Tag: kent syverud
Conduct hearings to begin for 18 students present at Theta Tau event
In a campus-wide email on Friday, Chancellor Kent Syverud gave updates on the conduct process for students involved with Theta Tau videos. Read More »
Institutional reform at SU requires discomfort to promote real progress
Anarchy columnist Sam Norton argues for institutional restructuring in the wake of the expulsion of Theta Tau, the professional engineering fraternity. Read More »
Quiet leader: How a Syracuse University trustee from Bain Capital has influenced campus-wide change
Steven Barnes, a managing director at Bain Capital, is chair of SU’s Board of Trustees. He’s served in that role as SU’s institutional decisions have been informed by a Bain & Company assessment. Read More »
SU leaders, trustees address student demands at Hendricks Chapel forum
The student coalition Recognize Us has demanded that SU conduct an audit of Greek life and rework diversity and implicit bias training. Read More »
SU students claim ‘Pledge Porno’ in Theta Tau videos was ‘satire’
The lawsuit was filed in federal court on Tuesday. Read More »
4 prospective members, 1 brother of Theta Tau file lawsuit against SU
The lawsuit was filed this week. Read More »
Greek organization leaders discuss SU’s proposed fraternity, sorority audit
Student Association President James Franco called for “audit” of Greek culture at Syracuse University following the initial suspension of Theta Tau. Read More »
Community members call for campus reform at Student Association-sponsored forum
Students in Maxwell Auditorium on Monday night discussed diversity, the Theta Tau videos and what they called on-campus segregation. Read More »
SU has no say over private Theta Tau fraternity housing
Syracuse University has removed 18 students from “academic participation,” officials said on Sunday and Monday. Read More »
SU Board of Trustees members to attend Wednesday forum, official says
Chancellor Kent Syverud and other Syracuse University administrators will attend the forum to discuss the Theta Tau incident. Read More »
SU will not publicly release names of students in Theta Tau investigation
Dean of Students Robert Hradsky said SU will never release the names of students under investigation, in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Read More »
Syverud responds to The D.O.’s publication of second Theta Tau video
Syverud said he was concerned that the continuing exposure to video content of “hateful videos” is causing “further hurt and distress” to the university’s community. Read More »
SU permanently expels Theta Tau chapter
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the Theta Tau chapter's permanent expulsion from Syracuse University in a video posted Saturday afternoon. Read More »
Gallery: Students sit-in, protest in light of Theta Tau video
Students protested in Schine Student Center Friday morning. Read More »
Theta Tau video is the tipping point in a cultural epidemic at SU
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on Syracuse University administrative officials to stand in solidarity with students and address the pervasiveness of hatred on its campus. Read More »
The Theta Tau videos are about more than Greek life
Student Life columnist Obi Afriyie argues the degrading and dangerous practices exhibited in the released Theta Tau video aren’t mutually exclusive to Greek life. Read More »
Student Association leaders call for SU Greek life audit in wake of Theta Tau suspension
SA President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati called for an immediate audit of SU Greek life after the Theta Tau fraternity was suspended Wednesday. Read More »
Committee to oversee audit of SU disability services
The audit will include a review of SU’s processes and policies on student housing, academic and non-academic accommodations, medical leaves and other disability-related policies. Read More »
SU may ban all sexual relationships between faculty and undergraduates
A University Senate subcommittee was created to review the university’s policies. Read More »
Kaitlyn Ellsweig centers Student Association campaign around community engagement
Ellsweig is a junior economics and political science double major. Read More »
A list of nightmares that will come true if you eat in class
Humor columnist Annabeth Mann is scared to eat in class. Here's why. Read More »
Here’s why April Fools’ Day is the most stressful 24 hours of the entire year
Humor columnist Annabeth Mann explains why April Fools’ Day is the sole cause of all her anxiety. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syverud, Wheatly Senate reports
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly gave updates to the University Senate during Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »