SA is more academically diverse now than in recent years. Its leaders say that’s important
More than 20 people ran for SA assembly seats this semester. Read more »
School of Architecture
Schematic work begins on $6 million innovation center being built through Invest Syracuse
The Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center will house the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s student support services. Read more »
Concerns about faculty misconduct accusations remain in SU architecture community
One month after an anonymous Google spreadsheet listing sexual misconduct allegations against men architects was released, School of Architecture community members are divided on the importance of the issue. Read more »
Architecture dean promises monthly forums in wake of Theta Tau videos
School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks and Professor Lori Brown addressed student comments and questions at the forum on Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
SU’s relationship policy review addresses the power dynamics at play in sexual assault
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s efforts to address the systemic dangers of sexual assault between faculty members and undergraduate students. Read more »
How one architecture firm shaped the face of Syracuse University
King + King Architects recently celebrated 150 years in business. The firm is the brains behind Crouse College, Bird Library and dozens of other buildings at SU. Read more »
An SU student’s guide to picking a major that doesn’t suck
Picking a major in college isn't easy, especially because there's so many of them, so here are the best and worst ones from each school and college. Read more »
Assessment to be conducted following sexual misconduct allegations against SU professors
A spreadsheet sent to the School of Architecture undergraduate listserv last weekend included anonymous sexual misconduct allegations against past and present professors. Read more »
Sexual misconduct allegations against SU professors addressed at School of Architecture forum
A spreadsheet sent to the School of Architecture undergraduate listserv last weekend included anonymous sexual misconduct allegations against past and present professors. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh joins panelists at Syracuse University I-81 symposium
The panel was co-hosted by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the School of Architecture. Read more »
Co-founder of Pussyhat Project speaks at School of Architecture
Jayna Zweiman helped launch the project that created “pussyhats,” which became a symbol of the international Women’s March. Read more »
Syracuse University women faculty generally earn less than men faculty, report shows
Across most ranks of the Syracuse University faculty, women generally make less than men. Their average salaries range from about 77 percent to 94 percent of what men earn. Read more »
Architecture professor to take next steps in 5-year research project in Serbia
Mitesh Dixit is an architect, philosopher, lecturer and educator who is wrapping up his first semester at Syracuse University. Read more »
Architecture student redesigns 700 new all-gender restroom signs
Architecture student Samuel Dye was assigned the project as an intern in the Campus Planning, Design and Construction office, and he worked with an international design firm. Read more »
Why some students spent a semester off campus — but didn’t go abroad
There are dozens of options to study abroad while at Syracuse University, but some off-campus options keep students in U.S. to focus on their future careers. Read more »
Here’s the rundown on where SU school and college convocation ceremonies will be this weekend
Commencement events will be held at SUNY-ESF and on Syracuse University’s Main Campus and South Campus Thursday through Sunday. Read more »
That display in Bird Library took months to make
Sustainacuse, a coalition of graduate architecture and engineering students, installed their sustainability exhibit in Bird Library this week to an opening reception Friday. Read more »
Michele Wheatly’s proposed STEM focus divides SU faculty
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly proposed to create “a university-wide STEM branding strategy” that would make SU “a leading model for contemporary STEM education." Read more »
These graduate students are building a literal green room
Two professors teach a graduate-level class that will install a sustainability exhibit in Bird Library this spring, but ultimately, it’s the students’ project. Read more »
If you build it – in Bird Library – they will come
Graduate students in architecture and engineering are building an interactive, virtual and augmented reality-infused exhibit due to open April 14 in Bird Library. Read more »
Syracuse University launches program encouraging students to design, pitch inventions
Syracuse University students from College of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Architecture and the College of Visual and Performing Arts School of Design are able to apply a six-week collaborative project on designing and pitching invention, known as Invention Factory. Read more »
Design publication ranks Syracuse University architecture No. 3 in country
DesignIntelligence ranked the undergraduate and graduate architecture programs at SU No. 3 and No. 8 respectively. Read more »
Syracuse University architects design ‘concrete island’ to protect Colombian shoreline
The project utilizes light concrete, allowing tiles to float on water. The tiles are linked together to create the island, which acts as a buffer to lessen the effects of flooding and erosion. Read more »
SU architecture alumna reflects on 30 years of experience in field
Class of 1987 SU alumna Annabelle Selldorf discussed her work in architecture over the last thirty years in a lecture in Slocum Auditorium. She said her work is largely simplistic, but allows people to experience the space. Read more »
