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Virginia Tech | In case of emergency: VT tragedy spurs analysis of SU's safety procedures
By Melanie Hicken
April 16, 2007. Another day to mourn. Another day Americans will never forget. But while the Virginia Tech community begins the healing process after the largest massacre in U.S. history, college campuses across the country are beginning a process as well - a reevaluation of protocols and procedures in place to help prevent or minimize such a tragedy.
ITS | SU offers limited online classes for undergrads: Tech-savvy campus is ready for move to Internet
By Kyle Austin
The faculty at Syracuse University has begun to tap into the potential created by new technology for the expanding world of distance education. But despite growth in distance education, SU is still behind the curve in offering online courses to undergraduate students, both at a distance or on campus.
Architecture | Outraged: Warehouse may be permanent, dean doesn't understand student's anger with proposal
By Kevin Sajdak
Once deemed temporary, the Warehouse may soon be the permanent home of the Syracuse University Architecture and Visual and Performing Arts program. In an e-mail sent early Tuesday, SU School of Architecture Dean Mark Robbins suggested an idea that would put the vast majority of Architecture classes in the Armory Square facility.
Virginia Tech | Too close for comfort: Students cope with shootings on campus
By Melanie Hicken
Oklahoma City. Columbine. 9/11. For a generation that came of age during such memorable acts of violence, tragedy is not new. But for the largest fatal shooting in U.S. history to occur on a college campus may hit a little too close to home. "I was shocked," said sophomore Catherine Long of her initial reaction to the Virginia Tech shooting.
VT aftermath continues; SU reflects with speak out
By A.J. Donatoni
Seung-Hui Cho took the lives of 32 Virginia Tech students and faculty in a senseless act of violence April 16. On Wednesday, 32 Syracuse University students and area residents came together in the Panasci Lounge at the Schine Student Center to participate in the Speak Out Against Violence in response to that act.
University considers Gmail, Outlook for next campus e-mail update
By Elena Zak
Like many students, sophomore Mandy Davis uses two e-mail systems. She uses MyMail for classes so professors can e-mail her and Hotmail for personal e-mails. "I try to keep it separate," said Davis, public relations major. "MyMail does suck. We should have something else.
Virginia Tech | How are classes canceled?
By Melanie Hicken
The first shooting at Virginia Tech happened at about 7:15 a.m., yet classes continued - a decision questioned by many in the last week. Right or wrong, it has led many Syracuse University students to ask: Who would make such a decision at SU? At SU, the decision would be a group effort made by Chancellor Nancy Cantor, Vice Chancellor Eric Spina and the Logistics Committee, which is headed up by SU Chief Financial Officer Louis Marcoccia and made up of representatives from various university departments (see: "What is the Logistics Committee?").
Virginia Tech | SU counseling center resources
By Melanie Hicken
As more information rapidly becomes available through media reports, it has become quite clear Virginia Tech shooter Seung-Hui Cho was deeply troubled. He had few friends. He had harassed several female students. A counselor had recommended involuntary commitment.
Virginia Tech | History of major shootings on college campuses
By Melanie Hicken
Aug. 1, 1966 - University of Texas at Austin From the top of a 27-story tower, Charles J. Whitman shot and killed 13 people and wounded 31 others before he was killed by police fire. July 12, 1976 - California State University at Fullerton A school custodian, Edward C.
