Health & Society
Six Questions for Dr. Karen Nardella on COVID-19 Vaccines
Seeking helpful information about the COVID-19 vaccines, SU News reached out to Barnes Center at The Arch Medical Director Dr. Karen Nardella. Dr. Nardella shared her answers to our questions on April 12鈥攖he day before federal health officials called for…
What You Should Know if You鈥檙e Feeling Anxious About Returning to the Post-Pandemic Routine
A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You鈥檙e not alone. A recent survey [PDF] from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. And…
Reconnect, Recommit, Rejuvenate: Breathing Fresh Life Into Our Fitness Routine (or Lack Thereof)
To state the obvious: it鈥檚 been a long year. Maybe you鈥檙e one of those people who saw the pandemic as an opportunity to fall in love with your Peloton, take long walks or bike rides with your family, and get…
New Research Shows Pain-Relieving Effects of CBD
It鈥檚 been hailed as a wonder drug and it鈥檚 certainly creating wonder profits. By some estimates, the cannabidiol (or CBD) market could be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. While users tout its effectiveness in pain relief, up until now…
Falk Professor Advocates for Including Autistic Adults in Research That Shapes Their World
Katherine McDonald, Ph.D., was in a brainstorming session with other editors from the innovative journal Autism in Adulthood and jokingly says that 鈥淚 made the mistake of having a good idea for a special issue.鈥 The result: McDonald, a professor…
Roundtable to Explore Vaccine History, Racial Disparities Within the Medical System, and COVID-19 Vaccine Options
The Barnes Center at The Arch, in partnership with the College of Law, COVID Project Management Office, Office of Student Living and Office of Diversity and Inclusion, will host a roundtable on Friday, April 16, at 1 p.m. focused on…
黑料不打烊 Partners With 黑料不打烊 City School District to Provide Pathways to Higher Learning
黑料不打烊 embraces its commitment to promoting positive change that simultaneously advances knowledge and opportunity for all citizens. A large part of that commitment is providing access to a 黑料不打烊 education to local high school students. In partnership with…
Lender Center for Social Justice Hosts Community Conversation on Race, Disability and Justice
The Lender Center for Social Justice, along with the Center on Disability and Inclusion and the Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series, is bringing the community together for a broad-ranging discussion on Policed Bodies: A Community Conversation on Race, Disability…
Graduate Student Works With Food Policy Council to Combat Rising Food Scarcity Due to COVID
Nel Gaud茅 worked in kitchens for a decade before now pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in food studies. This tangible professional cooking experience gives them insight and allows them to think creatively about issues related to their coursework. After Gaud茅 was…
Online Master of Social Work Opens Doors to Career Changers, Working Professionals
The School of Social Work will welcome its first cohort of online master’s students in May, and Professor Ken Marfilius is excited. 鈥淲e are already seeing strong applications for our first cohort of 50 students. I think the COVID-19 pandemic…