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Syracuse University Football Players Changing the World One Child at a Time
When students at Dr. Weeks Elementary School in Syracuse see Patty Sawmiller in the halls, the questions start flying. Are you coming to get me today? Are we having mentoring today? When are they coming in? The students are asking…
Thursday Morning Roundtable Evolves to Host 55th Season During Pandemic
In March 2020, the Thursday Morning Roundtable weekly public forum was nearing the end of its 54th year as a Syracuse University and Syracuse community institution. The charm of “TMR” had always been its personal touch: Community members would gather…
‘Adopt A Classroom’ a Win-Win for Student-Athletes, Syracuse Community
The best part about the program that’s connecting Syracuse University student-athletes to students from the North Side Learning Center in Syracuse is that it’s hard to tell who’s having more fun. “It’s been really fun to have that interaction,” says…
Remote Tutoring Program Offers a Valuable Virtual Learning Experience for K-12, Early College Students in CNY
From fully virtual to part-time in-person and socially distanced, students have persevered through the challenges of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some, limited access to technology, unreliable internet connectivity and a lack of quiet, designated spaces to work…
Office of Community Engagement’s Thursday Morning Roundtable with Congressman John Katko covered by various outlets
The most recent Thursday Morning Roundtable, hosted by the Office of Community Engagement, featured Congressman John Katko. Coverage of that event was reported on by Syracuse.com, WSYR-TV, and CNY Central. At the event, Katko spoke about his personal experience during the…
University Provides COVID Testing Support to Syracuse Community
In late November, New York state designated many parts of Onondaga County as COVID-19 “orange zones,” geographic areas experiencing a growing COVID-19 positivity rate. The designation forced the Syracuse City School District (SCSD) to suspend in-person instruction, creating significant challenges…
Annual Holiday Sharing Program Is Now Underway
This year, Syracuse University’s Holiday Sharing Program is again partnering with PEACE, Inc.’s Give-A-Holiday program to help local families in need during the holiday season. In 2019, 29 University schools, colleges and departments participated in the voluntary Holiday Sharing program….
New Virtual Concert Series Launches This Friday
Through a partnership with Enrollment and the Student Experience, Office of Community Engagement, and CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, the University is pleased to offer students, faculty and staff an exclusive virtual concert series this year. The CNY Jazz concert series…
Volunteers Needed for Remote Tutoring and Educational Technology Support
In response to the needs of students across the Central New York area, Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and the College of Arts and Sciences are seeking volunteers for a citywide remote tutoring program. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni…
Writer, Professor, TV Host Melissa Harris-Perry Will Discuss Equity during Virtual Presentation April 24
American writer, professor and television host Melissa Harris-Perry will discuss her reflections on equity, especially during this time of a global pandemic, during a virtual presentation with the campus community on Friday, April 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Harris-Perry…