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Writer, Professor, TV Host Melissa Harris-Perry Will Discuss Equity during Virtual Presentation April 24
American writer, professor and television host Melissa Harris-Perry will discuss her reflections on equity, especially during this time of a global pandemic, during a virtual presentation with the campus community on Friday, April 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Harris-Perry…
April 2020 Update: Progress on Campus Commitments
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The emotional strain of COVID-19 has spared no one over the past days and weeks. We have all had to change the way we live our lives. During a recent virtual webinar meeting of the…
Independent Advisory Panel to Return to Campus Monday, March 9, to Engage Students, Faculty and Staff
The Independent Advisory Panel, established by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with the Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion, will return to campus on Monday, March 9, to continue its engagement with students, faculty and staff. This…
Addressing Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Concerns
Dear Graduate Assistants, Fellows and Faculty: We write to provide clarity regarding concerns expressed by some of our graduate teaching assistants. We recognize this is a difficult time for our community. We acknowledge and applaud the support you provide to…
Chancellor Kent Syverud Addresses Recent Events and Directs Urgent Action
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: It has been a tough week on campus, including for the students who are protesting in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Last Wednesday, at the University Senate, I said we needed to step back from the…
Members of Independent Advisory Panel to Meet with Students, Faculty and Staff This Week
The work of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion continues this week as members of the Independent Advisory Panel will be on campus to meet with students, faculty and staff through a series of…
Update from Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: We visited campus over two days this week and participated in 20 dialogue sessions with groups of students, faculty and other members of our campus community. We learned a great deal from these…
Update from Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion Co-Leads
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: We are writing to you today to update you on the work of the Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion, which was formed by the Board of Trustees last semester, as…
Special Moments from the 35th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Members of the University and greater Syracuse communities gathered in the Dome Sunday night for powerful performances and speakers at the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Civil rights leader the Rev. Raphael Warnock, senior pastor of…
Deadline for Joining Campus Engagement Committees Is Tuesday
The deadline for students, faculty and staff to sign up for the Campus Engagement Committees is Tuesday, Jan. 28. Members of the committees will provide input, constructive feedback and insight into the implementation of the recommendations provided by multiple groups…