Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF announce plans to collaborate on environmental research
Both universities already supported water-related search initiatives. Read more »
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo details plan to combat workplace sexual harassment
The plan would outlaw a hiring practice prohibiting some employees from settling sexual harassment claims in court. Read more »
Police investigate multiple reported robberies near Syracuse University’s Main Campus
Two Syracuse University students and a SUNY-ESF student reported the robberies. Read more »
SUNY-ESF Graduate Student Association expresses ‘disappointment’ in department chair removals
The statement comes two weeks after three chair were ousted from their positions as part of an abrupt policy change. Read more »
Provost: Syracuse University to remediate ‘significant portion’ of web presence to improve accessibility
The announcement follows a federal civil rights complaint against the university, detailing online accessibility issues. Read more »
Lawsuit: Drug companies responsible for county opioid crisis
More than 140 people died from unintended opioid-related incidents in 2016, according to the county. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh takes office on friendly terms with governor and county executive
Walsh’s cordial relationship with the governor and county executive marks a departure from the public feuding during former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner’s administration. Read more »
Students reflect on activism 1 year after the Women's March on Washington
The Women’s March on Washington inspired some students to get more involved in activism. Others said they wished they did more. Read more »
News briefs: What you might have missed this weekend
A Women’s March was held on the city’s North Side on Saturday, the federal government shutdown and a report revealed that New York state has paid $10 million to settle 88 cases of groping, among other things. Read more »
2nd Syracuse Women's March draws residents amid continued anger over gender issues, Trump
About 200 people took to the streets on a chilly Saturday morning to participate in the march. Read more »
SUNY-ESF administrators elaborate on department chair removals, nepotism accusation
The town hall was attended by about 150 SUNY-ESF students Thursday night. Read more »
SUNY-ESF removes 3 department chairs as part of abrupt policy change
Some SUNY-ESF faculty said they were concerned about how quickly the university removed the department chairs — just days before the start of the spring semester. Read more »
News briefs: What you might have missed during winter break
A Syracuse University employee was arrested on child pornography charges, Ben Walsh officially became mayor of Syracuse and a fraternity was put on probation, among other things. Read more »
Raja ‘Safi’ Aziz remembered for his love of life, humor and generosity
Aziz, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, died during winter break. He was 19. Read more »
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY AFFAIRS
Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity placed on probation following conduct violations related to hazing
Delta Kappa Epsilon was originally supposed to be suspended from campus, but the decision was appealed on Monday, the fraternity’s president said in an email. Read more »
Construction update: Work on veterans complex to begin in next 2 weeks, dorm renovations to progress
Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala gave updates on Syracuse University construction projects in a campus-wide email sent Tuesday morning. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud thanks groups for opposing Republican tax plan provisions
The final Republican tax plan does not include provisions that would have caused the cost of university attendance to skyrocket for some. Read more »
Syracuse University to hold Pan Am Flight 103 memorial service
The annual remembrance service will take place at the exact time of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy. Read more »
SUNY-ESF governing body passes resolution calling for increased consultation between faculty and administration
The lack of consultation between administration and faculty about administrative decisions are “in part contributing to a sense of unease and disgruntlement among the faculty and professional staff,” according to the resolution. Read more »
Report: Congresswoman mistook Daily Orange opinion column for Syracuse University's stance on GOP tax reform
Rep. Claudia Tenney said in a radio interview earlier this week that Syracuse University supported the GOP tax reform plan. An SU official later called her statements “categorically false.” Read more »
Syracuse University work group tasked with addressing staff-related issues to begin meetings
The Advisory Work Group on Staff Climate Matters will examine staff-related issues found in a 2016 campus climate survey. Read more »
Chancellor details Syracuse University response to GOP tax bill at special GSO meeting
The House of Representatives bill passed in November could cause the cost of higher education to rise for some. Read more »
Here's the construction work that will occur at Syracuse University this Winter Break
Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, sent his final construction email of 2017 to the campus community on Tuesday. Read more »
Here's how Student Association chairs have advanced several initiatives over the semester
Some initiatives include student organization listening tours, extended library hours and the relaunch of SA’s Chat & Dine program. Read more »
