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‘Parenting in the Shadows of Scarce Ventilators’
Cora True-Frost is an associate professor of law in the College of Law. True-Frost, as a parent of a child with multiple disabilities, offers a personal account of the concerns she has for her son in receiving necessary care during…
Physicist Eric A. Schiff Appointed Syracuse Center of Excellence Interim Executive Director
To support a smooth transition in leadership at the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE), Interim Vice President for Research Ramesh Raina has appointed Eric A. Schiff, chair of the Department of Physics in the College…
Keeping Students Engaged the Virtual Way
“It’s a whole new way of thinking about the virtual world,” states Dave Sargalski, director of student engagement in the Office of Student Activities in describing what it means to engage students in social activities when they are sheltering in…
Liang Wang Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2020-21
The School of Architecture has announced that architect and urban designer Liang Wang is the Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2020-21. Wang is currently a Doctor of Design candidate and previously a teaching fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of…
Ten Syracuse University Students, Alumni Receive 2020-21 Fulbright Student Awards
Next year, Emma Ettinger ’17 plans to work on a master’s degree in Shakespeare and creativity in the United Kingdom. Gwendolyn Burke ’20 plans to teach English and American culture to students in Vietnam. Leah Garlock ’16 hopes to encourage…
Important Flexible Spending Account Reminder for Faculty and Staff
Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offer a great way to save money by allowing you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account (avoiding federal and state income tax, as well as FICA) that you can use to pay for…
Some scientists are using sewage to measure the prevalence of coronavirus in their communities
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was interviewed for the CNN article titled “Some scientists are using sewage to measure the prevalence of coronavirus in their communities.” Larsen, an expert on epidemiology and sanitation, leads the…
Two Major Meat Facilities Shutdown Due to COVID-19
Rong Li, assistant professor of supply chain management in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Food Safety News story “Two large meat facilities shutdown because of too many employee COVID-19 cases.” Li commented on the shutdown of two major…
Coronavirus Update 4.24.20: Social Distancing Vigilance, New Resources and Expanded Support
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: For so many, the evolving nature of the COVID-19 health emergency has imposed new and changing constraints on the activities of daily living. That said, I continue to be amazed by the resilience,…
Life as an Athlete During COVID-19
Kristin Konkol, assistant professor in the School of Education, authored the Chopra.com story “Keeping Your Drive: Flourishing as an Athlete During COVID-19.” In the article, Konkol provides advice for athletes on staying motivated and working hard during the pandemic.