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CNY Central

“UV lights helping stop the spread of coronavirus”

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, By Lily Datz

Eric Schiff, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences and interim director of the Center of Excellence, was interviewed by CNY Central for the story “UV lights helping stop the spread of coronavirus.” Schiff studies solar cell…

Health & Society

Wellness Initiative Offers Expanded Health and Wellness Offerings for Faculty and Staff

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative supports faculty and staff wellness in a variety of ways. In addition to lifestyle change programs such as the virtual Diabetes Prevention Program, the initiative offers activities infusing participants with happiness, gratitude, positivity and mindfulness….

Campus & Community

More Information on Fall Semester Checkout, Zoom Sessions Scheduled

Tuesday, October 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families, We are writing as a follow up to our Oct. 14 message regarding end-of-semester checkout procedures and to provide clarity about what is expected before students depart for winter break. Specifically: Students do not need to…

Associated Press

“Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?”

Sunday, October 18, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the story “Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?” Grygiel, a social media expert, says that a main problem plaguing Facebook is…

STEM

NSF Equipment Grants to Fund Acquisition of Two Chromatography-Mass Spectrometers

Sunday, October 18, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

The familiar saying goes, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” But for scientists, understanding those smaller parts is critical to scientific discovery. A method known as chromatography-mass spectrometry lets researchers analyze and study the composition of…

Arts & Culture

Kevin Richardson to Receive Historic Honorary Degree

Friday, October 16, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University announced today that Kevin Richardson, a member of the Exonerated Five, will be the recipient of the first honorary undergraduate degree in University history. The honorary bachelor of fine arts in music will be formally conferred at the…

NBC-4 (New York)

“COVID Restrictions Threaten to Disenfranchise Nursing Home Voters.”

Friday, October 16, 2020, By Lily Datz

Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted by NBC-4 (New York) for the story “COVID Restrictions Threaten to Disenfranchise Nursing Home Voters.” Kohn, an expert…

Campus & Community

Next Round of COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Begins Oct. 20

Friday, October 16, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Syracuse University Public Health Team will begin a third round of COVID-19 surveillance testing for all residential students. This next round of testing is part of the enhanced virus surveillance strategy that…

Campus & Community

Melanie Domanico Uses Her Personal Experience and Empathy to Keep Employees Working

Friday, October 16, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Melanie Domanico is an equal opportunity and accommodations specialist with the Office of Disability Access and Inclusion. When faced with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities—like breathing, walking, seeing or hearing—Syracuse University…

Business & Economy

Syracuse University Bay Area Alumni Join Roundtable Discussion on ‘Leadership in a New Diverse Dynamic’

Thursday, October 15, 2020, By Martin Walls

Syracuse University’s San Francisco Regional Council held a virtual roundtable on “Leadership in a New Diverse Dynamic” for Bay Area alumni on Oct. 6. Regional Council Co-Chair Peter Su L’94, chief IP officer of Moley Robotics and co-founding partner of…