Tag: campus
Where to see fireworks on the Fourth of July
Finish off the Fourth of July with a local fireworks display. This list includes ten, mostly free places to go with friends and family. Read More »
Gallery: See the weekly progression of summer construction projects on the Syracuse University campus
Several construction projects on the Syracuse University campus will be ongoing over the summer, including renovations to residence hall bathrooms and other accessibility updates. Read More »
Here's what you need to know about the latest Campus Framework update
Although the second-draft of the Campus Framework did not provide an update on how much it would cost Syracuse University, it did give more details on the South Campus housing relocation project. Read More »
Why some students spent a semester off campus — but didn’t go abroad
There are dozens of options to study abroad while at Syracuse University, but some off-campus options keep students in U.S. to focus on their future careers. Read More »
Online learning platform 2U enters the mainstream and expands to more colleges at Syracuse University
As online learning becomes more popular, SU has strived to embrace it through the platform 2U. Now in five schools and colleges — and trying for a sixth — administrators and faculty reflect on the platform’s challenges and successes. Read More »
Third Whitman dean candidate promotes focus on new technology, professional background
Vicki Daniels, the sole female candidate for the position, is currently the president and CEO of a startup health company. She presented and defended her credentials in a student forum on Thursday. Read More »
Deynaba Farah: Senior uses Muslim faith to influence positive change in Syracuse community
Farah helps refugees and children of African descent living in the Syracuse community feel like they belong. Read More »
Winnie Greenberg: At 82, this Syracuse native has witnessed the history of central New York
Winnie Greenberg has lived in Syracuse for her entire life. She’s worked downtown, been apart of the local arts scene and she’s seen Syracuse change drastically over the years. Read More »
Audra Linsner: Otto's Army leader pours emotion, dedication into Orange fandom
Linsner is also a member of Phi Sigma Pi, a resident adviser, a University 100 tour guide, a player on the women’s club ultimate Frisbee team and a fellow with Believe in Syracuse. Read More »
Shazif Shaikh: This student won’t sleep until he sees Syracuse University science community at its peak
Shazif Shaikh sleeps only a few hours a week, but that doesn’t dim his energy and drive to improve the science community on campus. Read More »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud doesn’t currently have stance on potential merger
In a recent interview with The Daily Orange, Syverud said he doesn’t have a position “on any particular proposal because I don’t know yet what the exact proposal is.” Read More »
Stanley Bondy: Behind-the-scenes staffer in Newhouse is known for his kindness
Stanley Bondy, facilities coordinator for the Newhouse School, stays humble despite being indispensable to faculty. Read More »
Priya Penner: Freshman fights for a more accessible campus across all marginalized identities
Priya Penner has only been on campus for a year, but she’s already making a mark through her involvement with the disability rights community. Read More »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud ‘wasn’t bothered’ by Jim Boeheim's comments on retirement announcement
Last month, SU extended Boeheim’s contract past the 2017-18 season after he was previously scheduled to retire. Boeheim said he “did not want to make it public” in 2015 that he planned to retire in 2018, but Syverud overruled him. Read More »
Middle States accreditation committee urges community feedback in information sessions
Information sessions were held on Tuesday to start feedback period of the Middle States reaccreditation effort. Read More »
How James Franco’s experiences and family life have influenced him to campaign for Student Association
James Franco, who is campaigning for SA president on the platform “Pro-active > Reactive,” grew up with a law enforcement influence in his father. Read More »
Middle State information sessions to start on Tuesday, soliciting feedback on SU’s accreditation effort
Syracuse University’s Middle States Reaccreditation Steering Committee will hold two information sessions on Tuesday. Read More »
Professor receives grant to study effects of communication technologies on veterans
Bryan Semaan, an assistant professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, received a $173,205 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the possible benefits of communication technologies on veterans. Read More »
New job-recruiting database raises privacy questions
Handshake, a new job-recruiting database is questioned for releasing students’ GPAs to future employers without their knowledge. SU is potentially switching from OrangeLink to Handshake in upcoming years. Read More »
Why some colleges and universities are calling to 'Ban the Box' on college applications
One of the questions on the Common Application, which SU uses for its admissions process, is about criminal history. Other colleges and universities have been calling to remove the question, citing unnecessary barriers for otherwise qualified students. Read More »
This Pulitzer-Prize winner rode on the top of freight trains for 1,600 miles to cover immigration
Sonia Nazario spoke Wednesday night as the last speaker in the University Lecture series. She discussed her work and what people can do to help child immigrants from Latin America. Read More »
Here’s how to play the SU version of Settlers of Catan
The first player to acquire 10 graduation points wins the game and gets a job as Lord of Campus. It’s an unpaid job with no benefits, but why would recent grads need anything more? Read More »
Tuition likely to continue rising for foreseeable future due to rising costs at universities
Annual increases in tuition at private universities like SU can be largely attributed to the rising costs of running a university, experts said. And with those high costs unlikely to slow down in the coming years, tuition hikes are also likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Read More »
Taking to the streets, SU students rally against sexual assault and rape culture during annual event
Roughly 600 students and Syracuse residents gathered Wednesday evening for SU’s annual Take Back the Night rally, an event aimed at eliminating sexual assault, abuse, violence and rape culture. Read More »