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Campus & Community

DPS Emergency Communications Center Joins Onondaga County Dispatch System

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By Christine Grabowski

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has made the transition to a new dispatch system, which will increase interoperability between the department and other emergency responders in Onondaga County. The new system, known as Hexagon, ties DPS operations into the…

STEM

Dacheng Ren Named Permanent Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By Alex Dunbar

Dacheng Ren, Ph.D., has been named the permanent associate dean for research and graduate programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Ren is the Stevenson Endowed Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, and served…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Biden Transition: We Can’t Afford Time To Humor Trump’

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By Lily Datz

In a recent commentary for Breaking Defense, Sean O’Keefe, University Professor in the Maxwell School, noted the opening of President Ronald Reagan’s first inaugural address in 1981, where the Republican observed that the peaceful and orderly transfer of national authority…

Media Tip Sheets

Post-Brexit UK Announces Largest Military Spending Since Cold War

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By News Staff

Britain announced its biggest military spending increase since the Cold War on Thursday, pledging to end the “era of retreat” as it seeks a post-Brexit role in a world Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned was more perilous than for decades….

USA Today

“As COVID surges, Americans remain divided on the threat. What will it take to bring them together?”

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By Lily Datz

Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “As COVID surges, Americans remain divided on the threat. What will it take to bring them together?” Gadarian, who researches…

Campus & Community

‘Music and Message’ Provides Space of Grace for Campus Community

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By News Staff

On a beautiful autumn afternoon in October, students, faculty and staff gathered in Hendricks Chapel for what has become a regular Sunday ritual: “Music and Message.” Members of the Hendricks Chapel Choir wore masks, remaining 16 feet apart, and performed…

Veterans

Stories of Service: Mike Frasciello and Scott Taylor

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, By News Staff

In celebration of veterans, the University recognizes the experiences and stories of student, faculty and staff veterans. These stories are just some of the many from among the veteran and military-connected community members on campus whom the University is dedicated…

Campus & Community

Residential Checkout Reminders | Spots Still Available for Free Buses | Departure Testing

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As we approach the Thanksgiving break, we know many students are preparing to leave campus over the next few days. We appreciate everyone taking the necessary steps to depart campus safely. I want to share important…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Addresses University Senate, Discusses Transition to Online Learning and Spring 2021 Planning

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate Meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed last week’s transition to online learning and planning for the Spring 2021 semester, among other items. Thank you, Marcelle. Good afternoon everyone. I will keep my…

Arts & Culture

Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Professor Awarded for Outstanding Research of a Medieval Monastic Text

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Few things in life excite Matthieu Herman van der Meer more than digging into a 1,000-year-old handwritten anonymous text. “I have always had a fascination for medieval manuscripts,” says van der Meer, assistant teaching professor of classics in the College…