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Chancellor Syverud Addresses April 13 Meeting of the University Senate
Thank you, Professor Stokes-Rees. I’ll be quick. As you heard, Provost Ritter isn’t able to join us today. She’s actually leading the accreditation or the evaluation of another great academic institution. And that’s a very important task. She asked me…
Chancellor Kent Syverud Provides Update on New Leadership Appointments at University Senate
Thank you, Professor Stokes-Rees. Good afternoon. I hope everyone had a good spring break and is ready for the fast-moving second half of the semester. Before I begin what are going to be really brief updates, I want to take…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses COVID, Leadership Searches at University Senate
Good afternoon. Today I am mostly going to give you an update on the University’s COVID response, share some information on key leadership searches and discuss the Campus Framework Refresh that was announced in late January. Before I do that,…
Chancellor Syverud Discusses Spring Semester 2022 and Progress Toward Strategic Goals
In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed spring 2022 planning, academic year goals and leadership searches. The full text of his remarks is below. Good afternoon. Forty-eight hours until the end of the fall semester…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Nov. 17 Meeting of the University Senate
In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud encouraged the campus community to get their flu shot, gave updates on key leadership searches and the DEIA Strategic Plan. The full text of his remarks is below. Thank…
Chancellor Syverud Discusses Progress on Library Facilities, I-81 and Forever Orange Campaign
In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud introduced Provost Gretchen Ritter and provided updates on construction of the Library Storage Facility addition, potential impacts of the I-81 Corridor Project and the progress of the Forever Orange…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Sept. 22 Meeting of the University Senate
In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed “Advancing Academic Excellence in a University Welcoming to All.” Good afternoon. I will be fairly brief and if I have any extra time, I want to give it…
Law Student, Staff Member to Serve as Representatives to the Board of Trustees
Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees today announced that two new positions for representatives to the Board from the University community were approved at the Board’s May 22 meeting. The new law student representative and staff representative will join the existing…
Chancellor Syverud Provides Updates to the University Senate
In his remarks to the University Senate, Chancellor Kent Syverud gave an overview of COVID-19 vaccination progress and Commencement, as well as highlighting recent academic honors received by faculty and students. Thanks, Professor Haddix. Our University is often blessed to…
Chancellor Syverud Provides Updates on Fall Planning, COVID-19 and Leadership Searches in University Senate Remarks
In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud provided a preview of fall planning, updated the Senate on recent developments regarding COVID-19 and the progress of leadership searches. The full text of his remarks is below. Thanks,…