Tag: kent syverud
SU to increase faculty diversity through new hiring initiative
The Diversity Opportunity Hires initiative will support the university’s efforts to hire teaching and research faculty from diverse backgrounds through its signature and cluster hires initiatives. Read More »
Chancellor provides updates about diversity, security in Winter Message
Syverud focused his speech on four key topics that he said will make SU “a world-class model of an academic powerhouse that truly embraces, welcomes and values all people.” Read More »
No arrests made in hate crimes investigations
The Syracuse Police Department and Department of Public Safety are investigating bias-related incidents that took place at and near Syracuse University in recent months. Read More »
Cuomo references racism, hate at SU in State of the State address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo referenced the series of racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents that have occurred at Syracuse University in his State of the State address Wednesday. Read More »
Nearly 80 sexual assault, stalking, other incidents reported to SU’s Title IX officer
The incidents were detailed in data published by New York state’s Department of Education on Thursday. 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 »
Indigenous students present concerns, solutions to Syverud
Students met with the chancellor on Dec. 3, about two weeks after the Department of Public Safety announced Nov. 21 that an anti-indigenous message was found on a post-it note in Flint Hall. Read More »
SU launches committees to implement #NotAgainSU demands
Members of committees will provide feedback for implementing changes to various aspects of student life. Read More »
#NotAgainSU rejects SU's claim it reached agreement with Syverud
#NotAgainSU said no agreements or revisions were made at a private meeting during the Hendricks Chapel forum on Nov. 20. Read More »
SA to address student concerns about health resources
Sameeha Saied, SA vice president, asked Assembly members about their concerns regarding university health resources ahead of a meeting with representatives from the Barnes Center at The Arch. Read More »
How #NotAgainSU leaders formed movement
Committees helped provide internal organization for #NotAgainSU throughout the protests. Read More »
Former student says SU ran “inadequate and biased” Title IX investigation, brings lawsuit to federal court
A former student who was expelled from SU for sexual assault is suing the university for damages in federal court. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud denies cover-up of racist incidents
The chancellor said Thursday that he isn’t aware of intentional efforts to hide reports of racial graffiti in Day Hall. Read More »
Frustrations boil over at Senate meeting regarding racist, anti-Semitic incidents
The meeting lasted about two hours. Maxwell Auditorium was packed full and people waited outside the room to listen in. Read More »
Senate passes resolution urging SU to cancel classes on campus
The University Senate passed the resolution on Wednesday afternoon. Read More »
Syverud says manifesto AirDrop reports ‘probably a hoax,’ gives update on investigation into racist verbal attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. Read More »
DPS chief defends Syverud minutes after Gov. Cuomo criticizes the chancellor
At least 11 hate crimes or bias-related incidents have been reported on or around Syracuse University's campus since Nov. 7. Read More »
Some faculty, departments cancel classes, university remains open
Some Syracuse University professors and departments have canceled classes or allowed absences following an alleged white supremacist manifesto was sent to students. Read More »
Jim Boeheim clarifies earlier statement, answers questions at Barnes Center sit-in
Jim Boeheim visited the Barnes Center sit-in Saturday afternoon with Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim. 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 »