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Campus & Community

Center on Disability and Inclusion Presents at Thursday Morning Roundtable

Wednesday, December 22, 2021, By Karly Grifasi

Syracuse University School of Education faculty members Christine Ashby and Beth Myers discussed the initiatives of the Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI) during a Zoom public forum attended by more than 35 Central New York leaders earlier this month,…

Health & Society

$1.5M Grant to Strengthen Indigenous Studies

Tuesday, December 21, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a grant of $1.5 million over three years to strengthen Indigenous studies at Syracuse University. The grant will enable the University to create the multi-disciplinary Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice….

Health & Society

Whitman Alumnus Donates the Gift of an Accurate Diagnosis

Wednesday, December 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

New visitors to the Gebbie Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders sometimes don’t even notice the new videonystagmography (VNG) system when they walk into the examination room. That is understandable, as its low-profile presence on a…

Campus & Community

Winter Village Brings Magic to Falk College

Tuesday, December 14, 2021, By Kerin Ruddy

Central New York is renowned for snow-covered hills and quaint towns that herald the holiday season. But who would expect to find one of the cutest villages—in miniature—tucked in a nook on the fourth floor of Falk College of Sport…

Campus & Community

Take Action Today: Submit Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemptions Documentation

Tuesday, December 14, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues: The electronic form for faculty and staff to submit COVID-19 vaccination and exemption documentation is now available in the MySlice portal. This can be completed on a laptop or desktop computer with the best results…

Campus & Community

Submitting Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemptions Documentation

Friday, December 10, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues: As announced this week, Syracuse University will require all faculty and staff to submit documented proof of vaccination status or information supporting their application for a medical or religious exemption. This process will occur electronically…

The New Statesman

Professor George Saunders Reflects On His New Book, “The Mom of Bold Action”

Friday, December 10, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

“The Mom of Bold Action”, a short story written by George Saunders, professor of English in the College of Arts and Science, was covered in The New Statesman article “George Sauders: ‘We’re in this intimate tennis game, the reader and the…

Campus & Community

Supporting Student Wellness Series: Combating Stress and Building Mindfulness

Wednesday, December 8, 2021, By News Staff

Inclusive of projects, finals and holidays, the end of the semester often correlates to students’ experiencing rising stress levels. From talking with friends to increasing physical activity, through each individual’s unique wellness journey, they navigate stress as they grow emotional…

Campus & Community

Meet Brianna C. Sclafani: 6 Questions to Get to Know the Chair of Syracuse University’s Inaugural Community Review Board

Thursday, December 2, 2021, By News Staff

Brianna C. Sclafani wears many hats and is busy pursuing not one but two advanced degrees at Syracuse University. She’s a law student in the College of Law, a graduate student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs…

Media Tip Sheets

Wishing On a Star – Webb Telescope Could Detect Ancient Clusters

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, By Lily Datz

Launching this month, the James Webb Space Telescope will be one of the most revolutionary space exploration technology tools in modern history. Scientists plans to use the powerful telescope to study planets and other bodies in our solar system to…