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.
‘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...
Getting Creative To Meet the Need For Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare
An alarming shortage of personal protective items has led some SUNY campuses to manufacture shields and masks for medical workers throughout NY. But it’s the way they’re doing it that shows the ingenuity of our schools. 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...
@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
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
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
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— 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