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Campus & Community

‘Take Back The Night’ Official Endorser Request Deadline Is Feb. 26

Tuesday, February 23, 2021, By Gabrielle Lake

Each year, Syracuse University recognizes and participates in Take Back The Night (TBTN), a global event dedicated to raising awareness about sexual, relationship and domestic violence, and other forms of interpersonal violence. This year, the event is at 7 p.m….

Campus & Community

Health Ambassador Team Seeking Volunteers  

Tuesday, February 23, 2021, By News Staff

The Health Ambassadors are seeking engaged, passionate students to join their team of volunteers this Spring 2021 semester. The Health Ambassadors uphold the Stay Safe Pledge on campus and work to educate the campus community about COVID-19 best practices. Participation…

Media, Law & Policy

‘8 Tips for Grad Students for Planning in 2021’

Monday, February 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

Timur Hammond, assistant professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, wrote an op-ed for Inside Higher Ed titled “8 Tips for Grad Students for Planning in 2021.” Hammond also serves as a faculty liaison for the Future…

Campus & Community

Message From Chancellor Kent Syverud

Monday, February 22, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: A short time ago, you received a message from former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Ms. Lynch and her colleagues from the Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison law firm have completed their independent review…

Media, Law & Policy

‘What’s the Point of Impeachment? ‘To Lay Down a Marker for History’’

Monday, February 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

Thomas Keck, the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics and professor of political science in the Maxwell School, wrote an op-ed for Syracuse.com titled “What’s the point of impeachment? ‘To lay down a marker for history.’” Keck,…

The Hill

“Clubhouse’s rising popularity raises misinformation concerns.”

Sunday, February 21, 2021, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by The Hill for the article “Clubhouse’s rising popularity raises misinformation concerns.” Clubhouse, a new social media platform, has grown in popularity during the pandemic. Grygiel, an expert…

The Cortland Standard

“Faith in the COVID vaccine?”

Saturday, February 20, 2021, By Lily Datz

Danielle Taana Smith, professor of African American studies and director of the Renée Crown Honors Program, was interviewed by The Cortland Standard for the story “Faith in the COVID vaccine?” Data from Pew Research Center shows that Black Americans are…

Campus & Community

Frequently Asked Questions About Weekly Surveillance Testing

Friday, February 19, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students: Over the last few days, we have received specific questions from many of you about the mandatory weekly testing program, when to test and who is subject to weekly testing. To provide further guidance on the weekly testing…

Campus & Community

New State Policy for Going ‘On Pause’: Enhanced Preventative Measures and Enforcement Remain in Effect

Friday, February 19, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: A short time ago, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a significant change in policy that will impact our campus community. The governor announced that colleges and universities testing at least 25 percent…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Reporting Violations | Accurate Testing | Latest Mask Guidance

Friday, February 19, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Today we complete the second week of the spring semester. The news is mixed. The good news is that here in Onondaga County, COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths are generally trending down. Further, most…