GSO fills vacant positions, reviews legislative agenda
Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization filled four vacant senate positions and and outlined its legislative agenda. Read more »
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GSO holds first general body meeting, fills vacant positions
GSO filled nine vacant positions, including three out of its seven remaining University Senate seats, during its first general body meeting. Read more »
SU’s GSO Senate passes resolution in support of student protestors' freedom of speech
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 »
Ritter shares thoughts on Syracuse Statement, Academic Strategic Plan at GSO
Provost Gretchen Ritter shared her perspective on the university’s upcoming Academic Strategic Plan and Syracuse Statement. Read more »
GSO discusses academic freedom, passes amended constitution
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 »
GSO to increase its graduate student activity fee, bolster climate-related initiatives
Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization will increase the graduate student activity fee for the first time in over five years. Read more »
GSO’s new initiatives aim for inclusivity, community engagement
This year, the GSO has a lot of advocacy items already on the books. We are eager to get to it. Read more »
GSO Senate to recognize Memorial Day, 2 pride months and other holidays
Ben Valen, a GSo senator on the diversity committee, also raised concerns about correct pronoun use and misgendering within the GSO Senate. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization votes to create advisory council for Executive Board
GSO Senators also discussed the recent resignation of former GSO president Yousr Dhaouadi in the meeting. Read more »
Unionization process has left out marginalized graduate students
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 »
New potential parental accommodation announced during GSO meeting
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 »
Doctoral students grapple with stipends and overall costs
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 »
GSO advocates for more graduate student funding, proposes new executive board position
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 »
Vice president of GSO introduces amendment to increase number of at-Large senators
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 »
SGEU advocates for unionization of SU's Graduate Student Organization
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 »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read more »
35% of SU students meet the qualifications for depression, Barnes Center says
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 »
GSO confirms new space in Lyman Hall for graduate students
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 »
SU approves Graduate School's proposal to allocate $1.5 million for graduate student support
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 »
GSO hosts 1st town hall, discusses plans to increase student engagement
SU's Graduate Student Organization's executive board encouraged attendees to get involved and voice their concerns. Read more »
'Through a different lens:' GSO President strives for more student involvement
During her tenure, Dhaouadi said she is looking forward to creating a space where graduate students feel comfortable voicing their concerns. Read more »
GSO looks to secure space for graduate students in Marshall Square Mall
If approved, graduate students could use the space for tutoring or hosting small events, or just as a lounge space. Read more »
GSO to select representative for DPS review board
GSO will appoint one student representative to the board, and the Student Bar Association will appoint a second graduate student. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization provides feedback to Provost Search Committee
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 »
