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Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate

Wednesday, December 11, 2019, By News Staff

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….

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Abandoned Malls Are Paving the Way For Something New

Friday, December 6, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Amanda Nicholson, former professor of retail practice and assistant provost and dean for student success, was interviewed for the Washington Post article “Abandoned malls are sputtering back to life with megachurches, rooftop pools and homeless shelters.” Nicholson commented on the…

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Classes to Resume Tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 3)

Monday, December 2, 2019, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As reported yesterday afternoon, classes were canceled today as many of our students, faculty and staff were unable to return to campus given hazardous travel conditions. We have consulted our independent weather advisor,…

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Rising Above Hate and Fear

Friday, November 29, 2019, By News Staff

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….

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A Public Message of Support

Friday, November 22, 2019, By News Staff

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students: On Wednesday, the Department of Public Safety issued a statement concerning the investigation of hate speech targeted at one of our faculty members, Genevieve García de Müeller. We have offered our solidarity and support to…

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Message from Parent and Family Services

Thursday, November 21, 2019, By News Staff

Dear Parents and Families: I am writing to provide an update. Today, Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly announced that the University will remain open Friday. While classes are in session, all faculty and students have broad discretion in regard…

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Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate

Wednesday, November 20, 2019, By News Staff

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…

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Safety, Academic Operations and Resources

Wednesday, November 20, 2019, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: We are writing this morning to provide you an update on campus safety, academic operations and resources. At this time, let us first say this unequivocally: while many in our community have experienced deep pain,…

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Important Update from Chancellor Syverud and University Leaders

Sunday, November 17, 2019, By News Staff

I am writing this evening to share with you a video message (above) that includes Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado, Dean of Students Marianne Thomson and incoming Interim Provost John Liu. They will provide updates on the active…

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Members Set for Chancellor’s Citation Selection Committee; Deadline for Nominations Jan. 24

Friday, November 15, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Members of the 2019-20 selection committee for the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence, which recognizes campus community members who have made invaluable contributions to the University, have been announced. The committee members review nominations in four categories and submit their recommendations…