Boost the 'Cuse 2021
Syracuse University's annual day of giving returns on Thursday, Oct. 7. Boost the 'Cuse with by supporting inspiring students, important research and the causes that matter most to you. Every gift matters and helps us reach our goal of 5,000 donors.
You can support your school or college, your favorite student organization, the University's veteran and military community, or any number of difference-making funds. Not sure what cause to support? Our fun quiz can help you discover your passion!
The day will be full of special activities and events, both on campus and hosted by alumni clubs across the country. There are also a number of regional, school-specific and other challenges designed to give your generous gift an even bigger "boost." Plus, keep your eye on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) throughout the day for updates and fun contests!
Orange Central 2021
Orange Central, Syracuse University's annual homecoming and reunion weekend, is now less than a month away! After the COVID-19 pandemic forced last year's weekend to move entirely online, we're excited to welcome alumni back to campus Oct. 28-31.
This year's Orange Central weekend is packed with fun, family-friendly activities, including:
- 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 offering an inside look at the student experience
- Signature events, including Friday evening’s Alumni Awards Celebration and the ’Cuse Cookout on the Quad
- A spirited tailgate before Saturday’s Syracuse vs. Boston College football game
- Several on-demand options for alumni who aren't able to make it back to campus
If you're planning to come back to campus in late October, we encourage you to make your hotel reservations soon. Most of the special Orange Central room blocks offerings have expired, but the Syracuse area has plenty of lodging options across all price points.
News and notes from campus...
🍊 NEW REPRESENTATIVES TO BOARD OF TRUSTEERS: Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Maithreyee (Mai) Dubé ’92, ’16, G’17 as staff representative to the Board of Trustees. Dubé, who brings significant experience leading diverse student programs and enrollment services, will serve a two-year term. New student representatives are Amaar Asif ’22, undergraduate student representative, and Ryan M. Marquette L’22, the inaugural law student representative.
🍊 GRANTS AND AWARDS FOR SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FACULTY: Several of Syracuse University's outstanding faculty members are being recognized for their work. Electrical engineering and computer science professor Sucheta Soundarajan has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for her research on algorithms for network analysis. Louise Manfredi Ph.D., an assistant professor of industrial and interaction design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Design, received a faculty grant from VentureWell, an organization that fosters collaboration to advance innovation and entrepreneurship education. Charles E. Morris III, professor and chair of the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and affiliated professor of LGBT studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, received the 2021 Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award from the National Communication Association (NCA).
🍊 STUDENTS, WAER WIN BIG AT NYS BROADCASTERS ASSOCAITION AWARDS: The New York State Broadcasters Association announced the award winners for their 2021 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, showering honors on Syracuse University student broadcasters from WAER and CitrusTV.
🍊 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WOMEN'S ATHLETICS: Syracuse University is commemorating 50 years of women's athletics Oct. 7 - Oct. 10 with a weekend of special events, including a panel discussion about Title IX and women's sports and a celebration following the football game against Wake Forest.
Syracuse University alumni got together Thursday night in Atlanta at the Gathering Spot (right). In addition to socializing and networking, the evening featured an opportunity for alumni to get professional headshots by photographer Robin Nathan '04.
Upcoming Events
Visit cc.syr.edu/events for the full of schedule of events happening on campus, across the country and around the world in the coming weeks and months. These in-person programs will comply with all federal, state and local health guidelines. We are also continuing to offer virtual and on-demand programs that will allow you to participate wherever you are and whenever you wish.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Thoughts of a Colored Man - SU in NYC's Broadway Series returns on Thursday, Nov. 11 with Thoughts of a Colored Man. Join alumni and friends for a pre-show dinner at Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine and stay for a talk-back after the 8 p.m. performance at the John Golden Theatre. Please note that tickets must be purchased by October 8 and all guests over the age of 12 must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, while those 12 and under need a negative test, due to the current regulations at Broadway houses.
Orange Central 2021 - Come home to campus for Syracuse University's annual homecoming and reunion weekend, October 28-31. Join us for fun, family-friendly activities, including 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 Friday afternoon programs offering an inside look at the student experience; Friday evening’s ’Cuse Cookout on the Quad; a spirited tailgate before Saturday’s Syracuse vs. Boston College football game and more.
"unWINEd" with Generation Orange (Virtual - Anytime) - Get on-demand access to a pair of videos designed to help you "unWINEd." One video features a relaxing yoga session led by Brianna Micera '18, in the other, Alex Pomerantz '10 offers an interesting and informative virtual wine tasting.
We can't wait to see you!
Alumni News
Robert Gang '39, L'42, who at 103 is the oldest living alumnus from Syracuse University’s College of Law,
was honored Sept. 25 at the National Veterans Resource Center. The WWII and the Korean War-era veteran attended Syracuse University as both an undergraduate and law school student, and he was a member of Syracuse University’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy installed Amy Donahue G’96, G’00 as the institution’s first provost in a July 2021 ceremony. Donahue serves as the principal adviser to the superintendent in all matters relating to the academic program and faculty. She received graduate degrees at Maxwell after receiving a B.A. at Princeton University.
As a crime analyst for the New York Police Department (NYPD), Alex Lynch ’16, uses the skills he developed in the citizenship and civic engagement (CCE) program in the Maxwell School to help improve NYPD engagement and investigations, as well as improve distribution of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christopher Zdenek ’20, G'21 didn’t plan on attending graduate school. His plans included relocating to Los Angeles after graduating from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and beginning a career in the entertainment industry. However, once COVID-19 shuttered industries around the world, including entertainment, those plans changed.
The Syracuse University community is remembering Joseph Strasser '53, G'58, H'20, who died at the age of 89 on Sept. 12. Strasser, a 2018 Arents Award recipient, was a generous supporter of the University "with his time, energy, expertise and philanthropy," according to Maxwell School Dean David Van Slyke.