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Iconic Air-Inflated Roof Lowered as Roof Replacement Project Continues
The skyline over Syracuse University is markedly different today, symbolic of the transformation and evolution of the campus. The iconic air-inflated roof over the Dome was deflated, making way for a fixed roof, part of the University’s $118 million, multi-year…
Coronavirus Update: Moving Out, Traveling Home and Storing Belongings
Dear Students, Parents and Families: Earlier today, Chancellor Syverud announced that due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Syracuse University is suspending residential instruction for the remainder of the semester. As the result of this development, we are urging students who…
Coronavirus Update: State Order Will Require Dining Halls and Fitness Centers to Close at 8 p.m. Today
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: A short time ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that in response to the global coronavirus pandemic, all restaurants, gyms and fitness centers in the state must close for the foreseeable future, effective at 8 p.m….
Important Coronavirus Message from Chancellor Syverud
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: This morning public health officials announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Onondaga County. In addition, overnight both New York State and the federal government announced enhanced efforts to curb the spread…
Ongoing COVID-19 Update for March 16, 2020
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As the COVID-19 health crisis continues to evolve here in Central New York, including the first confirmed case in Onondaga County being confirmed a short time ago, and across the United States and the world,…
Additional Guidance for Faculty and Staff—COVID-19
Dear Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues to closely monitor and evaluate health advisories and guidance from federal, state and local public health officials related to the COVID-19 health emergency. Accordingly, given new and updated guidance, we write today to…
Coronavirus Update: Spring Break Reminders
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As many of you leave campus this weekend, please know that Syracuse University will continue to vigilantly monitor the COVID-19 situation and act with purpose to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our students,…
Pushing Manufacturers To Make More Resilient Products Will Go Long Way In Curbing E-Waste
European lawmakers are considering new regulations that would push manufacturers to design products that last longer. It’s part of a global effort to curb “throwaway” culture where people buy products, use them for a short while and then throw them…
Tensions Between U.S., Iran the ‘New Normal’
For Immediate Release: March 13, 2020 If you’re looking for an independent source to provide insight and perspective on the impact on the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq and the growing tensions between Tehran and Washington, Middle…
Coronavirus Update: Staff Accommodations
Dear Syracuse University Faculty and Staff: Over the last several days, a team of administrators, staff and faculty experts has been working diligently to manage the University’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health emergency. In addition to actions taken…