Tag: Graduate Student Organization
University Senate committee pledges support for creation of Ombuds Office
The Senate Committee on Women's Concerns issued a report that said an Ombuds Office would help mitigate feelings of uncertainty and stress in the SU community. Read More »
Syracuse University students debate hate speech policies at forum
Syracuse University students addressed hate speech concerns at a forum hosted by the Graduate Student Organization on Wednesday night. Read More »
Provost-designate Michele Wheatly plans for future of Syracuse University
Michele Wheatly was approved by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees on Friday to be the university's vice chancellor and provost-designate. Wheatly will play a key role in many of SU's initiatives. Read More »
GSO members vote to approve funds for student organizations
Following contentious debate, Syracuse University's graduate student organization voted to approve funds for several student organizations. Read More »
Student Association members discuss recommendations for Academic Integrity Policy Review Advisory Committee
Student Association members discussed recommendations of the Academic Integrity Policy Review Advisory Committee and upcoming initiatives at SA's meeting Monday night. Read More »
What you need to know about the student focus groups for SU's health insurance policy
Syracuse University's Division of Student Affairs will be holding three student focus groups for students to discuss the student health insurance requirement. Read More »
GSO elects students to positions during 1st meeting of semester
A new vice president of external affairs and two University Senators were elected during the first Graduate Student Organization meeting of the semester. Read More »
GSO hears proposal ideas for $100,000 surplus
At its Wednesday meeting, GSO heard proposals about what projects the organization could use its $100,000 budget surplus for. The proposals will be voted on at a later date. Read More »
Millenials OK with limiting offensive speech toward minority groups, Pew study finds
A recent report released by the Pew Research Center found that 40 percent of millennials think the government should limit speech that is offensive towards minority groups. Read More »
DPS tests single-button system that would lock all buildings on campus
Over Thanksgiving break, DPS tested a system in which a single button would lock all buildings on campus. Officials hope the button will be fully operational by spring 2016. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization continues process of unionization
The Graduate Student Organization is waiting on interested students to take the next, independent steps toward the process of graduate student unionization. Read More »
Working group to get feedback on free speech report
The Working Group on Free Speech will solicit feedback on a recently released report about the status of free speech on SU's campus. Read More »
Members of committee to search for senior vice president of student affairs announced
The members of a committee to find a senior vice president of student affairs at Syracuse University have been announced. University College Dean Bea González will chair the committee. Read More »
SA approves letter in support of bringing Uber to Syracuse
SA approved sending a letter to the New York State Assembly in support of legalizing ride-hailing services in New York. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization members discuss budget surplus
The Graduate Student Organization has a surplus of $200,000 for the 2014-15 academic year, which the organization attributes to "conservative" spending. Read More »
Report details workgroup's views on SU's right to restrain free speech
A Syracuse University workgroup submitted a report to Chancellor Kent Syverud that details the private university's right to restrain freedom of speech on its campus. Read More »
Seedat looks to create joint student government council
SA President Aysha Seedat is looking to create a joint council for all student governments on the Hill. Read More »
SA seeks to clarify student activity fee
Student Association is looking to clear up any confusion about what exactly the current student activity fee funds and what Syracuse University funds separately. Read More »
GSO covers reports, votes on proposals during meeting
The Graduate Student Organization covered business and executive reports, voted on several proposals and set up the GSO committees at its meeting Wednesday night in the Life Sciences Complex. Read More »
SU officials discuss phase 1 of health insurance policy
Syracuse University officials are reflecting on the first steps of implementing the new health insurance policy after last week's deadline for students to waive the new plan passed. Read More »
GSO holds first meeting, elects officials
During the first meeting of the semester, Graduate Student Organization President Can Aslan discussed several initiatives the organization had undertaken since last semester. Read More »
Patrick Neary discusses experiences, opportunities during 2-year term as GSO president
As his two-year term as Graduate Student Organization president comes to a close, Neary said the opportunity has equipped him with invaluable skills and experiences that he plans to apply beyond the realm of SU. Read More »
THE General Body, Graduate Student Organization voice health care grievances during rally at Hendricks Chapel
On Thursday around noon, members of THE General Body and the Graduate Student Organization held a rally in front of Hendricks Chapel regarding grievances about the recent health care plan changes. Read More »
Syracuse University Graduate Student Organization passes resolution favoring exploration of unionization
The Graduate Student Organization passed a resolution Wednesday night in favor of exploring the process of unionization. Read More »