All across the SUNY system, faculty, staff, and students are getting creative to find ways to work together to give back to their communities during the COVID19 crisis. From manugacturing PPE to medical research and sudent supports, we are seeing how much we can do when we are #SUNYTogether.
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Crisis to Hit Higher Education Without Stimulus Funding
SUNY Board of Trustee member Stanley Litow wrote an op-ed in Barron's discussing the importance of higher education during the COVID-19 crisis and how important future support will be for colleges and universities across the nation.. Read more...
FIT Alumni and SUNY Rising to the Call
FIT alumni and students are turning their talents towards a new calling - making hospital-grade PPE for the medical workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 response. Read more...
UAlbany Converts Parking Lot To COVID-19 Testing Site
With students sent home and faculty teaching remotely, UAlbany is ready to serve the community as a drive-through facility for COVID-19 testing. Read more...
Inside an ER during the coronavirus outbreak
CNN reporters went inside the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University hospital to see what takes place at one of the three hospitals dedicated entirely to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
SUNY Poly joins in effort to make virus protection equipment
Researchers at SUNY Polytechnic Institute have turned to making personal protection equipment for hospital workers on the front line of the COVID-19 outbreak. The school has has also gotten Wal-Mart involved in donating PPE to the effort. Read more...
‘A process I’ll never forget’: Brockport staff members reflect on SUNY student quarantine
Staff members at SUNY Brockport reflect on the SUNY student quarantine that took place on the Rochester area campus, many calling it a process they will never forget thanks to the support they all gave each other. Read more...
I am a soldier in this battle and I am scared
A doctor on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse spoke with CNN's Anderson Cooper about hiw work routine at the hospital. He reminds us that when you attempt and understand the fear and acknowledge it, you're better equipped to deal with it. Read more...
How these CNN Heroes are fighting COVID-19 on the front lines
The efforts of people who bring much-needed aid -- and inspiration -- to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic are being felt in New York. A doctor at SUNY Downstate Medical and Health Sciences University was highlighted by CNN as his work story continues to develop. Read more...
Faculty Get Innovative To Step Up Fight Against Coronavirus
Following the lead of Governor Cuomo, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger has called on his faculty and staff to use their resources, skills, and ingenuity to come up with strategies to help combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Read more...
Chemistry Students and Faculty Produce Hand Sanitizer for Hospital Workers
Hand sanitizer, produced by the Stony Brook University Chemistry Department, will be shared with Stony Brook University Hospital and the Long Island State Veteran’s Home to aid health care providers working on the front line of the COVID-19 patient care. Read more...
For the third time we’ve received help from @UpstateNews - this time 13 nurses. When it counts, we’ve all been #InThisTogether ❤️ pic.twitter.com/J6VdYTCKN6
— Stony Brook Medicine (@StonyBrookMed) April 28, 2020
Many thanks to members of our #SUNYEmpire community for stepping up to sort and package food at local food banks from Albany to Buffalo. Thank you for stepping up to support those who need it most. #NationalVolunteerWeek #WeAreAllInThisTogether #SUNYTogether pic.twitter.com/GqlBaMDv7F
— SUNY Empire State College (@SUNYEmpire) April 24, 2020
Suffolk Culinary Student Justin Ranghell Bakes Dozens of Cookies for Hospital Workershttps://t.co/qDka8Ag4WV@SUNY #AllInThisTogetherApril #SUNY #SUNYSUFFOLK pic.twitter.com/FYnGdkS2jg
— SUNYSFLK (@SUNYSFLK) April 22, 2020
1541 medical shields produced & delivered to 10 medical facilities & first responders so far. Keep them coming #UAlbanyCEAS and @UAlbanyCEHC. Proud of our faculty and students. Pictured: Deliveries to Robert Herzog, DDS and the VA Medical Center. #OneUAlbany @UAlbanyNews #UAlbany pic.twitter.com/XyGuna1BVb
— UAlbany CEAS (@UAlbanyCEAS) April 23, 2020
Nik Kuryla ‘19 is using his 3D printing experience to make filtered masks for the community. Before transferring to Hawaii Pacific University, Nik was a graphic design major & member of the Street Team. Nik signed up with NYS & Good Samaritan Hospital to donate these masks. pic.twitter.com/yZqtAiFold
— sunyrockland (@SUNYRockland) April 22, 2020
The SUNY Potsdam community continues to help out during this crisis! This morning Dr. Lily Li, an associate professor of physics, was busy making face shields and mask strap holders with 3D printers in her office. 😷https://t.co/HZUXUFRnDl #SUNYPotsdamStrong #PeopleOfPotsdam pic.twitter.com/vP6d3V9fMb
— SUNY Potsdam (@sunypotsdam1816) April 20, 2020
ICU nurse Brittney raised funds to keep her patients connected with their families. She raised money for the Upstate Foundation's Virtual Visitation Fund to purchase electronic devices so patients and families could keep in touch. @SUNY #UpstateMedical #UpstateStrong pic.twitter.com/gHCDAXU9x3
— SUNY Upstate Medical (@UpstateNews) April 20, 2020
A GoPro, technical ingenuity and teamwork have enabled FLCC Associate Professor Paul Brock to offer his students the next best thing to in-person instruction. https://t.co/cpNL0P10T7 pic.twitter.com/gU0GEhdUrH
— Fingerlakes CC (@flcc_connects) April 20, 2020
Enjoy this stellar performance by Jazz Studies students Lucy Wijnands ’20 and Harrison Graser ’22, with Pete Malinverni, associate professor of jazz studies. #SUNYTogether #PurchaseCares @SUNY https://t.co/VxZWVSp7nV pic.twitter.com/ZPb8d7fd6I
— PurchaseCollege SUNY (@SUNY_Purchase) April 20, 2020
Binghamton sophomore Luke Gillenwalters is a first responder during the coronavirus crisis for the Albany County sheriff’s department. He is an EMT who drives an ambulance on weekends. Give a shout-out to first responders that you know! pic.twitter.com/UBtPf1mCpj
— Binghamton University (@binghamtonu) April 15, 2020
There's simply no place like @SUNY...
— SUNY Downstate (@sunydownstate) April 14, 2020
From the bottom of our 💙's, THANK YOU to @FIT's exceptionally-gifted students for using their creativity to hand-make hundreds of #facemasks for our incredible team of #nurses to wear to and from work.
💙#SUNYTogether #DownstateStrong💙 pic.twitter.com/Gq5gJVyfv8
They’ve arrived!
— Stony Brook Medicine (@StonyBrookMed) April 14, 2020
MORE heroes helping heroes … AGAIN! Thank you @upstatenews! pic.twitter.com/s2xy5JpV9h
Talk about resilience! We are so proud to have #SUNYDelhi nursing students and alumni who are using their skills and commitment to help others under today’s unprecedented circumstances. Read about just a few of these heroes below. @delhiNURSING @SUNY
— SUNY Delhi (@SUNYDelhi) April 13, 2020
#SUNYPolyNews: SUNY Poly Professors Conducting Collaborative Research Leading to a COVID-19 Test That Also Provides Additional Patient Disease Information
— SUNY Polytechnic Institute (@SUNYPolyInst) April 13, 2020
Read more: https://t.co/mW1bm51e6Q pic.twitter.com/CYHNhXBFKB
.@SUNY Upstate graduates 65 medical students early to aid in COVID fight #UpstateStrong #upstatemedical https://t.co/4f2QSG9K8i
— SUNY Upstate Medical (@UpstateNews) April 11, 2020
Members of our @OswegoMHockey program and their families thank a special NYC nurse and show their support of all healthcare workers on the front line. #TogetherOz https://t.co/VPd0v0cizH
— sunyoswego (@sunyoswego) April 13, 2020
For some MCC students, the coronavirus didn’t just jeopardize their health; it jeopardized their entire future. The State University of NY did something about that. Thanks, @SUNY pic.twitter.com/gtkvuYH5sV
— Monroe Comm College (@MonroeCC) April 9, 2020
Heroes greeting heroes! #InThisTogether ❤️@UpstateNews pic.twitter.com/FQVjNK8e0U
— Stony Brook Medicine (@StonyBrookMed) April 9, 2020
We continue to be amazed - the #SUNYEmpire community always answers the call to serve.
— SUNY Empire State College (@SUNYEmpire) April 10, 2020
MSN in #Nursing Education alumna Mary Eggers '17 is delivering masks around #ROC to those in need.
Thank you and stay safe 🧡 #ROCTogether #SUNYTogether https://t.co/1YPTUzNc0a
The world is unpredictable, and so I learn. #SUNYtogether #Coby pic.twitter.com/Tf9IrB82uY
— SUNY Cobleskill (@SUNYCobleskill) April 9, 2020
Recovered from #COVID19? You could help. A research study is underway to determine if blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19 can help treat hospitalized patients with active COVID-19 infection. More: https://t.co/6Ml3hMqydc pic.twitter.com/7HChKRhA7R
— Stony Brook Medicine (@StonyBrookMed) April 9, 2020
SUNY Morrisville Dairy joins the force to help those in need in the Morrisville and surrounding community with drive-through dairy drive Friday https://t.co/NHF0n78XA9
— SUNY Morrisville (@sunymorrisville) April 8, 2020
Niagara County Community College Establishes Student Emergency Relief Fund Amidst Coronavirus Crisis - https://t.co/EEPFTyK3xJ @NCCCAlumni pic.twitter.com/9WLuBitjMj
— NiagaraCCC (@NiagaraCCC) April 2, 2020
Always evolving! 📘 🖥️ #UBuffalo faculty have developed new, creative ways to continue teaching their students via distance learning. https://t.co/Gq1QWv0Zcs
— UBuffalo (@UBuffalo) April 8, 2020
Thank you to our @FITAlumni, students, and faculty who have answered the call to make protective masks in response to #COVID19. Read more below. https://t.co/vHQCt6pXyH
— FIT (@FIT) April 6, 2020
INSPIRING TAKE ON COVID-19 and the Hippocratic Oath from @SUNY Upstate med student https://t.co/el3mRNuefD via @kevinmd
— SUNY Upstate Medical (@UpstateNews) April 7, 2020
Edris Noori, our network administrator, is getting more laptops set up for our laptop loaner program! We'll be shipping them out to students in need to ensure all of our students have a successful Spring 2020, from wherever they are.#SUNYTogether #HerkCares pic.twitter.com/zfYoweodSK
— Herkimer College (@HerkimerCollege) April 6, 2020
We are humbled and inspired by our #CoGreene Nursing department's recent PPE donations to Columbia Memorial Health: https://t.co/SbQUikrYkX#CoGreeneCares #COVID19 #PPE #PPENow pic.twitter.com/ruL2zE7oTJ
— SUNY Columbia-Greene (@SUNY_cgcc) April 3, 2020
#supernurse and @delhiNURSING
— School of Nursing (@delhiNURSING) April 2, 2020
BSN student, Savannah, is at NYC's front lines in Bellevue's Medical ICU, SPU, and RRT. A few weeks ago, she contracted #COVID-19. She recovered, dusted off her clogs, and got back to work. Proud of our Bronco nurses! #NurseStrong #NursesChangeLives pic.twitter.com/NC2F4uBlLI
The #UAlbany COVID-19 drive-though testing site opens today on Colonial Quad. Be advised of the new traffic pattern restricting traffic on the West side of campus to allow entry to testing site personnel and those with an approved appointment only. pic.twitter.com/2JEseQJmvd
— New York State University Police at Albany (@UAlbanyUPD) April 6, 2020
@SUNY_Orange answered the call again on Thursday, delivering a small collection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items to @BSCHS. #WeAreAllInThisTogether pic.twitter.com/HyuWYnZoJM
— SUNY Orange (@SUNY_Orange) April 3, 2020
One of our alum, Ben Conrad ‘16, helping support hospital staff! https://t.co/3OPn3N61pU
— SUNY Geneseo (@SUNYGeneseo) March 31, 2020
So proud to see @SUNY @MaritimeCollege graduate Megan Maron serving as navigator on USNS Comfort. https://t.co/tw8Cn5ifBb
— Michael Alfultis (@Maritime_Prez) April 4, 2020
Helping out 👨⚕️📝 A #UBuffalo professor co-authored #COVID-19 international guidelines, explaining the best way for doctors around the world to treat the illness. https://t.co/VyaiOCxusJ
— UBuffalo (@UBuffalo) April 2, 2020
Today we donated equipment from our School of Health Sciences hospital supply inventory, including ventilators and PPE, to @MVHealthSystem in an effort to help local healthcare providers respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in our community. https://t.co/o981DsU5p3 pic.twitter.com/I5u3kBnBYi
— MVCC Mohawk Valley (@MVCC_UticaRome) March 31, 2020
Over 200 MCC students will receive laptops so they can continue their studies & ultimately graduate. Laptops are provided at no cost, thanks to the support of @SUNY and #MCCFoundation. Raul Santiago (seen here) is a student in the #HVAC program. #SUNYCares #MCCOpensDoors pic.twitter.com/MDnVI5tNcL
— Monroe Comm College (@MonroeCC) April 1, 2020
Lead by example - that is what David Theobald '13, '17 is all about 🧡
— SUNY Empire State College (@SUNYEmpire) April 1, 2020
Thank you for all you are doing to keep your employees and our #HealthcareHeroes safe! #WeAreAllInThisTogether #SUNYTogether https://t.co/wXuQNDH0q6
One member of the SUNY Canton family is joining the fight against #COVID19 by making #ppe for local medical workers using #3Dprinting @suny https://t.co/xmpAnvBUee pic.twitter.com/06fH34FiGf
— SUNY Canton (@SUNYCantonNews) March 31, 2020
The college is proud to assist the greater community in the fight against #COVID19 by supporting health care workers, first responders and our students, faculty and staff during these unprecedented times. #NYStrong
— HVCC (@HudsonValleyCC) March 31, 2020
Last week, UAlbany alumnus Mark Yang ’92 donated 2,000+ masks and gloves to St. Peter’s Hospital to help local medical personnel and community members affected by COVID-19.
— UAlbany Alumni (@ualbanyalumni) March 31, 2020
Thank you for your generosity, Mark!#OneUAlbany pic.twitter.com/mmsZYryf9g
This morning, Maritime College alum Captain Tim Ferrie piloted the USNS Comfort into NY Harbor. #SUNYMaritime #MaritimeAlumni #USNSComfort #NYHarbor #AlumniAchievements #Alumni #MilitarySealiftCommand pic.twitter.com/sm49hpbU4L
— SUNY Maritime (@MaritimeCollege) March 30, 2020
We are supporting @FeedWestchester in serving our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, 3/26, our main campus served as a pick-up point where volunteers helped distribute over 600 meal kits to help our community. #VikingStrong #WCCHereForYou pic.twitter.com/mxt5TtDvbO
— Westchester Community College (@sunywcc1) March 30, 2020
Binghamton University Foundation employee Dave Reyner is working with a team to create a device that eliminates the need for a healthcare worker to squeeze a manual resuscitator, freeing personnel to care for other patients. https://t.co/LhGUCZDWD3
— Binghamton University (@binghamtonu) March 30, 2020
Thank you to our dedicated faculty who have worked hard to make the first week of distance education a success! #FREDfamily pic.twitter.com/EsbRvdJdyk
— Fredonia (@FredoniaU) March 27, 2020
Students deliver powerful video stressing that we all must do our part to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. #TogetherOz https://t.co/LDzCNeaFy6
— sunyoswego (@sunyoswego) March 30, 2020
A great way to get involved and help the community right now is to donate blood. President DeMarte showed his support in Olean yesterday at @weconnectlife. We are all in this together!#JCCcares #supportlocal #SUNYJCC https://t.co/3CIv4M1NpD
— SUNY JCC (@sunyjcc) March 27, 2020
Social distancing and distance learning doesn't mean you have to miss out on getting involved! Follow @BOASUNYOrange (here and on IG) for virtual events and daily pick-me-ups! (And @SUNYOrangecsi for updates on clubs, student senate, and student leadership!) #SUNYOrange pic.twitter.com/S1AL6NRfmD
— SUNY Orange (@SUNY_Orange) March 27, 2020
STATEMENT from President Riley—@NYGovCuomo DESIGNATES SUNY DOWNSTATE A COVID-19 ONLY SITE!
— SUNY Downstate (@sunydownstate) March 29, 2020
"We will work tirelessly... at every level to prepare for challenges ahead, and stand ready to combat the anticipated #COVID19 apex and save lives."
READ MORE: https://t.co/oXeLxxWxvm pic.twitter.com/x8nWkCfP7o
@HerkimerCollege faculty and staff are all here to support our students, each other, and our community. Stay safe! @HerkimerGeneral #HerkPride ##’HerkNation #SUNYTogether pic.twitter.com/YY3mBIatAx
— Cathleen McColgin, President Herkimer CCC (@CathleenMcColg1) March 26, 2020
@SUNY Poly @CNSE Professor of Nanobioscience, Nate Cady, is using a 3D printer originally purchased with CATN2 funds, to print 12 full sets of face shields per day to help in the effort to manufacture PPE for health care workers in the COVID-19 pandemic! 💙💛 #SUNYTogether pic.twitter.com/5rXtSWMdpI
— SUNY Polytechnic Institute (@SUNYPolyInst) March 27, 2020
Appreciation for the .@NYSUniversityPD officers assisting those seeking #COVID19 testing at .@stonybrooku @SUNY .@NYGovCuomo @SUNYChancellor @pbanystate @Newsday #PPE pic.twitter.com/2Xa9QjONcb
— Michael Mabee (@MikeMabee) March 24, 2020
MVCC freshman Nursing student Jennifer Munn, an AEMT-Paramedic for @COCVAC, has volunteered to go to a COVID-19 testing site on Long Island to help fight the pandemic in one of the hardest-hit areas. Thank you, Jennifer. We salute you. #MVCCProudhttps://t.co/f5kZwXSsmF
— MVCC Mohawk Valley (@MVCC_UticaRome) March 20, 2020
Our elderly population are very vulnerable right now and they need our help more than ever! @UAlbany_PMTS supporting @LifePathNY by delivering meals to the Cohoes Senior Center. #OneUAlbany pic.twitter.com/R539YZBhBk
— UAlbany Park/Trans (@UAlbany_PMTS) March 24, 2020
The iCREATE lab at #SBU has stepped up to make #PPE for hospital personnel & testing staff through 3-D printing. Watch more here: https://t.co/IFGYvPHjeU #FarBeyond #Innovative #sbucreate
— Stony Brook U. (@stonybrooku) March 24, 2020
Binghamton University is offering important supplies and problem-solving skills to fight COVID-19 in our community. https://t.co/2JMy1lFdHs
— Binghamton University (@binghamtonu) March 24, 2020
Staff from the Office of Volunteer Programs created these yummy care packages for staff working in a variety of departments at Upstate University Hospital and Upstate Community Hospital. The 40+ bags were delivered at both campuses using safe social distancing practices. pic.twitter.com/XYryGGSRCe
— SUNY Upstate Medical (@UpstateNews) March 19, 2020
First, it was hosting @SUNY students who needed to undergo precautionary quarantine. Now, we're donating 7,000 protective gowns to the @MonroeCountyHea Dept.
— College at Brockport (@Brockport) March 25, 2020
Being a College engaged with its Community means more now than ever.
We're all in this together #BportFlattensTheCurve pic.twitter.com/1rmq944yeX
@sunyadk
— SUNY Adirondack (@SUNYADK) March 23, 2020
Nursing division gathered all of its masks & gowns & most of the exam gloves to donate to @GlensFallsHosp @SaratogaHosp. We thank Kim Hedley, Health Sciences division chair, for coordinating the effort during this national health crisis. #sunyadk #inthistogether pic.twitter.com/519QRUDExP
Recently OCC President @CaseyCrabill issued a call to our health and science programs for medical supplies. Today they were delivered to @OnondagaCounty where they will be used on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak. Read the full story! https://t.co/Au0vJkrdtE pic.twitter.com/xLV0Bcq38e
— OCC (@OnondagaCC) March 21, 2020
SUNYCanton is with you! #SUNYtogether. pic.twitter.com/Aw54G6GuXe
— Zvi Szafran (@SUNYCantonPrez) March 26, 2020
Stronger together: we have had to cancel events on campus. Today we are donating perishable items that were set aside from #CulinaryArts program and those from the #SUNYSchenectady Convenience Store to the #SalvationArmy @SalArmyEmpire and #YWCA of #Schenectady #SUNY #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/KQaHxN2XI9
— SUNY Schenectady (@SUNYSchenectady) March 19, 2020