SUNY-ESF outlines COVID-19 response plan, testing protocol worries students
SUNY-ESF established a COVID-19 response plan to reduce classroom density and trace the virus on campus. Read more »
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SA leadership discusses plans to support SU's marginalized communities
Hastings and Golden helped facilitate Chancellor Kent Syverud’s signing of commitments that the university made to #NotAgainSU protesters. Read more »
DPS Student of Color Advisory Committee to admit members after disbandment
In the spring 2020 semester, student members of the committee stopped attending meetings and decided to attend the #NotAgainSU protests instead. Read more »
Video: 100+ students march against police brutality
Over one hundred students marched across Syracuse University Friday in a demonstration against police brutality. Read more »
Activists call on SU students to be engaged in city-wide issues
Local activists and community leaders at the event spoke about the challenges of activism and the importance of cooperation between SU and the larger Syracuse community. Read more »
Student Association leads march against racism, police brutality
SA held the event in solidarity with the March on Washington that took place Friday morning. 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 »
Health experts predict campus won't close early if SU controls virus spread
Experts in epidemiology said Syracuse University stands a chance to remain open for the entire semester given its public health policies. Read more »
Last Chance for Change members hope to make a lasting impact on the community
Emerging out of protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Last Chance for Change hopes to leave a meaningful legacy in Syracuse, members said. Read more »
Joe Biden endorses former SU professor Dana Balter for U.S. Congress
Balter announced the endorsement on social media Wednesday. Read more »
Video: Student contact tracers empathize with COVID-19 concerns at college
Contact tracers said their role as students is important because they are able to empathize with students in ways safety and health officials cannot. 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 »
New York reports record-low COVID-19 infection rate, stays below 1 percent
The state reported its lowest COVID-19 positive testing rate Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. 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 »
Here's how coronavirus testing and contact tracing at SU will work
A graphic breaking down how SU will monitor for and respond to cases of COVID-19 on campus, and how campus will shut down in the event of an outbreak. 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 »
SU places professor on leave after syllabus calls COVID-19 'Wuhan flu'
The derogatory language appeared in a course syllabus. Read more »
SA creates standing committee on sustainability
The committee will be responsible for researching and promoting methods to increase environmental sustainability on SU’s campus. Read more »
SU religious organizations to practice worship while social distancing
SU’s religious programs will adjust meetings and prioritize online worship amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Professors question students' return to campus, adapt to online learning
University administrators made decisions about reopening campus with little input from students, faculty or staff, some professors told The Daily Orange. 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 »
Chancellor Syverud welcomes students for fall 2020 semester
In his message, Syverud addressed both students returning to campus for the semester and those taking classes virtually from home. Read more »
SA will host Mental Health Awareness week among pandemic, hate crimes
Through several resources and events, SA hopes to help meet students’ increased mental health needs this semester. 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 »
