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Business & Economy

‘To Spur the Economic Recovery, Spend Your Stimulus Check’

Saturday, May 9, 2020, By News Staff

Bhavneet Walia is an assistant professor of public health in the Falk College. As we all fight this battle against a mostly unknown virus, we are wondering how and when the economic recovery will start. Fortunately, Walia says, past economic…

Media Tip Sheets

Is it a right to not wear a mask?

Thursday, May 7, 2020, By Lily Datz

Reporters looking for an expert to offer insight into the political and social divides of wearing masks in public should contact Syracuse University associate law professor Doron Dorfman. Prof. Dorfman can offer a legal analysis of what can or cannot be…

Syracuse.com

Anti-Asian Racism is on the Rise: What Can be Done to Stop It?

Thursday, May 7, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Mary Szto, teaching professor in the College of Law, wrote a commentary for syracuse.com entitled “Businesses must act to stop COVID-19 anti-Asian racism.” In the article, Szto discusses the recent rise in racist incidents towards those apart of the Asian…

Health & Society

Ten Syracuse University Students, Alumni Receive 2020-21 Fulbright Student Awards

Monday, April 27, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Next year, Emma Ettinger ’17 plans to work on a master’s degree in Shakespeare and creativity in the United Kingdom. Gwendolyn Burke ’20 plans to teach English and American culture to students in Vietnam. Leah Garlock ’16 hopes to encourage…

Veterans

OVMA and SVO Announce Yearly Awards Celebrating Student Veterans’ Achievements

Thursday, April 23, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

Syracuse University’s Student Veterans Organization (SVO) and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) are presenting five awards to student veterans in honor of their significant and notable achievements. The awards are normally announced at SVO’s Annual Ball and…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate in April 22 Zoom Conference

Wednesday, April 22, 2020, By News Staff

The University Senate meeting on Wednesday, April 22, was held virtually. Chancellor Kent Syverud made brief remarks and referred senators to his written report, submitted in advance. Both his remarks and written report are included below. Chancellor’s Zoom remarks Good afternoon. I’m…

Campus & Community

Get Your Game On In a Virtual Community

Wednesday, April 22, 2020, By Eileen Korey

When the esports gaming room first opened in the Barnes Center at The Arch, one of the goals was to bring together the increasingly large number of students who loved to play video games but tended to do so in…

Health & Society

How to Celebrate Earth Day from Home

Tuesday, April 21, 2020, By Meg Lowe

While we all work together by staying apart, Sustainability Management and the Office of Engagement Programs at Hendricks Chapel are challenging students, faculty and staff to participate in the 50th anniversary of Earth Day from wherever you may be on…

Campus & Community

Work of University’s Custodial, Environmental Staff Vital in Stopping Spread of COVID-19

Monday, April 20, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

They arrive each day on campus ready for work, many early in the morning and others during the day or late at night. They are essential, needed and necessary—and on the front lines in helping to stop the spread of…

Media Tip Sheets

Mercury Matters 2020: A Science Brief for Journalists

Thursday, April 16, 2020, By Ellen Mbuqe

MATS and Mercury in Context Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury in the U.S., accounting for approximately 48% of mercury emissions in 20151. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) were finalized in 2012 to regulate emissions…