Tag: kent syverud
Theta Tau lawsuit reaches ruling, federal lawsuit still ongoing
Here are the latest updates on lawsuits involving students connected to the Theta Tau videos. Read More »
Judge upholds suspensions of SU students involved in Theta Tau videos
A state judge ruled this week that Syracuse University followed its guidelines when it suspended students involved in the creation of the Theta Tau videos. Read More »
On Pan Am Flight 103 anniversary, Arlington memorial service reflects on lives lost
Families and friends of victims of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing gathered at the nation’s cemetery to honor those lost. Read More »
Pan Am Flight 103 remembrance service held on 30th anniversary of bombing
The ceremony began in Hendricks Chapel and then moved to the Wall of Remembrance for a memorial statement and moment of silence. Read More »
Construction update: New research center to open by spring semester
Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala gave updates on campus construction in a Thursday email. Read More »
5 takeaways from The D.O.’s interview with SU Chancellor Kent Syverud
Syverud discussed Greek life, proposed Title IX changes and fundraising in an interview with The Daily Orange this week. Read More »
University Senate urges chancellor to help students barred from registration by financial holds
USen passed a motion that calls on Chancellor Kent Syverud to allow students with financial holds to register for spring classes. Read More »
SU appoints interim dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science
Isik, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science, will serve as interim dean after Dean Teresa Dahlberg steps down in January. Read More »
Syverud got coffee with SU students on Monday. Here's what he discussed.
Students in attendance raised concerns about the lack of diversity within faculty, off-campus housing and isolation of law school students from the rest of SU’s alumni network. Read More »
SU holds hope for an inclusive future
Student Life columnist Jennifer Bancamper examines university changes following the Theta Tau videos controversy. Read More »
WhatsApp grants SU faculty members $50,000 for research on misinformation
Two researchers in the School of Information Studies received the grant to research the spread of misinformation on WhatsApp. Read More »
Theta Tau chapter, SU legal teams to appear at hearing
Thursday’s hearing is part of a legal action taken by the Tau chapter of the Theta Tau fraternity against Syracuse University. Read More »
Hendricks Chapel will sponsor 2 relief trips to Puerto Rico
Student volunteers will assist in cleanup efforts and help communities that are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Read More »
SU students react to possible Title IX changes
Student leaders said the proposed regulations could discourage survivors from reporting sexual assault. Read More »
SU survey: SEM 100 met its goals
Just over 66 percent of students who took the course responded to the survey. Read More »
Here are the latest SU campus construction updates
The foundation of the $62.5 million National Veterans Resource Center is complete, and the construction of the steel structure will begin. Read More »
53 SU faculty to be hired through ‘Cluster Hires Initiative’
Syracuse University has chosen the seven themes for its Cluster Hires Initiative and approved funding for 53 faculty members. 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 »
Gallery: SU hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Syracuse University held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Hendricks Chapel on Friday. Read More »
Student advisory committee aims to represent narratives of all SU students
The Division of Marketing and Communications created a Student Communications Advisory Committee to better reflect and reach SU’s student population. Read More »
Trump administration proposal sparks trans rights rally on Quad
Transgender and gender non-conforming students rallied on Syracuse University’s Quad on Wednesday to protest a plan by the Trump administration to erase federal recognition of transgender identity. Read More »
SU plans to hire 100 faculty over next 5 years
SU officials have said 20 tenure-track faculty will be hired each year through 2023. Read More »
ASL may be recognized as an official language at SU
Student Association is looking for signatures on a student interest petition to bring the question of ASL curriculum up with University Senate. Read More »