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Volunteers Needed for Remote Tutoring and Educational Technology Support
In response to the needs of students across the Central New York area, Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and the College of Arts and Sciences are seeking volunteers for a citywide remote tutoring program. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni…
Message from Dean of Students Marianne Thomson
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It is with great sadness that I write to inform you about the tragic death of one of our students, Trevor Daley Pierce ’24. Trevor, a first-year student from Jaffrey, New Hampshire, was involved in…
‘The Coming Election and the Political State of Fugue’
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 History News Network titled “The Coming Election and the Political State of Fugue.”…
“As Drones Become More Common, Privacy Concerns Arise.”
Almantas Palubinskas, a PhD student in the Whitman School of Management, was interviewed for the Cincinnati Public Radio story “As Drones Become More Common, Privacy Concerns Arise.” Palubinskas, whose research focuses on how regulations affect different innovations and their impact…
“Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day.”
Scott Manning Stevens, associate professor and director of Native American and Indigenous studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, was quoted in the News Channel 9 story “Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day.” Stevens says that many students are never taught…
“Nursing Home Residents Struggle to Vote Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic.”
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted by TIME for the story “Nursing Home Residents Struggle to Vote Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic.” Kohn, an expert…
Students and Staff Volunteer in Biannual Veterans Affinity Group Cemetery Cleanup
The veteran section of Oakwood Cemetery was cleared of overgrown grass and debris on Oct. 3 by Syracuse University’s Veterans Affinity Group. The 19 socially distanced volunteers cleared the section’s 70 grave markers. Kari Mickinkle is the Veterans Affinity Group’s…
Community Folk Art Center Awarded $20,000 Black Excellence Grant from Central New York Community Foundation
The Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) recently awarded the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) $20,000 as part of the Black Equity and Excellence Grant. The Community Folk Art Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and branch of the Department of…
“Artists Taking Over Billboards Across America.”
Work by Carrie Mae Weems, University Artist in Residence, was featured in the Forbes story “Artists Taking Over Billboards Across America.” Weems’ most recent work, Resist COVID Take 6!, is a public art project that encourages the public to practice…
Take Precautions, Stay in Central New York and Be Smart!
Dear Students: The upcoming weekend is a “fork in the road” moment for our university and, more specifically, our ability to continue residential instruction. As shared with you multiple times over the last several days, the uptick in COVID-19 cases…