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Class of 2020 Commencement Update

Saturday, January 9, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Orange Community: Last spring, Syracuse University was forced to postpone in-person Commencement activities for the Class of 2020. At the time, the University promised the Class of 2020 that we would host an in-person Commencement at…

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2021 Commencement Scheduled for Sunday, May 23

Saturday, January 9, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all of us in profound ways, including how we celebrate milestones and achievements. In light of our revised academic calendar for the spring semester, which begins on…

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Important Public Health Reminder for Off-Campus Students

Friday, January 8, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Off-Campus Students: We are aware that many of you are beginning to or making plans to return to your off-campus housing. At the same time, we are experiencing a concerning surge in COVID-19 infections, deaths and hospitalizations in Central…

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University Provides COVID Testing Support to Syracuse Community

Wednesday, January 6, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In late November, New York state designated many parts of Onondaga County as COVID-19 “orange zones,” geographic areas experiencing a growing COVID-19 positivity rate. The designation forced the Syracuse City School District (SCSD) to suspend in-person instruction, creating significant challenges…

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COVID-19 Testing Opening to Family Members of Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, January 5, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: As the prevalence of COVID-19 continues to rise here in Onondaga County, timely access to testing remains critically important. Our community’s capacity to quickly test, trace and isolate COVID-19 infections is central to mitigating spread of the virus,…

STEM

It’s Getting Hot In Here: Warming World Will Fry Power Plant Production in Coming Years

Sunday, December 20, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

There’s no doubt the Earth’s temperatures are going up. According to a December report by the World Meteorological Organization, 2020 is on track to be one of the three hottest years on record, already within the warmest decade to date….

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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…

STEM

Highly Competitive National Science Foundation Grants Bolster Research and Student Experiences

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program is one of the largest annual funding programs in the country. The highly competitive grant provides 70% of the budget for new experimental equipment. Universities share 30% of the cost and…

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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…

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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…