Student Association votes on funding for 6 organizations in ‘shortest SA meeting ever’
The meeting was meant to supplement finance decisions that weren’t covered on Monday night’s meeting. Read more »
On Campus
SU students plan Thursday walkout to protest Kavanaugh, sexual assault
Organizers said they want students to walk out of their classes on Thursday to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and to bring awareness to issues of sexual assault on campus. Read more »
Texas Tribune journalist discusses investigative reporting at SU lecture
Marissa Evans, an investigative journalist at The Texas Tribune, discussed her reporting on maternal mortality at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Tuesday. Read more »
SU administrators are trying to make tech platforms more accessible
An Information and Technology Services official said the department is conducting faculty and staff training about how to make content universally accessible. Read more »
Mental Health Awareness Week 2018
Video: Tori Munley reflects on eating disorder past, present struggles and future recovery
Mental Health Awareness Week began on Sept. 30th. Syracuse University sophomore Tori Munley reflects on her struggle with her eating disorder and how it continues to impact her today. Read more »
Student Association to push SU to recognize ASL campus-wide
President Ghufran Salih and Vice President Kyle Rosenblum will take steps to put together a petition and official American Sign Language report, if they can get the support of faculty and students. Read more »
Interactive: See how SU crime compares to other universities
Syracuse University released crime statistics on Monday in its Annual Security Report. Read more »
SU confirms that student has contracted bacterial meningitis
An SU student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and is currently being treated in their hometown. Read more »
ABC News anchor reflects on mental health, on-air panic attack during speech
The ABC News anchor and best-selling self-help author was the keynote speaker at SU’s first-ever Be Well Expo, the first in a weeklong event dedicated to health and wellness. Read more »
SU Greek life survey shows students have divided thoughts on fraternities, sororities
The survey results show that Greek life members and non-members are divided on whether fraternities and sororities have a positive impact on SU. Read more »
More than 50 people protest Kavanaugh, sexual assault on SU Quad
More than 50 people gathered on the Syracuse University Quad to protest Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and sexual assault culture on Thursday as… Read more »
SU Greek life survey results to be shared publicly
SU administrators answered questions about Greek life, mental health services and diversity and inclusion programs at a town hall on Wednesday night. Read more »
Retired U.S. ambassador shares diplomacy, communication advice at SU
About 30 people attended a talk by Harriet Elam-Thomas on Wednesday, where she discussed civility, sensitivity and respect in effective communication. Read more »
SU makes the switch from plastic straws to paper straws
Plastic straws will be replaced by paper straws in all five residential dining halls. Read more »
Professors discuss social media’s impact on activism at SU lecture
Tuesday’s lecture featured an associate professor of communication studies, an assistant professor of religion and a professor of strategic, legal and management communications. Read more »
SU Career Services switches database platforms
Handshake, which was implemented this summer, is replacing OrangeLink. Read more »
New York Times op-ed columnist talks current events, politics during Q&A at SU
Frank Bruni, the first openly gay columnist at The New York Times, answered questions Tuesday in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium. Read more »
Newhouse, iSchool to host lectures about social media’s impact on politics
The seminar will consist of three panels taking place throughout the fall on aspects of social media and its influence on politics. Read more »
Theta Tau executive director says SU chapter could be reorganized without university recognition
Michael Abraham, Theta Tau’s executive director, said representatives of Syracuse University’s chapter of the engineering fraternity could petition for a charter in two years despite the chapter’s permanent expulsion from SU. Read more »
Nicole Sealey talks unfinished poems, writing process in Q&A at SU
The writer began the Raymond Carver Reading Series at HBC Crouse Gifford Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
Hearing in state lawsuit filed by students involved in Theta Tau videos adjourned
The hearing is part of the state lawsuit filed against SU by 10 students involved in the Theta Tau videos. Read more »
SU graduate students worried by new student visa restrictions
Graduate students said the new limits on student visas will increase the financial burden on international students and may discourage them from studying in the United States altogether. Read more »
Hendricks Chapel dean lays out goals at Student Association meeting
Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol wants to increase engagement with Syracuse University students who might not be aware of the programs and services available in the chapel. Read more »
GSO leaders aim to increase engagement, advocate for international students
GSO President Jack Wilson and Vice President of Internal Affairs Nick Mason said they’re aiming to help graduate students affected by the Trump administration’s recent restrictions on Chinese student visas, among other things. Read more »
