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Chancellor Syverud Discusses Spring Semester 2022 and Progress Toward Strategic Goals

Wednesday, December 15, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed spring 2022 planning, academic year goals and leadership searches. The full text of his remarks is below. Good afternoon. Forty-eight hours until the end of the fall semester…

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

Retirement Benefits for Employees Hired Beginning in January 2022

Wednesday, December 15, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: I am writing today to address some questions I have received about Syracuse University’s retirement benefits, specifically how future employees will be encouraged to contribute to their retirement accounts. First, and most importantly, the forthcoming retirement changes ONLY…

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…

Media, Law & Policy

IAPP, Syracuse College of Law Partner to Present Inaugural Kurt Wimmer IAPP Westin Scholar Award

Friday, December 10, 2021, By Martin Walls

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource, today announces its partnership with Syracuse University College of Law to present the new annual Kurt Wimmer IAPP Westin Scholar Award in…

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…

Campus & Community

We Win or We Learn: Men’s Club Rugby Team Finishes Fall Season Undefeated

Wednesday, December 8, 2021, By Shannon Andre

For the Men’s Club Rugby team, the Fall 2021 season followed a challenging year as the pandemic required limitations to practice and play. It was especially difficult as the team started with just eight returning players. While there were experienced…

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…

STEM

Professor Explores How Human Behavior Affects Energy Usage

Monday, December 6, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

The growing popularity of solar panels and electric vehicles show that a lot of consumers want an opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint and to reduce reliance on energy generated by fossil fuels. They may have good intentions, but mechanical…

Campus & Community

Multi-Factor Authentication Coming to Blackboard

Monday, December 6, 2021, By Eric Ferguson

Beginning Monday, Dec. 20, at 8 a.m. ET, Blackboard will be secured with Microsoft multi-factor authentication (MFA) to coincide with the end of the Fall 2021 term and the beginning of Winterlude classes. Instructors should note that MFA will be…