Tag: On Campus
Students feel unsafe riding SU buses due to risk of coronavirus spread
Though SU and Centro have implemented restrictions on university buses due to the pandemic, some students say they still don’t feel safe riding buses. Read More »
SU won't place dorms with coronavirus in wastewater on lockdown
Moving forward, the university is not going to quarantine all buildings that show traces of the virus in their wastewater. Read More »
Experts provide tips on securing internships during pandemic
Experts shared some advice for students pursuing internships and work amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
Project 444 campaign aims to increase voter turnout among student athletes
As the 2020 presidential election nears, groups like Project 444 will be hosting events and projects to prepare SU student voters. Read More »
SU encourages instructors to teach most spring semester courses in person
SU will encourage its schools and colleges to provide a majority of spring courses in-person, a university official said Tuesday. Read More »
SU to switch to randomized COVID-19 testing this semester, offer flu shots
Pooled saliva test stations will now be available to students, faculty and staff every weekday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More »
SU closes multiple cafes this semester due to lack of customers
SU has closed cafes and reassigned workers due to low sales amid the coronavirus. Read More »
SU professor receives $1.3 million to study substance abuse, chronic pain
Ditre has studied the correlation between substance abuse and chronic pain, when he conducted a master’s thesis that studied the effects of pain on nicotine cravings and cigarette smoking behavior. Read More »
No new coronavirus cases among Day Hall residents, SU lifts quarantine
The university discovered the positive cases in Day Hall after SU’s wastewater testing program identified traces of COVID-19 in the building, Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie said. Read More »
SA to partner with mental health organization that offers support 24/7
SA officials are working to make a mental and physical health app available for SU students. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization aims to ensure all fellows get paid on time
GSO members said they worked with the Office of the Provost to ensure graduate fellows are paid on time. Read More »
Professors have heavier workload to adjust to new learning formats
For some SU professors, their workload has increased dramatically over the summer and this semester due to the shift to various teaching formats. Read More »
Wildhack family pledges $1 million to SU athletics program
The Wildhacks want their donation to enhance the college athlete experience and expand their academic support center. 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 »
SU falls 4 spots in U.S. News and World Report ranking, ranked No. 58
SU is now ranked No. 58, tying with Florida State University, the University of Maryland at College Park, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Washington. Read More »
SU to create disability inclusion office following audit
SU will create an office to oversee compliance with federal disability laws and campus resources as the Disability External Review Committee recommended. Read More »
Mark Lodato plans to expand student leadership, diversity as Newhouse dean
Lodato, who assumed the dean position on July 1, said his main priorities are student success, inclusivity and access to leadership. 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 »
SU Ambulance adds safety measures to prevent virus spread between patients
Syracuse University Ambulance has updated how it responds to emergencies to protect its members and patients amid the coronavirus pandemic. 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 »
Students continue Syracuse Surge projects remotely
While several projects with the Syracuse Surge initiative have been put on hold due to COVID-19, SU students have continued to work remotely on projects related to the initiative. Read More »
SU receives $4.3 million to lead disability-inclusive employment initiative
The institute will put $4.3 million toward a project on disability-inclusive employment policy. Read More »
Student under investigation for alleged sexual assault, SPD says
SPD is investigating an alleged incident of sexual assault involving an SU student that occurred at Brewster Hall. Read More »
Chinese students find professor's language on syllabus hurtful, disturbing
SU Chinese international students said they feel disrespected, hurt and confused that a professor referred to the coronavirus as “Wuhan Flu.” Read More »