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New Measures Regarding Paid Sick Time, Unused Vacation Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2021

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, By News Staff

Two new measures will go into effect Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, including New York State’s new paid sick leave law and revisions to how the University handles the payout of unused vacation time. New York State Paid Sick Leave Law…

Health & Society

To Establish a Meditation Practice, Find Community and Be Curious

Tuesday, December 15, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Meditation is not something you get better at or perfect. It’s a lifelong commitment to curiosity and persistence, says JoAnn Cooke, Buddhist chaplain at Hendricks Chapel. Cooke ’81 leads meditation sessions for the campus community during the week, along with…

Campus & Community

Carebridge Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Offers Support, Stress Relief Opportunities This Holiday Season

Tuesday, December 15, 2020, By News Staff

Carebridge offers free, confidential assistance with a wide range of support and services to employees and their families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their team can be reached at 800.437.0911 (TTY: 711). If you are struggling with…

Campus & Community

Barnes Center Recreation Areas and Tennity Open Today

Monday, December 14, 2020, By Shannon Andre

In accordance with public health guidance, the Barnes Center at The Arch’s recreation and fitness areas, as well as Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion, opened today. The following hours will be in effect for each service, Monday through Friday. Reservations can…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Virus Transmission | Staying Healthy | Testing | Flu Vaccine

Friday, December 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Three weeks from today we will ring in the new year. We remain hopeful that 2021 will bring continued scientific progress that helps us overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. Until then, we will continue to…

STEM

What to Watch: Total Solar Eclipse, Stargazing on the Solstice

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Walter Freeman, associate teaching professor in the Physics Department at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, answers three questions about upcoming astronomy events this month. Q: What can you tell us about the upcoming total solar eclipse? A: The…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: December Testing Hours | Mask Reminder | Sharing Thanks

Thursday, December 3, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: I hope you had a healthy and peaceful holiday break and wish you the very best during the final days of this semester. And while the fall academic semester has not yet come to…

Campus & Community

Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence Provides Summary of Student Survey Results

Thursday, December 3, 2020, By Shannon Andre

As part of ongoing efforts to address, respond to and raise awareness about interpersonal violence, the Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence, with support from the Office of Institutional Research, administered the 2020 Sexual and Relationship Violence Student…

Veterans

Stories of Service: Ernie Davis ’62 and Jared Lyon G’13

Tuesday, November 24, 2020, By News Staff

In celebration of veterans, the University recognizes the experiences and stories of student, faculty and staff, and alumni veterans. These stories are just some of the many from among the veteran and military-connected community members on campus whom the University…

Campus & Community

‘Music and Message’ Provides Space of Grace for Campus Community

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By News Staff

On a beautiful autumn afternoon in October, students, faculty and staff gathered in Hendricks Chapel for what has become a regular Sunday ritual: “Music and Message.” Members of the Hendricks Chapel Choir wore masks, remaining 16 feet apart, and performed…