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By John Boccacino ’03, G’20
After more than a year apart, the Syracuse University Alumni Association is excited to safely welcome alumni and their families back home to Syracuse University for Orange Central 2021, Oct. 28-31.
Orange Central is always a special time as our Orange family comes together to reconnect with classmates and celebrate what makes us proud to be Orange. We hope you’ll join us for an action-packed weekend of family-friendly activities that includes:
• Special gatherings for alumni celebrating 5th, 10th, 25th, 35th, 50th and 60th milestone reunions (including those classes who missed their in-person milestone reunion gatherings in 2020).
• Interactive and informative programs Friday afternoon that take you inside the current student experience at Syracuse University.
• Orange Central’s premier event, the Syracuse University Alumni Awards Celebration, which on Friday evening will honor 10 distinguished alumni. The list of decorated honorees includes Jim Morris 77, G78, the president of Pixar Animation Studios, and astronaut Eileen Collins '78, H'01, the first female commander of a space shuttle.
• Friday evening’s always fun ’Cuse Cookout on the Quad and a spirited tailgate before Saturday’s football game between Syracuse and Boston College.
Information on purchasing your discounted football tickets in the Orange Central Cheer Section — where you can sit with your classmates and help cheer on the Orange — can be found as you complete your registration.
With more than 60 academic and special interest programs planned, this year’s celebration of Syracuse University truly features something for everyone. Check out the complete schedule of events, then register today. Hotels will go quickly, so don’t miss out. Reserve your room.
If you can’t make the trip or you’re not sure how you feel traveling back to campus this year, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with a full slate of engaging, on-demand options to bring Orange Central to you, wherever you are.
*Please note that all planning is subject to public health conditions and CDC guidelines. For the latest information relevant to campus, please visit the Stay Safe website.