Convocation date changes create difficulties for families
While Commencement 2020 is still scheduled for Sunday, May 10, several schools and colleges have moved their convocations up to Friday, May 8. Read more »
College of Arts and Sciences
Student Association president urges SU to release more information about Commencement 2020
Mertikas cited a number of key concerns that she would bring to the University, including safety, accessibility, parking, space availability and contingency plans in the event of inclement weather. Read more »
Here’s where to find convocation, commencement ceremonies for SU’s schools and colleges
The university will hold ceremonies for its individual schools and colleges. Read more »
SU names 2020 class marshals
Juniors Serena Omo-Lamai and Kyle Rosenblum were named as class marshals for the Class of 2020. Read more »
Prioritizing events for Autism Awareness Month can help students become better advocates
Student Life columnist Maria Sanchez says more opportunities to engage with Autism Awareness Month would create more informed student advocates Read more »
Slutzker Center director candidate talks international student experience at SU
Mustapha Jourdini gave his presentation at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management on Wednesday. Read more »
'Viscerally aware': Professors of underrepresented racial, ethnic groups on how their identities impact their experiences at SU
Professors of color spoke with The Daily Orange about their experiences teaching at a predominately white institution alongside a predominately white faculty. Read more »
‘You Otto Run’ 5K to fundraise for Syracuse refugee community
In the second year of the “You Otto Run’ 5K, SU Senior Valentino King is hoping to improve on a successful race from last year. Hoping to continue his efforts that to raised funds for refugees, King also is trying to make sure the 5K continues happening every spring well into the future. Read more »
SA introduces legislation to begin Assembly, swear in leaders during spring semester
Currently, Student Association’s president, vice president and comptroller are not sworn in until the fall. Read more »
National Association of Black Journalists President Sarah Glover talks fast news, diversity
National Association of Black Journalists President Sarah Glover graduated from Newhouse in 1996, and she is now a social media editor for NBC Owned Television Stations. Read more »
Students voice concerns over Ackerman Avenue assault at Monday forum
Syracuse University students called on administration and the Department of Public Safety to increase transparency surrounding issues of violence on and around campus. Read more »
University Senate urges chancellor to help students barred from registration by financial holds
USen passed a motion that calls on Chancellor Kent Syverud to allow students with financial holds to register for spring classes. 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 »
SU survey: SEM 100 met its goals
Just over 66 percent of students who took the course responded to the survey. Read more »
Senate meeting covered updates on undergraduate research, hiring initiative
Provost Michele Wheatly announced the university will fund the hiring of 53 people as part of its Cluster Hire initiative, and a Center for Undergraduate Research will receive $1 million annually from Invest Syracuse. Read more »
Here’s how SU’s 5 new diversity officers will address issues of diversity, inclusion
SU has appointed five new diversity officers who plan to address diversity issues in their respective schools. They’ll do this by listening to the concerns of the community. Read more »
Student advisory committee aims to represent narratives of all SU students
The Division of Marketing and Communications created a Student Communications Advisory Committee to better reflect and reach SU’s student population. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Students protest Kavanaugh during walkout, demand SU end rape culture
More than 100 people rallied outside Hendricks Chapel on Thursday to protest Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and sexual assault on campus. Read more »
SEM 100 could be great, if students want it to be
To an individual outside of the Syracuse University campus community, it may seem like the unrest that gave rise to Recognize Us, and a general… Read more »
Student Association expresses concerns with Invest Syracuse initiative
At Monday’s Student Association meeting, SU administrators outlined where funds were being allocated in the university’s $100 million academic initiative. Read more »
