Tag: On Campus
Lawsuit claims SU overlooked former employee Conrad Mainwaring’s sex abuse
The man claims Syracuse University’s negligence enabled Mainwaring to molest him in an empty university classroom during a campus tour. Read More »
SU defends Alpha Chi Rho suspension in lawsuit filing
The university outlined how one official is given the power to reject or approve conduct sanctions. Read More »
SU places students on interim suspension for violating quarantine orders
The exact nature of the students' violation remains unclear. Read More »
SU alumnus Andrew Greenberg donates $1 million in scholarship funds
The donation will support academic scholarships within the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Read More »
Here is what you need to know about move-in day and quarantine
Students from coronavirus hotspots only have a few days left to begin their quarantine in time for the start of classes Aug. 24. Read More »
Students move into Syracuse University dorms, begin 14-day quarantine
Students participating in the on-campus quarantine will have limited social interactions outside their floors. Read More »
John Burdick's activism, compassion reached countless lives
John Burdick, an anthropology professor at Syracuse University, spent his life serving communities around the world, from Syracuse’s Westside neighborhood to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More »
Q&A: The D.O. answers your questions about SU's plans for fall 2020
The D.O. answers readers questions on satisfying New York's mandatory quarantine requirements, pre-arrival testing and fall 2020 move-in. Read More »
SU to charge $49 for optional at-home COVID-19 testing kits
SU officials will mail students the $49 at-home testing kit so that they can fulfill the university’s pre-travel test requirement before returning to campus. Read More »
SU senior Armand Ahishakiye dies
Ahishakiye was studying economics at Syracuse University. Read More »
Nina Kapur, broadcast journalist and Newhouse alumna, dies
Kapur graduated from SU in 2016 with a degree in broadcast and digital journalism. Read More »
Newhouse School dean discusses programs for students of diverse backgrounds
Newhouse dean Mark Lodato said he plans to increase the number of scholarships available to Newhouse students from underrepresented backgrounds. Read More »
SU international students must register for in-person classes to stay in US
ICE’s guidance, issued Monday, states that international students must be enrolled in in-person college courses to return to or remain in the United States. Read More »
SU will launch search for new provost in fall 2020
John Liu, interim vice chancellor and provost, will continue to occupy the position during the search process. Read More »
Syracuse University anthropology professor dies
John Burdick, former chair of the SU anthropology department, died Saturday. Read More »
Photojournalist, SU alumnus Michael Santiago talks racism in the newsroom
Santiago, a Black photojournalist and Syracuse University alumnus, has dedicated much of his career to photographing diverse communities. Read More »
SU graduate launches website showing locations of Black-owned businesses
The team behind Safe Loot––a growing database of Black-owned businesses––hopes the website will help protesters protect Black-owned businesses at the center of protests. Read More »
Syracuse University will hold classes on Labor Day and 3 weekends this fall
The university selected days for weekend instruction that would not conflict with religious holidays or home football games, said John Liu, vice chancellor and provost. Read More »
SU alumni allege racism within sociology and architecture departments
The statements call for faculty to acknowledge and combat racism in their respective departments. Read More »
Students, alumni address racism within the SU Drama department
The organizers behind the call to action collected 39 testimonials about racism in the department from students and alumni that include allegations against four faculty members. Read More »
SU releases COVID-19 response plan with 127 recommendations for the fall
The framework is only a draft and will change as new public health guidance becomes available. Read More »
SU to ease restrictions on essential travel for faculty and staff
SU will allow some travel for essential research activities and essential business. Travel to conferences is still prohibited. Read More »
Classes will use alternating attendance model to decrease in-person capacity
Smaller classes will meet using an alternate day attendance model and online learning. Some large lectures will not meet in person at all. Read More »
DPS receives 75 reports of missing items from students retrieving dorm belongings
DPS’ crime log lists burglaries and larceries at several residence halls. Read More »