Tag: On Campus
Syracuse University students take gap years despite negative connotations
Gap years, once considered only for the well-to-do or for those who weren’t planning to attend college, are becoming more common. Three students share their gap year stories and how these breaks have impacted their college experiences. Read More »
Syracuse University pushes for completion of new student health and wellness center by August 2018
Pete Sala, Syracuse University's vice president and chief facilities officer, gave updates on "the Arch," the Carrier Dome and student housing on South Campus during the fifth Campus Framework open forum. Read More »
Syracuse University's 2015 security report shows increased number of rape cases, drug and liquor law violations
Syracuse University released its annual crime and safety report for 2015 on Friday. The report showed an increased number of rape cases and drug and liquor law violations. Read More »
Panelists address police brutality and Ku Klux Klan flyers in Syracuse during NAACP town hall meeting
Panelists from the Syracuse University community address issues such as police brutality and Ku Klux Klan flyers being distributed in Syracuse during a town hall meeting for SU's chapter of the NAACP. Read More »
Author speaks to SU community about creating positive change in toxic urban settings
Shawn Ginwright, an associate professor of education in San Francisco State University’s Africana studies department, gave a presentation Thursday night primarily based on the tactics and ideas needed in urban schools and communities to successfully prevent hopelessness, social toxicity and structural violence. Read More »
Former Syracuse football player Naesean Howard charged with trespassing on SU campus
Naesean Howard was arrested on charges of trespassing on the Syracuse University campus. Read More »
Bea González, new Posse liaison, plans to redefine Posse on SU campus
Syracuse University College Dean Bea González has been tasked to serve as liaison between the Posse Foundation and the university. Read More »
Syracuse University alumna reports strong-armed robbery near campus
A Syracuse University alumna had her purse stolen by three unknown boys while walking on Stratford Avenue Sunday night, the Department of Public Safety said. Read More »
SU construction update: Repairs to be made to University Place promenade; new Schine door installments to begin
In the latest campus construction update, Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer, said repairs to the water main along the University Place promenade will happen at the end of September. Read More »
Food delivery app can be used both off and on campus
Tapingo, a food pickup and delivery app created in San Francisco, has come to Syracuse. Students can use the app to order food for pickup at on-campus cafes, something Grubhub doesn't do. Read More »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces revisions to free speech policies
Syracuse University has announced some revisions to its free speech policies, according to an email sent to the SU community on Tuesday from Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read More »
Tickets for James Franco event have sold out
Tickets for the James Franco event, co-sponsored by University Union and the Traditions Commission, on Sept. 17 have sold out. Read More »
Syracuse University drops 3 spots in top party school rankings
The latest ranking is out. Read More »
Namesake of Slutzker Center for International Services dies at age 98
Lillian Slutzker, the namesake of the Slutzker Center for International Services, died on Aug. 18. Her funeral will be held in Syracuse on Wednesday. Read More »
SU construction update: Majority of summer projects have been completed
A majority of summer construction projects on the Syracuse University campus have been completed, said Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, in an email to the SU community on Monday. Read More »
SU construction update: Work on some campus projects will continue into fall semester
The University Place promenade will be completed one week before classes start, but some construction projects will not be finished until after the fall semester has started. Read More »
Syracuse University tentatively agrees to provide 830 employees with 3-year contracts
Syracuse University has reached a tentative agreement with a local workers union to provide 830 SU employees with three-year contracts. Read More »
SU construction update: promenade progress continues; Quad improvements complete
Many construction projects, including the one to make improvements to the Quad, have been completed or are nearing completion, said Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, in an email to the Syracuse University community. Read More »
SU construction update: Promenade work continues; Waverly, Comstock steam line replacement ongoing
Work on the University Place promenade, among other campus construction projects, continues on schedule, said Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, in an email to the Syracuse University community. Read More »
SU construction update: University Place water main in service; construction of Disability Cultural Center starts
The water main along University Place is now in service, according to a construction update from Pete Sala, Syracuse University vice president and chief facilities officer. Read More »
Sexual assault culture at Syracuse University, explained
Here is an explanation of the sexual assault culture and resources at Syracuse University. Read More »
Explaining THE General Body's history and grievances
Almost two years ago, THE General Body held an 18-day sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall at Syracuse University. Here is an in-depth look into the coalition of student organizations and what they were and still are advocating for. Read More »
SU construction update: promenade to be finished before student move-in; accessibility improvements underway
The University Place promenade is expected to be finished before Syracuse University students move in, according to Monday's summer construction update from Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer. Read More »
Syracuse University professor discovers unusually large sperm in fruit flies
Scott Pitnick, a Syracuse University biology professor, conducted a study into the unusually large sperm of male fruit flies. Read More »