Campus Framework plans for reducing carbon footprint at Syracuse University in early stages
The Campus Framework is a 20-year infrastructure plan that details short- and long-term campus development. Read more »
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iSchool ‘hackathon’ winners tackle Syracuse snow removal
The city of Syracuse partnered with the School of Information Studies and AT&T to host the hackathon, which focused on city snow plow operations. Read more »
Maxwell civics program recognized in national online case study
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs’ citizenship and civic engagement program was part of the study. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council may support early voting bill
A resolution of support was introduced by Councilor Latoya Allen, of the 4th district, during Wednesday’s council study session. Read more »
Onondaga County executive touts achievements in ‘state of the county’ speech
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney delivered her annual “state of the county” speech in downtown Syracuse Tuesday night. Read more »
SUNY-ESF student leader Ben Taylor says conflict, tensions must end
Taylor is president of the college’s Undergraduate Student Association. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh’s pledge to support drone initiative gets mixed reactions
A regional advocacy group has concerns about the commercial and military uses of drone technology. Read more »
Report supports recommendation for faculty education on ethics
The University Senate’s Committee for Diversity will publicly detail the report Wednesday during the governing body’s first March meeting. Read more »
Student Association elections to take place a week earlier than last year
Elections will begin on April 9. Read more »
Video: Syracuse University Disability Day of Mourning vigil
The Disability Day of Mourning vigil honored individuals with disabilities who were killed by their caretakers. Read more »
MSNBC political analyst and anchor Joy-Ann Reid to speak at Syracuse University
Reid anchors MSNBC’s “AM Joy,” a weekend political talk show. Read more »
Syracuse University to submit draft of major enrollment plan in May
The strategic enrollment plan, announced last year, will focus on recruiting applicants in states such as Texas and California. Read more »
Student Association approves funding for buses to Washington rally
The March For Our Lives, a demonstration to address gun safety in schools, will take place in late March. Read more »
Graduate students express concern over possible health insurance policy switch
A discussion was hosted by Syracuse University administrators on Monday about a possible switch from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Aetna health coverage for graduate students. Read more »
Co-founder of Pussyhat Project speaks at School of Architecture
Jayna Zweiman helped launch the project that created “pussyhats,” which became a symbol of the international Women’s March. Read more »
Construction update: Bathroom sign, utility work moves forward
Pete Sala, Syracuse University’s vice president and chief facilities officer, detailed construction in a campus-wide email sent Monday afternoon. Read more »
Walsh says he wants to improve Syracuse schools. These are his plans.
Since taking office, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has promised to renovate facilities, increase graduation rates and expand career and technical training programs. Read more »
SA will no longer organize hurricane relief trip to Houston
SA is working on a possible long-term initiative that would promote advocacy for sites of natural disasters around the world. Read more »
Student Legal Services director responds to possible reconfiguration of program
Attorney Christopher Burke, the program director, said SLS’s independence is a priority. Read more »
Residents voice support for Interstate 81 ‘community grid’ option at Syracuse forum
I-81 runs through some of the poorest sections of the city. Local activists said a grid concept could help alleviate those economic issues. Read more »
News briefs: 3 Syracuse stories you may have missed
Syracuse University canceled all classes on Friday as a snowstorm moved over the region, among other things. Read more »
After 85 years, sledding is legal in this Syracuse park
Sledding is now legal in Burnet Park, which is about 15 minutes from Syracuse University’s Main Campus. Read more »
Syracuse University to relocate offices to make room for Counseling Center satellite
The Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs, the Office of Learning Communities and the Office of Health Promotion will move out of the Health Services building before students return from spring break. Read more »
Full day of classes canceled due to snow for 3rd time in Syracuse University’s history
The rare decision cancel to classes was first announced in a Winter Weather Alert sent just before 6:30 a.m. Friday. Read more »
