Campus & Community
March 10 Service of Commemoration at Hendricks Chapel Postponed Until Further Notice
Syracuse University will postpone its annual Service of Commemoration, planned for Tuesday, March 10 at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel, until further notice. In response to concerns around COVID-19, and because expected guests include children and elderly, the planning team…
Children’s Book Drive to Benefit SUNY Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
In honor of National Orange Day on March 24 and National Libraries Week beginning April 20, Syracuse University Libraries and the School of Information Studies will host a new children’s book drive to benefit SUNY Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital Family…
Mechanical Engineering Student Helps Start ‘A Hand for Wuhan’ Fundraiser
After learning from Chinese social media about a shortage of medical supplies in the Chinese province at the center of the coronavirus outbreak, mechanical engineering student Ruohan Xu did what good engineers do when they see a problem: He designed…
Creating Just Futures with Restorative Justice
Update: The remainder of the March 9-13 public activities have been canceled in response to emerging COVID-19 precautions and advisories. The notion of restorative justice has a long legacy that traces back to Native and Afrocentric communities. The process involves…
Extensive Discussions Conclude in Crouse-Hinds Hall
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Last night, University leaders and the students protesting in Crouse-Hinds Hall completed the last of four agreed upon engagement sessions, which accounted for more than 14 hours of dialogue beginning on Monday, March 2. Although…
Coronavirus Update: New Travel Guidance and Ongoing Preparedness Planning
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve quickly in the United States and abroad, with new information and new cases confirmed daily. Syracuse University continues to vigorously monitor and respond to these…
Coronovirus Planning: Academic Continuity
Dear Faculty, As outlined in Chancellor Syverud’s recent message to the University community, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak requires that we are prepared to ensure academic continuity in the event that students are unable to attend classes in person. As a…
SEM 100 Facilitator Application Deadline Extended to Friday
Faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply to be SEM 100 facilitators. Applications opened Tuesday, Feb. 4, and with an extended deadline, are due Friday, March 6. Additional information regarding the application process and SEM 100 is…
Comptroller Urges All Employees to Take Advantage of Direct Deposit Option
Syracuse University’s Payroll Office pays nearly 12,000 employees every month. Even though the majority of the University’s employees take advantage of direct deposit, nearly 10 percent still receive paper checks on payday. In addition to helping the University meet its…
$1.5 Million Awarded to the School of Education for Pre-Employment Transition Initiative for Youth With Disabilities
The School of Education has secured a $1.5 million grant from the New York State Education Department to serve students with disabilities transitioning to adulthood. Students in the state who have a disability have a much lower rate of high…