Campus & Community
Virtual Support Sessions to Provide Space for Processing Racism and Anti-Black Violence
Dear Students: Recent events have caused—and for our Black community members, resurfaced—feelings of pain, anger, sadness, frustration and exhaustion as we have witnessed more acts of police brutality and racial violence against Black individuals. As millions come together, nationally and…
Syracuse University Libraries Develops ‘Research Guide on Resources for Racial Justice’
Syracuse University Libraries’ Diversity & Inclusion Team has developed a Research Guide on Resources for Racial Justice. The guide is an evolving compilation of readings and resources—including links to local and national advocacy organizations—intended to serve as a starting point…
Confronting Anti-Black Racism in Our Community
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…
CNN Political Analyst to Discuss Death of George Floyd, Strategies for Change in Friday Live Zoom Event
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites the Syracuse University community to attend the upcoming virtual event “In the Moment with Bakari Sellers: Reflections and Strategies for Change,” in which the CNN political analyst, attorney and author will look at…
Hawk Nest Cam Moves to Hinds Hall, Chronicling Life of University’s Resident Red-Tailed Hawks and Their Chicks
The new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) hawk nest camera installed in January 2020 has moved from the roof of the Life Science Complex to Hinds Hall through the generosity of Anne Marie Patti Higgins ’76, G’90, who established Syracuse University’s Red-Tailed Hawk…
Coronavirus Update 6.8.20: Health and Safety Update
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Recently, Syracuse University provided the campus community with an update on the work of the Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the Fall 2020 Open Working Group. That subcommittee has been engaged with…
Fall 2020 Room and Board, Meal Plan Rates Adjusted
Dear Students and Families: As previously announced, Syracuse University has modified its fall semester schedule with in-person instruction (often referred to as residential instruction) beginning one week earlier than usual and concluding just before Thanksgiving. As such, since students will…
Message to Faculty from Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu: Online Courses for Fall 2020 and Faculty IP
Dear Faculty Colleagues: As we continue to plan for the return of residential classes this fall, the health and safety of our campus and Central New York community remains our highest priority. As referenced in Chancellor Syverud’s May 20 announcement…
Message from Chief Bobby Maldonado
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing today to provide our monthly update regarding the investigation of bias incidents that have occurred on our campus. First, however, I want to address recent events that are deeply troubling to me,…
Same Time Next Year: CBT Postponed Until 2021
Based on the continuing widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Multicultural Advancement (SUMA) has determined it is best to postpone CBT 2020 until Sept. 9-12, 2021. “We’ve worked very hard to develop a four-day weekend celebration that…