Health & Society
Six Thanksgiving Tips – Navigating Relationships With People You Love, Whose Ideas You Hate
The Thanksgiving dinner is probably a little smaller this year, but may include a family member or two whose political views are totally opposite of yours or downright offensive. What can you do to manage your own feelings and anxieties…
Peer Educator Applications Call for Those Looking to Make a Positive Impact
Seeking all students eager to make a positive impact on campus, the annual Barnes Center at The Arch peer educator application is now open through Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Positions are paid and provide opportunities to connect with fellow students…
Black Voters Backed Biden-Harris – What’s Next?
Two Syracuse U. African American Studies professors share insight on why historical priorities of the Black community need to stay at the forefront for the Biden-Harris Administration. Casarae Abdul-Ghani: Biden-Harris will need to deliver on plans, promises Abdul-Ghani, PhD, is an…
Inaugural Phyllis Backer Professor Brings an Interdisciplinary Approach to Jewish Studies
Throughout history and today, religion has been a cultural force in guiding people’s beliefs and actions. Thanks to a newly established professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (A&S) well-regarded Jewish Studies program, students will develop a deeper understanding…
Writing Our Lives Nurtures Young Writers Online
In October 2019, the Writing Our Lives program marked its 10-year anniversary in the Syracuse community. From its early days in the community rooms of libraries with handfuls of students, to recent years’ programming including conferences with hundreds of participants…
Election Season Got You Down? Tips For Managing Your Mental Health
With a little more than a week to go until the Nov. 3 presidential election, stress and mental anxiety surrounding American politics are at an all-time high. According to the American Psychological Association, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults (68…
WAER 88.3 FM Launches ‘City Limits: Winds of Change’
Following the special reporting project “City Limits, a Poverty Project,” by WAER, the next installment, “City Limits: Winds of Change,” will explore a range of social justice issues, including unconscious bias, police reform and what is being done to combat…
Stay Healthy and Keep the Campus Safe—Get a Flu Shot
Getting your flu shot this year is more imperative this year than ever—for yourself and your family, and your community. All faculty and staff are requested to get an influenza (flu) vaccine as another measure to keep the campus safe…
Pivoting to Meet Evolving Wellness Needs: Virtual Group Therapy and Drop-in Sessions
With support and ease of accessing resources top of mind, the Barnes Center at The Arch has introduced and grown a variety of virtual counseling services for fall 2020. Placing privacy forefront, all opportunities are hosted in a private and…
Wellness Initiative Offers Expanded Health and Wellness Offerings for Faculty and Staff
The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative supports faculty and staff wellness in a variety of ways. In addition to lifestyle change programs such as the virtual Diabetes Prevention Program, the initiative offers activities infusing participants with happiness, gratitude, positivity and mindfulness….