Tag: Bird Library
Board of Trustees chair addresses hate, bias incidents
The Board of Trustees, which oversees the university’s fiscal policies and institutional decisions, stands behind Chancellor Kent Syverud and SU students, Kathleen Walters said. Read More »
Cuomo criticizes Syverud’s handling of hate crimes, bias-related incidents
Cuomo said he directed the state’s Hate Crimes Task Force to expand their investigation to include recent reports of a white supremacist manifesto being allegedly airdropped to students in Bird Library. Read More »
White supremacist manifesto allegedly AirDropped to students, DPS says
The reports have yet to be confirmed, and there is no specific threat to Syracuse University, the Department of Public Safety. Read More »
Stonewall Exhibition at Bird Library brings visibility to LGBTQ community
To remember the Stonewall riots, Syracuse University LGBT Resource Center has created an exhibition in Bird Library for LGBT History Month. Read More »
Colleges should do more to make studying abroad accessible to all students
Student Life columnist George Hashemi argues that colleges can do more to make studying abroad accessible to their students. Syracuse, he argues, does a good job. Read More »
'Understanding Islam' lecture program to educate students about the religion
“Understanding Islam,” a lecture program aimed to combat the stereotypes and assumptions made around the faith will begin its series on Oct. 2. Read More »
LGBT Resource Center location not ideal
Gender and sexuality columnist Mallory Stokker argues that the LGBT Resource Center’s current location, as well as its proposed future home at the Schine Student Center, leave much to be desired. Read More »
Syracuse Abroad opens office in Bird Library
The new office will be in a more centralized location on campus, making it more accessible to students. Read More »
Syracuse adds additional bike path, increasing connectivity
The path was installed on Comstock and Waverly avenues. Read More »
2 architecture students create Bird Library art installation
“Homo-Symbiosis” is an art installation in Bird Library running from Sept. 9 to Nov. 2. Read More »
Disability Cultural Center director discusses center philosophy, experiences
Elizabeth Taets Von Amerongen worked as a psychotherapist before coming to Syracuse University. Read More »
Students should learn about SU’s legacy
Student Life columnist Maria Sanchez argues that attending SU’s 150th anniversary events can empower students with knowledge of the university’s legacy. Read More »
Interim deans lead 3 SU schools and colleges
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Information Studies all lack permanent deans. Read More »
Electronic bike share program to begin operating at SU
The city collaborated on the program with Gotcha, a mobility service company that offers alternate forms of transportation in place of cars. Read More »
Campus organizations plan events for first-year students
The LGBT Resource Center, Disability Cultural Center and the Office of Multicultural Affairs will begin the year with a mixer to promote “cross-cultural exchange.” Read More »
Here’s where to find offices, dining while Schine undergoes renovations
Goldstein Auditorium and the Syracuse University Bookstore will remain open in Schine throughout construction. Read More »
George Wazen: DPS officer works to build positive relationships with students
George Wazen, the DPS library operations coordinator, fosters connections at SU by creating a comfortable space for students. Read More »
Archival studies experts discuss need for diversity in their field
Michelle Caswell and Samip Mallick, co-founders of the South Asian American Digital Archive, discussed the impact of treating archiving spaces as potential sites of activism. Read More »
SU alum to deliver lecture on industry experience, cultural identity for AAPI Month
Leo Wong, a 2014 graduate from Syracuse University, will speak on Tuesday as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read More »
LGBT Resource Center expands gender-affirming clothing closet
A student assistant at SU’s LGBT Resource Center is working towards creating a space for queer people exploring their gender expression to feel validated through clothing. Read More »
Professor discusses negative media portrayal of Haudenosaunee historical events
Susan Hill, associate professor of Indigenous studies and history at the University of Toronto, warned against accepting historical accounts at face value, as well as continuing to tell historically-accepted stories that reproduce harmful binaries. Read More »
SU announces Campus Framework town halls, construction updates
Construction will occur across campus, from Marshall Street to Mount Olympus. Read More »
3rd Disability Cultural Center director candidate presents at Bird Library
Sierra is a private psychotherapist from Oregon. Read More »
Candidate for Disability Cultural Center director presents in Bird Library
Kathy O’Connell is one of three candidates for director of Syracuse University’s Disability Cultural Center. Read More »