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Campus & Community

Five Questions for Sheila Johnson-Willis, Chief Equal Opportunity and Title IX Officer

Thursday, April 29, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

For students impacted by sexual and relationship violence, Sheila Johnson-Willis, associate vice president and chief equal opportunity and Title IX officer, wants them to know they are not alone. “Help is always available, and it’s not a situation you have…

Campus & Community

Commencement 2021 Update

Thursday, April 29, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: With 25 days until Commencement Weekend, planning continues in earnest as we prepare to host our students and their loved ones on campus. I am grateful to students who completed our survey to indicate…

Campus & Community

Books in the Humanities Celebrates University Writers

Wednesday, April 28, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

More than 40 Syracuse University authors and editors—some with multiple works—are being showcased in the sixth annual Books in the Humanities celebration, hosted by the Syracuse University Humanities Center, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office…

Campus & Community

Water Our World

Wednesday, April 28, 2021, By Roxanna Carpenter

Everyone local knows we live in a rainy place. Some say, “This is where clouds go to die.” Some compare Syracuse to Seattle, that other rainy city on the other side of the country. Despite the “April showers, May flowers”…

Health & Society

Six Questions for Dr. Karen Nardella on COVID-19 Vaccines

Wednesday, April 28, 2021, By Matt Michael

Seeking helpful information about the COVID-19 vaccines, SU News reached out to Barnes Center at The Arch Medical Director Dr. Karen Nardella. Dr. Nardella shared her answers to our questions on April 12—the day before federal health officials called for…

Campus & Community

Words We Didn’t Know We’d Need to Know

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Roxanna Carpenter

“Pandemonium” is not a new word for most of us. But for many, “pandemic” was, until about a year ago. And what a year it has been since. We’ve had to live with all sorts of surprises in the last…

Health & Society

What You Should Know if You’re Feeling Anxious About Returning to the Post-Pandemic Routine

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Matt Michael

A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You’re not alone. A recent survey [PDF] from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. And…

Campus & Community

George Langford, Virginia Burrus Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Two faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. George M. Langford, A&S dean emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Biology, and…

Media Tip Sheets

IRS Budget Cuts Cost US Government Billions in Tax Revenue Each Year

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By News Staff

President Joe Biden will seek an extra $80 billion to fund U.S. tax collections that would help pay for his plan to bolster childcare, universal pre-kindergarten education and paid leave for workers. The president’s proposal to boost the Internal Revenue…

Arts & Culture

Enjoy the Live Events Returning to Central New York This Spring, Summer

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Noah Lowy

The pandemic caused events around the globe to be canceled, from concerts to fairs. With vaccines becoming widely available, some events are coming back—although in altered ways or with limited capacity. Here are a few of Central New York’s most…