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Health & Society

Reconnect, Recommit, Rejuvenate: Breathing Fresh Life Into Our Fitness Routine (or Lack Thereof)

Monday, April 26, 2021, By Jen Plummer

To state the obvious: it’s been a long year. Maybe you’re one of those people who saw the pandemic as an opportunity to fall in love with your Peloton, take long walks or bike rides with your family, and get…

STEM

Amazon’s Pay-By-Palm Plans Present Security Concerns

Monday, April 26, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

Amazon recently announced the rollout of the Amazon One program near its Seattle, WA headquarters that will allow consumers to utilize their palmprint (when linked with a credit card) to pay for items at local Whole Foods stores in that…

Campus & Community

Board of Trustees Names Members of New Advisory Committee on University Climate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Monday, April 26, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees today announced the formation of the Advisory Committee on University Climate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. The advisory committee will be co-led by Trustees Richard M. Alexander L’82 and Jeffrey M. Scruggs, both of whom…

Health & Society

New Research Shows Pain-Relieving Effects of CBD

Sunday, April 25, 2021, By Keith Kobland

It’s been hailed as a wonder drug and it’s certainly creating wonder profits. By some estimates, the cannabidiol (or CBD) market could be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. While users tout its effectiveness in pain relief, up until now…

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of April 22-25

Thursday, April 22, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: Although it feels a bit more like winter today, there are now less than 30 days until the end of the spring semester. I hope you spent yesterday’s Wellness Day resting and recharging in anticipation of…

Campus & Community

Annual Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholar Convocation to Be Held April 30

Thursday, April 22, 2021, By News Staff

The annual Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholar Convocation will be held virtually on Friday, April 30, at 4 p.m. ET. The convocation honors the achievements of the 2020-21 Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars, and pays tribute to the Syracuse University students, Lockerbie…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Provides Updates to the University Senate

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate, Chancellor Kent Syverud gave an overview of COVID-19 vaccination progress and Commencement, as well as highlighting recent academic honors received by faculty and students. Thanks, Professor Haddix. Our University is often blessed to…

Campus & Community

Important Update for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, By News Staff

The American Rescue Plan Act has allowed the University to offer eligible faculty and staff an expanded option for managing their 2021 dependent care expenses through their Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Effective immediately, employees have the option to…

STEM

Fusion of Art and Science Leads to Discovery

Monday, April 19, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Robert Wysocki arrived at Syracuse University in 2008, having made a name in the art world by capturing landscapes in three dimensions. Known for large sand sculptures showcased in galleries from Los Angeles to Florida, Wysocki’s inspiration began on a…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Instructor Wins 2021 Ragdale Ring Competition

Monday, April 19, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

Almost Studio, a Brooklyn-based design practice co-founded by Anthony Gagliardi, School of Architecture instructor, and Dorian Booth, Yale School of Architecture lecturer, along with junior designer Isabella Calidonio Stechmann ’20 (B.Arch), recently won the 2021 Ragdale Ring competition for their…