Tag: School of Information Studies
National Veterans Resource Center provides space for proper flag disposal
The NVRC kept accessibility in mind with its flag retirement station to dispose of U.S. flags in a proper way. Read More »
After hundreds march to support Palestine, Ritter, Groves address 'reprehensible behavior' from protestor
Protesters marched from the Maxwell School to the National Veterans Resource Center, calling for end to violence and divestment from Israel. Read More »
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, professors, TAs have had to navigate tension
Professors and teaching assistants at SU are grappling with boundaries for classroom discussions and public statements as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Read More »
Annual Toner Prize lecture celebrates bold political reporters
The prize is awarded to national and local reporting to honor alumna Robin Toner, the first female national correspondent for New York Times. Read More »
National First-Generation College Celebration honors students, staff
Wednesday's panel provided a space for first-generation students, faculty and staff at SU to share their experiences navigating college. Read More »
Annie’s Army collects swabs for Gift of Life’s bone marrow registry
Students contributed swabs to the Gift of Life bone marrow and stem cell registry in honor of Annie Eisner, a SU student who died in August. Read More »
Syracuse University to convert Sheraton into undergrad housing
The Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center will close after spring commencement for construction, and is set to open as a 400-bed residence hall next fall. Read More »
DPS reports 6 incidents of ‘off-campus crime’ since Friday
The incidents occurred on Ostrom Avenue, Stratford Street and Comstock Avenue between Friday and Monday, DPS reported in a Tuesday email. Read More »
SA passes bill to maintain adherence to SU’s sustainability goals
Syracuse University's Student Association solidified their commitment to SU's sustainability goals, establishing an internal auditing system. Read More »
'Listen to the Elders' event highlights Haudenosaunee culture, traditions
Haudenosaunee Onondaga Hawk Clan Chief Spencer Ohsgoñ:da’ Lyons spoke about indigenous traditions and culture ahead of Thanksgiving. Read More »
SU's Native Student Program expands, improves with 113 Euclid Ave reopening
Community members gathered for the re-opening of the newly renovated 113 Euclid, a gathering space for SU’s Indigenous student community. Read More »
SU's College of Engineering, Computer Science strives to incorporate AI with integrity
Several professors are redefining the use of AI in the classroom as they utilize these tools to create a more dynamic and personalized learning experience. Read More »
New Leda Health, Delta Gamma Fraternity partnership offers improved sexual assault resources
Leda Health, an organization specializing in survivor care, announced a partnership with Delta Gamma to provide sexual assault resources. Read More »
Executive Committee of SU AAUP calls for greater academic freedom from administration amid Israel-Hamas war
We caution university leadership in using all-university email communications to implicate — even obliquely — specific departments and individuals for speech and statements they made within their rights of academic freedom. Read More »
DPS reports antisemitic graffiti in Bird Library
The antisemitic graffiti was reported anonymously through the Stop Bias Portal and referred to the Department of Public Safety on Wednesday. Read More »
Fire in Newhouse 1 causes smoke damage, classes to be relocated
The fire broke out in a classroom in Newhouse 1 on Thursday evening. No one was injured. There was smoke damage, Dean Mark Lodato wrote. Read More »
SU professor hosts class on AI, ethical image classification
The class was held for prospective students to learn the history of image classification technologies and their problems. Read More »
GSO votes to support United Syracuse's Parking Petition
The petition calls on SU Chancellor Kent Syverud and Parking Director Joseph Carfi to rescind the 2023-2024 staff and faculty parking fees, among other demands. Read More »
United Syracuse discusses parking, wage concerns at Wednesday's meeting
The coalition of labor organizations at SU met Wednesday afternoon to discuss its parking and transportation petition. Read More »
Carrie Ingersoll-Wood campaigns for economic development, city-wide accessibility
Carrie Ingersoll-Wood, the Director of the Disability Cultural Center at Syracuse University, is running for Onondaga County Legislature. Read More »
SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read More »
SU’s Student Association fills positions on finance board
Syracuse University's Student Association added members to its finance board including two associate comptrollers and a secretary. Read More »
The legacy of CORE: Syracuse’s Urban Renewal Protests, 60 years Later
Sixty years after the CORE movement shook SU's campus, Syracuse looks to undo the harms of urban renewal that sparked the 1963 protests. Read More »
Greek life chapters take action in overdose prevention, intervention training
With the help of educators from the Barnes Center at The Arch, the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at SU held Narcan training. Read More »