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Participants Sought for Survey on Information, Preventive Behavior and Disparities in Pandemic Circumstances
A research team in the School of Information Studies, in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin and University of Washington, is seeking participants for a survey about information behaviors, risk perceptions and health disparities relating to COVID-19. Participants…
To Establish a Meditation Practice, Find Community and Be Curious
Meditation is not something you get better at or perfect. It’s a lifelong commitment to curiosity and persistence, says JoAnn Cooke, Buddhist chaplain at Hendricks Chapel. Cooke ’81 leads meditation sessions for the campus community during the week, along with…
Peer Educator Applications Call for Those Looking to Make a Positive Impact
Seeking all students eager to make a positive impact on campus, the annual Barnes Center at The Arch peer educator application is now open through Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Positions are paid and provide opportunities to connect with fellow students…
Faculty and Staff: Join the Wellness Initiative’s ‘Fit and Healthy for the Holidays’ Group
Faculty and staff are invited to join the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative in committing to stay fit and healthy through the winter holidays! As the holiday season approaches, one of the biggest challenges is staying on track with our health…
“How Colleges Can Ease Students’ Fear and Anxiety in Quarantine.”
Cory Wallack, executive director of health and wellness at The Barnes Center at The Arch, was quoted by The Chronicle of Higher Education for the piece “How Colleges Can Ease Students’ Fear and Anxiety in Quarantine.” Wallack discussed the various…
Barnes Center Fall 2020 Update: Recreation Now Open, Expanded Health and Wellness Services
As the campus community enters the first week of classes, the Barnes Center at The Arch’s holistic health and wellness resources are open and available in a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities. “First introduced last year, the pioneering spirit…
Leaders of Health and Wellness Appointed
In just over a year, the Barnes Center at The Arch has not only changed the landscape of campus but has quickly enhanced the student experience through bolstered health and wellness services. Behind the scenes of these pioneering efforts is…
“By Degrees: How Your Home’s Air Quality Links To Climate And Health.”
Jiashun “Jensen” Zhang, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was interviewed by New Hampshire Public Radio for the story “By Degrees: How Your Home’s Air Quality Links To Climate And Health.” Zhang,…
Navigating Remote Fitness with the Movement Challenge
The Barnes Center at The Arch invites the campus community to participate in the health and wellness Movement Challenge. Participants have the opportunity to choose their navigation style, complete challenges from any location, track weekly results and contribute to a…
Barnes Center at The Arch Delivers Group Fitness Classes to Your Home
The Barnes Center at The Arch provided the Syracuse University community with a jam-packed schedule of group fitness programming since its opening during the 2019-2020 academic year. Now, as the University settles into distance learning, the Barnes Center staff is…