Tag: Chancellor Kent Syverud
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 »
Syverud to provide 'detailed responses' to #NotAgainSU next week
Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a video message to the campus community that he will provide "detailed responses" to the Barnes Center protesters next week. Read More »
‘This is my responsibility’: Syverud pledges to address protesters' demands
Protesters at the Barnes Center went through all 10 of their demands will Chancellor Kent Syverud for about an hour. Read More »
Students pressure administrators at Barnes Center sit-in
The sit-in began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Read More »
Campus organizations support #NotAgainSU protesters
Otto’s Army posted on Instagram that it would not be attending Wednesday’s SU’s men's basketball game. Read More »
'We want Kent': Students reiterate concerns over racial slurs at 2nd forum
Tuesday’s was the second of two forums held this week to discuss racist graffiti. Read More »
Students say SU response to racist graffiti represents pattern of silence
Dozens of students believe Syracuse University’s unwillingness to inform its student population was harmful. Read More »
Gov. Cuomo addresses Day Hall racist vandalism, Hate Crimes Task Force
The comments come a day after Cuomo directed the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to investigate racist graffiti found in Day Hall. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud apologizes for university response to dorm graffiti
The chancellor emailed the campus community on Tuesday morning. Read More »
SU community celebrates Veterans Day
Students, faculty and alumni gathered in Hendricks Chapel to honor veterans and their families. Read More »
Vice President for Research John Liu appointed as interim provost
Liu will replace Provost Michele Wheatly, who is stepping down to take on the role of special adviser to the chancellor. 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 veterans say university deserves No. 1 'Best for Vets' ranking
The Military Times ranked SU as the No.1 private school for veterans on its 2020 ‘Best for Vets’ list on Oct. 29, according to SU News. Read More »
Syverud offers few details on Free Speech Working Group
Despite the working group’s stated goal of reviewing SU’s free speech policies, several members of the University Senate wonder what the true purpose is. Read More »
Questions over Syverud’s remarks, free speech working group dominate Senate discussion
On Wednesday, Chancellor Kent Syverud was asked to provide specifics about what exactly a newly created “Free Speech Working Group” will do at SU. Read More »
Syracuse University breaks fundraising record for 2nd year in a row
SU raised about $13 million more in the 2019 fiscal year than the 2018 fiscal year. Read More »
Title IX changes remain unimplemented nearly a year after proposal
The proposed changes shift the definition of sexual harassment. Read More »
SU launches personal pronoun feature on MySlice
The service was developed to allow gender-nonconforming students to identify themselves more accurately and feel more included on campus. 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 »
Background checks raise concerns among faculty
Provost Wheatly’s announcement that new faculty members must undergo background checks included few details about what the process will include. Read More »
The D.O. is moving to a new home due to SU construction plans
After more than three decades at 744 Ostrom Ave., The Daily Orange is moving its operation down the street due to university construction plans. Read More »
SU students attend diplomatic peace forum on Korean conflict
The 2019 Global Peace Forum on Korea was held at Columbia University in September. Read More »