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COVID Update: Key Data | Vaccine Clinic | Testing
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Welcome back to campus. For those of you beginning your Syracuse University journey this semester, welcome! I hope all of you have experienced a productive and enjoyable first week of the new semester. Over…
“Crisis in the Classroom: Some parents argue kids should not have to wear masks in schools”
David Driesen, University Professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the CNY Central story “Crisis in the Classroom: Some parents argue kids should not have to wear masks in schools.” Driesen, an expert on constitutional law, commented on…
TOMORROW: Support and Assistance Available to Faculty and Staff in Meeting COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
For those who have not already done so, Syracuse University faculty and staff will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or booster at the New York State Fairgrounds tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Faculty…
When We Don’t Prioritize Children, American Schools Suffer
Despite most American students being back in the physical classroom this year, school staffing shortages remain a huge and persistent problem across the country. How did the staffing shortages become such a large problem, and what does it say about…
Please Take the Spring 2022 Stay Safe Pledge
Dear Students and Families, As we prepare to welcome students back to campus in a few short days, I am writing to remind you of our collective commitment to keep ourselves and one another healthy and safe by adhering to…
Understanding COVID-19 Transmissions in Our Communities Through Wastewater Surveillance
Back in the 1990s, as countries around the world contended with a spike in poliovirus cases, many nations turned to wastewater surveillance as an effective method for monitoring and tracking local transmission levels. Fast forward to 2022, and as the…
Student Isolation Protocols for Spring 2022
Dear Students and Families: As we approach the Spring 2022 semester, I am writing to share a detailed overview of isolation protocols for students who test positive for COVID-19. These measures will help ensure we continue to protect the health…
Questions About Returning to Campus? We Have Answers
Earlier this week, the @SyracuseU Instagram team solicited questions from and provided answers to students related to public health guidelines on campus as we approach the beginning of the spring semester. In case you missed it, here is a round-up…
“COVID-19 mandates and the ADA, Supreme court redistricting”
Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio for the news story “COVID-19 mandates and the ADA, Supreme court redistricting.” Blanck, an expert on disability law and policy, discussed how vaccine…
Important Vaccine Requirement Reminders for Faculty and Staff for Spring Semester
Dear Faculty and Staff: As we prepare for the start of the spring semester, I am writing today to remind you of the University’s vaccine requirements and how we are supporting our employees in achieving a healthy and safe environment…