SU students can sign up for mandatory flu shot starting Saturday
Students who don’t receive a flu shot could be referred to the Office of Students Rights and Responsibilities. Read more »
On Campus
SU encourages instructors to teach most spring semester courses in person
SU will encourage its schools and colleges to provide a majority of spring courses in-person, a university official said Tuesday. Read more »
SU to switch to randomized COVID-19 testing this semester, offer flu shots
Pooled saliva test stations will now be available to students, faculty and staff every weekday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more »
SU students' company helps college graduates pay off student debt
FSCL offers students alternative financing that will allow them to pay off their student debt based on their income level after college. Read more »
SU closes multiple cafes this semester due to lack of customers
SU has closed cafes and reassigned workers due to low sales amid the coronavirus. Read more »
ROTC programs implement COVID-19 protocols to advance leadership
Cadets in SU’s ROTC program said they have adapted to training in smaller groups, taking classes in a hybrid format and missing out on summer opportunities. Read more »
Wilmer Valderrama discusses how Latino heritage shaped his acting career
Valderrama described how his heritage and experience as an immigrant shaped his acting career and work as a Latinx activist. Read more »
SU finishes fiscal year with $5 million deficit, lower enrollment rate
SU finished the fiscal year with a $5 million deficit. Chancellor Kent Syverud said the school is in a strong position to manage its financial situation. Read more »
Passenger on SU Centro buses tests positive for COVID-19
People who rode these bus routes on Sept. 16 and 17 should monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms. Read more »
SU cancels spring break, pushes semester back 6 days
The university canceled spring break this year to avoid travel complications related to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Professor who referred to COVID-19 as ‘Wuhan Flu’ seeks reinstatement at SU
Chemistry professor Jon Zubieta and a free speech group called on SU in a letter Tuesday to drop its investigation on Zubieta and immediately reinstate him. Read more »
Students put in COVID-19 isolation frustrated with miscommunication from SU
Students believe the virus spread to their friend group from a student who didn’t complete the state’s two-week quarantine requirement before coming to SU. Read more »
SA to partner with mental health organization that offers support 24/7
SA officials are working to make a mental and physical health app available for SU students. Read more »
Remembrance Week canceled, scholars to hold events virtually this year
Remembrance Week events will take place starting in October and extend throughout the semester to adhere to new coronavirus regulations. Read more »
Loretta Lynch releases proposed framework on DPS review board
The board will hear appeals from certain DPS findings, review and comment on new DPS policies and publish an annual report that reviews how the department handles issues. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization aims to ensure all fellows get paid on time
GSO members said they worked with the Office of the Provost to ensure graduate fellows are paid on time. Read more »
Professors have heavier workload to adjust to new learning formats
For some SU professors, their workload has increased dramatically over the summer and this semester due to the shift to various teaching formats. Read more »
Resident advisers wish SU provided them more support, communication
RAs said they're doing more work than they had signed up for this year, with less support and communication from the university than they had anticipated. Read more »
Wildhack family pledges $1 million to SU athletics program
The Wildhacks want their donation to enhance the college athlete experience and expand their academic support center. Read more »
DPS and SPD investigate robbery outside Brewster Hall
The robbery occurred at approximately 11:16 p.m. outside the freshman residence hall at 401 Van Buren Street. Read more »
Resident advisers demand hazard pay, more PPE
RAs expect a response from their respective residence hall within one week. Read more »
Some SU campus engagement committees to resume meetings this fall
Faculty and student members said that the committees discussed many topics last semester and some committee leaders have expressed plans to meet in the fall. Read more »
Financial, safety concerns force some students to take the semester off
Several SU students made the decision to defer due to financial constraints, concerns about the spread of coronavirus on campus or to seize different opportunities during a time of uncertainty. Read more »
SU to create disability inclusion office following audit
SU will create an office to oversee compliance with federal disability laws and campus resources as the Disability External Review Committee recommended. Read more »
