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Physics Department Does Its Part to Help Make Masks
Faculty, staff and students from the Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences are using their free time to brush up on their sewing skills and help check the spread of COVID-19. Members of the department are…
CDC Should Broaden Its Guidelines About Masks
April 1, 2020- According to CDC and World Health Organization guidelines, only the sick and their caretakers should wear face masks. But the CDC is considering broadening its guidelines and should do so immediately, says public health expert Dr. David…
A National Pastime: Silent and Feeling Empty
Opening Day has long celebrated the optimism and resilience of an entire nation. For young, old and most assuredly at every age in between, the start of each baseball season brings enthusiasm, energy and a spirit of shared experience around…
Coronavirus Updates, Guidance and New Action 3.26.20
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As we near the end of the first week of online instruction and remote work, I want to thank those members of the Orange family who continue to step up and selflessly serve…
Having Fun with Pi On Its Special Day: 3.14
Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14—3.14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant—the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—which is approximately 3.14159. Graham Leuschke, professor of mathematics…
Biology Professor Answers 3 Common Questions About COVID-19
Ruth Phillips is an assistant teaching professor and biotechnology program advisor at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Professor Phillips answers 3 questions about curbing the spread of COVID-19: What might scientists be doing right now to curb the…
Forensics Student Takes a Stand Against Homeschool Neglect
When you think of forensics, chances are you think of it as a scientific means to solve crimes through things like DNA and fingerprints. That is true. But Kate Corbett Pollack G’17, a master’s student in the forensic sciences program…
3.14 Is A Great Day To Get Silly And Goof Around With Math
Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Graham…
New Syracuse University Facts Publication Now Available
The new Syracuse University Facts publication is now available with updated information for the 2019-20 academic year. This information-packed trifold brochure includes facts and figures, general data and a timeline of the University’s “fearless firsts.” Syracuse University Facts is available…
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families: A Step Towards a More Equal America
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was highlighted in the TIME story “These 16 People and Groups Are Fighting for a More Equal America.”…