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Coronavirus Update 7.9.20: Engagement Opportunities, Mask Guidance and Travel Restrictions
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families, This is a critical time of preparation as many faculty and staff return to campus this summer, and as we plan to welcome back thousands of students next month. You will continue to see…
Message from the Chancellor in Support of International Students
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: This week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a new directive that could have a profoundly negative impact on international students. I write to you today to share that Syracuse University is joining an…
“Mexican president’s US visit cordial, lacking in substance”
Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the article “Mexican president’s US visit cordial, lacking in substance.” Professor McCormick, who also serves as the Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair…
Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions to Kick Off Friday, July 10
Starting this week, Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie will host “SU Safe Weekly Roundup,” a series of weekly virtual update sessions to assist University community members in preparing for the Fall 2020 semester….
Muslim Chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel Publishes Report on COVID-19 Impact on Student Life
A new report published by Muslim Student Life at Syracuse University, a chaplaincy within Hendricks Chapel, is increasing awareness about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Muslim college students in the United States. In collaboration with the Center for…
Ph.D. Candidate Receives Dissertation Fellowship to Analyze Contemporary Buddhist Charities in Southeast Asia
Sara Swenson, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the recipient of the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. Awarded by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, the Newcombe Fellowship supports…
“‘Disturbing and cruel.’ Universities blast new visa rule for international students.”
Andrew Horsfall, assistant dean of international programs at the College of Law, was interviewed by Science Magazine for the article “‘Disturbing and cruel.’ Universities blast new visa rule for international students.” Horsfall calls the new rule “disturbing and cruel,” but…
“Andrew J. Saluti talks about cultural events reopening after lockdown”
Andrew Saluti, assistant professor of museum studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by CGTV on cultural events reopening after COVID-related shutdowns.
Impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Policy on International Students
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: This week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provided guidance in advance of publication of a final rule that will affect the method of instruction our international students can engage in during the fall 2020…
“Black Audiences Want Hollywood to Expand Beyond Slavery, Civil Rights Film Narratives.”
J. Christopher Hamilton, assistant professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Morning Consult for the story, “Black Audiences Want Hollywood to Expand Beyond Slavery, Civil Rights Film Narratives.” Hamilton, an expert on the film…