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Philanthropic Spirit that Never Loses Sight of the Goal

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Brett Jefferson ’88 likes to cite the book titled “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell, when reflecting on life’s challenges that confronted him as a boy. The book explores the power of the underdog and the role of adversity in…

STEM

Newly Installed Solar Panels on Schine Student Center Roof to Begin Producing Clean Energy

Monday, October 12, 2020, By News Staff

Campus sustainability encompasses a broad range of actions and choices—some of which are subtle, while others are eye-catching. The renovation of the Schine Student Center has meant the addition of another attention-grabbing clean energy element: new solar panels on the…

Campus & Community

University Completes Steam Station Review, Enters Partnership with Enwave Energy

Monday, October 12, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University today announced a long-term alliance with Enwave Energy to operate the University Steam Station. The partnership will support ongoing campus growth with reliable and sustainable energy. The University first announced the review of its steam operations in 2018,…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Travel Reminder | In-Person Learning | Health and Safety

Friday, October 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: I am writing today on behalf of the Syracuse University Public Health Team, to address the subject of travel outside Central New York, and provide you an update related to the current health and…

Houston Chronicle

“NASA treads carefully in politics that determine its fate.”

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Lily Datz

Sean O’Keefe, University Professor in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle for the story “NASA treads carefully in politics that determine its fate.” O’Keefe, a national security expert and former aerospace industry executive, comments on how human…

Campus & Community

Meet LaShan Lovelace, Syracuse’s New Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, By News Staff

Now more than ever, diversity and inclusion matter. As Syracuse’s new director of diversity and inclusion, LaShan Lovelace is helping to lead the University’s work to create a welcoming, respectful campus climate where everyone is provided with equal opportunity to…

Campus & Community

New Provisions in Place to Prevent Spread Beyond Emerging Cluster

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: As communicated earlier today, the University is currently taking action to address what our investigation suggests is an emerging cluster of COVID cases, associated with one or more off-campus gatherings that took place late…

Campus & Community

Emerging Cluster of COVID-19, Continued Vigilance Critical to Public Health Strategy

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: I am writing to inform you that over the past 24 hours, the University’s public health surveillance team has identified an emerging cluster of positive COVID-19 cases within our campus community. This cluster appears…

Campus & Community

Center for Disability Resources Empowers Students, Changing Perceptions

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Miguel Pica ’22 knows the important work the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) does to help students with disabilities meet their academic goals. He has been working with an access counselor at the center since he came to campus in…

Campus & Community

University Community Mourns Passing of Staff Member and Student Bridget Lawson

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, By Jennifer Russo

The Syracuse University community is mourning the passing of Bridget Lawson, a dedicated staff member, friend, mentor and emerging scholar. For 20 years, Lawson was a fixture in many Syracuse University initiatives, academic opportunity services and organizations that benefitted diverse…