Tag: commencement 2017
Vernon Jordan draws parallels between current political climate and civil rights era in 2017 commencement speech
Jordan compared President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric to the anti-black sentiments expressed by Southern politicians during his childhood. He also urged the graduating class to continue the fight for justice and protect the progress that was made in the past. Read More »
Syracuse University’s schools and colleges announce convocation speakers
Speakers for each college and school’s convocation were announced Monday. The Falk College and the Whitman School will have student and faculty speakers in lieu of alumni speakers. Read More »
Sydney O'Hara's 66-mph rise ball and abnormal bat speed propelled her to the top of the SU record books
Sydney O’Hara first played with college softball players while in seventh grade. Now she’s one of the best in the country, smashing SU records. Read More »
Scott Firman emerges as star, quiet leader for Syracuse's young defense
Scott Firman has been nicknamed "The Phantom" by his teammates for his quiet leadership. The senior has limited top attacks to below their season averages. Read More »
Devon Parker didn’t think she belonged at SU. Then she broke out as a senior 1st-year starter.
Devon Parker played midfield her whole career, but a switch to attack sparked an uptick in production during her senior season. Read More »
Top 10 moments of the last 4 years in Syracuse athletics
A look back at some memorable events, like the field hockey team's national championship win, the men's soccer team run to the College Cup and the Final Four runs in men's and women's basketball. Read More »
Dunn: Top 5 campus protests of the past 4 years
Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn breaks down the biggest campus protests of the last four years, from THE General Body to the die-in on the University Place promenade. Read More »
Editorial board: Stronger centralized career services can help unify campus
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses inequality in career services across campus and how a stronger centralized career center could help fix it. Read More »
Thompson: The best patriarchy-smashing moments of the past 4 years
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson reflects on SU’s top feminist moments in the past four years leading up to the Class of 2017 graduation. Read More »
Bottoms up, seniors. Celebrate graduation with brunch drinks for a pick-me-up to take the edge off.
After years of undergraduate studies, seniors deserve a classier, yet still easy, drink to power through graduation. Here are a few suggestions. Read More »
Senior Samantha Skaller uses personal history to shift sexual assault culture on college campuses
Skaller served on the national "It's On Us" Student Advisory Committee for two years to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses. Read More »
Top 10 Syracuse University news stories from the past 4 years
SU was put on lockdown, the NCAA hit the men's basketball team with sanctions and THE General Body protested actions of the SU administration. Read More »
Strauss: Your first job out of college won’t be your last. That’s a good thing.
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains why graduates shouldn’t stress about their first job. Read More »
With fan favorites Hungry Chuck's and Orange Crate Brewing Co. closed for the season, here's where graduates can celebrate instead
For those not sure where to go for a post-graduation celebration, check out these local bars for a celebratory drink or 10. Read More »
As SU moves toward 'One University' brand, career services on campus could become more centralized
In an effort to understand Syracuse University's individual school and colleges' career services, The Daily Orange analyzed thousands of data points on the subject from available reports. Read More »
Get your parents out of the hotel room with these Syracuse staples
Seniors can spend their last days in Syracuse celebrating what the city has to offer, from one of New York state’s largest markets to Motown Music at the Landmark Theatre. Read More »
Local restaurants and businesses in downtown Syracuse, on the Hill gear up for commencement crowds
Employees and business representatives from Varsity Pizza, Faegan’s Cafe & Pub, Aster Pantry and the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, among other local businesses, discuss commencement and what the event means for their establishments. Read More »
The two class marshals who represent thousands of SU students have history as roommates and best friends
Nedda Sarshar and Rachel Brown-Weinstock took on the role of class marshals to represent and give voice to the entire Syracuse University Class of 2017. Read More »
Vernon Jordan will bring civil rights experiences to 2017 commencement speech
Jordan, a civil rights movement leader, said equality is still an issue in the U.S., 60 years after he graduated college. He will deliver the 2017 commencement speech in the Carrier Dome this Sunday. 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 »
SU students graduating this semester enter a workforce with increasing job prospects
Faculty members from different career centers on campus discuss job prospects for graduating students from their specific colleges. Read More »
How the Department of Public Safety is preparing security measures for SU’s 2017 commencement
This commencement will not require the same amount of security that past commencements have had due to high-profile keynote speakers like former Vice President Joe Biden. Read More »
The Class of 2017's soundtrack
Music columnist Christine Chung looks back at the past four years of bestselling albums and how they are incorporated by the Class of 2017. Read More »
'SOS 610: Post-Graduation': 1 last course to teach you about life after graduation
Humor columnist Patty Terhune presents a syllabus to help you figure out what to do in the real world after graduation. Read More »