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A&S Researchers Lay the Groundwork to Reconstruct Global Climate through Earth’s History

Thursday, August 13, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

A key component when forecasting what the Earth’s climate might look like in the future is the ability to draw on accurate temperature records of the past. By reconstructing past latitudinal temperature gradients (the difference in average temperature between the…

Campus & Community

Fall 2020 Student Experience: Barnes Center at The Arch Services, Hours and More

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

As students prepare to return to campus this fall, the Barnes Center at The Arch announces important updates related to its services, procedures and programs, continuing to support the holistic well-being of our students and promote the health and safety…

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Call for 2020-21 C.A.R.E Facilitators

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

The application for 2020-2021 Conversations About Race and Ethnicity (C.A.R.E.) facilitators is now open. Syracuse University staff, faculty and graduate students who align with the following requirements are encouraged to complete the application by Sunday, Aug. 16. [Note: The deadline…

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Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions to Conclude on Friday, Aug. 14

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

As Syracuse University prepares for the Fall 2020 semester, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie has hosted “SU Safe Weekly Roundup,” a series of virtual update discussions for University community members with an syr.edu email address….

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Office of Human Resources Announces Updated Staff Flexible Work Policy and Form

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has worked diligently to bring faculty and staff members back to the campus work environment since early June. While the University has gone to great lengths to ensure the campus workplace is as safe…

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Research Informs Libraries COVID-19 Practices

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Syracuse University Libraries has modified several policies and services for the upcoming semester to ensure the safety of library employees, students and faculty. Adjustments have been made in accordance with recommendations and research provided…

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Important Conversation with Your Syracuse University Student

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Parents and Families: We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of students back to campus over the next two weeks. We have been preparing for this fall semester for many months to provide a safe environment for learning and…

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Will Murder Hornets Become Invasive Species? A&S Biology Professor Weighs In

Saturday, August 8, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Officials in Washington state have caught “murder hornets” for the first time. The Asian giant hornet has been an environmental concern all spring and summer. They measure more than 2 inches long and can be especially dangerous to honeybees. Officials…

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NSF Grant Funds Research of Curvature and Symmetry

Friday, August 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

What does the surface of a desk and the surface of a beach ball or bagel have in common? The answer is, if you zoom in close enough on each item, they all look flat. Of course, we all know…

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Zoom Information for Faculty Listening Sessions

Thursday, August 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues, I am writing to provide the Zoom information for the faculty listening sessions with me and my team to inform our thinking about the upcoming academic year. Specifically, I want to check in with you to see how…