Campus & Community
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Class
The Syracuse University Counseling Center is offering a free course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to SU and SUNY-ESF students. The eight-week course meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 4. The program introduces participants to mindfulness meditation practices…
Long Time SU Administrator Dies at 81
Lucius Robinson Kempton, 81, of Pompey passed away at Menorah Park on Sunday, Jan. 18. Following his graduation from Middlebury College in 1955, he began a lifelong career at Syracuse University. He was appointed to University College in 1956 as…
Syracuse Scholar: Shuyuan Chen ’15
International students often face a unique set of challenges when they embark on their collegiate career in the United States. But one international student, Shuyuan Chen ’15, of Yangzhou, China, is using her experience to help others like her thrive…
Chancellor to Meet with Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy Next Week
Recognizes Legacy of Advocacy Center and Its Former Staff Early next week, Chancellor Kent Syverud will meet with members of the Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy to discuss its final report released last month. The workgroup—a group…
In The News: Friday, Jan 16
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Illumination Initiative Lights Up Iconic Downtown Buildings
Syracuse is renowned for winter, but this season the city is shining a little brighter, thanks to an illumination initiative by the Connective Corridor focused on lighting iconic buildings and public spaces along the recently completed streetscape.
Orange Goes Red for American Heart Association
Last year Syracuse University raised more than $14,000 for the American Heart Association through the first-ever Orange Goes Red campaign. Hundreds of employees joined the Syracuse University Heart Walk Team, committed to Fifty Days of Fitness, and sold paper hearts…
Deadline Moved for Health Survey
The deadline has been moved to Jan. 23 for the following survey. It was previously Dec. 19. How Healthy is the SU campus? If you are at least 18 years old and an SU employee, you can participate in research…
Chancellor Syverud Responds to GSO Resolution Regarding University Interactions with THE General Body
In a letter delivered tonight to Graduate Student Organization (GSO) President Patrick Neary, Chancellor Syverud responded to the GSO’s Resolution requesting an investigation into the administration’s response to recent student protests. Below is the complete text of the letter. In…
Free Midnight Movies Offered Again this Spring
The Division of Student Affairs will again be hosting free midnight movies on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the spring semester. The Midnight Movies series includes free movies, free popcorn and free soda for attendees. The doors open at 11:30…