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Recent News About Syracuse University
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 Becomes First Syracuse University Alumnus Elected President
Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 today became the 46th president of the United States. Biden, who received a juris doctorate from the College of Law in 1968, is the first Syracuse University alumnus to hold the highest office in the country.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Public Health Advisory: New COVID-19 Clusters
They have confirmed 21 new cases of COVID-19 among Syracuse University students.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Newhouse School Establishes Scholarship Program in Memory of Late Dean Lorraine Branham
Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, announced the establishment of the Lorraine Branham Scholarship Program.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Students and Staff Volunteer in Biannual Veteran’s Affinity Group Cemetery Cleanup
The veteran section of Oakwood Cemetery was cleared of overgrown grass and debris on Oct. 3 by Syracuse University’s Veterans Affinity Group.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Stay Healthy this Flu Season, Get a Flu Shot!
As flu season quickly approaches we are writing to remind you that, as called for in the Syracuse University SAFE public health framework [PDF] (June 2020) and the reopening plan submitted to the New York State Department of Health [PDF] (July 2020), all members of our community are expected to get an influenza vaccine.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Last Weekend of September: Wear Your Mask! Stay in CNY! Keep Up the Great Work!
The last weekend of September is here.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Residents on Day Hall Floor 8 Test Positive for COVID-19, Entire Floor Now Quarantining
A short time ago, we were notified that three students living on Day Hall Floor 8 have tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, all Floor 8 residents are undergoing immediate COVID-19 testing and will quarantine until results are received.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: TikTok, WeChat News Raises Concerns About Privacy Limitations
As of Sunday, Americans will no longer be able to find the Chinese-owned apps WeChat and TikTok in their smart device’s app stores.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 Named Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Relations
Syracuse University has named Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 vice president for community engagement and government relations. Since April of 2018, Johnson has served as the University’s executive director for state and local government relations, reporting to Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Remembering Kenneth Miles: A Beloved Orange Leader Who Left a Rich Legacy
The sudden death of former Syracuse University administrator and philanthropist Kenneth Miles has brought shock and sadness to many who recall his extraordinary service to student-athletes, and especially students of color, during his tenure.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Frontiers in Thermobarometry to be held on September 3, 2020
The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences presents the K.D. Nelson Lecture Series featuring our own speaker, Professor Jay Thomas.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Syracuse University Extends Director of Athletics John Wildhack’s Contract Through Mid-2025
John Wildhack ’80, director of athletics at Syracuse University, will continue to lead the Orange’s Department of Athletics for at least the next five years.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: OrangeSeeds Information Session to be held on August 25, 2020.
Learn about this leadership empowerment program for first-year students that includes mentorship and community service.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Food Services Ready to Handle New Challenges Brought by COVID-19
When the coronavirus pandemic caused the abrupt end of residential learning at the University in mid-March, the Food Services department kept working, and responded nimbly to the changes that swept across campus.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Coronavirus Update 8.14.20: Putting Our Fall 2020 Plan to Action
The start of every new semester brings with it excitement and anticipation.
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UNIVERSITY OF SYRACUSE: Dissertation Defense: Justin Kopec
The oral doctoral examination of Justin Kopec, candidate for the Ph.D. degree will be held on Monday, July 20, at 11 a.m. in Zoom.
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UNIVERSITY OF SYRACUSE: Soulful Vinyasa with Mollie
University of Syracuse recently issued the following announcement.July 20, 2020 at 3:00pm – 4:00pmOnlineJoin our instructor Mollie for a relaxing yoga class every Monday at 3 p.m.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: America is Epically Failing in Combating COVID-19
In an opinion piece for U.S. News & World Report, Gump writes that the best way to control the pandemic is through the tried-and-true methodology of testing, tracing and isolating, and America shutting down bought us time to collectively get our act together.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Trump’s Removal of Hong Kong’s Special Status Hurts the US More Than China
Lovely says that President Trump’s intention to eliminate Hong Kong’s special status under U.S. law will do little to pressure China to maintain the city’s autonomy under China’s “one country, two systems” policy, but rather will hurt Hong Kong and the more than 1,300 U.S. businesses that operate in the city.
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Mastering the Challenges of STEM
ROTC cadet Isabella Lee is a physics and neuroscience major who perseveres through difficult work and then enjoys sharing what she’s learned with other students.