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Associate Professor of Sociology, Lerner Chair for Public Health PromotionCoronavirus Update: Staff Accommodations
Dear Syracuse University Faculty and Staff: Over the last several days, a team of administrators, staff and faculty experts has been working diligently to manage the University’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health emergency. In addition to actions taken…
Faculty Members Selected for Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure
Eleven faculty members have been elected to serve on the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure. The committee works in an advisory capacity to the provost to assist in promoting the highest academic standards and ensure consistency across the…
Message to the Syracuse University Senate and Community
The University Senate meeting scheduled for March 11, 2020, was canceled due to the current precautions against the coronavirus. Chancellor Syverud submitted the remarks below to the Senate for distribution. Dear Senators and Community: I had intended to say what…
Professor Qin Collaborates with MIT to Study Fatigue Resistant Hydrogels
For years, scientists have been interested in the potential of hydrogels in biomedical and engineering applications. Hydrogels often contain more than 90 percent water and a small percentage of synthetic polymer and are used in a variety of uses from…
Coronavirus Update: New Resources, Domestic Spring Break Trips Canceled, Additional Travel Restrictions
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to closely monitor developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation. As new information becomes available, we will act quickly to share that information to ensure our…
College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2020 VPA Scholars
Twelve seniors in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college’s top seniors. Students are…
Extensive Discussions Conclude in Crouse-Hinds Hall
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Last night, University leaders and the students protesting in Crouse-Hinds Hall completed the last of four agreed upon engagement sessions, which accounted for more than 14 hours of dialogue beginning on Monday, March 2. Although…
Coronavirus Update: New Travel Guidance and Ongoing Preparedness Planning
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve quickly in the United States and abroad, with new information and new cases confirmed daily. Syracuse University continues to vigorously monitor and respond to these…
Being Fat, Being Disabled and Doing Things That Feel Good
In his research, Mike Gill, associate professor of disability studies in the department of Cultural Foundations of Education in the School of Education, references an episode of the public radio show “This American Life” titled “Own Worst Enemy” featuring stories…