Tag: board of trustees
Raj Dewan appointed dean of SU’s School of Information Studies
Dewan currently serves as the director of the M.S. program in business analytics at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School. Read More »
Board of Trustees forms special committee, advisory panel on campus climate
The special committee and Independent Advisory Panel were formed in response to student demands for the Board of Trustees to expand efforts on diversity. Read More »
‘I do not intend to walk away’: Syverud responds to calls for resignation
Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke briefly at the University Senate’s meeting on Wednesday. Read More »
Faculty call for more university-wide diversity courses
The letter calls for the creation of liberal arts core curriculum to educate students about issues of diversity. Read More »
Kathleen Walters serves as first chairwoman of SU’s Board of Trustees
Appointed to the role in November 2018, Walters only sees herself as chair — no woman qualifier attached. Read More »
Grad shocked by lack of response by chancellor to racism on campus
SU graduate says their wish for the university’s the leader would be one who is an empathetic person, who provides help and support for all students, not one who merely sweeps hate crimes under the rug. Read More »
Here’s how Chancellor Syverud responded to #NotAgainSU demands
The chancellor first agreed to the students’ demands on Nov. 21. Read More »
Board of Trustees chair addresses hate, bias incidents
The Board of Trustees, which oversees the university’s fiscal policies and institutional decisions, stands behind Chancellor Kent Syverud and SU students, Kathleen Walters said. Read More »
Cuomo criticizes Syverud’s handling of hate crimes, bias-related incidents
Cuomo said he directed the state’s Hate Crimes Task Force to expand their investigation to include recent reports of a white supremacist manifesto being allegedly airdropped to students in Bird Library. Read More »
State Sen. May, Assemblyman Magnarelli visit Barnes Center sit-in
Both state representatives told student protesters they were disturbed by the recent hate crimes on and near SU's campus. Read More »
Congressional candidate Dana Balter expresses solidarity with #NotAgainSU
Balter is running for representative of New York’s 24th Congressional district. She visited the Barnes Center at The Arch Friday evening. Read More »
SUNY-ESF to begin search process for new president
The names of individuals nominated for SUNY-ESF president will remain confidential to the public throughout the search process to encourage a deeper pool of candidates. Read More »
Students deserve more than vague plans for donations
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that students deserve more than vague plans from SU about what donated money will be spent on. Read More »
SU alumnus donates $5 million to National Veterans Resource Center
Tan’s donation was made in part to fund the center’s programming and research efforts, which aim to provide resources and tools for economic advancement to veterans and their families. Read More »
Free speech on campus group expected to deliver final suggestions by May
The Free Speech Working Group will recommend changes to the university’s free speech and civil discourse policies to further the campus’ culture of thought diversity and open dialogue, said Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford in a campus-wide email. Read More »
Solvay mayor is a threat to democratic society
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Solvay’s unhinged mayor is a threat to democratic society. Read More »
SU announces 2020 Commencement severe weather plan
In case of severe weather, the Commencement would be held at the Manley Field House. Read More »
Barnes Center at the Arch to open fall semester
The Arch will feature rock climbing walls, an esports gaming room and pet therapy. Read More »
SU creates search committee to replace Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham
Branham served as dean for 11 years until her death in April. Read More »
SU reveals plans for Schine Student Center renovation
The university held a ceremony on Tuesday to show its latest updates for Schine Student Center renovations. Read More »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to criticisms of layoffs
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud answered questions at a Wednesday forum about staff layoffs, the university’s endowment and the graduate student experience. Read More »
SU creates search committee to replace Dean Teresa Dahlberg
Teresa Dahlberg is leaving her role as dean of SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science to become Texas Christian University’s vice chancellor and provost. Read More »
Schine Student Center renovations to begin in May
Renovations will involve adding seating and dining options to Schine Dining and expanding the central atrium to create a lounge on the main floor. Read More »
SU appoints 1st woman Board of Trustees chair
Kathleen Walters, a business executive, currently serves as vice chair of the Board of Trustees. She will replace Steven Barnes as chair in May 2019. Read More »