Tag: divestment
Gallery: Photos from 1st 48 hours of SU's encampment
At 11 a.m. on Monday, several dozen SU and SUNY ESF community members set up an encampment on the Shaw Quadrangle at Syracuse University. The last 48 hours, in photographs. Read More »
Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity executive speaks at SU encampment
Yaffa, a Muslim-Palestinian writer, spoke about the importance of the encampment and showing up for all humans impacted by any genocide. Read More »
SA unanimously passes resolution supporting student protesters despite opposition from attendees
SA passed a “Resolution in Solidarity” for on-campus student protestors Monday night. The vote was unanimous, with one abstention. Read More »
To reduce its environmental impact, SU must cut down on natural gas emissions
SU should switch from natural gas heating systems to electric ones. 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 Board of Trustees should have voted to publicly commit to not investing in private prisons
Liberal columnist Ryan Golden condemns SU’s decision to not divest from private prisons and explains why. Read More »
SU won’t make a public commitment to divest from private prisons
The Board of Trustees rejected a resolution to make a public statement committing to not invest in for-profit prisons. Read More »
Provost says SU has eliminated gender pay gap between faculty
Some senators said they were still concerned with the university’s handling of the faculty gender pay gap. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization votes to support Syracuse Divest group
The GSO met Wednesday for its first regular meeting of the spring semester. Read More »
Divestment group asks SU to divest from companies providing services to private prisons
Syracuse Divest was formed last year and Janice Dowell, one of the organization’s founders, has addressed the Student Association about private prisons. Read More »
Professor asks Student Association to support pledge of divestment from companies that serve private prisons
Janice Dowell, a Syracuse University philosophy professor and founder of the “Divest Syracuse” movement, spoke to SA members on Monday. Read More »
Syracuse University alumnus questions professor's sentiments about Professor Watchlist placement
Syracuse University alumnus Lynn Koss responds to SU professor Dana Cloud's placement on and reaction to the Professor Watchlist. Read More »
Syracuse University professor condemns Koch foundation investment
Matthew T. Huber, an associate professor of geography at Syracuse University, discusses the Charles Koch Foundation’s donation to the university and how its acceptance reflects capitalist values. Read More »
Syracuse University should consider joining a peer endowment advising network
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the pros and cons of peer-to-peer advisory coalitions when it comes to endowment investments across institutions, including Syracuse University. Read More »
Why SUNY-ESF finally decided to divest after years of deliberation
After years of deliberation, the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry decided that divesting from fossil fuels would be its best course of action. Read More »
Year in Review: The biggest news stories of 2015
Take a look at the major news stories out of Syracuse University in 2015. Read More »
Syracuse University administrators work to continue divestment commitment
Syracuse University and its investment managers are assessing the current landscape of potential investments in companies focused on renewable energy as part of its future plans for divestment. Read More »
SUNY-ESF announces plans to divest from fossil fuels
SUNY-ESF has announced that it is divesting from fossil fuels. SU took the same course of action in March. Read More »
Syracuse University to participate in White House climate day of action
Syracuse University will participate in the White House American Campuses Act on Climate day of action on Thursday to promote sustainability and address climate change on college campuses. Read More »
Year in Review: Top stories at Syracuse University for the 2014-15 school year
The 2014-15 academic year was a busy one at Syracuse University. SU Athletics was in the national spotlight after the NCAA released its 94-page report about the department and university and the university announced many major changes. Read More »
