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Free Trolley From Campus to Downtown Farmers Market Will Begin June 13

The Syracuse University community is invited to visit the Downtown Farmers Market in Clinton Square this summer, with free transportation provided by Parking and Transportation Services (PTS). The market runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday beginning June 13. To help faculty, staff and students take advantage of the market, PTS will run a lunchtime trolley from Main Campus to Clinton Square every Tuesday from June 13 to Aug. 15.*

The market features local farmers and produce vendors every week, selling fresh, seasonal vegetables, fruits, baked goods, flowers, plants and more. Local food trucks will also set up shop at the market to offer a variety of lunch options.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Dependent, Remitted Tuition Benefit Helps Staff Member, Her Family Reach Their Dreams

When Shirley Trendowski ’05, ’07 (C.A.S.) G’08 was raising her family, everyday life took very careful planning.

Trendowski and her husband, Ray, are the parents of six children. In 1995, after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, Shirley came to work for Food Services with one purpose—to take advantage of the University’s dependent tuition benefit. Her youngest child was 2 years old at the time. After a year, she decided to start taking classes herself using the remitted tuition benefit. She began by taking courses that interested her, two classes per semester, with the goal of earning an associate’s degree.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Residential Community Safety Officer Clarise Shelby-Coleman Encourages Kids With Autism to ‘Show Them How Smart You Are’ Through Advocacy Work

When her son Chase was diagnosed with autism in the summer of 2005, Clarise Shelby-Coleman, who works in Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services as a residential community safety officer, searched for community support and resources that would empower her with a better understanding of Chase’s diagnosis so she could help him live a full and fulfilling life.

Back then, autism spectrum disorder, which encompasses a range of conditions related to individual differences in sensory, perceptional and cognitive processes, was not as broadly shared, discussed or celebrated as it is now. “When Chase was diagnosed in 2005, the chances of being diagnosed with autism were 1 in 151. Today it’s 1 in 68, and 1 in 45 for males,” Shelby-Coleman says. “Tomorrow a caregiver will get a diagnosis and wonder, as I did, ‘where are all the adults with autism? How do I prepare him for this world?’”

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Summer Office Hours Modified

Traditionally, Syracuse University has transitioned to summer office hours beginning on the Monday following Commencement. In accordance with New York State orders, a very limited number of staff designated as essential personnel are working in offices on campus at this time. As such, faculty and staff should continue to work remotely and for the hours arranged with their supervisor or manager. For essential personnel, please check with your supervisor about your hours. Additional information will be provided as New York State and local governments make decisions about return to on-premises working hours.

Questions? Contact the Office of Human Resources at 315.443.4042 or hrservic@syr.edu.

Additional Guidance for Faculty and Staff—COVID-19

Syracuse University continues to closely monitor and evaluate health advisories and guidance from federal, state and local public health officials related to the COVID-19 health emergency. Accordingly, given new and updated guidance, we write today to communicate important information for faculty and staff. Specifically:

  • Effective Tuesday, March 17, and through to March 30, only essential faculty and staff should report to our Syracuse, New York, campus.
  • Supervisors within the schools, colleges and units will determine essential personnel and advise employees of that determination.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Fall Is a Great Time for Colorful Fruits and Vegetables

Did you know New York is one of the top agricultural states in the nation? It is! About 20 percent of the state’s land area—more than seven million acres—is farmland, with some 36,000 crop and dairy farms. New York is the second-largest producer of apples, snap beans and maple syrup; third in cabbage, grapes and dairy; and fourth in pears. Overall, agriculture in our state is a $42 billion industry.

As you might imagine, fall is one of the best times for seasonal produce around these parts. The air gets crisper, the leaves turn shades of gloriousness, and the harvest is bountiful: apples, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, escarole, fennel, leeks, pumpkins, squash and so much more.

When we’re in need of ideas of what to prepare and how to prepare it, we turn to a favorite chef, Carmine Mortellaro. Carmine is the sous chef for Syracuse University Food Services.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Tips for Getting Your Yard Ready for Warm Weather

Pat Carroll is just finishing his first year working at Syracuse University. He was a golf course superintendent for 37 years and now is the grounds manager for the University’s Facilities Services. Carroll leads a crew of 57 staff members in tending to just under 700 acres of land that comprise the Syracuse University campus.

For the past few weeks, the grounds crew has been changing over several pieces of equipment used in the winter for plowing to prepare for the summer mowing season. All of the winter equipment needs to be cleaned, repaired and put into storage. While this is happening, the grounds crew is preparing the campus grounds for mowing, including clearing debris and sodding areas along sidewalks.

With his knowledge of all things green, Carroll seemed a natural choice to offer tips on springtime lawn care preparation.

Read his thoughts to help you get your yard ready for summer at Syracuse University News.

Syracuse Views Spring 2019

Joe Hernon with SU flagJoe Hernon (at left in photo), director of emergency management and business continuity in the Department of Public Safety, is currently deployed overseas. His photo was featured in this week’s post from Syracuse University News Services highlighting the best photographs taken by SU community members.

Hernon is shown with alumnus Bruce King G’17 (M.S. in civil engineering), former operations and recruiting flight commander with Syracuse University’s Air Force ROTC program, showing their Orange pride.

See all of this spring’s highlighted photos at Syracuse University News.

Advisory Work Group Issues Recommendations to Enhance the Staff Experience

Following months of research, discussion and collaboration, the Advisory Work Group on Staff Climate Matters has issued a report and recommendations to enhance the overall experience and satisfaction of staff members throughout the Syracuse University community.

The 12-person work group, which was convened following the 2016-17 campuswide climate assessment process, recommended three areas of focus to enhance the staff experience and strengthen the sense of community and relationships with staff and between staff and others on campus.

Full story available at Syracuse University News.