The resolution, titled “A Resolution in Solidarity with Syracuse University Protesters, Support for Free Speech and Condemnation of Antisemitism,” was passed 27-8 with two abstentions. GSO senators debated the legislation for approximately 30 minutes before it was eventually passed. Read more »
At its Wednesday meeting, Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization discussed free speech and academic freedom. GSO's Senate also passed an amended constitution. Read more »
Ben Valen, a GSo senator on the diversity committee, also raised concerns about correct pronoun use and misgendering within the GSO Senate. Read more »
However, the recent move to impeach the GSO president because of her advocacy for students’ concerns is deeply disturbing for me to witness. She was advocating on the behalf of graduate students who have concerns about unionizations and the implications, including myself. Read more »
Associate Provost Peter Vanable and Associate Graduate School Dean Gabby Chapman to share a potential new parental accommodation policy allowing an eight-week grace period for graduate students who have or adopt a child. Read more »
Some doctoral students at Syracuse University say their monthly stipends from the university are not enough to cover expenses and the cost of living. Read more »
A survey conducted among 286 respondents across 65 departments revealed that the average monthly salary for graduate students at SU during the semesters is below $2,000. Read more »
The resolution would be effective immediately upon a three-fourths vote at the upcoming 2022 election special meeting and would go into effect next semester. Read more »
Graduate student unions have already organized across the country at institutions such as Columbia University, and SGEU hopes to replicate that at SU. Read more »
Cory Wallack, executive director of health and wellness at the Barnes Center, spoke about available mental health services for graduate students at the GSO Senate meeting Wednesday. Read more »
The GSO Senate also elected university and at-large senators, discussed funding and invited guest speakers that included Neal Powless, university ombuds, and Christopher Burke, director of student legal services. Read more »
The Graduate Student Organization received $1.5 million in funding for graduate student support after their proposal was approved by Syracuse University chancellor and Office of the Provost. Read more »
During her tenure, Dhaouadi said she is looking forward to creating a space where graduate students feel comfortable voicing their concerns. Read more »
The search for a provost began in late January, and the goal of SU’s Provost and Academic Officer Search Committee is to hire a provost by early summer. Read more »
Under the new plan, the university would continue to partner with Upstate Medical University for testing while also maintaining its own saliva testing facilities. Read more »