News briefs: 4 stories you may have missed
An update on The Marshall’s construction, new security initiatives at events and a raid on Lancaster Market all made headlines over the weekend. Read more »
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SUNY-ESF President Quentin Wheeler’s resignation, explained
Catch up on the SUNY-ESF controversy that consumed the campus for almost two years. Read more »
Syracuse news you missed this summer
From local politics to university news, here are the biggest stories that happened over the summer. Read more »
Anonymous SU alumnus donates $1 million to help students with financial burdens
The gift from an anonymous SU alumnus and his wife will fund the Hendricks Chapel Student Opportunity Fund. Read more »
Traffic to be cut to 1 lane on South Crouse Avenue through spring 2019
Pete Sala, SU’s vice president and chief facilities officer, sent a campus-wide email Thursday detailing the progress of construction and renovation projects going into the fall 2018 semester. Read more »
Construction update: Day Hall renovations to be completed this summer
Rooms in Day Hall are receiving new floors, wardrobes, information technology infrastructure, paint and plumbing work, along with new doors and furnishings. Read more »
Conduct hearings for students involved in the Theta Tau videos ongoing as of Thursday afternoon
The University Conduct Board will issue decisions to 16 students after the hearings conclude. Read more »
Construction update: Some SU infrastructure projects to stop for commencement
SU sent its last construction update email of the semester, detailing construction projects and building renovations ahead of commencement week activities. Read more »
Residents call for an end to gun violence during March for Our Lives in New York City
Subway cars and streets were packed as people headed to the protest in midtown Manhattan. Read more »
County legislature bill passes to prohibit tobacco sales for those under 21 years old
The minimum age to buy tobacco products in Onondaga County is currently 19 years old. Read more »
Concerns linger over Onondaga Lake land as county considers bike trail extension, toxin remediation efforts finish
Onondaga Lake was once considered the most polluted lake in the country. Honeywell International Inc., successor of Allied Chemical Corp., was partially tasked with the cleanup. Read more »
Syracuse University’s relationship with SUNY-ESF, explained
The partnership between Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF, which dates back to 1911, allows students from both schools to get joint academic and extracurricular experiences. Read more »
Student Association members question how DPS decides to shut down parties
Some members of the Student Association raised concerns over how the Department of Public Safety decides whether or not to shut down a party. DPS said it only shuts down parties based on noise complaints. Read more »
How Pan Am Flight 103 shook up some professional fields
The deadliest terrorist attack on United States citizens before 9/11 left its mark on national security and public relations. Read more »
DPS answers questions on jurisdiction and parties at SA meeting
At an SA meeting, DPS held a discussion where they answered questions on their jurisdiction, shutting down parties and the safety escort program. Read more »
Helen Hudson, councilor at-large, hopes to bring community organization skills to president’s seat
The president pro-tempore, who would replace the president in an absence, is running uncontested after six years and two terms as a councilor at-large. Read more »
Carrier Dome preparations underway for Paul McCartney's Saturday concert
Heat and parking were a few of the concerns addressed on Wednesday by Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, before the music legend’s concert. Read more »
Have famous authors read to you during the Raymond Carver Reading Series
The series, which features several prominent authors, is part of an undergraduate class taught by master of fine arts teaching assistants. Read more »
Alumni donate $5.25 million to scholarship fundraising effort connected to Invest Syracuse
SU alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua, Class of 1960 and 1962, respectively, donated $5.25 million for undergraduate financial aid. The money is going to the fundraising component of Invest Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse community organizes donations for residents hit hard by Harvey
Some businesses and organizations in Syracuse have coordinated relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in southern Texas near the end of August. Read more »
Brian Konkol, new dean of Hendricks Chapel, plans to strengthen SU's spiritual roots
Konkol is an Evangelical Lutheran reverend from the Midwest. He’s also said to be just the man to strengthen the diverse spiritual roots of SU students. Read more »
How to use buses near Syracuse University during orientation week
Here’s how to take Centro buses and Birnie shuttles to Syracuse staples like Destiny USA, Armory Square, The Warehouse and downtown. Read more »
Construction update: Seating added to promenade, classroom updates completed in preparation for fall semester
Pete Sala updated the Syracuse University community on which summer construction projects will be done before the fall semester and which will continue throughout the semester. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud speaks out against Trump’s transgender military ban
Chancellor Kent Syverud reaffirmed Syracuse University’s commitment to the transgender community in a campus-wide email after President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender people in the military. Read more »
