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Get Vaccinated Wednesday, Oct. 11, and Have a Healthy Winter
Flu season in the United States can begin as early as this month. It typically peaks in January or February. The single best way to prevent getting the flu is to get the vaccine. It won’t protect you against every…
Humanitarian Computing
There are many places in the world that are too remote, too poor or too embroiled in conflict to provide basic human services—including healthcare. Instead of doctor’s offices or hospitals, medical services are often provided by traveling volunteers or even…
Faculty, Staff Invited to Register for Heart Healthy Living Series
In today’s busy world, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This education series will focus on heart health basics, the benefits of physical activity and movement, and heart healthy nutrition. Live a longer, healthier life with a…
SOULscape Student Weekend Retreat Application Opens
SOULscape, a weekend retreat that supports students in finding meaning and purpose, is accepting applications until Oct. 2 at 11:59 p.m. Based on the popular campus conversations series Soulful Sit-Downs, SOULscape welcomes students from across the University to come together…
New Book Co-Edited by Gorovitz, Newton Reveals Untold Stories of Three Medical Pioneers
When Sharon Brangman ’77 attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, she had a professor who puffed on a pipe in class. During tests, he would stand by her desk and blow smoke over her head to distract her. He did this to other…
Message from Health Services
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues its aggressive communications campaign focused on educating the campus community about how to detect and prevent the spread of mumps. As reported yesterday, there are confirmed cases of mumps among our student…
Message from Health Services
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The safety and well-being of all members of the Syracuse University campus community is our top priority. Within the last few hours, we have confirmed two cases of the mumps among our student population. It…
South Campus Free Fitness Sampler Classes Continue through Oct. 18
Get fit this fall with a variety of free lunchtime fitness classes. The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative is offering free 30-minute classes to faculty and staff. The series offers faculty and staff an opportunity to sample a variety of…
Join Us for Retirement Planning Sessions
No matter what stage of your career you are in, planning for retirement is important. Syracuse University faculty and staff are invited to join the following free lunchtime sessions presented by TIAA that will describe the steps you can take…
Counseling Center Announces Fall 2017 Group Therapy Options, Including New Groups
The Counseling Center has announced its new and returning group therapy options for students for the fall 2017 semester. Group therapy is an effective and unique therapy option, specifically for college students. The Counseling Center offers popular, yet personal, group…