Wind down the semester with these 5 events
This week in Syracuse, enjoy activities from a full moon ceremony to an SU Senior Fashion Show. Read more »
SU Libraries
SA introduces bill advocating for on-campus unionizing efforts
The bill, titled “Supporting Student Unions,” intends to put SA’s commitment to all unionizing groups on campus into writing. Read more »
Light up your week with these solar eclipse events
Enjoy these events on and off campus to view the total eclipse in the most fun way. Read more »
Navigating SU’s archives amid discovery of antisemitic letters in Pan Am Flight 103 archives
The antisemitic messages were submitted to the archives sometime between 2007-2013, raising questions about the archival process and why the messages weren't discovered until now. Read more »
SU Libraries opens a new storage vault for historical materials on South Campus
SU Libraries opened a new 14,000 square foot storage vault this summer to store delicate historical materials, such as film negatives, artwork, and books from its Special Collections Research Center. Read more »
Put on your dancing shoes, competitive spirit at Syracuse events this week
Dancing, drumming and D&D are all events to look forward to around Syracuse and the SU campus this week. Read more »
SU Libraries to preserve current government documents
Syracuse University Libraries typically preserve 64% of the 10,000 to 11,000 different publications the Government Publishing Organization makes available. Read more »
SU Libraries extends digital stewardship program to make learning more accessible
The new department is designed to create a system of information with digital content that makes learning more accessible for students and faculty. Read more »
SU officials attribute early spring spike to 'COVID fatigue'
Some SU officials said the early spike in cases this semester is due to students' "COVID-19 fatigue," growing tired of following protocols. Read more »
SA coordinates with SU Libraries to improve textbook affordability
SA is working to expand students’ access to open educational resources and provide more e-books through SU Libraries. Read more »
SU Libraries looks to aid graduate research
Through the Libraries’ new program, researchers at SU can request specific datasets and give researchers access to data that is normally hard to obtain. Read more »
SU alumnus donates $5 million to National Veterans Resource Center
Tan’s donation was made in part to fund the center’s programming and research efforts, which aim to provide resources and tools for economic advancement to veterans and their families. 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 »
Blackface, racist imagery found in SU yearbooks
As part of a review, The Daily Orange found 10 photos of people in blackface on pages of Syracuse University’s yearbooks. Read more »
In Syracuse, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s messages resonate half a century later
On MLK Day 2019, honoring Dr. King’s legacy in central New York. Read more »
Cultures collide in Fumi Ishino’s art at Light Work
Fumi Ishino moved to the United States from Japan to attend college, with no interest in photography. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do.… Read more »
‘WE REMEMBER THEM’: An intimate look into Pan Am Flight 103 at Bird Library exhibit
A new exhibit in Bird Library, set to open Thursday, showcases how the Syracuse and Lockerbie, Scotland, communities moved on after the 1988 tragedy. Read more »
Scavenger hunt at Onondaga Public Library to draw attention to banned books
Onondaga County Public Library is celebrating Banned Book Week by hosting a library-wide scavenger hunt. Read more »
Women’s History Month exhibits on display in Bird Library, Carnegie
The exhibits will be on display until the end of the month. Read more »
Syracuse University’s relationship with SUNY-ESF, explained
The partnership between Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF, which dates back to 1911, allows students from both schools to get joint academic and extracurricular experiences. Read more »
Syracuse University’s libraries are more than a study hall. Here’s how you can make the most of them.
Student Life columnist Joanna Orland shares the secrets of Syracuse University libraries, from entrepreneurial resources to a real Oscar tucked away on the sixth floor. Read more »
Syracuse University Libraries to hold Welcome Fest
The libraries at SU are ringing in the new year with an open house event, hoping to draw crowds with improved interactivity and a myriad of exciting student resources. Read more »
Syracuse University Libraries receives donation to boost adult education materials
A former SU faculty member donated $50,000 to SU libraries to increase materials used to train and educate adults. Read more »
SU Libraries receives grant to support special collections
SU Libraries recently got $18,000 to pilot a program that would help faculty use the Special Collections Research Center. Read more »
