Tag: Chancellor Kent Syverud
SU to hold vigil for victims of Sri Lanka bombings
The vigil will be held Thursday at the university’s Catholic Center. Read More »
SU endorses ‘community grid’ replacement plan for aging I-81 viaduct
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s endorsement comes after years of debate over the viaduct’s future from local and state politicians, activists and city businesses. Read More »
Here’s a look into the Code of Student Conduct hearing process after Theta Tau controversy
SU initially suspended 18 former Theta Tau fraternity members for videos that Chancellor Kent Syverud called “extremely racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, sexist, and hostile to people with disabilities.” Read More »
Comparing SU’s Greek audit to other universities
Four different universities have conducted audits of their Greek life systems in recent years. Here is how they stack up to SU’s external review. Read More »
Student activists reflect on how SU has changed in the past year
A wave of activism hit SU’s campus in late April 2018. Read More »
‘Crazy I came here’: The stories behind the incoming students who encountered the Theta Tau protests
Recognize Us formulated a sit-in during April 20, 2018's accepted students day. A year later, the students who were apart of the protests speak out. Read More »
SU’s ratio of tenured, tenure-track faculty drops
Syracuse University’s number of tenured or tenure track faculty was 51% in 2018. Read More »
USen discusses faculty background checks
Several of SU’s peer institutions already conduct criminal background checks on potential hires. 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 »
Vigil honors life, career of Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham
A vigil was held in honor of Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham, who died of cancer. She was the dean of Newhouse for more than a decade. Read More »
SU meets goal to raise $40 million for financial aid, scholarships
The university met its goal six months earlier than planned but will continue to raise funds for scholarships and need-based aid. Read More »
Raymond Perez, SA vice president candidate, wants to give back to SU community
Perez, a junior public health major, said he wants to connect Student Association with the campus community as vice president. Read More »
SU to expand late-night shuttles, safety escorts
The Department of Public Safety will add two vans and drivers in April for students who need late-night transportation after shuttles have stopped running. Read More »
‘Take Back the Night’: Students speak out against sexual assault, violence
The event is held annually on college campuses and communities around the world, according to the university’s Office of Health Promotion. Read More »
Provost Michele Wheatly provides updates on pay equity for university faculty
Wheatly said that, expect for one school, statistical significance in gender pay disparities was eliminated. Read More »
Catch up on 3 news stories you may have missed this weekend
Charisse Juno Calaquian, a student in the Whitman J. School of Management’s online professional accounting program, died last week, according to an SU official. Read More »
Syverud says SU will ‘continue to vigorously protect freedom of expression’ after Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that threatens to pull research funding and grants from universities that don’t comply with federal standards of freedom of expression. Read More »
SU holds Service of Commemoration to honor community members who have died
The names of 84 SU students, faculty, staff, retirees and trustees who died in 2018 were read at the service. Read More »
SU lobbying spending drop is due to government relations team’s shift
Syracuse University’s lobbying expenditures fell by 96 percent over the last 10 years. Read More »
High-ranking officials detail campus construction projects at Tuesday town hall
Officials spoke about the Barnes Center at the Arch, Schine Student Center renovations and other construction updates. 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 »
Boeheim, SU can help Jorge Jimenez’s family honor his life
The Daily Orange Editorial Board encourages Jim Boeheim or Syracuse University to consider donating to a GoFundMe created to pay for Jorge Jimenez’s funeral arrangements. Read More »
SU responds to demands after Ackerman Avenue assault forum
Syracuse University is taking steps to address concerns about off-campus safety and policing, according to a campus-wide email sent Tuesday. Read More »
Students voice concerns over Ackerman Avenue assault at Monday forum
Syracuse University students called on administration and the Department of Public Safety to increase transparency surrounding issues of violence on and around campus. Read More »