Mark Lodato plans to expand student leadership, diversity as Newhouse dean
Lodato, who assumed the dean position on July 1, said his main priorities are student success, inclusivity and access to leadership. Read more »
On Campus
SA to host student-led focus groups that will make recommendations to DPS
A third-party group will create recommendations for DPS based off of student discussions this week. Read more »
SU Ambulance adds safety measures to prevent virus spread between patients
Syracuse University Ambulance has updated how it responds to emergencies to protect its members and patients amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
SU Drama students criticize department's progress in addressing racism
Current students and alumni told The Daily Orange that the department hasn’t been transparent about its efforts to improve conditions for students of color. Read more »
Multicultural learning communities foster more discussions about diversity
The Office of Learning Communities has expanded MLLCs in Ernie Davis, Day, and Lawrinson Halls. Read more »
SU restarts initiative to hire faculty from minority groups
This fall, the university restarted the diversity opportunity hiring initiative after faculty hiring freezes were put in place during the spring and summer. Read more »
Student under investigation for alleged sexual assault, SPD says
SPD is investigating an alleged incident of sexual assault involving an SU student that occurred at Brewster Hall. Read more »
Ernie Davis residents describe unexpected quarantine, SU response
SU closed Ernie Davis after detecting possible traces of COVID-19 in its wastewater, a tactic that will be used to isolate coronavirus cases throughout the remainder of the semester. Read more »
Day Hall student worker finds anti-Black slur on package
DPS is conducting an investigation after university staff discovered a package with an anti-Black slur in Day Hall. Read more »
GSO to fund travel grant program as academic conference move online
The organization will meet online this semester, but still hopes to engage graduation students about their concerns, leaders said. Read more »
Man sues SU after janitorial service worker drops radio onto his head
The worker was cleaning up a spill when he dropped his radio from the upper level of the Carrier Dome onto the plaintiff’s head, the lawsuit alleges. Read more »
Here's how SU students can vote in the upcoming presidential election
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, several states are allowing citizens to vote by mail to decrease the amount of people at the polls and the risk of contracting the virus. Read more »
300+ faculty, staff condemn professor for harmful language in syllabus
Social media posts circulated of a course syllabus that refers to the coronavirus as “Wuhan Flu” and “Chinese Communist Party Virus.” Read more »
Federal ban on WeChat app creates obstacles for SU international students
Many parents of Chinese international students use WeChat as the only way to stay in touch with their children, who are thousands of miles away from home. Read more »
Forever Orange Campaign raises $884 million
The campaign now has 12% engagement from alumni who have participated virtually and in-person and has 83,538 unique donors. Read more »
Here is how SU's COVID-19 response strategy compares to other schools
Here is a breakdown of the similarities between SU’s response to COVID-19 and schools that had to shut down campus. Read more »
Loretta Lynch to release recommendations on DPS review board in September
Lynch and her team will make recommendations regarding a citizen review board that will oversee allegations of misconduct against DPS. Read more »
Student contact tracers hope to be a trustworthy resource for SU community
Members of SU’s student contact tracing team said it's important that the university hired students for this position because they can build a better rapport with students. Read more »
Graduate student group organizes die-in to support Black Lives Matter
Protesters laid motionless for 10 minutes to represent the killing of Black people in the United States. Read more »
Barnes Center, Ernie Davis fitness centers to reopen with new safety protocols
Ernie Davis Fitness Center will have a maximum capacity of 20 people at a time and staff will be required to disinfect equipment every 90 minutes. Read more »
SU official anticipates no outbreak from Quad gathering
Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie does not believe that a large gathering on the Quad will result in an outbreak of coronavirus infections. Read more »
SU students detail quarantine experience in Sheraton Hotel
The university restricted access to certain floors of the Sheraton to use as quarantine and isolation housing for students. Read more »
Video shows dozens of students packed together outside Flint Hall on Friday
The video shows the students gathering at around 11:40 p.m. with no social distancing. Four DPS cars arrived to break up the crowd. Read more »
Cardio and weights areas at the Barnes Center to reopen Monday
The track, cardio spaces and weight rooms at the Barnes Center will reopen Aug. 24, but basketball courts will remain closed. Read more »
