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Those close to Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune reflect 20 years after his death at SU
2002-03 Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune’s family from Scotland and community at SU reflect on his life 20 years after his on-campus death. Read More »
Navigating SU’s archives amid discovery of antisemitic letters in Pan Am Flight 103 archives
The antisemitic messages were submitted to the archives sometime between 2007-2013, raising questions about the archival process and why the messages weren't discovered until now. Read More »
Lockerbie Scholars navigate bridging SU, Lockerbie sides of Pan Am Flight 103 disaster
2022-23 Lockerbie Scholars Zach Blackstock and Natasha Gilfillan are navigating SU's Remembrance while reflecting on Pan Am Flight 103's impact in Scotland. Read More »
Remembrance Scholars honor Pan Am Flight 103 victims with 'Sitting in Solidarity'
As the 2022-23 cohort of Remembrance Scholars sat in silence during the “Sitting in Solidarity” event, the bells continued their ringing. Read More »
Remembrance Scholar cohort holds candlelight vigil to begin 2022 Remembrance Week
The 2022-23 Remembrance Scholar cohort hosted a candlelight vigil Sunday at the Place of Remembrance to begin SU’s 2022 Remembrance Week. Read More »
Members of Remembrance Scholar cohort reflect on program’s future
Remembrance Scholars discuss needs for education and a program focus shift following the discovery of antisemitic materials in Pan Am flight 103 archives. Read More »
Changes made to this year’s Remembrance Week events
The university’s Remembrance program published its schedule for Oct. 16 through Oct. 22 on Thursday with multiple changes from previous years. Read More »
Students living on South Campus report higher rate of COVID-19 cases
The entire university saw 259 reported COVID-19 cases from Sept. 16 through Oct. 16, Scalese said. Read More »
SA hopes to increase water bottle filling stations, implement new to-go box policy
SA President David Bruen said becoming plastic free and carbon neutral by 2040 are two of SA’s goals. Read More »
SU community members give feedback on Academic Strategic Plan at forum
Over 70 Syracuse University students, faculty and staff virtually attended the first of two Global Engagement Campus forums Wednesday as part of an effort to get feedback from the university community on SU’s Academic Strategic Plan. Read More »
206 Walnut Pl residents are 'nervous' following carbon monoxide alarm, evacuation
Student residents of 206 Walnut Pl., one of SU's overflow housing locations for the 2022-23 school year, evacuated after the carbon monoxide alarm went off. Read More »
Jewish community members react to antisemitic language in Pan Am Flight 103 Archive
Jewish community members at Syracuse University react to antisemitic language found in Pan Am Flight 103 archives ahead of Remembrance Week. Read More »
GSO discusses graduate employee stipend
The GSO conducted a survey in the spring 2021 semester on Ph.D. student pay where it found the desired minimum is $18,612. Read More »
What to expect for Remembrance Week 2022
Since the attack on Dec. 21, 1988, SU has honored the victims every year by presenting the Remembrance Scholarship to 35 seniors who each represent an individual student who died. Read More »
Scholars discuss ongoing Iranian political uprising at Maxwell panel
The Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at Syracuse University held a virtual panel discussion Tuesday afternoon on the recent political uprising in Iran. Read More »
Antisemitic language found in Remembrance archives
Jason and Eric Coker both used antisemitic language and imagery in letters to family members in 1988, the year of the attack. The two are part of a group of 35 victims memorialized annually by SU’s Remembrance Week. Read More »
Indigenous SU students, staff react to proposed bill replacing Columbus Day
This year, State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Marcela Mitaynes proposed legislation that would have the holiday replace Columbus Day. Read More »
Haudenosaunee culture unites Indigenous community, students on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
As one Syracuse University student danced in front of dozens on the Shaw Quadrangle Monday afternoon, stomping to the beat of a small drum, his phone went flying from his pocket, landing on the ground next to him. Read More »
Members of SU’s Native Student Program are seeing few of their concerns heard
Some demands made in 2019 by Indigenous students have still not been resolved by SU. One student said it felt like the space wasn't even for Indigenous students. Read More »
Pakistani students raise funds after devastating flooding with bake sale
Students in Syracuse University's Maxwell School have worked to raise funds and spread awareness about Pakistan's current ecological disaster. Read More »
SA, SU’s ADA committee gather information on 10,000 building violations
Though the university has begun some construction plans to make the campus more accessible, many of them are on a smaller scale, and SA and the ADA Committee are seeking short-term and long-term solutions for accessibility concerns. Read More »
SU, Onondaga Nation to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with art, speakers
Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the resilience and diversity of Indigenous people in the United States. Read More »
In new honors professorship, Heidi Hehnly wants to bridge art, science at SU
As the inaugural Renée Crown Honors Professor in Sciences and Mathematics, SU professor Heidi Hehnly plans to create interdisciplinary opportunities. Read More »