Jay Dolmage speaks about disability justice, pragmatic social change at SU lecture
The associate professor and best-selling author discussed the prevalence of academic ableism on college campuses. Read more »
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Hendricks Chapel will sponsor 2 relief trips to Puerto Rico
Student volunteers will assist in cleanup efforts and help communities that are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Read more »
INTERACTIVE: 5 ways to de-stress on campus during finals
Too busy to get off campus this week? Here’s how to de-stress without leaving the Hill. Read more »
Hanukkah started Sunday night. Here’s how the SU community is celebrating this week
Sunday night marked the start of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, known as the festival of lights. Read more »
Ombuds Office plans to hire permanent director by end of December
Syracuse University created the Office of the University Ombuds in February and has kept an interim director for the past eight months. Read more »
Holidays at Hendricks hopes to bring light, positivity to campus
Each year, Hendricks Chapel rings in the holiday season with Holidays at Hendricks, featuring five all-student choirs from the Setnor School of Music. Read more »
Committee finds SU graduate employees don’t make living wage
The Graduate Student Organization’s Employment Issues Committee determined that 75 percent of graduate assistants are paid less than the cost of attendance. Read more »
Hendricks Chapel Food Pantry expands outreach under new leadership
Syeisha Byrd took over the food pantry after its founder, Ginny Yerdon, retired earlier this year. Read more »
4 news stories you may have missed this weekend
From a campus Veterans Day Ceremony to two city shootings, these are the biggest stories from the weekend. Read more »
SU honors veterans at Hendricks Chapel ceremony
Hundreds of SU community members attended the Veterans Day Ceremony, which comes two days before the national holiday. Read more »
These campus offices help students connect with the city of Syracuse through service
These SU staff are helping students connect with the Syracuse community in time for the holidays. Read more »
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is a celebration of religious diversity on campus
Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival that celebrates the power of light overcoming darkness. This Saturday, members of Syracuse University’s South Asian Students Association will host a Diwali celebration in Goldstein Auditorium, featuring traditional music, dance and plenty of food to go around. Read more »
THE JOURNEY HOME: 5 Scotsmen biked more than 3,000 miles to commemorate the victims of Pan Am Flight 103
Colin Dorrance was an 18-year-old police officer when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland. This year, after 30 years in the police force and the 30th anniversary of the disaster, Dorrance planned a 3,238-mile cycling journey from Lockerbie to Syracuse. Read more »
Emmy-award winning composer to perform at Hendricks
Composer Vân-Ánh (Vanessa) Võ will perform at Hendricks Chapel on Nov. 2. as part of a “Stories” by the SU Humanities Center. Read more »
Trump administration proposal sparks trans rights rally on Quad
Transgender and gender non-conforming students rallied on Syracuse University’s Quad on Wednesday to protest a plan by the Trump administration to erase federal recognition of transgender identity. Read more »
Larry Mason works to help SU community remember, act forward from the Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy
The Syracuse University photography professor uses his pictures to teach people about the history of the plane crash over Lockerbie, Scotland. Read more »
Video: How the Syracuse University community responded to 2 different acts of terror
On Sunday night, Hendricks Chapel hosted two candlelight vigils for two different reasons. Read more »
SU Jewish community mourns Pittsburgh mass shooting
The Chabad House at SU and the Winnick Hillel Center organized a vigil Sunday evening in response to Saturday’s mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Read more »
4 news stories you missed during Family Weekend
From local politics to campus speakers, these are four of the biggest stories to catch up on from the weekend. Read more »
SU groups host events for Disability Awareness Month
A Bird Library exhibit features approximately 40 books about experiences of being disabled, including both physical and mental disabilities. Read more »
NEXT CHAPTER: George Saunders takes inspiration from students, changes perspective to push his writing
George Saunders, an English professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ creative writing program, will deliver the inaugural lecture of SU’s fall 2018 University Lecture series this Thursday at Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
Oakwood Cemetery opens new walking trail
The Oakwood Cemetery just opened up an easy new trail for locals, but its story extends beyond the path. Read more »
SU senior Charlie Burg looks for more introspective songwriting in his 3rd EP
Student musician Charlie Burg made a name for himself beyond the SU campus. Read more »
Meditation sessions on campus provide opportunities for self-discovery
Tucked away in the basement of Hendricks, student leaders, Buddhist Co-Chaplains and community volunteers lead meditation sessions for members of the SU community. Read more »
