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Six Questions for Dr. Karen Nardella on COVID-19 Vaccines
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…
One University Awards to Be Celebrated on Friday, May 7
This year, the One University Awards will be a daylong celebration of excellence by members of the Syracuse University community in academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service. Throughout the day, several categories of award recipients will be announced and…
Shana Kushner Gadarian Named 2021 Carnegie Fellow
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor and chair of political science in the Maxwell School, has been named a 2021 Carnegie Fellow. As recipients of the so-called “brainy award,” each Carnegie Fellow receives a grant of up to $200,000, making it…
School of Architecture to Host ‘Cultivated Imaginaries’ Symposium
The School of Architecture will host “Cultivated Imaginaries: Superblock and the Idea of the City,” a Harry der Boghosian Fellowship symposium on Wednesday, May 5 from 1–4 p.m. ET. Free and open to the public, the online event represents the…
Words We Didn’t Know We’d Need to Know
“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…
What You Should Know if You’re Feeling Anxious About Returning to the Post-Pandemic Routine
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…
George Langford, Virginia Burrus Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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…
IRS Budget Cuts Cost US Government Billions in Tax Revenue Each Year
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…
Enjoy the Live Events Returning to Central New York This Spring, Summer
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…
FSA Updates for Faculty and Staff: Now Cover PPE, 2020 Deadline, Increased Contribution Limit for Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offer a great way to save money by allowing you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that you can use to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses. Effective immediately, personal protective equipment such as…