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Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 4.9.20: Remote Work Extended, New Resources and Important Reminders

Thursday, April 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As Syracuse University continues to adapt and respond in real time to the evolving COVID-19 health emergency, keeping our community informed remains a top priority. To that end, I appreciate the faculty, staff…

Trump vs Biden: A Retrospective Election Not a Prospective Election

Wednesday, April 8, 2020, By Hailey Womer

For Immediate Release April 8, 2020 Syracuse, NY – Syracuse University political science professor Grant Reeher is available to discuss the news that US Senator Bernie Sanders is dropping his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. “I don’t think the public…

Campus & Community

Commencement 2020 Update from Chancellor Syverud

Wednesday, April 8, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Commencement is a milestone moment. It’s one our graduating students have worked tirelessly toward and one they’ve looked forward to cherishing with family and friends who helped them achieve this accomplishment. That is…

CBS News

How Data From Facebook and Google Could Help Research COVID-19

Saturday, April 4, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Jennifer Grygiel, Assistant Professor of Communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted by CBS for the story, “Who’s using Google and Facebook data in coronavirus fight? The article talks about the use of user location data from Google and Facebook…

Campus & Community

Dean Frasciello Shares What It Takes for Students to Be Successful Online Learners

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

University College Dean Mike Frasciello has been at the forefront of online instruction for much of his University career—leading, teaching, developing and researching online programs. In this unprecedented time, he and collaborators across the University have been working to ensure…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Announces Winners in 2020 Toner Prize Competition

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Winners in the 2020 Toner Prize competition were announced Monday by the Newhouse School. This is the 10th year for the Toner Prize, which honors excellence in political reporting. In recognition of that milestone, the competition now includes two prizes:…

Tensions Between U.S., Iran the ‘New Normal’

Friday, March 13, 2020, By Hailey Womer

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2020 If you’re looking for an independent source to provide insight and perspective on the impact on the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq and the growing tensions between Tehran and Washington, Middle…

STEM

Having Fun with Pi On Its Special Day: 3.14

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14—3.14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant—the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—which is approximately 3.14159. Graham Leuschke, professor of mathematics…

Health & Society

Campus Meditation and Mindfulness Opportunities

Saturday, March 7, 2020, By News Staff

The Barnes Center at The Arch consistently remains innovative with its holistic health offerings. One of its newest services, Virtual Reality Meditation, offers students a chance to experience immersive meditation with the HTC Vive Pro. This virtual reality (VR) assisted…

STEM

3.14 Is A Great Day To Get Silly And Goof Around With Math

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Graham…