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Activities for the Weekend of May 13-16
Dear Students and Families: With less than two weeks left in the academic year, this will be my last weekend preview message. As we head into finals week, this is an important time to remember to take study breaks and…
Call for Volunteers: Commencement Weekend
The Office of Special Events and the COVID Project Management Office are seeking volunteers to assist with pre-event compliance screening in advance of Commencement on May 22 and 23. Volunteers will assist with greeting students and guests and review and…
May 2021 Construction Update
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As we near the end of the academic year, I want to congratulate our graduating students as they finish their studies on campus. And to all our students, you should be proud of what you…
Seed Sovereignty Planting, Dedication to Be Held May 14 in Pete’s Giving Garden
A Seed Sovereignty Garden planting and dedication will take place at 1 p.m. ET Friday, May 14, in Pete’s Giving Garden, located on South Campus. The in-person ceremony is closed to invited guests, but all are welcome to watch the…
Photographer Stephen Wilkes ’80 Is Keynote Speaker for 2021 Newhouse Convocation Ceremony
Award-winning photographer Stephen Wilkes ’80 will deliver the keynote address at the Newhouse School’s 2021 Convocation Ceremony, to be held virtually Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. ET. Since opening his studio in New York City in 1983, Wilkes (Instagram:…
Destress with End-of-Year Activities
As finals approach, students are invited to decompress with stressbuster activities, including the return of in-person pet therapy. Health Hub Follow @BeWellSU and keep an eye out for the Mobile Health Hub this Thursday, May 13, 2021. Visit with Barnes…
Winners Announced for National Student Employment Week
National Student Employment Week is an important recognition of all that students contribute to the campus community. Every year there are over 6,000 student employees in a variety of positions from the Barnes Center at The Arch, Food Services, Syracuse…
On the Eve of Retirement, Mark Monmonier Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
As he wraps up a nearly 50-year career with the Maxwell School, Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor of Geography and the Environment, has received the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor recognizes those at Syracuse University who…
Care.com Family Care Benefit Available to Faculty and Staff; Join a Learning Session May 25 or 26
Life can be unpredictable and finding the right ongoing care for your family can be difficult, especially when you’re balancing the demands of work. To help ease this burden, the University offers premium membership with the caregiving website Care.com to…
Orange Pride, Welcome and Swag: Join the 2021 Goon Squad Team!
The Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs calls all friendly and enthusiastic undergraduate students to apply to join the historic Goon Squad. Supporting Syracuse Welcome through greeting and wayfinding, Goon Squad volunteers help new students and their families with the…