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Campus & Community

Free Bus Transportation | Departure Testing Reminder | Residence Hall Checkout

Thursday, November 12, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: With residential instruction now complete and all in-person, on-campus student activities paused, we are aware that many of our students have either already left campus or are planning to leave soon. We have already seen the…

Veterans

Chancellor Reaffirms Commitment to Support Veterans

Thursday, November 12, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

In a virtual Veterans Day address on Nov. 11, 2020, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud pledged to continue supporting veterans everywhere through inclusion and research on campus. Chancellor Syverud cited the ways student, faculty and staff veterans enrich the campus…

Campus & Community

Important Information for Students Choosing to Leave Campus Earlier Than Planned

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As shared a short time ago in a message from Chancellor Kent Syverud, the University will transition to online instruction effective Thursday, Nov. 12. Whether you’re electing to depart early or remain on campus as planned,…

Veterans

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By News Staff

As part of Syracuse University’s enduring commitment to veterans and military-connected students, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs today announced the recipients of its four scholarships specifically dedicated to these members of our community. These awards, made possible by…

Campus & Community

Virtual International Thanksgiving Dinner to Be Held on Nov. 19

Tuesday, November 10, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

International students will come together virtually on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. ET to celebrate Syracuse University’s 36th Annual International Thanksgiving Dinner. Approximately 500 members of the University community are expected to take part in the annual tradition. This…

Media, Law & Policy

‘The Metaphysics of American Urban Violence’

Monday, November 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, wrote an op-ed for LA Progressive titled “The Metaphysics of American Urban Violence.” Smith, who studies issues…

Campus & Community

New Restrictions in Place To Curb Spread of COVID-19

Monday, November 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Syracuse University continues to experience a troubling increase in new COVID-19 cases, particularly within our student population. Unlike our past experiences this semester, contact tracing does not suggest that these new cases are linked…

Campus & Community

Building Community to Enhance the Muslim Student Experience

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Growing up in Bosnia, Amir Duric saw the worst of what can happen when differences among cultures, ethnicities and religions lead to fear, prejudice, intolerance and even war.  He also experienced the best of what can happen when people of…

STEM

Professor Christa Kelleher Wins University’s First Francis A. Kohout Award for Outstanding Achievement

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Christa Kelleher, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, is the recipient of the Francis A. Kohout Early Career Award by the Hydrogeology Division of the Geological Society of America. Endowed by the estate of Francis Kohout, an early pioneer…

Campus & Community

Honoring Native Heritage Month

Friday, November 6, 2020, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations, will host a series of events this November in honor of Native Heritage Month. The activities throughout the month will celebrate the histories, cultures and traditions of…