Tag: board of trustees
#NotAgainSU discusses demands with Board of Trustees
#NotAgainSU, a Black student-led movement, said it hopes a Wednesday meeting with Syracuse University's Board of Trustees helped communicate patterns of oppression. Read More »
#NotAgainSU leaders meet with the Board of Trustees to discuss campus climate
This was one of about 18 meetings the trustees held with multiple student groups on campus. Read More »
3 takeaways from annual University Senate forum
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the search for a new provost at the University Senate’s open forum. Read More »
Cuomo condemns racist graffiti at SUNY-ESF, grateful for ‘speedy response’
Gov. Cuomo previously criticized Chancellor Kent Syverud’s response to racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents at Syracuse University. Read More »
Alumni donate to create scholarship for veterans
The Louis A. and Patricia H. Mautino Veteran Scholarship will provide financial assistance for veterans enrolled in undergraduate programs at SU. Read More »
SA to provide graduate admissions test preparation
The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, is often required for applying to graduate schools. Read More »
Special committee to begin campus climate review
The committee, which will consider recommendations from an independent panel, expects to present a report to the board by the end of June. Read More »
Raj Dewan appointed dean of SU’s School of Information Studies
Dewan currently serves as the director of the M.S. program in business analytics at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School. Read More »
Board of Trustees forms special committee, advisory panel on campus climate
The special committee and Independent Advisory Panel were formed in response to student demands for the Board of Trustees to expand efforts on diversity. Read More »
‘I do not intend to walk away’: Syverud responds to calls for resignation
Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke briefly at the University Senate’s meeting on Wednesday. Read More »
Faculty call for more university-wide diversity courses
The letter calls for the creation of liberal arts core curriculum to educate students about issues of diversity. Read More »
Kathleen Walters serves as first chairwoman of SU’s Board of Trustees
Appointed to the role in November 2018, Walters only sees herself as chair — no woman qualifier attached. Read More »
Grad shocked by lack of response by chancellor to racism on campus
SU graduate says their wish for the university’s the leader would be one who is an empathetic person, who provides help and support for all students, not one who merely sweeps hate crimes under the rug. Read More »
Here’s how Chancellor Syverud responded to #NotAgainSU demands
The chancellor first agreed to the students’ demands on Nov. 21. Read More »
Board of Trustees chair addresses hate, bias incidents
The Board of Trustees, which oversees the university’s fiscal policies and institutional decisions, stands behind Chancellor Kent Syverud and SU students, Kathleen Walters said. Read More »
Cuomo criticizes Syverud’s handling of hate crimes, bias-related incidents
Cuomo said he directed the state’s Hate Crimes Task Force to expand their investigation to include recent reports of a white supremacist manifesto being allegedly airdropped to students in Bird Library. Read More »
State Sen. May, Assemblyman Magnarelli visit Barnes Center sit-in
Both state representatives told student protesters they were disturbed by the recent hate crimes on and near SU's campus. Read More »
Congressional candidate Dana Balter expresses solidarity with #NotAgainSU
Balter is running for representative of New York’s 24th Congressional district. She visited the Barnes Center at The Arch Friday evening. Read More »
SUNY-ESF to begin search process for new president
The names of individuals nominated for SUNY-ESF president will remain confidential to the public throughout the search process to encourage a deeper pool of candidates. Read More »
Students deserve more than vague plans for donations
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that students deserve more than vague plans from SU about what donated money will be spent on. Read More »
SU alumnus donates $5 million to National Veterans Resource Center
Tan’s donation was made in part to fund the center’s programming and research efforts, which aim to provide resources and tools for economic advancement to veterans and their families. Read More »
Free speech on campus group expected to deliver final suggestions by May
The Free Speech Working Group will recommend changes to the university’s free speech and civil discourse policies to further the campus’ culture of thought diversity and open dialogue, said Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford in a campus-wide email. Read More »
Solvay mayor is a threat to democratic society
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Solvay’s unhinged mayor is a threat to democratic society. Read More »
SU announces 2020 Commencement severe weather plan
In case of severe weather, the Commencement would be held at the Manley Field House. Read More »