Newhouse computer labs close temporarily due to sprinkler failure
Computer labs 205a and 206 in Newhouse I were closed Tuesday night due to a sprinkler failure around 4 p.m. Read more »
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Organization votes to change organization name, establishes new committee
The Syracuse University Student Association voted during Monday night’s meeting in Maxwell Auditorium to change the name of its organization back to SGA, a provision included in the first phase of the Federalization Act, which was passed after lengthy deliberation during the meeting. Read more »
Professors discuss importance of ethical journalism following suspension of NBC’s Brian Williams
Some professors are emphasizing the importance of maintaining the line between being a news personality and being a celebrity after Brian Williams, the host and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News,” was suspended after retelling an exaggerated version of a report he did in Iraq. Read more »
SU's science departments use anonymous $1 million donation to update lab equipment
With the help of an anonymous donation of $1 million, the biology department and the other hard sciences at SU have an opportunity to upgrade and modernize their equipment for the first time in years. Read more »
SU hires outside consultant to assess possible options for Carrier Dome's future
Syracuse University has hired an outside consultant to look into the possibility of a new, fixed roofing system on the Carrier Dome, Chancellor Kent Syverud… Read more »
Forum clarifies housing lottery process, provides details on additional changes to housing
Syracuse University’s Office of Housing, Meal Plan and ID Card Services held the first of two information sessions for students in the Shemin Auditorium in… Read more »
Syverud unable to comment on NCAA's ongoing investigation into athletic department
Syracuse University’s decision to self-impose a postseason ban on the men’s basketball team was done in coordination with the NCAA, said SU Chancellor Kent Syverud on Monday. Read more »
Shaw Dining Center re-opens after water pipe causes closure
According to an email sent to residents of Shaw Hall and Oren Lyons Hall, the dining center is closed until further notice because of a maintenance issue. Residents were asked to use Ernie Davis Dining Center until Shaw reopens. Read more »
Crime briefs: Feb. 9-15
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that happened near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read more »
SU dining halls add QR codes to provide nutritional information about food items
Syracuse University has added QR codes, or barcodes that can be scanned with a smartphone, to food items in its dining halls to give nutritional information. Read more »
Falk students organize clothing drive for local transgender community
Graduate students in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics said they hope a clothing drive they organized to support the local transgender community will continue to spark conversations about the topic. Read more »
SU students establish Peace Action organization, aim to to educate students on issues threatening world peace
Students have established and will participate in a local chapter of the Peace Action New York State organization at Syracuse University starting this semester. Read more »
SUNY-ESF natural resources management program becomes 1st accredited program in the country
SUNY-ESF’s natural resource management program has become the first program of its kind to be accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Read more »
SU Rising brings awareness of relationship violence, highlights improved sexual assault services
SU Rising, a candlight vigil and rally to bring awareness to sexual and relationship violence, also showcased SU's newly realigned, improved sexual assault resources. Read more »
Magic Man, Panama Wedding to perform at first Bandersnatch concert of spring semester
Magic Man, an alternative rock band, will headline Syracuse University’s first Bandersnatch Concert Series show of the spring semester, University Union announced on Twitter Sunday.… Read more »
SU community gathers for SU Rising event to raise awareness of sexual and relationship violence
Syracuse University community members gathered in Hendricks Chapel Friday for SU Rising, an evening to bring awareness to sexual and relationship violence while remembering and supporting victims. Read more »
Syverud creates working group to address SA, GSO concerns regarding free speech across campus
The group was created in response to resolutions passed by the Student Association and the Graduate Student Organization in the fall that said SU’s current policy is vague, broad and stifles academic freedom. Read more »
OttoTHON organizers continue gathering support for SU's first dance marathon, hope to set fundraising record
OttoTHON, which is in support of the Children’s Miracle Network, will kick off at the end of the month. The dancing will start at 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 and won’t end until March 1 at 6 a.m. Read more »
University of Vermont leads in gender equality, preferred pronoun movements
In a time when gender equality is at the forefront of many conversations in society and on college campuses around the country, the University of… Read more »
Marshall Street store owners remain optimistic about sales despite postseason ban
Owners and managers of popular Marshall Street businesses say they are hopeful the postseason ban on the Syracuse men’s basketball team won’t have a large… Read more »
Former USC basketball players, coach reflect on self-imposed sanctions similar to SU's
The University of Southern California announced self-imposed sanctions in 2010, including a postseason ban similar to the one SU self-imposed last week. Read more »
Senators discuss ongoing dean searches, library budget at monthly meeting
The University Senate held its second meeting of the semester Wednesday night and discussed the search for a new library dean among other topics. Read more »
Community to hold vigil, rally against relationship violence at SU Rising on Friday
The annual Syracuse University Rising: Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence candlelight vigil event will take place at Hendricks Chapel on Friday at 6 p.m. This… Read more »
