Following is the latest information, as of Thursday evening, from
Syracuse University of campus activities in response to Tuesday's
terrorist incidents.
University Senate Passes Resolution Denouncing Tuesday's Terrorist
Acts
The Syracuse University Senate, in its session Wednesday afternoon,
unanimously endorsed a resolution condemning Tuesday's terrorist
attacks. The resolution, proposed by Andrew R. Thompson, an
undergraduate senator, can be seen at http://sunews.syr.edu.
Clothing Urgently Needed for NYC Rescue Workers
This message is repeated from earlier today because of its timely
nature: Rescue workers in New York City are in dire need of sweatsocks
and T-shirts of all sizes because they are required to change their
clothing on an hourly basis. The clothing need not be brand new but
should be clean. Two campus locations have been established where
members of the University community can contribute to this vital effort.
Three bins are in Hendricks Chapel and four bins are in the Schine
Student Center. Collection will begin immediately and will conclude at
5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14.
Z89 and Residence Halls Collecting Toiletry Items for Rescue Workers
Beginning Friday, WJPZ-FM (Z89) and the Office of Residence Life will
collect toiletries for the Salvation Army to send to those men and women
working long hours on scene at the World Trade Center and at the
Pentagon. Boxes will be placed in all residence halls and in the
Goldstein Student Center on South Campus. Requested donations are
toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo-anything that will help those
who are far from home to aid the search and rescue efforts. For more
information, contact Z89's Beth Berlin at 443-4689.
Information Sought on Alumni Who May Have Been at the WTC or Pentagon
The Offices of Alumni Relations and Advancement Services are working
together closely to gather accurate information about the whereabouts of
SU alumni who may be missing or deceased as a result of Tuesday's
tragic events. If you receive notification of the death of an alumnus,
please notify the Office of Alumni Relations at 443-3258 or e-mail Lil O'Rourke
at eorourke@syr.edu. On a more
optimistic note, these offices are also seeking information on alumni
who worked at the World Trade Center or the Pentagon who are okay.
Efforts are underway to track down the alumni who worked at those
locations, and any new information from the University community is
helpful.
Chancellor's Afternoon Briefing at Hendricks Chapel and on the Web
Chancellor Shaw's afternoon briefing to the University community
will take place at 3 p.m. Friday in Hendricks Chapel. It will also be
available live on the Web, off of the University home page (http://www.syracuse.edu).
Bird Library Offers Information on Tuesday's Incidents
The 1916 Room at E.S. Bird Library is open during library hours for
continuing news coverage of the terrorist acts, as well as refreshments.
The Syracuse University Library is compiling information packages about
Tuesday's events and their aftermath, including "as wide a
presentation of as many viewpoints as possible," according to
University Librarian Peter S. Graham. The packages are available to the
public.
Evening of Prayer and Reflection at Alibrandi Center Friday
The Graduate Catholic Community will have an evening of prayer and
reflection beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at the Alibrandi Catholic Center.
The focus will the
World Trade Center tragedy and how it has impacted the graduate
community at SU. The event is open to all denominations.
Law Forum in New York City Canceled
The Law School Admissions Council has informed SU's College of Law
that the New York City Law Forum scheduled for Friday, Sept. 14, and
Saturday, Sept. 15, has been canceled. Syracuse University will have Law
Day activities Thursday, Oct. 4, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Schine
Student Center's Goldstein Auditorium.
EAP Reminds of Employee Help Services That are Available
SU's Employee Assistance Program encourages faculty and staff and
their families to access EAP's counseling services as the need arises.
EAP staff will respond quickly to all requests for counseling services
during the workweek and will be on call over the weekend. As the initial
trauma of this week's incidents subsided, it is normal for people to
experience some strong emotional and physical reactions that can
interfere with regular routines and work performance. EAP staff are
available to assist in alleviating any added distress during this
difficult time. Helpful information is now available on the EAP Web
site, http://sumweb.hrm/eap. Call
443-1087 for more information and assistance.
SU Volleyball Match Pushed Back a Day
In the wake of Tuesday's national tragedy in New York City,
Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, the Syracuse University women's
volleyball match against New Hampshire scheduled for Friday, Sept. 14,
at the University of New Hampshire tournament in Durham, N.H., will be
played the following day.
On Saturday, SU will play New Hampshire at 10 a.m. and Rhode Island
at 3 p.m. The match versus Brown, originally scheduled for Saturday
afternoon, will be played on Sunday, Oct. 28, at noon at Brown
University.
