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University’s United Way Employee Giving 2021 Pledge Campaign Launches
Syracuse University’s United Way Employee Giving 2021 pledge campaign has launched. The campaign began Nov. 1 and runs through the end of December 2020. During this time, University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice for…
Undergraduate Internship Award Provides Student Veterans With ‘Pathway to Employment’
When a national survey by Student Veterans of America showed that the No. 1 concern of student veterans is the lack of internships, Ron Novack and Jennifer Pluta from Syracuse University’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) decided they…
Melanie Domanico Uses Her Personal Experience and Empathy to Keep Employees Working
Melanie Domanico is an equal opportunity and accommodations specialist with the Office of Disability Access and Inclusion. When faced with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities—like breathing, walking, seeing or hearing—Syracuse University…
Southeast ADA Center to Host Virtual Series in Celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In recognition of important milestones this year, the Southeast ADA Center and the Burton Blatt Institute of Syracuse University will host a four-event Virtual Series: Disability Employment–Looking Back & Moving Forward on each Wednesday in October starting at 1 p.m….
Burton Blatt Institute Receives $4.3M to Lead National Center on Employment Policy for Persons With Disabilities
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University has received $4.3 million from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to lead a new national Rehabilitation Research Training Center (RRTC) on Disability Inclusive Employment Policy. Given…
Graduate student Carolyn Garland writes “After Little Sisters v. Pennsylvania, employers have a choice they might not recognize.
Carolyn Garland, a graduate student in philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote commentary for syracuse.com, “After Little Sisters v. Pennsylvania, employers have a choice they might not recognize.” The recent court case resulted in the high court…
“America’s original sin: Floyd death prompts historical soul-searching.”
Assistant Professor of Political Science Steven White, from the Maxwell School, was interviewed by Agence France-Presse for the article “America’s original sin: Floyd death prompts historical soul-searching.” The article focuses on rethinking race in American history. “I think for a…
CNN Political Analyst to Discuss Death of George Floyd, Strategies for Change in Friday Live Zoom Event
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…
“‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history”
William Banks, Professor Emeritus at the College of Law, was interviewed by PBS NewsHour for the article “‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history.” The article breaks down the legality and history behind the deployment…
“Veterans unemployment drops in May, but worries about long-term job market linger.”
Rosalinda Maury, Director of Applied Research and Analytics with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was interviewed by Military Times for “Veterans unemployment drops in May, but worries about long-term job market linger.” Despite the effects of coronavirus, the…