has been a cultural force in guiding people’s beliefs and actions. Thanks to a newly established professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (A&S) well-regarded Jewish Studies program, students will develop a deeper understanding…

Campus & Community

Justine Hastings ’21 Wins Outstanding Mentor Award

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

The College Reading & Learning Association’s (CRLA) International Peer Educator Training Program Certification (IPTPC) committee has awarded Justine Hastings ’21 the 2020 Outstanding Peer Educator Award. Hastings will be recognized at a virtual CRLA conference on Friday, Nov. 13. Originally…

Campus & Community

University College Announces Two New Online Programs

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By News Staff

To meet the growing demand for a bachelor’s level degree in the health care field, University College announces a new bachelor of professional studies (B.P.S.) online degree in healthcare administration. The degree will combine business, finance, electronic records management, human…

Campus & Community

Honoring Native Heritage Month

Friday, November 6, 2020, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations, will host a series of events this November in honor of Native Heritage Month. The activities throughout the month will celebrate the histories, cultures and traditions of…

Campus & Community

Adams Street, University Avenue Sidewalk Closure Planned for University College Window Replacement

Friday, November 6, 2020, By News Staff

Campus Planning, Design and Construction is overseeing a window replacement project at University College. Intermittent sidewalk closures surrounding University College are required to perform the work safely. The work will begin Monday, Nov. 9, and continue through the end of…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Testing Available This Weekend; Please Get Tested Before Going Home

Friday, November 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: As Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie reported a short time ago, COVID-19 cases have been rising on campus, in Onondaga County and across Central New York. As such, we are expanding our testing capacity to include testing hours…