One of the best parts of being a student here at Syracuse University is the rich history of the University that has preceded our time here. There is so much character and school spirit in the air when you walk through this campus. It is so important that we don’t forget the history and traditions that have made our campus what it is today, and it is an honor to serve as president of the organization that does just that, .
One of my favorite parts about my time at Syracuse these past four years is no doubt getting involved in Traditions Commission and getting the chance to uphold some of the many traditional parts of our history. Which is exactly one of the things that makes Winter Carnival so special as it is one Syracuse’s longest standing traditions dating back to 1933, which has evolved over the year, but for the past decade many traditions have remained tried and true. Â
We are really looking forward to this year’s line-up which includes some of our best traditions: the annual chili cook off, Cozy Capella, which is hosted with the A Cappella Council, and a skate night. I am most excited for the Carnival itself that we rolled out last year in 2020 for the first time with the hopes of making it a new tradition. We are planning it yet again this year with the intention of making it even bigger and better with more food, carnival games, activities, giveaways and more! All week long the events will be jam-packed with fun, food and giveaways as well. I encourage everyone to check Winter Carnival out and get the chance to have some fun while also becoming a part of our SU history!
Winter Carnival 2022
Monday, Feb. 21 – Schine Take Over
4-6 p.m., Schine Student Center
Visit us in the upperlevel atrium of Schine Student Center for shirt giveaways!
Tuesday, Feb. 22 – Carnival
6-10 p.m., Goldstein Auditorium, Schine
Goldstein Auditorium will transform into a full carnival with games, activities, food and giveaways.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Basketball and Bingo
Game Time TBA, Goldstein Auditorium, Schine
Play traditional bingo with prizes and then a game center bingo board to use during the basketball game. Food, prizes and giveaways!
Thursday, Feb. 24 – Chili Cook-Off
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., HBC Patio
One of the Winter Carnival’s oldest traditions! Students, faculty and staff have submitted their favorite chili recipes. Food Services will reproduce the selected recipes for the ‘chili’-est taste test competition to see which the student body thinks is best.
Thursday, Feb. 24 – Cozy Cappella
7-9 p.m., Goldstein Auditorium, Schine
Join us for the annual a cappella show where all the student groups will perform.
Friday, Feb. 25 – Glow in the Dark Ice Night
8-11 p.m., Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
In collaboration with Orange After Dark and the Disability Cultural Center, join us for glow-in-the-dark, silent disco ice skating. Glow items, food and desserts included!
Written by Catherine Bannon ’22, College of Arts and Sciences