Morgan Eaton, David Williams aim to add student voices in SA decisions
Morgan Eaton and David Williams hope to improve health and wellness at SU by prioritizing student voices in Student Association’s decision-making processes. Read more »
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College Republicans reject resolution condemning Ben Shapiro
The College Republicans pushed back against a draft resolution that condemned conservative commentator Ben Shapiro as a “white supremacist” after it was announced he could visit campus in the fall. Read more »
SU to offer online textbook buyback, expand city food delivery
SU is partnering with Grubhub to expand food and grocery delivery services for students still in Syracuse. Read more »
Class of 2020 will have Commencement in Carrier Dome this fall
SU will hold its 2020 Commencement in the Dome come fall. The ceremony, originally scheduled for May, was cancelled due to the coronavirus. Read more »
Students with disabilities face obstacles taking virtual classes
Restructuring courses to be accessible for students with disabilities can seem daunting, SU students and staff said. But instructors, they said, need to make sure it happens. Read more »
Student Association candidates condemn Ben Shapiro visit
Members of SU’s Student Association have submitted a resolution condemning conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro’s planned visit to campus. Read more »
Ben Shapiro may visit SU in October
Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro will come to Syracuse University in October. Details about the event, which will cost about $40,000, are still being determined. Read more »
SU to continue diversity and inclusion events online
SU is exploring platforms to deliver diversity-related professional development and other updates about its recent commitments amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
State orders schools and businesses to remain closed until April 29
New York will order that all schools and non-essential businesses remain closed until April 29, extending the governor’s previous order by nine days. Read more »
Study abroad students safely return to the US
Faculty and staff in SU Abroad programs supervised and supported students while they traveled to the U.S. and confirmed that each student arrived home safely. Read more »
SU to reduce campus transportation services
SU will reduce transportation services near campus, but provide several new services aimed at community involvement amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Graduate employees balance online courses with health and professional work
Many teaching assistants told The Daily Orange that they find themselves struggling to split their attention between professional work, personal health and the well-being of students in crisis. Read more »
Coronavirus cases in Onondaga County rise to 194
The county experienced its greatest spike in confirmed cases of the coronavirus Sunday, officials said. It also reported its first recoveries. Read more »
SU to hold graduation ceremony based on feedback from Class of 2020
The potential on-campus Commencement ceremonies would be held once public health officials agree large public gatherings are safe and appropriate. Read more »
SU to continue paying student employees
SU will pay student employees two weeks of wages and continue paying work-study employees until the end of the semester. Read more »
Students need to retrieve belongings before receiving room and board refund
All refunds will be prorated to March 23, the date SU discontinued on-campus instruction, regardless of when a student moves out. Read more »
Students unable to move out by March 22 will receive room and board refunds
Students who live in campus housing will receive reimbursements regardless of whether they moved out by SU’s March 22 deadline. Read more »
Coronavirus cases in Onondaga County rise to 53
County Executive Ryan McMahon encouraged residents to listen to the guidance of doctors and public officials as coronavirus cases continue to increase. Read more »
SU to provide room and board reimbursement
Chancellor Kent Syverud said SU will reimburse students for room and board after the university moved the remainder of the semester online. Read more »
SU Abroad London student tests positive for coronavirus
The student tested positive Thursday and is at home recovering with family. Read more »
SU to provide Commencement plans ‘very soon'
Syracuse University officials say they are working with guidance from health agencies to decide whether to cancel 2020 graduation events scheduled for early May. Read more »
Destiny USA, other malls ordered to close
The closures will help the county reduce potential cases of the novel coronavirus through social distancing. Read more »
SU to provide information about room and board refunds
University officials will release more information about refunding students for room and board soon, they said Wednesday. SU has also expanded health resources for faculty and staff. Read more »
SU encourages students to move out of university housing by Sunday
Students who live in SU residence halls or apartments can move out by Sunday, store or ship their belongings or wait for further April and May pick-up times. Read more »
