Tag: Student Association
University Senate addresses potential impact of affirmative action case, upcoming speakers
The University Senate also discussed an upcoming lecture on political polarization that will feature two professors from other universities with opposing viewpoints. Read More »
Student Association submits feedback to SU on latest Academic Strategic Plan draft
SA President David Bruen hopes to advocate for various initiatives off-campus, including a bill passed in response to the lead crisis. Read More »
Student Association is forming a student advisory council to oversee Micron's 2024 arrival
SA President David Bruen said he hopes the advisory council will include students from majors like political science and social work to fill careers in Micron like human resources and legal work. Read More »
Student Association announces formation of Micron advisory council
After meeting with Dean J. Cole Smith, the Student Association looks to provide resources for students interested in Micron involvement. Read More »
SA President David Bruen sets sights on community lead remediation initiatives
After attending a participatory budgeting session in February, SA President David Bruen was inspired to take a stance on the lead paint crisis in Syracuse. Read More »
Student Association announces date for spring formal, updates on Micron collaboration
SA set a date for SU's spring formal, and gave updates on community work with Micron and the city lead ordinance at Monday's meeting. Read More »
Student Association meets with Micron to potentially develop a partnership
Members of Syracuse University's Student Association leadership met with a Micron program leader to discuss future collaboration between both parties. Read More »
ACC Leadership Symposium, Syracuse lead crisis at the forefront of latest SA meeting
Student Association members returned from the ACC Leadership Symposium with new ways to address student concerns and grievances. Read More »
Ahead of meeting SU’s new COO, SA looks to implement Schine meal swipes
SA President David Bruen is hopeful about the return of meal swipes to Schine Student Center with a meeting planned with SU's COO. Read More »
Syracuse University releases 1st draft of 2023 Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University's initial draft of the Academic Strategic Plan priorities getting all students to study abroad by 2028 and collaborating with Micron. Read More »
David Bruen seeks to boost local political engagement in candidacy for home county legislature
Bruen highlighted his success with SU initiatives like the grocery trolley system and the SA sustainability report. Read More »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United 'rapidly' approaches super-majority status
Syracuse University's administration hasn't voluntarily recognized the Syracuse Graduate Employees United as its growth continues. Read More »
NYPIRG partners with SA to advocate for increased higher education funding in NYS
The New York Public Interest Research Group is working with the Student Association to provide transportation to Albany for Higher Education Action Day. Read More »
Student Association advocates for expanded excused absence policy
SA President David Bruen and Vice President Adia Santos hope to expand SU’s excused absences policy to support mental health and wellness. Read More »
SA establishes its recognition of grad student union, requests SU’s neutrality
Syracuse University's Student Association passed a bill establishing its support for the Syracuse Graduate Employees United’s unionization efforts. Read More »
Undergraduate Labor Organization presents neutrality bill for grad student worker union
A Syracuse Graduate Employee Union bill requesting neutrality from Syracuse University was presented at Monday night’s Student Association after garnering the official support of around 250 faculty members and three SA sponsors. Read More »
Members of SA leadership sign petition supporting Graduate Student Workers
Student Association President David Bruen and Speaker Will Treloar announced support for Syracuse Graduate Employees United at the first meeting of the spring semester. Read More »
SA releases sustainability report to amend University’s Climate Action Plan
The Student Association released its sustainability report, which outlines an update to Syracuse University’s 2009 Climate Action Plan and proposes SU to adjust its goal of reaching carbon-neutrality from 2040 to 2030. Read More »
Final SA meeting of the semester features 'State of the Student Body' address
In its Food for Finals program, SA will hand out 500 $5 meal vouchers and offer free pizza, mac and cheese, and chicken tenders on December 12th and 14th. Read More »
SA looks to increase number of stipends awarded to student leaders
Syracuse University Student Association President, David Bruen, said he was hoping to eventually provide stipends to specific student organizations and specific positions. Read More »
SA presents bill aiming to increase student voter engagement
SA President David Bruen also discussed his meeting with Lauren Villanueva, vice president of alumni relations, about sustainability. Read More »
SA extends winter clothing drive period to Dec. 2
The Syracuse University Student Association extended the donation time period for its clothing drive partnership with Center for Community Alternatives. This is part of SA's plan to get students to engage with the local community. Read More »
SA, GSO collaborate to address sustainability issues on-campus
Syracuse University's Student Association and Graduate Student Organization are teaming up to tackle sustainability on campus. Both of the organization's presidents say their goals line up to create progress across both of their organizations. Read More »
Transparency Task Force aims to make SA more accessible to students
Syracuse University's Student Association created a new Transparency Task Force in order to help students better understand what their organization does. Read More »