Tag: #NotAgainSU
SU's Student Activism Engagement Team discusses goals for semester
SAET includes three deans, three faculty members, three staff members and one student representative. Read More »
Black Oranges, Maldonado discuss transparency within DPS
The group discussed ways to increase transparency within the department and improve the relationship between DPS and students of color. Read More »
Indigenous students will design art installation to honor Onondaga Nation
The installation will acknowledge SU’s presence on land traditionally belonging to the Onondaga Nation. Read More »
LaShan Lovelace hopes to strengthen diversity initiatives, equity at SU
In this new role, LaShan Lovelace will work with SU administrators and staff to create and expand diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read More »
Here's a breakdown of Loretta Lynch investigation, DPS review board
Lynch’s proposed Public Safety Community Review Board will hear, review and recommend actions in response to allegations of misconduct by DPS officers. Read More »
SU expects Loretta Lynch to finish DPS review in December
SU expects Loretta Lynch to complete her review of the Department of Public Safety in December, though details of Lynch’s report may not become public until later. Read More »
Bridget Lawson exhibited selflessness in her work, relationships
Bridget Lawson made an impact in her work with academic services at SU, the Syracuse City School District and her personal relationships. Read More »
First Multicultural Week to feature student testimonies, performances
Multicultural Week is meant address the #NotAgainSU and Black Lives Matter movements as well as difficulties people of color face in the professional world. Read More »
Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses racism at SU, newsroom during University Lecture
Hannah-Jones is best known for her work on The 1619 Project, a collection of stories and essays examining slavery’s legacy in the United States and highlighting Black Americans’ contributions to the country. Read More »
SU Drama department chair agrees to demands from Black students
Eleven students signed the demands, which include removing pre-selected studio classes for second-year students. Read More »
Loretta Lynch’s creation of an SU Public Safety Review Board is ineffective
SU hired Obama’s Attorney General in order to save the institution’s diverse image. So far, their efforts have not proven effective. Read More »
Loretta Lynch releases proposed framework on DPS review board
The board will hear appeals from certain DPS findings, review and comment on new DPS policies and publish an annual report that reviews how the department handles issues. Read More »
Some SU campus engagement committees to resume meetings this fall
Faculty and student members said that the committees discussed many topics last semester and some committee leaders have expressed plans to meet in the fall. Read More »
SA to host student-led focus groups that will make recommendations to DPS
A third-party group will create recommendations for DPS based off of student discussions this week. Read More »
Multicultural learning communities foster more discussions about diversity
The Office of Learning Communities has expanded MLLCs in Ernie Davis, Day, and Lawrinson Halls. Read More »
SA leadership discusses plans to support SU's marginalized communities
Hastings and Golden helped facilitate Chancellor Kent Syverud’s signing of commitments that the university made to #NotAgainSU protesters. Read More »
DPS Student of Color Advisory Committee to admit members after disbandment
In the spring 2020 semester, student members of the committee stopped attending meetings and decided to attend the #NotAgainSU protests instead. Read More »
Joe Biden endorses former SU professor Dana Balter for U.S. Congress
Balter announced the endorsement on social media Wednesday. Read More »
Graduate student group organizes die-in to support Black Lives Matter
Protesters laid motionless for 10 minutes to represent the killing of Black people in the United States. Read More »
SU activist engagement team hopes to support, understand student protesters
SAET will help “connect the dots” between students and the appropriate staff member for addressing their concerns. Read More »
Professor: We must acknowledge racial prejudice while in the classroom
Danielle Smith, Professor of African American studies notes that the #NotAgainSU movement has opened the door to structural change at Syracuse University. Read More »
Professor: SU hasn’t changed since protests against anti-Black neglect
Asst. Professor Biko Gray notes that Syracuse University “remains unwavering in its commitment to anti-black neglect and symbolic and discriminatory violence.” Their response to COVID-19 hasn’t been much better. Read More »
Students, alumni share experiences of racism at SU through Instagram
The two accounts –– @blackatcuse and @bipoc.syracuse –– were created within one day of each other and feature stories about racism at SU. Read More »
SU adds punishment for bystanders of hate crimes to Code of Student Conduct
The revised conduct code, which students will be required to sign in the fall, clarifies when bystanders who witness hate crimes and hate-related incidents can be held accountable Read More »