Campus & Community
Professor David Bennett Reflects on the Role of Current Events Over 60 Years of Teaching
Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence David Bennett grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse University with an undergraduate degree in 1956. “Then I went off to the University of Chicago, where I got my…
Solvay-School of Education Partnership Not Derailed by Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the education system to pivot and adapt. Every function of schools has been drastically affected, including special education and resource services, extra-curricular and enrichment activities, and community programming. Life during the pandemic has forced many…
Building Local Profile: GL Imprinting
Syracuse University’s Building Local initiative, launched in May 2019, sought to expand participation of Central New York businesses—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans and others (referred to collectively as XBEs)—in University purchasing decisions. Since the launch of the initiative,…
Testing Schedule for North Campus Residents, March 25-30
Dear North Campus Residents: As shared in our message last week, students living in North Campus residence halls should continue to test twice weekly. This is a necessary step in continuing to quickly identify, isolate, contact trace and quarantine cases…
‘Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms’ Faculty Development Series Announced
The Division of Faculty Affairs within the Office of Academic Affairs invites faculty to participate in a three-part workshop series designed to give faculty ways to intentionally develop culturally responsive instructional materials and practices. Faculty will also learn strategies to…
Campus Community Invited to ‘Confronting Anti-Asian Racism: A Public Discussion’ on Friday, March 26
The Renée Crown University Honors program in the College of Arts and Sciences invites all members of the campus community to a discussion and reflection on Anti-Asian racism within the United States. The virtual event will reflect on historical and…
OrangeAbility Features Health and Wellness Activities for Everyone
All members of the Syracuse University community are invited to participate in a mix of virtual and in-person activities at the annual OrangeAbility event starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27. Register to participate in the virtual events. OrangeAbility provides…
Nominations Open for Undergraduate and Graduate Recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship
Members of the campus community are invited to submit nominees for the 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship (CAPES). Deadline for submissions is Monday, March 29. CAPES is one of the awards that will be presented at the…
Take Back The Night to Be Held March 31
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. The Orange community is invited to register for…
Wellness Day Reminders: Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Do Your Part.
Dear Students: Tomorrow is our first Wellness Day, one of two scheduled for the spring semester at the request of our students. Wellness Days were instituted as an opportunity for self-care, and in recognition of the need to rest, refresh…