Residents honor victims of Atlanta attacks, denounce anti-Asian racism
Organizers at the vigil praised the solidarity that the crowd, which included members of Women’s March Syracuse and Rebirth SYR, exemplified. Read more »
Student Association
Gallery: Dozens honor victims of Atlanta shooting
Candles were handed out to everyone in attendance for a moment of silence to remember those lost in the most recent act of violence against the Asian American community. Read more »
SA needs you to vote 'YES' for their new constitution
Speaker of SU’s Student Association is calling on students to vote in favor of the new SA Constitution. Read more »
Syverud, Student Association VP condemn anti-Asian racism
Stop AAPI Hate, a nonprofit that tracks hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., received nearly 3,800 reports of hate incidents — including verbal harassment and physical assault — throughout the pandemic. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF commemorates community members who’ve died over past 2 years
This is the fifth annual Service of Commemoration, though last year’s ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic. Read more »
SA discusses policy recommendations, bias training for DPS
The recommendations come after the publication of former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s review of DPS in February and SA-sponsored focus groups with DPS this fall. Read more »
SA student life committee co-chair proposes welcome kits for new students
The welcome kits will be a way to encourage incoming students to join Student Association and make the organization more accessible. Read more »
Student Association votes to approve changes to constitution
If implemented, the revised constitution will change election procedures, including adding a second school-wide assembly election in the fall. Read more »
Student Activism Engagement Team faces pushback from students
In response to protests on campus last academic year, SU formed the team in August 2020 to “support and engage student activism.” Read more »
Student Association proposes changing start date of legislative session
While legislative sessions begin in the fall semester under SA's current legislation, the new system would allow the Assembly to meet at least once before summer break. Read more »
SA tables resolution condemning anti-Semitism over concerns with definition
Some members were concerned about a clause in the bill that denounces BDS, a Palestinian-led movement that supports boycotts, divestments and economic sanctions against Israel. Read more »
SA introduces resolution condemning anti–Semitism
SA’s goal is to have the university adopt the definition in the bill to strengthen its response to anti-Semitism on campus. Read more »
SA drops partnership with mental health app due to financial concerns
SA introduced My Student Support Program, a platform that would offer students 24/7 mental health support and other wellness resources, last semester. Read more »
Professors account for students' mental health in spring class design
Though the length of instruction hasn’t changed, some instructors have concerns about how isolation due to COVID-19 and the continued pressure of the 14-week semester may affect students. Read more »
Student Association hopes to expand financial aid accessibility
SA has already begun working directly with leadership in the financial aid office to implement a chat box feature for students on the office’s website. Read more »
SU announces 2021 Unsung Hero award-winners
Unsung Heroes are community members, employees or students that positively impact others but are not “widely recognized” for their work. Read more »
SA proposes trial program with mental health organization that offers 24/7 support
My Student Support Program, an app SA leaders first discussed in September, offers college students fitness lessons, health assessments and 24/7 mental health support. Read more »
SA will present recommendations for DPS reform spring 2021
SA held a series of nine student-led focus groups about DPS throughout October for students to share their concerns about the department Read more »
SA continues to support #NotAgainSU demands since protests began
Since #NotAgainSU’s occupation of the Barnes Center in November 2019, SA has advocated for the movement. Read more »
SU's Student Activism Engagement Team discusses goals for semester
SAET includes three deans, three faculty members, three staff members and one student representative. Read more »
SA coordinates with SU Libraries to improve textbook affordability
SA is working to expand students’ access to open educational resources and provide more e-books through SU Libraries. Read more »
SA president expects to release sexual assault reporting app next week
Students will be able to access Callisto as soon as it is made available on campus. Read more »
SA works to reinstate Posse Scholarship program for students in Los Angeles
SA is working to reinstate the LA program as part of SU's commitment to enrolling underrepresented students. Read more »
SA, Mayor Walsh will talk about Waverly and Comstock avenues traffic light
Student Association will meet with Mayor Ben Walsh next week to discuss replacing a traffic light at the intersection of Waverly and Comstock avenues with a four-way stop. Read more »
