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Frequently Asked Questions About Weekly Surveillance Testing
Dear Students: Over the last few days, we have received specific questions from many of you about the mandatory weekly testing program, when to test and who is subject to weekly testing. To provide further guidance on the weekly testing…
New State Policy for Going ‘On Pause’: Enhanced Preventative Measures and Enforcement Remain in Effect
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: A short time ago, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a significant change in policy that will impact our campus community. The governor announced that colleges and universities testing at least 25 percent…
COVID-19 Update: Reporting Violations | Accurate Testing | Latest Mask Guidance
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Today we complete the second week of the spring semester. The news is mixed. The good news is that here in Onondaga County, COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths are generally trending down. Further, most…
School of Architecture Professor Wins a 2021 Emerging Voices Award
Lori A. Brown, professor in the School of Architecture, is among the eight selected winners to receive a 2021 Emerging Voices award from The Architectural League of New York. Each year, the award spotlights individuals and firms based in the…
“Facebook makes a power move in Australia – and may regret it.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the article “Facebook makes a power move in Australia – and may regret it.” Facebook recently decided to block news on the social…
“What It Means to be Kind in a Cruel World.”
George Saunders, professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on The Ezra Klein podcast “What It Means to be Kind in a Cruel World.” Saunders, noted as one of “America’s greatest living authors,” was interviewed…
“The Privileges and Pitfalls of ‘WandaVision’ and Marvel’s Disney+ Empire.”
Kendall Phillips, professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by Observer for the story “The Privileges and Pitfalls of ‘WandaVision’ and Marvel’s Disney+ Empire.” Phillips, who teaches a class on the…
“Pain and Isolation Are Driving America’s Lockdown Overdose Surge.”
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by VICE for the article “Pain and Isolation Are Driving America’s Lockdown Overdose Surge.” Monnat, who has worked on a variety…
“US needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say”
Sara Eftekharnejad, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering & Computer Science, was quoted in the Associated Press story “US needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say.” Eftekharnejad, who researches renewable…
“Life after COVID: Will people still wear masks after the pandemic?”
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CBS affiliate 10 Tampa Bay for the story “Life after COVID: Will people still wear masks after the pandemic?” Gadarian, who has researched political public…