SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Jan. 25)
Highlights from the Jan. 25 SA meeting included an update on an initiative to bring Uber to Syracuse, discussions of upcoming initiatives and elections of new members. Read more »
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Student Association President gives Uber update, assembly members discuss upcoming initiatives
At the Syracuse University Student Association's first meeting of the spring 2016 semester, President Aysha Seedat gave an update on SA's progress in bringing Uber to Syracuse while the assembly discussed upcoming initiatives and elected new members. Read more »
Syracuse University community members celebrate MLK Day, reflect on his legacy
Syracuse University community members gathered in Hendricks Chapel to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and remember his legacy as a civil rights activist. Read more »
Best ways to get back to campus from the RTC or airport
As you're getting ready to head back to school, here's a breakdown of the transportation options you'll have to get back to campus from the Regional Transportation Center or the airport. Read more »
5 storylines to watch heading into 2016
Check out five stories to look out for in 2016, including the National Veterans Resource Complex and the search for deans. Read more »
Syracuse University community members express concerns with travel policy
Syracuse University faculty, staff and students gathered Wednesday to raise concerns about the efficiency of the university’s new travel and entertainment policy. Read more »
Aysha Seedat reflects on accomplishments of 1st semester as SA president
In her first semester as SA president, Aysha Seedat has reached out to other student governing bodies to kickstart initiatives like bringing Uber to Syracuse, instituting a student athletic fee and launching a Mental Health Awareness Campaign. Read more »
SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday’s meeting (Dec. 8)
Highlights from the Dec. 8 SA meeting include the travel policy, Uber and discussions about a proposed student athletic fee. Read more »
SA president expresses concerns over travel, entertainment policy during assembly meeting
At Monday's Student Association meeting, SA President Aysha Seedat voiced concerns with Syracuse University's new travel policy, which requires the use of Concur, a 24/7 booking portal, for university-funded travel. Read more »
Student Association assembly’s vote for leadership stipends is justified
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association's vote to grant its president, vice president and comptroller with stipends and agrees that the move is fair. Read more »
SA works to improve Carrier Dome student section accessibility
SA Vice President Jane Hong is working to make the Carrier Dome's student section for men's basketball games accessible for people in wheelchairs. She hopes to have a solution in place as soon as next semester. Read more »
Week in News: University officials meet to discuss student athletic fee, Student Association-sponsored bus breaks down and more
See what happened in news this past week. Read more »
Student Association must bring back Chat & Dine program
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association's efforts to restructure its Chat & Dine program. Read more »
Syracuse University community members reflect on 30 years of the Schine Student Center
Thirty years after the initial need for a community gathering space at SU has been met, the university is considering future improvements to the building. Read more »
Chat & Dine program to return next semester after changes to application process
The Chat & Dine program will be reintroduced at Syracuse University next semester following changes to the program's application process. Read more »
SA votes to approve stipends for president, vice president and comptroller
The Student Association assembly votes to distribute a $2,500 stipend for SA President Aysha Seedat and Comptroller Phil Kramer. A $1,500 stipend was also approved for SA Vice President Jane Hong. Read more »
SA president does not say if refunds will be given after broken down bus incident
Student Association discussed an incident on Sunday night where an SA-sponsored bus broke down, delaying students returning home from Thanksgiving break about 5 hours. Read more »
SA Briefs: 4 takeaways from Nov. 30 meeting
Here are four takeaways from the Student Association's Monday night meeting in Maxwell Auditorium. Read more »
DPS tests single-button system that would lock all buildings on campus
Over Thanksgiving break, DPS tested a system in which a single button would lock all buildings on campus. Officials hope the button will be fully operational by spring 2016. Read more »
SA-sponsored bus breaks down during trip back to Syracuse University
A bus sponsored by the Student Association broke down on I-81 during its trip back to Syracuse University with about 50 SU students on board. Read more »
SU officials meet to discuss student athletic fee, student attendance at sporting events
The Syracuse University Student Association and the athletics department are collaborating on ways to increase student attendance at sporting events. Proposed methods include the implementation of a student athletic fee and a point-based spirit program to incentivize attendance at less popular events. Read more »
Working group to get feedback on free speech report
The Working Group on Free Speech will solicit feedback on a recently released report about the status of free speech on SU's campus. Read more »
Student Association offers bus service for Thanksgiving break
The Syracuse University Student Association is offering students round-trip bus services for Thanksgiving break. Read more »
Members of committee to search for senior vice president of student affairs announced
The members of a committee to find a senior vice president of student affairs at Syracuse University have been announced. University College Dean Bea González will chair the committee. Read more »
