Catch up on the latest Syracuse University news from the past week
Here are five Syracuse University news stories you might have missed since the beginning of the week. Read more »
On Campus
Construction update: Campus projects continue to progress well despite rainy weather
Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, gave an update on Syracuse University’s summer construction projects in a campus-wide email sent Wednesday. Read more »
Security measures at Dineen Hall will be rolled back July 1
A Department of Public Safety officer will no longer staff Dineen Hall’s Irving Avenue welcome desk, and the turnstile gates at the entrances to the building will be unlocked. Read more »
Zhanjiang 'John' Liu appointed as Syracuse University’s vice president for research
Zhanjiang “John” Liu has been appointed as Syracuse University’s vice president for research. As part of this role, he will work to increase research activity and collaboration throughout campus. Read more »
3 hawks take over Syracuse University campus during summer, prompting warning signs
Signs have been posted near Lyman Hall reading “Beware, Low Flying Hawks.” But hawk experts say those on the Syracuse University campus this summer need not worry. Read more »
Institute for Veterans and Military Families receives $1.5 million grant to implement entrepreneurship training
The grant from the U.S. Small Business Association will help the IVMF provide veterans and their families with instruction in entrepreneurship, market research and business fundamentals. Read more »
DPS continues regular patrol of Syracuse University area during summer months
Despite the decreased student population, the Department of Public Safety continues regular patrols during the summer. The department also conducts drills and trains new officers. Read more »
5 important New York state and Syracuse updates to catch up on
From the adoption of tuition-coverage programs in New York state to residence hall renovations on the Syracuse University campus, here are five important updates you should catch up on. Read more »
Academic boot camp hosted by SU helps veterans transition to university life
The weeklong academic boot camp prepares enlisted veterans for university life through seminars and workshops. 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 »
Construction update: Residence hall renovations on track for completion by end of summer
In a campus-wide email sent Wednesday, the university announced residence hall renovations are progressing well and gave updates on other large summer construction projects. Read more »
Syracuse University’s summer construction projects include bathroom renovations and classroom upgrades
Bathroom renovations in Day and DellPlain halls and upgrades to classrooms in the Hall of Languages are among the construction projects planned this summer. Read more »
Syracuse University’s IRS form details university’s top earners
Syracuse University’s 990 form, obtained by The Daily Orange Friday, reveals the university’s top earners and its endowment in 2015. Read more »
Professor Emerita Antje Bultmann Lemke remembered by colleagues as heroic, gracious
During the Nazi Party’s rule in Germany, Antje Bultmann Lemke used a library to help people who were trying to escape persecution. 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 »
Professor emerita in the iSchool dies
Antje Bultmann Lemke died earlier this week. She taught in the iSchool from 1952 to 1986 and helped people escape Nazi persecution, according to an SU News release. Read more »
Syracuse University Board of Trustees chairman donates $5 million to health and wellness center project
The new health and wellness center, called the Barnes Center at The Arch, will replace Archbold Gymnasium. Steven Barnes, chairman of SU’s Board of Trustees, donated $5 million to the $50 million project. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse University’s 2nd Campus Framework draft
The draft included new information about the possible three-year housing requirement and SU academic mergers, but provided few details on university stakeholder meetings regarding the Campus Framework. Read more »
2nd Campus Framework draft provides no updates on infrastructure plan's total cost or construction timeline
The Campus Framework was introduced by SU Chancellor Kent Syverud shortly after he was hired in 2013. Several large projects are included in the Framework, like the phasing out of freshman and sophomore student South Campus housing. Read more »
Vernon Jordan draws parallels between current political climate and civil rights era in 2017 commencement speech
Jordan compared President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric to the anti-black sentiments expressed by Southern politicians during his childhood. He also urged the graduating class to continue the fight for justice and protect the progress that was made in the past. Read more »
Syracuse University releases status report on diversity and inclusion recommendations
The report released Friday detailed the short-term recommendations made by the Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. The workgroup is composed of students, faculty, staff and university administrators. Read more »
University Senate still seeking final recommendations on revised free speech policy
Chancellor Kent Syverud set a March deadline for the Senate Agenda Committee to provide suggestions in relation to SU’s Stop Bias website, reasonable person definition and the campus posting policy. Read more »
Syracuse University speech codes are too strict, according to outside organization
The organization more commonly known as FIRE has given Syracuse University a “red” free speech code rating. Read more »
Administrator’s political activity memo draws backlash from some SU faculty members
SU community members, a memo contends, can participate in political activity “on their own behalves” but they need to specify that their views are not reflective of the university as a whole. Read more »
