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Winter Weather Preparedness

With winter weather now upon us, it’s a good time to remind the campus community about how the University makes decisions and how you can stay informed about weather conditions and University operations. In general, we remain open for business even in challenging weather conditions, but we will always prioritize the safety and well-being of our community members when determining operating status.

The University works with an independent weather service, Precision Weather Service, to inform our decisions about weather delays, closings or other operational changes. Input is also provided by Academic Affairs; Business, Finance and Administrative Services; Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services; and the Student Experience.

Read the full letter at Syracuse University News.

MySlice Upgrade Scheduled for Sept. 25-26

MySlice will get a new look as part of an upgrade taking place during the weekend of Sept. 25-26. MySlice will be unavailable during that time. The upgraded system is expected to be available the evening of Sunday, Sept. 26, with its first full day on Monday, Sept. 27.

At the same time as the upgrade, MySlice’s security will be enhanced with Microsoft Two-Factor Authentication (also known as multi-factor authentication, or MFA).

As a result, MySlice users will need to ensure they have access to their multi-factor authentication methods, which they can manage at msmfa.syr.edu.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Gwenn Judge Named Acting Chief Financial Officer

Gwenn Judge, a longtime member of the Syracuse University community and highly respected leader, has been named acting chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. She succeeds Amir Rahnamay-Azar, who served as CFO from February 2017 to September 2021.

Judge, who most recently served as director of the Office of Budget and Planning, previously served as interim CFO from June 2016 to February 2017. Judge first joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 1987 as a senior budget and planning analyst. She was promoted to associate director in 1999 and has served as director since 2007.

Syracuse University Internships for Area High School Students Turns Into ‘Something Special’

High school students running around the Syracuse University campus with blow torches . . . what could possibly go wrong?

University Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala admits that thought crossed his mind when Cydney Johnson, vice president for community engagement and government relations, came to him with the idea of hosting several Syracuse high school students for a month this summer as interns at the physical plant and with food services.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Important Public Health Information: Temporary Masking Change, COVID-19 Masking Level Now Red

Late yesterday, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced a notable increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the county. Although the prevalence of new cases on campus remains low, in response to the county’s announcement the University’s public health team has recommended that we take the precautionary action to elevate our campus masking requirement to level RED.

Read the full update at Syracuse University News.

BFAS Staff Members Among Those Honored During National Student Employment Week

National Student Employment Week is an important recognition of all that students contribute to the campus community. Every year there are over 6,000 student employees in a variety of positions from the Barnes Center at The Arch, Food Services, Syracuse University Libraries and more. Students use these opportunities not only for financial assistance but to gain professional skills and competencies that will assist them in their professional careers.

In recognition of National Student Employment Week, the ’Cuse Works team organized a variety of events to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and dedication of student employees. Part of those activities included awarding students that went above and beyond within their roles. Nominations were reviewed and winners chosen by the Student Employment Recognition Committee.

Business, Finance and Administrative Services (BFAS) staff members were among those honored: Eric Nemier from the Department of Public Safety was named Student Employment Supervisor of the Year. The Student Employment Department of the Year was the Syracuse University COVID-19 Project Management Office (PMO), which contained two members from the BFAS division – Joe Hernon,  Director of Emergency Management in Campus Safety and Emergency Services, and Urvashi Bhattacharya, BFAS Director of Strategic Initiatives and Project Management.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Campus Community Invited to Consultative Sessions for Chief Search

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

With the search for the University’s new chief, campus safety and emergency management services (CSEMS) underway, members of the campus community are invited to attend a consultative session with members of the search committee and our partner, Spelman Johnson, on Thursday, April 29, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. ET and Friday, April 30, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. ET. Two sessions will be offered to allow multiple opportunities to attend and participate; it is not necessary to attend both sessions. Those interested can register for either session. A Zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the session.

These sessions will give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to provide input on the characteristics, experiences and background you feel should be included in deliberations on the University’s new chief. Specifically, the committee would like to hear your thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing the Syracuse University community, higher education and the incoming chief.

If you are unable to attend the consultative session, you may also submit feedback or nominate a candidate for the new chief by emailing hjl@spelmanandjohnson.com.

We look forward to the feedback and collaboration of the campus community in conducting a robust national search for our new chief.

Sincerely,

Amir Rahnamay-Azar
Senior Vice President for Business, Finance and Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer

 

Syracuse University Announces Largest Financial Aid Commitment to Date, 2021-22 Tuition Rates and Fees

As Syracuse University prepares for a fully in-person residential experience for the fall 2021 semester, the University today announced its largest financial aid commitment to date, as well as the 2021-22 tuition rates and fees. The University’s 2021-22 budget includes $307 million in student aid, which represents a 7 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. This significant investment supports the University’s ongoing commitment to welcoming talented students of promise, from across the socioeconomic spectrum, while also controlling the cost of attendance for students and families with the greatest financial need.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

NVRC Receives LEED® Gold Certification

On February 4, 2021, Syracuse University received notification that the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel & Gayle D’Aniello Building has been awarded LEED® Gold certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation’s pre-eminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings.

The achievement was led by the project team in Campus Planning, Design and Construction and the entire Campus Development and Facilities Operations unit, led by Vice President and Chief Campus Facilities Officer Pete Sala.

Opened in January 2020, the NVRC was designed by SHoP Architects with construction by LeChase Construction Service.

Among the building’s LEED®/sustainability achievements are:

  • Green roof parade deck
  • Photovoltaic array (located at the Shine Student Center)
  • Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems
  • High-efficiency glazing
  • Bicycle commuter changing facility

The LEED® Gold certification for the NVRC is the latest in a series of green-building achievements on campus. Previously, Ernie Davis Hall, the Syracuse Center of Excellence, and the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center were all awarded LEED certification.

Newly Renovated Schine Student Center Opens Doors to Campus Community Feb. 8

Transformed by an abundance of natural light, warm Syracuse Orange colors and a new vibrant spirit, the renovated Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center will soon welcome students and the entire campus community to discover its redesigned spaces, make fresh connections and appreciate its abundance of features. The Schine Student Center will officially open its doors on Monday, Feb. 8, the first day of classes for the Spring 2021 semester.

Planned in consultation with, and input from, the campus community, the Schine Student Center offers the feel of a home and hub for student life: a place to study; meet up; eat, in accordance with public health best practices; and recharge. Its environs include a generous amount of gathering spaces, new eateries and accessible features, and a vibrant open central atrium that extends from the top floor to the main floor, with a two-story video wall.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.