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Inside Edition

“Everything You Need to Know About Today’s ‘Cancel Culture'”

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of  Television, Radio and Film, was featured in a video on YouTube for Inside Edition, “Everything You Need to Know About Today’s ‘Cancel Culture’.” The term ‘cancel culture’ refers to people withdrawing support, or cancelling, public…

Health & Society

Barnes Center Staff Therapist Helps Students Gain Insight Through Mindfulness

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Mansi Brat teaches students how to embrace the present moment and find serenity with one’s thoughts—an often elusive ideal to grasp in the anxieties of today’s perfectionism-driven world. A staff therapist with the Barnes Center at The Arch and facilitator…

Campus & Community

Confronting Anti-Black Racism in Our Community

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…

Campus & Community

CNN Political Analyst to Discuss Death of George Floyd, Strategies for Change in Friday Live Zoom Event

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By Kevin Morrow

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites the Syracuse University community to attend the upcoming virtual event “In the Moment with Bakari Sellers: Reflections and Strategies for Change,” in which the CNN political analyst, attorney and author will look at…

NPR

“COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by NPR for “COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities.” Professor Landes specializes in the sociology of disability, and the majority of his research…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Professor Awarded Fellowship at the Getty Research Institute

Monday, June 8, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) recently announced its incoming scholars in residence for 2020-21, including Lawrence Chua, assistant professor in the School of Architecture. Chua has been awarded a Getty Scholar Grant for his research focusing on transregional histories of…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 6.8.20: Health and Safety Update

Monday, June 8, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Recently, Syracuse University provided the campus community with an update on the work of the Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the Fall 2020 Open Working Group. That subcommittee has been engaged with…

Campus & Community

Fall 2020 Room and Board, Meal Plan Rates Adjusted

Friday, June 5, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As previously announced, Syracuse University has modified its fall semester schedule with in-person instruction (often referred to as residential instruction) beginning one week earlier than usual and concluding just before Thanksgiving. As such, since students will…

David Larsen

Associate Professor of Public Health
Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 6.3.20: Return to Work, Health and Safety, Course Preparation and More

Wednesday, June 3, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Today, we have welcomed a small group of faculty and staff back to campus, after nearly three months of transitioning to remote work as part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The group…