Tag: THE General Body
Protesters deliver letter to Chancellor Kent Syverud's house, invite him to continue negotiations
Members of THE General Body delivered a letter to Chancellor Kent Syverud at his house on Tuesday inviting him to continue negotiations on its set of grievances and demands. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse University students, faculty rally outside Hall of Languages to support THE General Body
On Monday afternoon, faculty and community members gathered at the Remembrance Wall in front of the Hall of Languages to show their support for THE General Body and the sit-in. Read More »
Syracuse University community members rally outside Hall of Languages to support sit-in
More than 150 members of the SU community, including faculty and staff gathered near the Remembrance Wall Monday to take part in the latest rally held by THE General Body. Read More »
Student protesters denied meeting with legal counsel after receiving copies of student code of conduct from administration
Syracuse University students spending the weekend in Crouse-Hinds Hall as part of the ongoing sit-in were denied a meeting with legal counsel after copies of the student code of conduct were delivered to them Friday evening. Read More »
Syracuse University officials deliver copies of student code of conduct to protesters in Crouse-Hinds
Syracuse University officials delivered copies of the student code of conduct and the non-disruption policy on Friday night to protesters remaining in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read More »
Student protesters rally outside chancellor's house, hold vigil on importance of mental health
Members of THE General Body took part in a protest, a rally and a vigil on Friday as the group’s sit-in stretches into its second weekend. Read More »
Student protesters say sit-in will continue until demands are met
Student protesters said Thursday afternoon they're prepared to stay in Crouse-Hinds Hall as long as it takes even if that means staying in the building through Thanksgiving break. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud urges Syracuse University community to move forward from sit-in
In an interview Thursday afternoon, Chancellor Kent Syverud said he’s learned a lot during the ongoing sit-in being held by students, but said it’s time to move on. Read More »
THE General Body responds to Chancellor Syverud's email on Wednesday night
In a statement, THE General Body said Syverud’s email was “counterproductive to the negotiation process” and that the administration’s response is vague, not transparent and excludes student voices. Read More »
Syracuse University releases final response to THE General Body list of demands
In the document, the university addresses both the issues raised by the demands document, as well as responses previously submitted by both the administration and THE General Body. Read More »
Posse Foundation president commends Syracuse University Posse scholars, urges them to 'get back to classes'
In a message sent Wednesday night to Syracuse University Posse scholars, Deborah Bial, president and founder of The Posse Foundation, acknowledged the ongoing sit-in at Crouse-Hinds Hall, and spoke about the future of the program at SU. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization responds to THE General Body list of demands
Many demands voiced by THE General Body, the group holding the sit-in, are “common problems” that align with GSO concerns. But it is GSO’s responsibility to represent all graduate students on campus. Read More »
Student protesters meet with senior administrators Sunday night, continue negotiations
Student protesters from THE General Body have camped out in Crouse-Hinds Hall since Nov. 3, when they presented a document of demands and grievances to SU administrators. The sit-in has lasted for seven days now. Read More »
Students, faculty hold rally outside Crouse-Hinds to show support for student protesters staging sit-in
Thirty-five protesters chanted for an hour on the small hill next to Crouse-Hinds Hall to stand in solidarity with students who are staying inside for the sit-in this weekend. Read More »
Syracuse University releases second response to student protesters' list of demands
The university released its second response to the protesters’ demands on Friday night as protesters prepared to spend the weekend in Crouse-Hinds. The new document responds only to new concerns raised and is broken up into nine separate sections. Read More »
Student protesters remain in Crouse-Hinds over weekend, continue negotiations with Syracuse University
The doors of Crouse-Hinds Hall locked at 5 p.m. on Friday, when it normally closes, and will reopen on Monday morning. Only 40 protesters from THE General Body may stay in the building and cannot re-enter once they leave. Read More »
Student protesters say Syracuse University response to demands doesn't adequately address concerns
The group said the sit-in will not end without written confirmation that Syverud and Gonzalez are willing to commit to a “clear timetable moving forward” on each item in the group’s demands document. Read More »
Breaking down Syracuse University's response to student protesters' list of grievances, demands
The Syracuse University administration shared its response on Thursday night to demands made by THE General Body. Here's a summary of the university's response. Read More »
Syracuse University administration releases response to protesters' list of demands
Syracuse University has released a list of four items it will agree to if student protesters leave Crouse-Hinds Hall by Friday and end their four day long sit-in. Read More »
SU Board of Trustees have not decided on whether to postpone vote on mission statement, protesters remain in Crouse-Hinds Hall
Several protesters said the group was told the vote would be postponed if they agreed to leave the building by Friday. However protesters said they don’t plan to leave by then unless significant progress is made. Read More »
Syverud, protesters discuss demands, no resolution reached on end of Crouse-Hinds sit-in
Representatives of THE General Body, Syverud and Gonzalez discussed seven separate issues in the meeting, which lasted for around an hour and fifteen minutes. Read More »
Protesters in Crouse-Hinds Hall hold press conference, plan to meet with Syverud Wednesday night
Protesters held a press conference Wednesday in Crouse-Hinds Hall and plan to meet with administration later Wednesday night. Read More »