Things to Know: April 2020

Student Services

Just because we鈥檙e not on campus, doesn鈥檛 mean we can鈥檛 access student services! Many existing services are available virtually, and many offices have introduced new programs and services to help meet our needs. These programs can help us stay focused, be well, and find connection during this difficult time. Be sure to check the for updates and helpful links. Here are a few highlights:

  • The Barnes Center at The Arch is offering almost all of its regular services and programs and then some, including counseling, nutrition and psychiatry phone appointments; free personalized video calls with a personal trainer through 鈥機use Fit Chat; Pet Therapy Thursdays on ; and SoulTalk every Thursday on Zoom. Be sure to visit the Barnes Center website and the Wellness Portal to learn more about all services and programs.
  • Career Services is offering virtual, 15 minute drop-in sessions through Zoom to help answer employment questions, explore internship strategies, prepare for an interview and more. You can also request a resume or cover letter review via email. Learn more on the .
  • The , and are continuing their mentoring programs and offering different virtual programs. Be sure to visit their websites for more information.
  • Smart Money Coaches in the are available for appointments to help you manage personal finances and goals. You can email finlit@syr.edu or schedule an appointment in Orange Success.
  • The is packed with virtual programming! Join them for Movie Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays and Workshop Wednesdays. Orange After Dark is bringing its program to you, too. Visit the and follow for each week鈥檚 line up.

Virtual Events

There鈥檚 a lot of emotion around everything that has been canceled, and it鈥檚 OK to process those emotions. Just know the Orange community is here for you and has planned multiple virtual events to help us support one another. You can find virtual events on the and 鈥機use Activities, the portal for student activities, service opportunities and registered student organizations events and programming. Some virtual events include:

2020 Student Body Elections

Student body elections for the next Student Association President, Vice President and Comptroller will continue as scheduled. Starting Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 16, cast your vote on MySlice. Be sure to reference SA鈥檚 emails and social media to stay informed.

Applications

Student Association Cabinet

Applications are open for cabinet positions within the Student Association鈥檚 64th Legislative Session. Members of the cabinet work collaboratively with the SA President and Vice President throughout the year. To stay updated, follow @saatsu on Instagram.

University Union

Applications to join the University Union (UU) executive board will open in a few weeks. If you鈥檙e interested in being part of planning UU events including comedy shows, musical acts and cinema screenings, be sure to follow @universityunion on Instagram and Twitter to know when the application is live.

2020 Census

April 1 is Census Day, but that鈥檚 not the deadline to respond! There鈥檚 still time to ensure you鈥檝e been counted. Because many of us are back home and living off-campus for the remainder of the semester, it can be confusing on how best to answer the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau has issued some helpful who still need to complete the 2020 Census. Learn more about the 2020 Census, why it鈥檚 important and respond at .

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