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Chancellor Syverud Urges Seizing the Moment to Become ‘A World-Class Model’ in Annual Winter Message to the Community
In his 2020 Winter Message, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke of Syracuse University being true to its values and seizing the moment to become a better institution and a model for the world. In his address, Chancellor Syverud discussed four key…
Hillel International Honors Syracuse Hillel at Global Assembly in Atlanta
Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, presented awards this week to recognize individuals and campus Hillel organizations that are creating innovative experiences and meaningful connections to help students develop stronger ties to their Jewish identities. Syracuse…
Board of Trustees Announces Special Committee; Engages Independent Panel of National Experts to Assess and Advise on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion
Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees today announced the formation of an Independent Advisory Panel, which will work in conjunction with a newly formed Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion, to assess and provide recommendations regarding…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate
The Chancellor delivered the following remarks to the University Senate on Dec. 11, 2019, in Maxwell Auditorium: Thank you, Professor Haddix. I just want to thank Professor Schell for what I think is an accurate tribute to Professor Bruce Carter….
Rising Above Hate and Fear
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: In recent weeks, our community has been subjected to a torrent of hate speech. It has been scrawled on our walls, stamped in the snow, emailed to our faculty, yelled from crowds and posted online….
Update for Syracuse University Alumni
Dear Alumni, We have heard from many of you how challenging it has been to learn of recent events at our beloved Syracuse University. As former students yourselves, you know how important it is to feel safe in this place…
Message from Chancellor Kent Syverud
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: This morning I shared that I would be meeting with a group of Jewish students to hear their concerns and to work toward solutions. The students and I discussed and agreed to these…
Message from Chancellor Kent Syverud
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: In response to real concerns raised by members of our community, the leadership team and I have worked in good faith—to support the thoughtful, forward-thinking and constructive solutions offered by many of our…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s University Senate remarks addressed recent acts of hate speech affecting the Syracuse University community. These remarks were delivered on Nov. 20, 2019, at Maxwell Auditorium. Thank you, Professor Haddix. I want to address the immediate issue for…
University Response to Student Concerns
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: A series of deeply troubling incidents involving hate speech directed at African American, Asian and Jewish students have occurred in our community over the last 10 days. Two groups of students—those who have…