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Nation’s First Offshore Windfarm Will Cool Warming Climate

Tuesday, May 18, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

Federal lawmakers have approved what will be the first American commercial scale offshore wind farm. The Vineyard Wind project will be located off the coast of Massachusetts and generate enough electricity to power 400,000 homes. It’s part of President Biden’s…

Campus & Community

Muslim Students’ Association and Muslim Chaplaincy Support Students During Ramadan 2021

Tuesday, May 18, 2021, By News Staff

Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is an important time of reflection and empathy for observant Muslims. This year, Ramadan lasted from April 12 through May 12, and for the first time in almost 15…

Campus & Community

Student’s Study Abroad Leads to Publication in Academic Journal

Monday, May 17, 2021, By News Staff

Jake Kahane ’21, an economics student in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and multi-program Syracuse Abroad alumnus, has recently been published in the Academy of Economics and Finance Journal. The…

Health & Society

Wellness Coordinator Kim DeStefano Brings Holistic Well-Being to University Faculty and Staff

Monday, May 17, 2021, By Jen Plummer

As the wellness coordinator in the Office of Human Resources, Kim DeStefano ’05 is motivated by a singular goal—to help faculty and staff members get and stay healthy, whatever that means for them. DeStefano is one half of the two-person…

Campus & Community

Updated Mask Guidance

Monday, May 17, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: A short time ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Health will adopt the new mask guidance issued last week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Campus & Community

Allen W. Groves Selected as Senior Vice President, Cerri A. Banks as Vice President to Lead Syracuse University’s Student Experience Team

Monday, May 17, 2021, By News Staff

The national search for new leadership to oversee Student Experience has resulted in the appointment of two highly experienced, dynamic and innovative individuals who will work as a team to guide the division in building a best-in-class, outside-of-the-classroom experience. Chancellor…

Health & Society

Lerner Center Kicks Off Race Challenge to Promote Healthy Habits

Monday, May 17, 2021, By News Staff

Members of the Syracuse University community are invited to join in a new program to promote good health with a dose of friendly competition. The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion is launching a new Healthy Monday program to help…

Veterans

Vice Chancellor Haynie Delivers Congressional Testimony on Difficult Military Transitions During Pandemic

Friday, May 14, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

J. Michael Haynie, Ph.D., vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity on May 12….

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of May 13-16

Thursday, May 13, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: With less than two weeks left in the academic year, this will be my last weekend preview message. As we head into finals week, this is an important time to remember to take study breaks and…

Campus & Community

Call for Volunteers: Commencement Weekend

Thursday, May 13, 2021, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Special Events and the COVID Project Management Office are seeking volunteers to assist with pre-event compliance screening in advance of Commencement on May 22 and 23. Volunteers will assist with greeting students and guests and review and…