Tag: Bird Library
Updates on Campus Framework plan revealed at open sessions
The open sessions were held for students to share their input on the Campus Framework. Read More »
Entrepreneurship program opens inside Bird Library
An opening ceremony for Blackstone LaunchPad, the transparent cube on the ground floor of Bird Library, was held in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons at Bird Library Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
Free rides to polling locations available to Syracuse University students on South Campus or in off-campus housing
Free transportation will be provided to polling locations for the New York primary on Tuesday for Syracuse University students that live on South Campus or in off-campus housing. Read More »
Cuneo: What I think of asking girls out
Humor columnist Danny Cuneo reflects on his past crushes, a time he asked a girl out on a date and the ways in which he plans on improving his love life. Read More »
SU students, faculty gather for discussion on microaggressions
A small group of SU students and faculty gathered Monday evening in Bird Library’s Peter Graham Scholarly Commons room for a discussion about microaggressions against Asian- Americans on campus and why they occur Read More »
Syracuse University should consider extended library hours on trial basis
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that Syracuse University create a pilot program to measure student interest for a 24/7 library model. Read More »
The Plastics Collection to use $1 million donation to hire a curator
The Plastics Collection, which is a part of the Syracuse University Archives and Special Collections, received in February an anonymous $1 million dollar donation in order to fund a curator position. Read More »
First students announce candidacy for SA president and vice president
Eric Evangelista, the longest serving member of Syracuse University's Student Association, announced his candidacy for SA President alongside his running mate, Joyce LaLonde, who has no previous experience with SA. Read More »
Scholar calls for more accessibility of print materials for students with disabilities
University of Queensland lecturer Paul Harpur explained that universities need to do more to ensure that students with a print disability have access to reading materials. Read More »
Jaipuriar: Sleep deprivation is unnecessarily glorified on college campuses
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar discusses the unhealthy nature of sleep deprivation culture among college students. Read More »
Bird Library is now allowing students to check out books late at night
Thanks to self-checkout machines in Bird Library, students can now check out books after the desk staff has left for the night. Read More »
What Chancellor Kent Syverud said about current initiatives at SU at semester's 1st University Senate meeting
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the employee buyout program and gave updates related to the Fast Forward initiative. Read More »
Some SU buildings lose power, hot water as result of power outage
National Grid crews are working to restore power in several buildings near the SU campus hit by a power outage Saturday morning. Read More »
Chinese government officials participate in Maxwell training program
Officials from Shenzhen recently received training on how to improve the rule of law in the city. Read More »
Report details workgroup's views on SU's right to restrain free speech
A Syracuse University workgroup submitted a report to Chancellor Kent Syverud that details the private university's right to restrain freedom of speech on its campus. Read More »
Syracuse University officials discuss specifics of Blackstone LaunchPad space in Bird Library
Syracuse University announced on Oct. 23 that it received a $900,000 grant from the Blackstone Charitable Fund for a new entrepreneurial program. Read More »
Subject librarian doubles as class assistant at Syracuse University
Patrick Williams works in Bird library and assists in courses like WRT 200: "Do-It-Yourself Publishing." Read More »
Bird Library sees low voter turnout on Election Day
Bird Library saw a low but slightly above average voter turnout for general elections on Tuesday. Read More »
Adele's 'Hello' left millions crying and yearning for more
Music columnist Isha Damle dives into the song that's had us all crying for weeks: "Hello" by Adele Read More »
Week in News: Remembrance Week, mothers of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown speak at SU and more
Here's what happened in news in the last week. Read More »
Bird Library is not an ideal location for entrepreneurship hub
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the announcement of a campus-wide entrepreneurship program coming to the Syracuse University campus. Read More »
SU to open new space in Bird Library to host entrepreneurial programs
Syracuse University was one of five schools in New York state to receive part of a $4.5 million grant from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to establish an entrepreneurship program. SU received $900,000 from the grant. Read More »
5 Orange Central events to check out this week
From stargazing at the Holden Observatory to seeing the comedic duo behind Broad City, check out these events for SU's homecoming. Read More »
Clarity essential in DPS correspondence during Orange Alert
The Daily Orange Editorial Board reflects on Wednesday night's Orange Alert and the ways in which the Department of Public Safety can improve its communication with the campus community during emergency situations. Read More »