The employee giving campaign runs through Friday, Dec. 13. Celebrating 102 years of impact in the local community, the����funds 73 different human service programs and projects at 34 nonprofit partners.

Kirsten Elleby

“The United Way makes a direct impact on people through supporting a variety of amazing initiatives and programs within our community. You will treasure the feeling when you know your dollar helped make a profound difference in someone’s life, perhaps even a family member or a friend in need,” says , one of the co-chairs of the University’s employee giving campaign and the deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator.

University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either a one-time donation or a recurring donation through payroll deduction each pay period. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event. For those who prefer, a paper pledge card may be obtained by contacting campaign coordinator Jake Losowski at��jjlosows@syr.edu��or 315.443.4137.

In case you need inspiration for why your gift matters,�� featuring Elleby and her fellow University co-chair for the campaign, , vice president of enrollment services, along with other University employees discussing the importance of contributing to the United Way.

Ryan Williams

“Syracuse University is crucial to the vitality of the broad Syracuse community. When we partner with the United Way of Central New York, we ensure that services and supports are made available to community members who need them,” Williams says. “I have personally seen how United Way agencies change lives and knowing that Syracuse University faculty, students and staff contributed made it even more impactful.”

Every dollar raised remains in Central New York to help the United Way address various community needs. Faculty and staff are encouraged to unite with their Orange colleagues to give hope to those with the greatest need in our community.

Through the Syracuse University employee giving campaign, faculty and staff can give back to this initiative that supports and empowers the United Way to continue making a vast impact in our community.

“I challenge us to come together and make this year the best turnout ever for the Syracuse University campaign—to not only reach our monetary goals, but more importantly the goals of making our community stronger, prouder and more united than ever before,” Elleby says.

Many departments organize activities to raise additional funds to be donated to the campaign. Fundraising activities have included bake sales, raffles, contests and gift baskets. In the past, the Department of Public Safety held a step counting challenge, while Syracuse University Libraries held a bake sale that was popular with staff and students with all proceeds benefiting the United Way. Employees are encouraged to get involved, even if they have not participated in the campaign in the past.

In addition to the co-chairs, the annual campaign is led by a collection of team leaders from colleges and departments across campus who collaborate to promote the campaign and encourage their colleagues to participate.

“This campaign touches so many different aspects of peoples’ lives. It’s not just to give money to a company for them to do this one goal. It’s how can we take these funds and find the most important or the most critical or the ideal place to help the community in the best way possible,” says Kristin Jeter, access services librarian with Syracuse University Libraries.

No gift is too small and every dollar helps change lives.

“You don’t miss one or two dollars a week coming out of your paycheck. And that little bit can help make a big difference. Community is everyone working together for a common goal,” says Charlotte Stahrr, academic program administrator in the College of Professional Studies.

Eighteen student groups have been chosen to participate in the Fall 2024 Student Organization Challenge.

Eighteen student groups have been chosen to participate. You can help them succeed as they compete for the highest number of unique donors by the end of the challenge. In addition to the funds raised, the Student Experience team has offered $1,750 in challenge dollars for the following:

• $250 to the first organization to reach 50 donors
• $500 to the first organization to reach 100 donors
• $1,000 to the student organization with the highest number of donors at the end of the challenge

Whether it’s funding a new project, hosting an event or enhancing their operations, your gift can help these groups achieve their dreams.

Why Donate?

• Boost Campus Life: These student-led initiatives strengthen the sense of community and belonging on campus, making Syracuse University a more engaging environment for all.
• Support Students: We can’t do it without��you! Your participation means the world to our dedicated students.
• Maximize Impact: Every unique donor moves students one step closer to unlocking challenge dollars, meaning your generosity goes even further.

The challenge runs until Dec. 3, 2024. Visit to learn more about this year’s participating organizations and their goals.

Story by Brooke Merrifield-Hintz

Get pumped, Orange Nation! The 2024 football season is kicking off with a bang after a win against Ohio, and now it’s time for you to join the action with your very own Game Day Kit. Whether you’re rooting from the stands or your living room, this kit has everything you need to show your Orange pride and support our amazing student-athletes.

What’s in the Game Day Kit?

Inspired by favorite traditions like “beat buttons” and banner flips, the kit includes:

• An 11-inch by 17-inch poster featuring Coach Fran Brown to track the season’s games.
• An 8.5-inch by 11-inch sticker sheet with Beat [Opponent] banners, game dates and pennant stickers to customize your poster and follow our wins.
• Five Otto temporary tattoos to boost your game-day spirit.
• A small felt Syracuse pennant to add some Orange flair to any space.

How Can I Get One?

and make a gift of $10 or more to the Athletics Opportunity Fund, and a kit will be sent straight to you!

Get your Game Day Kit now and cheer on the Orange while supporting our student-athletes. It’s a win-win, just like we’re hoping this season will be. New coach, new rivals and a whole lot of Orange pride—let’s go, Syracuse!

Barner says the strong foundation for her career accomplishments formed as she was earning dual undergraduate degrees in and from Syracuse University.

And now, Barner is paying it forward. Thanks to her generous and transformative donation as part of the Forever Orange campaign, Barner’s latest gift of $1 million will ensure the future of . In recognition of the gift, the building will be renamed the Barner-McDuffie House—in honor of Barner, a Syracuse University trustee, and her husband, Haywood McDuffie.

Trustee Sharon Barner’s transformative donation of $1 million as part of the Forever Orange campaign will ensure the future of 119 Euclid—a space that celebrates the Black student experience—enhance scholarship opportunities for first-generation and underrepresented students and strengthen cultural, academic and social student-led activities that promote Black culture.

“Sharon and Haywood are passionate benefactors, ambassadors and supporters of Syracuse University, and especially our students,” says . “This gift allows the University to continue expanding meaningful opportunities for students to build a sense of belonging and community here at Syracuse. I am grateful to Sharon and Haywood for their generosity and vision and look forward to celebrating their philanthropy later this year during Coming Back Together.”

This is the first building on North Campus named by an African American family through philanthropic support. In addition to endowing 119 Euclid’s future, the gift will enhance scholarship opportunities for first-generation and underrepresented students and strengthen cultural, academic and social student-led activities that promote Black culture.

“I came through Syracuse University during a period of change across the 1970s. As an African American female, I found a community that was supportive of all the things I thought I could do with my life,” says Barner, who is now vice president and chief administrative officer at Cummins Inc., an Indiana-based multinational known as a global leader in power technology. “As I looked to give back, it was about both giving back to Syracuse and to people who had experiences like myself. I wanted to help make sure they had the foundations they needed, both through finding community and scholarship.”

Sharon Barner has achieved career success at the highest levels of her field, including as vice president and chief administrative officer at Cummins Inc., an Indiana-based multinational known as a global leader in power technology.

Reflecting on her days on campus, which served as a formative experience, Barner felt there was something missing from her Orange journey: a dedicated space for Black students to gather, share their experiences and feel at home on the University campus. Barner is excited to see how her donation will inspire and make a lasting impact on students for years to come.

Creating Sense of Home and Family

The first time Barner walked inside 119 Euclid, she understood why this was a special place for Black students. From the friendly faces greeting her to the enticing aromas emanating from the kitchen, Barner says she instantly felt at peace and knew this was a project to which she wanted to contribute.

“It felt like there were a million mothers telling me to ‘come in and be comfortable.’ I felt like I was home. There was this sense of family. You have a community of people who are going to help keep you safe, mentally and physically, while helping you grow as a person,” says Barner, whose son, Haywood McDuffie III ’17, also graduated from Syracuse. “Students feel included when you have those kinds of spaces, knowing you have a village that supports you.”

“Affinity spaces such as the Barner-McDuffie House are critical for community-building, leadership development and student success. This space, under Marissa Willingham’s leadership, has helped our students cultivate a sense of belonging at Syracuse,” says . “I’m excited to see the innovative programs that will be hosted in and through the space.”

Besides her academic pursuits, Barner found her community through her involvement in a number of activities at Syracuse University—from being a cheerleader and joining the Delta Sigma Theta sorority to writing for The Daily Orange and teaching English as a second language to Spanish-speaking children in the City of Syracuse.

Inspiring Fellow First-Generation Students

Sharon Barner

A first-generation college student, Barner understands the financial stresses families can face trying to pay for higher education. That was the other driving force behind this gift, which will also support the , which provides critical financial assistance, leadership training and alumni mentorship for first-generation and underrepresented students at Syracuse University.

“I want those students to know that someone like me knows what they’re going through and is rooting for them to be successful at Syracuse University and beyond. I hope one day these students will look back, understand the value of their Syracuse education and feel compelled to give back to future generations of students,” says Barner, who as a trustee is currently on the search committee charged with identifying the University’s next chief information officer.

“When you think of all that Sharon has accomplished as a first-generation graduate of Syracuse University, it’s clear that the Syracuse experience is a game changer. It’s wonderful that she continues to think deeply about the needs of current students through her philanthropy,” says .

“Sharon’s generosity will help offer students more impactful programs and activities at the Barner-McDuffie House while furthering the space’s goals of providing a sense of community, a place to build connections and celebrate the outstanding contributions of the Black community on campus,” adds .

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors closes the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we’re a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what’s possible.

About Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University

Orange isn’t just our color. It’s our promise to leave the world better than we found it. Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University is poised to do just that. Fueled by more than 150 years of fearless firsts, together we can enhance academic excellence, transform the student experience and expand unique opportunities for learning and growth. Forever Orange endeavors to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, inspire 125,000 individual donors to participate in the campaign, and actively engage one in five alumni in the life of the University. Now is the time to show the world what Orange can do. Visit����to learn more.

Volunteers working hard to fill pantry boxes. (Photo courtesy of Salvation Army)

For those looking to voluntarily contribute to the distribution of holiday items to local nonprofit organizations in Syracuse, the makes this seamless. “As the holiday season approaches for this year, the Office of Community Engagement encourages the campus community to consider sharing with our neighbors in the City of Syracuse and the surrounding Central New York region,” says Cydney Johnson, vice president of community engagement and government relations. “Your gift of funds, items and time can make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, many of whom are in need this year. As One University, we all can make a positive impact on our community.” Participation opportunities are available this year with PEACE, Inc., The Salvation Army��and the Hendricks Chapel Food Pantry.

Here are the ways individuals, departments or schools and colleges can help a family in need this holiday season:

PEACE, Inc.

, is a nonprofit, community-based organization with the mission of helping people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient.

Give-A-Holiday

• This program offers individuals and groups the opportunity to brighten up the holidays for families in need by supplying gifts during the holiday season in the form of a gift basket or a monetary donation. Syracuse University employees can .
• Monetary donations can also be made online on the .

For more information or questions, please contact PEACE, Inc. at 315.634.3740 or giveaholiday@peace-caa.org.

The Salvation Army

is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting human needs without discrimination and encouraging and empowering those in need to reach their full potential.

• Each year, The Salvation Army of Syracuse helps provide Christmas food and toys to nearly 10,000 people with the help of dozens of community partners. There are several ways you can help brighten the holidays for others including the annual or .
• Monetary donations can also be made online on .

For additional information or questions, please contact Deanna Delmonico at 315.479.1162 or deanna.delmonico@use.salvationarmy.org.

Hendricks Chapel Food Pantry

The supports Syracuse University students by providing access to fresh and shelf-stable goods as well as personal care items. So far in the 2023 academic year, the pantry receives anywhere from 100-250 student visitors per week. There are currently two food pantries on campus, directly across from the dean’s suite in Hendricks Chapel and on South Campus. Both pantries rely on monetary and food donations. Monetary donations are used to buy items like fresh produce, protein bars, soups, pasta, snacks and personal hygiene items.

Hendricks Chapel relies on generous donations from the Syracuse University community to stock the food pantry. Ways to support the food pantry include:

• Donating food or personal care items: Physical donations may be dropped off at the Hendricks Chapel Dean’s suite. Items may also be ordered through our , which ships items directly to the pantry. All are encouraged to donate to the��.
• Donating financially:��All are encouraged to donate to the��. If you are a campus partner, Hendricks Chapel is now able to accept fund transfers to a Food Pantry operational account.��Please reach out to the Chapel Budget Manager, Maureen Verone at��mverone@syr.edu��to administer a journal entry.��Your donations are most welcome and appreciated.
• Holding a food and toiletry drive: Student groups, residence hall floors, offices and departments can hold food and toiletry drives to benefit the food pantry. Reach out to Leondra Tyler to learn how you can “Adopt-A-Month” for the pantry.

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���ܲԲ���through Dec. 15. During this time, we encourage each University employee to consider making a voluntary one-time gift as your pledge. There is also an option to give through payroll deductions over the coming year. For those who prefer, a paper pledge card may be obtained by contacting our campaign coordinator, Jake Losowski at jjlosows@syr.edu or 315.443.4137.

If you have a favorite nonprofit organization that is not part of the United Way’s��, please be sure that they follow this specific criteria in order for them to receive the funds from the United Way:

• Eligible organizations must be 501(c)3 health and human service agencies operating in New York state or other United Way chapters.
• For each designation outside of the standard United Way funded programs, there is a $100 or 15% administrative fee, whichever is less.
• The gift must be a minimum of $50 per agency, with a maximum of four designations.

The United Way of Central New York will also be collecting donations at the as a part of the overall University Giving Campaign for the United Way.

Photo courtesy of the United Way

The funds 72 different human service programs at 33 local agencies, with every dollar raised remaining in Central New York to help the United Way address various community needs. The University’s employee campaign giving initiative helps support the vast impact United Way has in the Central New York community.

During this year’s campaign—which runs through Friday, Dec. 15.—University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either a one-time donation or a regular donation through payroll deduction each pay period. For those who prefer a paper pledge card, contact campaign coordinator Jake Losowski at��jjlosows@syr.edu��or 315.443.4137.

, associate provost for strategic initiatives, and , vice president of enrollment services, have returned in their roles as co-chairs again this year.

“Syracuse University is crucial to the vitality of the broad Syracuse community. When we partner with the United Way of Central New York, we ensure that needed services and supports are made available to community members who need them. I have personally seen how United Way agencies change lives and knowing that Syracuse University faculty, students and staff contributed made it even more impactful,” says Williams.

Besides the co-chairs, the annual campaign is led by a collection of team leaders from colleges and departments across campus who collaborate to promote the campaign and encourage their colleagues to participate.

Cydney Johnson, vice president of Community Engagement and Government Relations, hopes that the greater University community can come together to support such an important part of the Central New York community.�� “Syracuse University is proud to be partners with United Way and has a long and supportive history with United Way of Central New York,” says Johnson. “This year the University will host the United Way team at the Tuesday, Nov. 14, men’s basketball game versus Colgate University to give fans an opportunity to give as they attend this game. We hope everyone will consider giving this year during the campaign to help our community.”

Many departments organize their own activities to raise additional funds so they can donate the proceeds from these activities to the campaign. Past fundraising activities have included bake sales, raffles and gift baskets. In the past, Syracuse University Libraries held a bake sale that was popular with staff and students, while Facilities Services entered stadium memorabilia into a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the United Way. Employees are encouraged to get involved, even if they have not participated in the campaign in the past.

“Whether you are new to Syracuse University or if you have been here for many years and you are looking for a way to stay involved and to have an impact on the needs here in our local community, supporting the United Way is a central way to do that,” says Haddix, who found a way to get more involved by serving as a campaign co-chair for the first time with last year’s campaign.

Employee participation in the campaign is voluntary and participating employees can select either an automatic payroll deduction or a one-time donation in any amount. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event.

This transformational gift launches Syracuse Stage’s 50th-anniversary��fundraising campaign, raising $2.5 million to ensure the vitality, innovation and sustainability of Syracuse Stage for the next 50 years.

A gift of $1 million from the estate of the late George Wallerstein honors his late wife, Julie Haynes Lutz, by establishing the Julie Lutz New Play Development Fund.

Lutz was a ground-breaking astronomer and professor who loved traveling, the outdoors, music, food and theatre. She was a champion of the arts and was deeply committed to issues around diversity and inclusion. The Julie Lutz New Play Development Fund recognizes these interests and will specifically support new play activity, developing and producing exciting new work for the theatre.

“This gift marks a leap forward in Syracuse Stage’s continuing commitment to foster and develop relationships with the most exciting artists working in the American theatre today, with a particular focus on sharing stories from underrepresented communities,” says Jill A. Anderson, Syracuse Stage’s managing director. “Dr. Lutz’s love of theatre and commitment to social justice is forever memorialized by this remarkably generous gift.”

The first production under the umbrella of the Julie Lutz New Play Development Fund was the 2023 world premiere of “Tender Rain” by Kyle Bass, Syracuse Stage playwright in residence. Bass’ original work has long been a cornerstone of Syracuse Stage, with shows like “Possessing Harriet” and “salt/city/blues” offering patrons the opportunity to see brand new plays and engage with stories that put their own community front and center.

“New plays and new voices are the lifeblood of a relevant theater,” says Bass. “In this regard, Julie Lutz’s extraordinary gift to Syracuse Stage and the new play development fund it endows will touch artists and audiences beyond our walls. It allows us to develop, launch and grow new and exciting works into the world.”

The transformational nature of the Lutz Fund will continue to support the development of work in the vein of past Stage world premieres, like the 19/20 season production of Keenan Scott II’s “Thoughts of a Colored Man” which later opened at the John Golden Theatre in New York City, the joyful, Broadway-bound musical “How to Dance in Ohio,” and last season’s powerful East Coast premiere of “Espejos: Clean,” directed by associate artistic director Melissa Crespo.

The Julie Lutz New Play Development Fund grew from Lutz’s love of theatre, but also from her affectionate bond with her son-in-law, Bob Hupp, artistic director at Syracuse Stage. Lutz had a particular fondness for new work, which was heightened during the pandemic. At the suggestion of her daughter, Clea Hupp, Lutz experienced the work of Syracuse Stage by streaming productions at her home in Seattle, Washington.

It was during this online-only season, when professional theaters across the nation were shuttered, that the idea of establishing a new works fund was born to help support the playwrights and artists—especially those from communities whose stories are underrepresented in American theatre—who create that new work, now and for years to come.

In addition to supporting new play development and production, prioritizes two primary areas: programming sustainability and capital investments, as well as providing resources for the Stage’s ongoing operational needs post-COVID.

Syracuse Stage seeks to create a permanent Education and Community Engagement Fund, ensuring the continuation of vital programming essential to our community. Capital investments will be used to update equipment and technical tools available to the Stage production teams, including new accessibility, lighting, projection and sound equipment, as well as production communication systems.

“Some of my earliest childhood memories involve my parents getting dressed up to go to Daggy Theater to see a show,” says Lutz’s daughter, Melissa Lutz Blouin. “When we lived in London for a year on sabbatical, she took us to shows in the West End. We went to see plays when we visited her in Seattle. Her love of performance continued throughout her lifetime.”

Julie Haynes Lutz died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 77. She was one of the country’s first female astronomers, receiving a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1972. Her research focused on planetary nebulae, gas clouds formed by expiring stars. From 1971-96, she worked at Washington State University, serving first as the planetarium director and later as the Boeing Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Science Education and director of the astronomy program. Lutz chaired the Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics from 1992-96 and was active in improving primary and secondary school science education. She also served as the director of the Division of Astronomical Sciences for the National Science Foundation from 1990-92 and as president of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific from 1991-93.

In 2000, she began working at the University of Washington as a NASA educator and was a professor emeritus. She was a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 2004, the United Negro College Fund gave Julie and her second husband, George Wallerstein, the President’s Award for their long-term fundraising activities for the organization.

A $1M gift for a culinary hub in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex honors Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55, H’04.

“When Joe was a young boy, his father took him to all the football games. He even got to sit on the bench with the team, and he grew up determined to go to Syracuse University,” says Shawn. “I’ve never known someone to be so in love with his university. And he loved all sports. We often had to cancel social plans to stay home and watch Syracuse basketball games on TV. As the new athletics complex was taking shape, I wanted to honor Joe there in some special way. It made sense to make a gift that would put his name on the kitchen that will nourish every student-athlete in the ‘One Team’ Olympic Sports Dining Hall and the Football Dining Hall.”

The Lampe Culinary Hub and dining halls are centrally located in the new John A. Lally Athletics Complex, which has entered a new phase of development and where on the new Football Operations Center and the “One Team” Olympics Sports Center. The new complex replaces what was once known as the Joseph and Shawn Lampe Athletics Complex. “As a real estate executive and a fundraiser, Joe understood how things must evolve to meet current needs and demands. I know he would be pleased to have his name in a location in the new athletics complex where there will be energy and intention to help students,” Shawn says.

“A native of Syracuse, Joe bled Orange,” said Director of Athletics John Wildhack. “Every Syracuse student, including each one of our student-athletes past, present and future, are the beneficiaries of Joe’s passion for the Block S. We are grateful for the generosity and commitment he and his wife, Shawn, make to the place we are all fortunate to call home.”

“Joe was generous in countless ways, giving of his time and wisdom and wealth, always trying to enhance the student experience from the classroom to the playing field,” says Chancellor Kent Syverud. “With his name forever present in the new athletics complex, generations to come will know of his contributions and impact on his alma mater.”

Joe Lampe’s connection to Syracuse University runs as far back as his birth at the former Hospital of the Good Shepherd in Syracuse, now known as Huntington Hall. From birth until the day he died on Jan. 25, 2018, he was connected to the University. He earned a degree in speech and dramatic arts and continued his education at the College of Law. He served as a member of the Air Force Reserve at Hancock Field and was called to active duty after completing his law degree.

Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55, H’04

Though he did not return to Syracuse, instead building a life and career in Arizona where he had been stationed, he remained connected to campus. He supported the Student-Athlete Fund and established the Joseph O. Lampe Endowed Scholarship, which is awarded to the captains of the football and men’s basketball teams. He also supported Our Time Has Come and College of Law scholarship funds, along with dozens of other scholarship programs. For the College of Visual and Performing Arts, he established the Iris L. Pérez Celis Fund to support studio arts majors from traditionally underrepresented groups.

“When Joe was ready to go to college, his father had a financial setback,” says Shawn. “That’s why he got the job in the cafeteria. He was a determined person. Nothing got in his way when he put his mind to something. He believed his education enabled him to be successful. Joe wanted to help students with financial challenges and give them opportunities to be successful.”

Lampe described his desire to make life better for others in a book about leadership, written by former Syracuse University Chancellor Kenneth A. “Buzz” Shaw. In “The Intentional Leader” (published Aug. 29, 2005), Lampe is quoted: “Work is important to me. I want to work hard and I want to believe that the work I am doing makes things better for people…It is important to me to believe that my time on earth results in the betterment of others.”

Shawn recalls that her husband’s work ethic, loyalty and determination applied to all his dealings with the University. He was on the College of Law Board of Advisors and the Chancellor’s Council. He served on the Board of Trustees beginning in 1987 and was its chairman from 1998 to 2004. “Joe barely missed a meeting, despite the difficulty in flying from Phoenix to Syracuse. In fact, he kept a bag at the campus hotel, so it was ready for him on quick trips,” Shawn says.

In honor of Lampe’s contributions to the University and its students, Syracuse recognized him with numerous awards, including the Syracuse Athletics honorary Letterwinner of Distinction award in 2003, SU Alumni Award in 1984, the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Law in 1991, the George Arents Award for Business and Service to Alma Mater in 2003 and an honorary doctor of laws degree in 2004.

“I knew what Joe was passionate about,” says Shawn. “He had so much energy. Now, his name will live on in a place filled with positive energy.”

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors closes the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we’re a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what’s possible.

About the Legends Society

The Legends Society is an exclusive group of Syracuse fans, family and alumni who join in this shared vision and are actively supporting the John A. Lally Athletics Complex by making commitments to the capital campaign. Donors to the Legends Society enjoy unique stewardship opportunities in recognition of their support. .

About Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University

Orange isn’t just our color. It’s our promise to leave the world better than we found it. Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University is poised to do just that. Fueled by more than 150 years of fearless firsts, together we can enhance academic excellence, transform the student experience and expand unique opportunities for learning and growth. Forever Orange endeavors to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, inspire 125,000 individual donors to participate in the campaign, and actively engage one in five alumni in the life of the University. Now is the time to show the world what Orange can do. Visit����to learn more.

Boost the ’Cuse takes all of ’CUSE. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this momentous occasion and contribute to our continued success. Let’s show the world what it means to be Forever Orange!

On-campus activities:

1. Scott Hanson will broadcast LIVE from Newhouse!

Tune in on March 23, 2023, starting at 8:44 a.m. when NFL RedZone’s Scott Hanson ’93 anchors 16 live shows from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications studios, with David Barbier ’23 hosting various segments from the Schine Student Center and Club 44. View the to see the full list of interviews, prerecorded videos and student performances to enjoy throughout the day.

2. Free snacks and Syracuse swag

Visit select locations for treats and merch while supplies last. Start your day with a hot cocoa bar, complete with marshmallows, whipped cream and sprinkles. Make your own trail mix creation and an orange float, and grab a half-moon cookie and an orange as an afternoon pick-me-up. Across campus, tables hosted by schools, colleges and units will feature fun activities and delicious snacks. . At each table, grab some Boost the ’Cuse branded merchandise, including pennants, charging cables, reusable coffee sleeves and more.

3. Visit with Otto

Everyone’s favorite Orange mascot will be in the Schine Student Center at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. for high-fives, hugs and photos.

4. Crafts across campus AND a 360

On campus, don’t miss out on the fun activities available to everyone! Get creative and stamp your own canvas zipper pouch at the Barnes Center at The Arch or color your own 1.5-inch pin-back button at the Schine Student Center. And, be sure to stop by the 360-degree photo booth in Schine’s lower atrium near the video wall to snap a unique keepsake.

5. Hidden Ottos

As part of Forever Orange Week, 20 plush Ottos will be hidden around campus. Follow @SUalums on social media for clues and be the first to find an Otto to win a prize pack. For each Otto discovered, $100 will be donated to a fund of your choice on behalf of the Generation Orange Leadership Council and the Syracuse University Alumni Association. Plus, that donation will be matched with another $100 by the Chancellor Challenge, meaning each Otto is worth $200.

6. Support the part of campus that’s important to you.

Boost the ’Cuse empowers you to , whether it’s a specific school, college or program. Your generosity can make a significant impact and help students achieve their goals. to make your gift go even further.

7. Happy Birthday ’Cuse!

As the day comes to an end, we’ll join together to sing Happy Birthday to Syracuse University on the! Although Boost the ‘Cuse will be over, our celebration continues on Friday, March 24, at 2 p.m. in the Schine Center with the annual Chili Cookoff, where you can taste the best recipes from the University community and vote for your favorite. Wear your best Orange and enjoy photo booths, trivia and sweet birthday treats. This event is sponsored by the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council, Office of Student Engagement and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

This is a time for us all to unite, support Syracuse University and demonstrate our unwavering Forever Orange spirit. Are you ready to Boost the ’Cuse?

Otto’s Army, the Syracuse University’s student section, is partnering with the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council on this special effort to spotlight the importance of giving back.

“Otto’s Army could not be more excited for the Blizzard! Seeing the student section come together and unite under this theme in support of our team is the highlight of game day. Being in the Syracuse University student section means more than just being a fan, it means being a part of something bigger—being a part of Otto’s Army. Giving goes a long way in helping the student section experience. Otto’s Army can only pull off so many of our wonderful initiatives without the support of these gifts, and so we appreciate everyone who assists us in our quest to remain the biggest, the loudest and the best student section in the nation,” says Anna Terzaghi ’25, president of Otto’s Army.

Students will be wearing Blizzard T-shirts with QR codes on the back; when someone scans to make a gift, that gift will go directly to Otto’s Army. Gifts support student travel to games, so that the travel does not become cost prohibitive.

For seniors, the gifts are especially meaningful. When a senior makes a gift of at least $20.23 in honor of their class year, it’s considered a Class Act gift—and the student will receive special cords at Commencement to show that they gave back.

“I’m proud to give back to the Syracuse University community because it makes special events and unique opportunities possible that current and future students can enjoy and take advantage of during their college experience,” says Anna Jenkins ’23, co-president of the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council.

The Blizzard is set for Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome. The game will be nationally televised and is the only ACC game that day, meaning all eyes will be on this amazing fundraising effort!

Can’t be at the game? Here’s how to .

The United Way of Central New York has been providing residents with access to essential resources for 100 years, and the University community has supported the United Way’s employee giving campaign for the last 50 years.

With a little more than two weeks remaining in this year’s campaign, there’s still time for University employees to make a gift of any size to support their fellow Central New Yorkers in need. The campaign kicked off on Oct. 14 and runs through Dec. 16.

Mike Frasciello

Given the current state of the economy, including paying more to fill up our cars, heat our homes and put food on the table, , dean of the��, understands that employees could hesitate when asked to open up their wallets and give back to a charity like the United Way.��

Frasciello, one of three co-chairs of the University’s campaign, urges all University employees to make a gift of any size to help their neighbors in need this holiday season, as all of the proceeds go directly back into the community.

“Syracuse University has been directly involved with supporting the United Way since 1972 through our annual employee giving. That employee giving has a direct and powerful impact on helping the local community right here in the Central New York region, and is really designed to address the community’s most pressing issues. This is the community we live and work in, and so when we talk about an obligation and responsibility to the community it’s actually, these are our neighbors, these people are us. This includes individuals within the University that benefit from these programs. So I think the commitment to the United Way, if it’s not seamless, it’s almost symbiotic,” Frasciello says.

Frasciello shares why it’s important for University employees to give what they can to help their neighbors, spotlights some of the fun and creative ways employees are supporting this effort, and how all gifts benefit the Central New York community through more than 70 unique and impactful programs and projects offered by the United Way’s 28 nonprofit partners.

Check out episode 122 of the “’Cuse Conversations” podcast featuring Michael Frasciello, dean of the College of Professional Studies. A transcript [PDF]��is also available.

Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the�� funds efforts in our community via 70 specially funded programs and projects by 28 nonprofit partners.

The University’s employee campaign giving initiative helps support the vast impact United Way has in the community while making their work possible.

In case you need inspiration for why your gift matters, , featuring the co-chairs of the University’s employee giving campaign—, associate provost for strategic initiatives, and two previous co-chairs:��, vice president of enrollment services, and��, dean of the��—discussing the importance of employees contributing to the United Way.

The co-chairs are joined by men’s basketball coach , women’s basketball head coach , and , director, strategic marketing and communications for Syracuse University Libraries, in encouraging employee giving.

“I believe the most important thing we can do is help our community,” Boeheim says. “By giving back to our community, which really gives us so much up here at the University, your contribution is going to help someone.”

University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either a one-time donation or a regular donation through payroll deduction each pay period. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event. For those who prefer, a paper pledge card may be obtained by contacting our campaign coordinator, Jake Losowski at jjlosows@syr.edu or 315.443.4137.

“The United Way is really the hub of the non-profit community in Central New York. It is the center for which all of the other services fan out. Funneling your dollars and your donation through the United Way ensures that it is getting to all of the organizations and all of the people that need those services,” says Hatem.

Every dollar raised remains in Central New York to help the United Way address various community needs. Please consider uniting with your fellow Orange to give hope to those with the greatest need in our community.

No gift is too small and every dollar helps change lives.

“I am challenging this great village that we love, Syracuse, to give what you can. … Whatever it is that’s in your heart and soul to want to give, be a part of the village. Get in the game,” Legette-Jack says.

During this year’s campaign—which runs through Dec. 16.—University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either a one-time donation or a regular donation through payroll deduction each pay period.

For those who prefer a paper pledge card, contact campaign coordinator Jake Losowski at��jjlosows@syr.edu or 315.443.4137.

Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the funds 70 different human service programs at 28 local agencies, with every dollar raised remaining in Central New York to help the United Way address various community needs.

This year, the co-chairs of the University’s employee giving campaign are , associate provost for strategic initiatives, and two previous co-chairs: , vice president of enrollment services, and , dean of the .

The University’s employee campaign giving initiative helps support the vast impact United Way has in the Central New York community while making their work possible.

“Syracuse University is crucial to the vitality of the broad Syracuse community. When we partner with the United Way of Central New York, we ensure that needed services and supports are made available to community members who need them. I have personally seen how United Way agencies change lives and knowing that Syracuse University faculty, students and staff contributed made it even more impactful,” says Williams.

Entering his second year as a campaign co-chair. Frasciello understands the importance every contribution—big or small—can have on the campaign.

“Every dollar we provide to the United Way makes our community more resilient, stronger and healthier. This university’s power of giving comes from our collective commitment to improving and transforming lives in intentional, purposeful and sustainable ways,” says Frasciello.

Besides the co-chairs, the annual campaign is led by a collection of team leaders from colleges and departments across campus who collaborate to promote the campaign and encourage their colleagues to participate.

Many departments organize their own activities to raise additional funds so they can donate the proceeds from these activities to the campaign. Past fundraising activities have included bake sales, raffles and gift baskets. In the past, Syracuse University Libraries held a bake sale that was popular with staff and students, while Facilities Services entered stadium memorabilia into a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the United Way.�� Employees are encouraged to get involved, even if they have not participated in the campaign in the past.

“Whether you are new to Syracuse University or if you have been here for many years and you are looking for a way to stay involved and to have an impact on the needs here in our local community, supporting the United Way is a central way to do that,” says Haddix, who found a way to get more involved by serving as a campaign co-chair for the first time.

Employee participation in the campaign is voluntary and participating employees can select either an automatic payroll deduction or a one-time donation in any amount. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event.

Syracuse has shaped our lives and careers in many ways, just as it does for our students. We hope you’ll join us now, and help make an impact that will last forever.

As a faculty or staff member, you give more than just your time and talent, and our Orange community is better because you are part of it. During this season of giving we hope you will consider to a part of the University that means the most to you.

From the start of our fiscal year in July to now, over 20% of all faculty and staff have already made a gift. We hope you’ll join us as we strive to exceed 33% participation by June of 2022. Your gift—at any amount—supports the Forever Orange campaign goal to attract 125,000 individual donors, so please participate at whatever level is comfortable.

The preliminary #BoostCuse results are in: on Oct. 7, during a 24-hour span, 5,109 donors gave $1,286,344.55 toward supporting Syracuse University students.

Thanks to your generosity, our giving day surpassed our goal of 5,000 unique donors as our Orange community gave back to the causes they care about the most.

Gifts came in from 49 states and 12 countries around the world as alumni, students, faculty and staff demonstrated that when you #BoostCuse, you boost the student experience, the transformative research occurring on campus, the impact of a Syracuse degree and the futures of current students.

The response to Boost the ’Cuse was terrific, with alumni sharing the following sentiments after viewing a thank you video from students expressing their gratitude for every gift made:

• “Seeing the students’ express gratitude for the gift put a smile on my face and made the gift worth it!”
• “It was our pleasure to give back! We love Syracuse University! Forever Orange!”
• “Well, that was just wonderful… it brought tears to my eyes!”
• “Thank you for the awesome video. It was my pleasure to Boost the ’Cuse!”

There were giving day challenges throughout the day. When giving eclipsed 2,022 donors, Board of Trustees Chairwoman Kathy Walters ’73 made a generous $25,000 gift to Syracuse University in honor of the resilient Class of 2022.

Thanks to Hendricks Chapel, $5,000 will be awarded to the 10 student organizations that received the most mentions on the #BoostCuse giving form. Those winning student organizations are:

• Athletics Bands (Syracuse University Marching Band and the Sour Sitrus Society)
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
• Hillel
• OrangeSeeds
• CitrusTV
• DanceWorks
• WeMedia Lab
• Student Association
• First Year Players
• University Union

Donors could choose from a variety of funds, including those specific to a school, college, athletics or affinity program, those providing assistance to diverse populations, and our general scholarship fund that supports a broad range of student needs. Whether $1 or $10,000, every gift mattered.

Current students and young alumni dominated the graduation year leaderboard. Donors from the classes of 2022, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2021 held the top five spots for most gifts made, while a member of the Class of 2022 was our top Boost the ’Cuse influencer on social media.

The funds that garnered the highest number of donors were the Annual Fund, the General Supported Scholarship Fund, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications’ Dean’s Fund, the College of Law Annual Fund, and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Dean’s Fund.

Together, the Syracuse University community celebrated what it means to be Orange by supporting our giving day efforts. It’s not too late to !

The Orange is winning, and a reminder to donate to the .

The Syracuse University United Way Employee Giving 2022 pledge campaign will officially kick off Oct. 15. Goodrich, deputy athletics director and chief marketing officer for athletics, says employees and community members who attend the game will be reminded of the campaign in various ways: public address announcements and video slides encouraging fans to text to donate (“SU United” to 85511); a video from former basketball star Demetris Nichols encouraging fans to text to donate; and a video promoting the United Way.

“When you visit the Dome and you see that crowd, and then you look up and you see that United Way sign, I’m hopeful it’s a reminder that so many people in that crowd, in that moment, have been affected positively by the support of the United Way and its network of community supporters,” Goodrich says. “I would encourage everyone to donate; no matter the size of the donation, it does make a difference. Every donation is an impactful one.”

The campaign runs through mid-December and University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice for either a one-time donation or a regular donation through payroll deduction each pay period. For those who prefer a paper pledge card, contact campaign coordinator Maggie Ekdahl at��meekdahl@syr.edu��or 315.443.8052.

The co-chairs of this year’s University campaign are , vice president of enrollment services, and , dean of the College of Professional Studies.

“When you donate and support the United Way, you see the impact immediately across the non-profit organizations that the United Way supports,” Frasciello says. “I just think it’s an obligation that we have as active participants in this community.”

The United Way of Central New York funds 64 different programs at 27 local agencies, and all funds raised stay in Central New York. For every dollar donated, an additional $3 comes back to the community in matching funds, which allows the United Way to leverage and direct these funds to address the most critical needs in our local community.

“Giving to a single organization is great, but by thinking about donating to the United Way, what you’re doing is supporting a blanket of services, a plethora of services, that may help individuals or families cover a multitude of issues and needs,” Williams says.

In addition to the co-chairs, the campaign is led by a network of team leaders from across each college and department on campus. These team leaders spread awareness of the campaign and encourage their colleagues to participate. Many departments organize their own activities to raise supplemental funds in addition to employee pledges and then donate the proceeds from these activities to the campaign.

“I believe that communities are strong because people make them strong, and therefore I personally feel an obligation to support those organizations that are really responsible for the quality of our community and the quality of life of our citizens,” says , professor of practice in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. “I want to be part of that, so the way I’m part of that is I contribute to the United Way.”

While typical department activities include bake sales, team games and gift basket raffles, departments have been very creative over the years. The iSchool team brought their dogs to work and students and staff who made donations were able to spend time playing with the dogs. Last year, the Facilities Services team created a unique piece of memorabilia by placing a section of the old stadium roof into a shadowbox frame with a photo and held a silent auction among its team that raised nearly $1,000 for the United Way.

“Over the years we’ve learned from our employees who have tried new ideas and contributed to the campaign and supported a variety of fundraising events,” says , vice president of community engagement and government relations who oversees the campaign. “It’s a strong and positive team effort!”

Employee participation in the campaign is voluntary and participating employees can select either an automatic payroll deduction or a one-time donation in any amount. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event.

“The key component of working together to make a difference is that some folks will make very large donations, some folks will make smaller donations,” Goodrich says. “But whatever donation you can make, you can rest assured and feel confident that combined and together, we will do more and make a great impact on the community.”

Brett Jefferson with his family, at a University event. [Please note, this image was taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and does not reflect current public health guidelines.]

Jefferson’s recent pledge of $2.5 million to the Syracuse University Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Endowed Fund and the Athletics Framework pays tribute to the program that shaped this “underdog” and kept him on a path to personal and professional success.

“I was not a great student,” explains Jefferson. “Even as a young boy, I struggled in the classroom. They tried to label me with a learning disability, but I rebelled against that.” He was determined to prove himself and found that opportunity in lacrosse, first in public school, then at boarding school. “It was a really competitive environment. Everyone had aspirations and goals. I would do everything I could to become a better player.”

And then he met the legendary Syracuse University lacrosse coach Roy Simmons Jr., who recruited him. “He had me at ‘hello,’” recalls Jefferson. In 2017, in tribute to the man Jefferson describes as a uniquely great motivator, Jefferson established the Syracuse University Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Endowed Fund to name the head coaching position after Roy Simmons Jr. and continue to recruit and retain the best coaches in the country.

The newest pledge, which is being made through The Catherine Jefferson Foundation he founded, will ensure that Syracuse lacrosse remains best-in-class, and a thriving part of the Athletics Framework for student-athletes for generations to come.

Syracuse lacrosse provided life lessons for Jefferson. “I was recruited as a goalie for this nationally recognized team, but I was never the starting goalie,” says Jefferson. “Big lesson: you don’t always get the job you want, but you make the best of the job you’ve got.” He says Coach Simmons encouraged the team to take risks, learn from mistakes and failures, try harder and do better next time.

Here’s where Jefferson likes to cite another Malcolm Gladwell book, “Outliers,” and the 10,000-hour-rule. It’s essentially a metaphor for the extent of commitment necessary to succeed, and the importance of practice to overcome and improve upon our weaknesses.

To endure, to take and manage risks, learn from failure and never lose sight of the goal—these characteristics would serve Jefferson well as he pursued a career in business and finance. Though he earned a B.A. in 1988 from the College of Arts and Sciences, where he majored in English, and describes himself as not much of student, he chased opportunities to prove himself. He applied three times to the graduate program at Northwestern University before he was accepted and, with perseverance, earned a master of management degree from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management.

“Syracuse Athletics and our men’s Llacrosse program are grateful for Brett’s tremendous support,” says Syracuse University Athletics Director John Wildhack. “His story of how our men’s lacrosse program helped prepare him for the success he’s achieved is testament to the importance of providing a best-in-class experience for our student-athletes.”

Today, Jefferson is president, co-chief investment officer and founder of Hildene Capital Management, an asset management firm specializing in structured finance investments. He oversees all firm investment decisions and strategies, and chairs the firm’s Executive Committee. Under his leadership, Hildene has been listed among The Wall Street Journal (formerly Barron’s) Top 100 Annual Hedge Funds for seven consecutive years.

Jefferson is a member of the board of directors of the Tewaaraton Foundation, which annually awards the Tewaaraton Trophy to the best college lacrosse player in the nation. He is also a board member of the Premier Lacrosse League, a tour-based professional lacrosse league featuring the best players in the world. His philanthropy to Syracuse University has supported the Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach’s Fund, the 100 Years Men’s Lacrosse Fund, the Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach’s Fund and the Women’s Lacrosse Locker Room Fund.

Jefferson founded the private Catherine Jefferson Foundation in Darien, Connecticut, to support a variety of causes including education, sports and recreation, human services, health, and public safety. “My grandmother, mother, wife and daughter are all named Catherine,” Jefferson says. A long line of women who supported his growth.

“My father was a seaman who was gone at sea six months out of the year,” says Jefferson. “He met my mother in South Africa and brought her to Rye, New York, where she had to figure out how to adapt to a new country and raise the family.”

Similarly, Jefferson learned to adapt to challenging environments, build on character strengths, prove himself to those willing to take a risk on him and never lose sight of the place he loved more than anywhere: The Goal.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors close the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we’re a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what’s possible.

About Forever Orange

Orange isn’t just our color. It’s our promise to leave the world better than we found it. Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University is poised to do just that. Fueled by 150 years of fearless firsts, together we can enhance academic excellence, transform the student experience and expand unique opportunities for learning and growth. Forever Orange endeavors to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, inspire 125,000 individual donors to participate in the campaign, and actively engage one in five alumni in the life of the University. Now is the time to show the world what Orange can do. Visit to learn more.

During a 24-hour span on Oct. 1, 3,514 donors gave $903,260 toward student scholarships and student initiatives, far surpassing the goal of 2,024 donors as alumni, students, faculty and staff demonstrated that when you #BoostCuse, you boost the student experience, the impact of a Syracuse degree and the futures of current students.

There is no minimum gift amount. Collectively, every gift, no matter how big or small, will add up to make a big difference for current and future students. The giving day goal is to reach 2,024 donors to student support and scholarship (in honor of this year’s incoming Class of 2024) over the 24 hours of Boost the ’Cuse.

to choose from a variety of donor-supported funds, including those specific to a school, college, athletics or affinity program; those providing assistance to diverse populations; and our general scholarship fund that supports a broad range of student needs. By donating to any of these funds, you’ll provide help for the students who need it most.

Courtwright was looking at her Facebook news feed when she saw a message from a friend. “I need clothes,” the friend had written. “I have nothing.”

That plea for help set Courtwright, a custodian with Facilities Services and a 13-year employee of the University, on a course to become a strong advocate for community service and helping others. “It dawned on me that I had seen garage sale sites, but I had never seen a free page for people in need,” she says. After seeing the message, Courtwright thought about her next steps for a few days. She wanted to be sure that what she did was thoughtful and purposeful.

Out of that moment, the Facebook community was born to connect people with particular needs to others who can help. Courtwright, who has volunteered in animal rescue for more than a decade, reached out to a core group of friends asking them to spread awareness of the new page. In the early months, she focused on collecting food and clothing. But as time progressed, she realized there were many greater needs and that one of the biggest issues was transportation.

“I thought people would be able to give and take for themselves, but it became apparent people would have something or needed something and they had no transportation,” she says. “So I started picking up from one individual and dropping off to another.” The popularity of the group swelled, as did the kinds of needs Courtwright was seeing. They range from clothing and food to help with emergency accommodations. The Pay It Forward CNY community is now composed of more than 5,000 members.

The first family she helped was a family of nine, including seven children, who lost everything in a fire. The parents insisted they were not going to a shelter with seven children; Courtwright arranged for comfortable accommodations and collected clothes and household items for them. Everything they needed for their new home.

She soon found that the need outweighed the time and energy that one person could handle. She transitioned to a new job at work that would give her more time to devote to the community and assembled a team to help with transportation and other duties. She devotes several hours a day to the Pay It Forward CNY community and on an average day may receive upwards of 50 requests for help, many being immediate needs. Those are the situations she attends to first.

“I basically fell into social work,” Courtwright says, “When I started the page, I didn’t realize the need, the poverty that exists in our community.… It started off very small, with me collecting just clothes and food. And then people started saying, ‘I need baby items, I need household items, I need cleaning supplies. It opened up from there.” During the summer months, she held a donation swap in the driveway of her home every Sunday.

Courtwright says many of the people she helps are the working poor—people who have a job (or even two) and have paid their bills but still struggle to put food on the table and to pay for other necessities. She has seen many instances of setbacks that happen when a medical issue arises or a car breaks down, and families cannot get ahead or stay on even footing. “Once people fall into that hole, it’s always something and they can never get caught up. Anything can happen, you just don’t know.” Social services in the community are trying to do the best they can to meet great need with limited funding, she says.

Courtwright has found that people who turn to the community for help are eager to do what they can to help others. “They come back and want to do more,” she says.

She is excited about Syracuse University’s initiative, through which members of the Orange family are invited and encouraged to collectively reach 15,000 hours of community service by March 24, 2020, National Orange Day, in celebration of the University’s sesquicentennial. She is currently forming a team of volunteers from the University to volunteer for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a local nonprofit that makes beds for children in need.

As the holidays approach, Courtwright will be focusing on collections for Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas gifts; contact her through the Pay It Forward CNY community to learn how you can help. Ever the strong advocate for service in the greater community, she also encourages others to volunteer for and support the missions of nonprofits meeting unique needs in the community, including:

; 315.308.1561; ; works one-on-one with homeless persons; current needed items include deodorant, wet wipes, tissues, new white socks, water-resistant winter gloves and winter hats.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace; 844.432.2337, ext. 5914; Chris.hussak@shpbeds.org; provides beds for local children; current needs include new twin bedding, pillows and volunteers.

; 315.400.0556; info@cnydiaperbank.org; provides local nonprofits with diapers for low-income families; current needs include diapers, wipes and volunteers to wrap diapers.

; 315.559.9413; info@operationnortherncomfort.org; provides help with building projects, including ramps and lifts; volunteers to help with building are currently needed.

; 315.491.7164; Weriseabovethestreets@gmail.com; provides local homeless with food, clothing and personal items through Sandwich Saturday held downtown each week; current needs include gently used coats, hats and boots; hand warmers; travel-sized hygiene products; and volunteers to assist with events.

Beyond making connections, Courtwright utilizes the Pay It Forward CNY community to share stories of service and kindness, to share community resources and to inspire others. On the page, she recently featured a Maya Angelou quote: “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”

It is a quote that she lives out every single day.

Recognizing the love that our community has for Syracuse University and the incredible power of Orange, SU is once again turning #GivingTuesday into #GivingCUSEday. Participating tomorrow is simple; alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends are asked to come together and support the part of SU that touched your lives the most. We know there are many great causes in each community and nationally, but we hope that you will choose to support Syracuse University on #GivingCUSEday.

The continued support of the Orange community enables life-changing experiences for current and future students. From scholarships to immersion trips, and even research endeavors, your support helps mold our future leaders, teachers and innovators.

“Giving CUSEday is a day to reflect on how SU has shaped you, and then support that experience for another person. The loyalty and passion that this community shows is unmatched by any other institution, and that pride is why I choose to support my alma mater,” says Jeff Neal ’06, G’15, Syracuse University’s executive director for direct response programs.

Members of the Class of 2019 can participate in #GivingCUSEday by making a gift of $20.19 to the , which kicked off as part of –SU’s second annual day of giving–on Oct. 25.

Please consider joining the #GivingTuesday movement with your gift to support #GivingCUSEday. Your gift, your passion, your impact–!

The Orange community rallied for an incredible day: taking selfies with “Flat Ottos,” rocking Boost the ’Cuse socks all over the world, connecting with fellow alumni at regional events, joining in on the Shaw Quad for the Cash Grab Challenge and taco bar. And making a gift. Whether the gift was $1 or $10,000, each gift mattered and helped in achieving a total of 4,939 donors and more than $1.76 million raised for the University. Boost the ’Cuse II saw 20 percent more donors than last year, with participation from all 50 states and 16 different countries.

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, friends and loyal SU fans gave generously to the areas around campus that meant the most to them. Gifts were designated for everything from scholarships to school and college dean’s funds to units like Syracuse University Libraries and Syracuse Athletics. Each donor helped to unlock more than $600,000 in additional challenge dollars that were given by advisory board members and individuals from each unit on campus.

The power of Orange is inspiring. See the thank-you video at

And for those who missed the chance to join Otto’s crew, it’s not too late to make a gift at

Students, faculty and staff members are invited to the Shaw Quad to make a gift and celebrate what promises to be an extraordinary day for Syracuse University.

Here’s the Quad schedule:

10 a.m. Coffee and donuts
11 a.m. Cash grab challenge (supported by the Generation Orange Leadership Council)
Noon��Selfies with Pete Sala
1 p.m. Student performances
2 p.m. Cake, cookies and hot chocolate bar

Our tent on the Quad will also be buzzing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening before the Syracuse Men’s Basketball game. Stop by any time.

Members of the Syracuse community have three ways to give on Thursday:

Online: Make your gift at

By phone: Call 315.443.1848��or watch for a call from one of our student callers.

In person: Visit��the tent on the Quad, or visit the tables in the schools, colleges and Bird Library.

Thanks to the generosity of Syracuse University’s school, college and unit boards, over $700,000 in challenge funds are available. Donors who support specific areas will unlock challenge funds that will go towards scholarships, the deans’ funds, and the Annual Fund. Challenges are detailed at

Also, across the country, several alumni clubs will be hosting to celebrate alumni philanthropy.

Don’t Miss a Minute

All members of the Syracuse University community are invited to track progress throughout the day at Additionally, look for the nine-foot rocket on the Quad, which will represent our progress during the day.

Together, we’ll send Syracuse to new heights on Thursday!

One year later, Otto is ready for a new mission—one that is bigger and more daring than before! Boost the ’Cuse II launches on Oct. 25. As we announced last week, Boost the ’Cuse II hopes to inspire 5,000 alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends of Syracuse University to make a gift on 10.25.18. Thanks to the leadership and support of Syracuse University’s school, college, and unit advisory boards and regional councils from around the country, over $500,000 in challenge funds are ready to be unlocked. These challenge funds will ensure that your gifts on that day have an even greater impact.

Your mission details are now ready at —your headquarters for all things Boost the ’Cuse II.

So, are YOU ready to join Otto’s crew?

John L. Palmer and Stephanie G. Palmer

The Palmers’ planned gift will complete a remarkable legacy of giving by the couple, and giving by others in their honor. It follows a $1-million-plus fund established by members of the Maxwell Advisory Board to honor John upon his retirement from the deanship in 2003; that fund supported assistantships for Ph.D. students across the school. The Palmers’ current, ongoing philanthropy is already providing annual support for many of the same programs targeted by their planned gift commitment.

In recognition of their support, Maxwell recently renamed its career center the John L. and Stephanie G. Palmer Career Center.

“Few people have done more for the students of the Maxwell School than John and Stephanie Palmer,” says Dean David M. Van Slyke. “In its specific emphasis on students and their post-Maxwell trajectories, the John L. and Stephanie G. Palmer Career Center is a fitting tribute to everything the Palmers have done for us.”

John Palmer was dean of the Maxwell School from 1988 until 2003 and was named a University Professor at Syracuse University as he retired from the deanship. He is an expert on federal fiscal and social welfare policy, and served two presidentially appointed terms as a public trustee for the Medicare and Social Security programs. He is a former senior fellow of the Brookings Institution and of the Urban Institute, and former assistant secretary for planning and evaluation for the Department of Health and Human Services.

He has published 13 books and dozens of professional and popular articles on a wide range of topics related to economic, budgetary and social policy concerns.

Throughout his career–and during his Maxwell deanship particularly–Stephanie has been a full and vital partner in John’s leadership roles.

Last fall, Chancellor Kent Syverud called the $150 million goal both “ambitious and achievable,” intended to continue the upward trajectory in donor support. The previous year’s fundraising totaled $125.7 million.

“Syracuse University has won the hearts and confidence of tens of thousands of alumni, parents and other friends, many of whom were particularly generous with us this year,” Chancellor Syverud says. “They are inspired by the shared vision of this University as a truly distinctive global research leader where students are uniquely prepared to succeed personally and professionally.” So inspired in fact, there was a 37 percent increase in gifts totaling more than $1 million.

“Across all class years and generations, alumni are demonstrating their commitment to the Orange,” says Matt Ter Molen, senior vice president and chief advancement officer. “Nearly 23,000 alumni gave us gifts of significant dollars and support for the vision of Syracuse University. That’s a 22 percent increase in the number of alumni donors from the year before. As we head toward our sesquicentennial celebration in 2020, we are heartened by the broadening base of support, and we are grateful. The total raised in 2018 is the second-largest single fundraising year in the history of Syracuse University. We look forward to reporting on the progress we are able to make because of the generosity of alumni and friends. Private philanthropy is the key to unlocking opportunities and delivering on the ambitious goals of the University and the dreams of our students.”

A critical element of fundraising success this past year was donor interest in ensuring that talented students from across the socioeconomic spectrum have access to extraordinary educational opportunities. More than $24 million was raised as part of the Invest Syracuse campaign to provide scholarships to deserving students. Also, during the first ever 24-hour Giving Day event known as Boost the ’Cuse, thousands of alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University made gifts totaling more than $1.7 million to ensure access for future generations of students. That total was achieved with a generous $500,000 challenge from Life Trustee Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68 and his wife, Gayle.

Other fundraising highlights include:

• A $20 million gift from U.S. Navy veteran D’Aniello and the D’Aniello family, one of the single largest gifts in University history, to support construction of the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC). Chancellor Syverud described the gift as “profoundly transformative,” one that will allow the University to fulfill its promise of being the best place for veterans. The D’Aniellos’ contribution to the NVRC was in addition to a $2.5 million annual gift they made to support the Chancellor’s strategic priorities, as well as programs benefiting veterans and their families.
• University Life Trustee Daniel Mezzalingua ’60 and his wife, Kathy, made a $5.25 million gift in support of undergraduate financial aid, helping to deliver on the promise of the Invest Syracuse Initiative to provide $40 million in new student scholarships by fiscal year 2019.
• A $3.5 million gift from alumnus Kwang Tan G’73, Ph.D., will help ensure SU students have access to comprehensive health, wellness and recreation services and resources by supporting significant renovations to Archbold Gymnasium, which includes the creation of the Barnes Center at The Arch, a new state-of-the-art holistic health and recreation complex.
• University Life Trustee William “Bill” F. Allyn G’59 and his wife, Janet “Penny” Jones Allyn ’60, made a $2.28 million gift to enhance the student experience in the College of Engineering and Computer Science��and help students across the University bring their inventions to life in a new accelerator to be named the Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center.
• University Life Trustee John Riley ’61 and his wife, Diane, made a $2.3 million gift to create the H. John and Diane M. Riley Dual Engineering/M.B.A. Endowed Scholarship fund. The fund will provide the opportunity and financial support to undergraduate students, regardless of economic background, interested in jointly completing a bachelor’s degree in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and an M.B.A. in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York state, with a global footprint and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit .

Kicking off today, Make Your Mark is a fiscal-year-end fundraising effort that supports the Fund for Syracuse. Its goal for 2018 is ambitious: 3,000 new donors by June 30.

Gifts to the Fund for Syracuse are crucial to the University. Not only do they bridge the gap between tuition revenues and the actual cost of an SU education, but they also provide many of the special opportunities that make the Syracuse experience so valuable—such as immersion experiences in major cities.

Donor support helped Madeleine Buckley ’18 study in the semester-long Newhouse in NYC program. The magazine and policy studies dual major notes, “Syracuse’s amazing opportunities have prepared me for ‘real life.’ I can’t thank donors enough or express the impact their gift has had on my success!”

student Nick Dellefave ’15, L’18 agrees. ��“SU Law’s unique programs really attracted me to Syracuse,” he says. “Thanks to donors, I’m getting a top-notch legal education, and have the chance to pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer. Without my scholarship, it wouldn’t have been possible.”

Alumni, parents, and friends—and faculty and staff—are encouraged to make a gift of any size supporting the part of Syracuse University they love most. It could be a school or college, or a unit like Hendricks Chapel or the SU Libraries. These gifts are especially powerful since they can be quickly deployed to support key initiatives or to cover special opportunities that arise.�� Or, donors can choose to give to the Annual Fund to support the University’s highest priorities.

This is Syracuse’s third year of Make Your Mark. Following last year’s successful campaign, organizers are keeping its real-time, crowdfunding feel. When individuals make their gift online, they’ll see how their gift moves the needle—literally—towards 2018’s fundraising goal.

David Wishart ’07, assistant vice president for philanthropic engagement, encourages the Orange family to give back during Make Your Mark. “Think about how SU shaped your life, or the life of a loved one,” he says.�� “Maybe it was an internship that opened your eyes to a career, or a class that sparked lifelong connections. Every gift counts, so let’s all join in before June 30. Together, we can help students have a life-changing experience!”

To make your fiscal year-end gift, visit Then, spread the word using hashtag #mySUmark.

This year’s effort begins Thursday, May 3, and extends through Friday, May 11. Donation boxes will be located in most residence halls, Schine Student Center, Goldstein Student Center and some Greek houses on campus. Donations of non-perishable food items will also be accepted at these same locations. Food donations will benefit the Hendricks Chapel food pantry and local CNY food banks.

Ten Tons of Love would not be possible without the generosity of students, faculty and staff. Throughout its history, the Ten Tons of Love initiative has collected tons of items that have helped thousands of families in the Syracuse area. Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity (FIJI) has partnered with Ten Tons of Love again this year to assist with donation collections.

“This year, FIJI brothers will deliver all of the items donated from participating Greek houses and the larger Syracuse University community to the Boys and Girls Club, located just past the Brewster, Boland and Brockway complex,” says Patrick Fessler ’19, a child and family studies major in and FIJI’s philanthropy chair. “We encourage participation from all Greek houses. Ten Tons of Love is a great way for students and the community to get involved directly with the greater Syracuse area.”

Additional volunteers are also needed to assist. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Erin Riggs or Joseph Personte in the Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an��undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic , with a global footprint, and��, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit .

Items needed include:

• deodorant—men’s and women’s
• razors—men’s and women’s
• shaving cream
• shampoo and conditioner
• toothpaste
• toothbrushes
• shower gel/body wash
• soap
• feminine hygiene products

The is leading the effort as part of its “Spring into Action” campaign. Their hope is that this year’s campaign will encourage future partnerships between university and community entities. “The Student Association is thrilled to collaborate with University College for their 100th year celebration with a collection drive,” says John Beavins Woltman, a member of the Student Association. “We look forward to a successful event with cross-campus involvement, and believe that this is the beginning of a strong collaboration between SA, University College, campus and community organizations.”

As part of this event, on March 27�� restaurant on Marshall Street will donate 50 percent of its proceeds from 4 p.m. to close to the Rescue Mission.

“ has a long history of community engagement,” says Eileen Jevis, communications manager. “As we celebrate our 100^th anniversary in 2018, partnering with the Rescue Mission and the Student Association was a natural way to continue to strengthen our connections across campus and in the community. Syracuse University is a strong supporter of the Rescue Mission and we are pleased to be able to participate.”

“We appreciate Syracuse University’s dedication to helping those in need by collecting hygiene items for the Rescue Mission,” says Glenna Croy, director of Volunteer Services at the Rescue Mission. “Hundreds of hygiene items are given out to our clients each month so we are grateful for the members of the community that help us fulfill this need.”

University College staff will join students on March 30 in the atrium of the Schine Student Center to sort items collected. If you would like to volunteer to pick up or sort items, please contact Woltman at jbwoltma@syr.edu. For more information, contact Jevis at 315.443.3527 or ejevis@uc.syr.edu.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an��undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic , with a global footprint, and��, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit .

Inside the King + King Architecture Library

King and his late wife, Joan “Jiggy” King ’50, established the King + King Architecture Library in 2017 to support the educational experience of students studying at the School of Architecture. Their gift also celebrates the 150th anniversary of King + King Architects, a Syracuse firm founded in 1868 by Archimedes Russell. King + King Architects is the oldest architectural firm in continuous practice in New York State, and among the old­est in the nation.

King + King and Syracuse University have a long history together, with over 50 campus projects. These include Holden Observatory (1887), Crouse College (1889), the Von Ranke Library (1889, and now the Tolley Humanities Building), Manley Field House (1961), H.B. Crouse Hall (1961), the Physics Building (1967), Link Hall (1970), the Heroy Geology Laboratory (1972) and Bird Library (1972).

In addition, multiple generations of the King Family are grad­uates of the Syracuse University School of Architecture: Harry A. King ’24; F. Curtis King ’24; Russell A. King ’52; Peter G. King ’77; James R. King ’77; and Alex S. King ’11. Many members of the King family will be in attendance at the dedication.

Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be available for this event. For more information, or if you need an accommodation in order to fully participate in this event, please contact��Debra Witter-Gamba at dwitterg@syr.edu.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an��undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic , with a global footprint, and��, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit .

Peter Wilcoxen

Peter Wilcoxen, professor of public administration and international affairs, Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and director of Maxwell’s (CEPA), will serve as the inaugural Ajello Professor in Energy and Environmental Policy. Wilcoxen, also a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, studies the effect of environmental and energy policies on economic growth, international trade and the performance of individual industries. He has published more than 70 papers and has co-authored books on the design of an international policy to control climate change, on the design and construction of large-scale economic models and on using environmental taxes as part of fiscal reform in the United States.

As Ajello Professor, Wilcoxen will oversee an ambitious array of research projects and opportunities for student involvement in CEPA. Funded initiatives will include interdisciplinary pilot projects connecting Maxwell School faculty with colleagues from across Syracuse University, thus linking Maxwell-based expertise in energy and environmental economics, environmental policy and sustainability, climate science, behavioral economics, data integration and analytics, geographic information systems and other areas with University-based expertise in such fields as electricity generation and distribution, renewable energy, cybersecurity, information technology and regulatory law, among many others.

The Ajello Professor will also train graduate and advanced undergraduate students in research methods and involve those students in interdisciplinary projects sponsored by the professorship. Via research apprenticeships for graduate students and undergraduate internships geared to experiential learning, students will play a role in developing solutions to real-world energy and environmental problems.

CEPA will assemble an advisory group of government and industry experts, providing real-world input to Maxwell on energy and environmental issues. These committed experts will provide input and help shape the center’s priorities for energy and environmental research while advising Wilcoxen on skills most needed by students interested in working in the sector.

According to Wilcoxen, the new funding will contribute directly to the strategic plans of Maxwell and the University, which emphasize interdisciplinary research. The Ajello Professorship “not only builds on Maxwell’s strengths in the social sciences, but also goes beyond that to provide resources and support for interdisciplinary work involving the natural sciences, engineering, information technology and law,” he says. Wilcoxen sees interdisciplinary work as particularly important for environmental and energy issues, which are “deeply interdisciplinary, because they occur where social and natural systems meet. It’s impossible to address these issues without understanding them from multiple perspectives.”

James Ajello

The donor, James Ajello, is a retired energy industry executive who, until last year, served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI). He previously served as chairman of the U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Management Advisory Board; senior vice president of business development at Reliant Energy (2000-09); and in various positions, including managing director for energy and natural resources, at UBS Financial Services (1984-98). Based in Houston, Ajello now serves on the board of directors of American Savings Bank, a subsidiary of HEI, and is also on the Board of Crius Energy in Toronto. He has served for many years as a member of the board of trustees of Hawaii Pacific University.

Ajello says his gift ties back directly to work he had done as a Maxwell student. “About 40 years ago I did research in Harry Lambright’s class on this very topic—multidisciplinary approaches to energy and environmental issues. As I look back on my career,” he says, “virtually every job I’ve had since Maxwell, in the public and private sectors, has immersed me in this very interesting topic.

“Yet there is so much more to learn to achieve an energy efficient and sustainable society,” Ajello adds. “This work is more important than ever, and that is why I am delighted to support training and research at Maxwell in this valuable field.”

“We are deeply grateful to Jim Ajello for his generous, forward-thinking support,” says Dean David M. Van Slyke. “As a school with a deep history working at the intersection of theory, policy and practice, Maxwell is the perfect location for the Ajello Professorship. I cannot think of a better, more qualified teacher and researcher to serve as the Ajello Professor than Pete Wilcoxen.��I look forward to seeing the many great results that come from Pete, our students and from CEPA as a result of Jim’s investment in the mission of the Maxwell School to use research and teaching to inform and advance policy.”

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an��undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic , with a global footprint, and��, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit .

SU students are urged to donate blood at a special Red Cross and SU tradition that continues this year with the seventh��annual Blood Battle Challenge against rival school Boston College. This annual event concludes in April with the college that has the highest number of blood donations winning the battle and the trophy.

This year, the battle begins on Wednesday, Feb. 14, with a special Valentine’s Day Kickoff Rally blood drive from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Goldstein Auditorium in Schine Student Center. All Orange community members are invited and blood donors are needed to help reach the goal of 200 blood donations in one day.

There will be free food and entertainment, and all presenting donors will receive a “We Challenge U” T-shirt and entry into hourly drawings for great giveaways!

This initiative is sponsored by the Division of Enrollment, the Student Experience at SU and the SU Red Cross Club.

How you can participate:

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, call�� 1.800.RED.CROSS (1.800.733.2767) or visit .�� You may also download the ��, Use sponsor code .

Connect with us on your social networks at facebook.com/ARCCSU and @SURedCrossClub.

The American Red Cross has a critical need for blood donors to give now to help address a winter blood shortage caused by severe winter weather and widespread flu. Since the beginning of this year, about 600 blood drives have been forced to cancel due to winter weather, causing more than 17,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. In addition to unfavorable weather, seasonal flu has contributed to very low turnout at many blood drives. Right now, blood donations are being distributed faster than they come in.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit����or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age��in most states��(16 with parental consent��where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, from a computer or mobile device. To get started and learn more, visit and follow the instructions on the site.

About Syracuse University

Founded��in 1870, Syracuse University is a private international research university��dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering student success through teaching��excellence,��rigorous scholarship and interdisciplinary research. Comprising 11��academic schools and colleges, the University has a long legacy of excellence��in the liberal arts, sciences and��professional disciplines that prepares��students for the complex challenges and emerging opportunities of a rapidly��changing world. Students enjoy the resources of a 270-acre main��campus and��extended campus venues in major national metropolitan hubs and across three��continents. Syracuse’s student body is among the most diverse for an��institution of its��kind across multiple dimensions, and students typically represent��all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Syracuse also has a long legacy of��supporting veterans and is home to��the nationally recognized Institute for��Veterans and Military Families, the first university-based institute in the��U.S. focused on addressing the unique needs of veterans and their��families.

Syracuse University Life Trustee William “Bill” F. Allyn G’59 and his wife, Janet “Penny” Jones Allyn ’60, have made a $2.28 million gift to the University. Their support was inspired—in part—by , a $100 million initiative that seeks to redefine the student experience, advance discovery and innovation and expand opportunity.

The Allyn Family’s gift will augment the student experience in the and help students across the University bring their inventions to life, as part of the college’s . The gift will help fund the Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center and an . The Allyn Innovation Center will serve as a vibrant hub for student services, creativity and collaboration at Link Hall. The invention accelerator provides the structure for students to design, prototype and pitch innovative products with real-world applications.

“Bill and Penny Allyn are great examples of the critical role our alumni can—and do—play in enhancing the student experience at Syracuse University,” says Chancellor Kent Syverud. “This gift advances two of our key institutional priorities. It strengthens services for student success and supports innovation. I am deeply grateful to the Allyns for their generosity and for the opportunities their gift will create for future generations of aspiring engineers, computer scientists and innovators.”

Longtime supporters of Syracuse University, the Allyns have provided substantial leadership and philanthropy in dedication to the University and its students. Bill served as president and CEO of Welch Allyn for more than 20 years. Penny taught and coached physical education for many years. They each serve on the board of the Allyn Foundation, a private��foundation that provides grants to charitable organizations in Central New York.

The first $2 million of the Allyns’ generous gift will go toward construction of the Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center. Prominently situated at the south entrance of Link Hall, the center will visually enhance the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s physical presence and connectedness with campus and house the student services that support retention and academic success.

“We are grateful to the Allyns for their generous support in making the Innovation Center possible,” says Dean Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg. “The Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center will provide crucial space for students and showcase the collaborative and socially relevant nature of engineering and computer science. Placing student services in a modern setting within the center will aid our efforts to broaden participation and encourage even more students to participate in services that have significantly increased our retention and graduation rates in recent years.”

In addition to funding a significant portion of the Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center, the Allyns provided a gift of $280,000 for the . A collaboration between the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the ’ School of Design, Invent@SU augments the University’s entrepreneurship ecosystem in the area of device inventions. The six-week program immerses students in an iterative process of “design, prototype and pitch” as they develop tangible products following the Invention Factory^TM model. Two invention accelerators were offered during Summer 2017, one at Syracuse University and another at the Fisher Center in New York City. Forty student inventors participated and over 120 alumni served as guest evaluators or judges. The accelerators will continue each summer and will welcome Syracuse University students from all disciplines.

The Allyns’ gift provided funding for the Syracuse accelerator in its inaugural year, as well as years two, five and six. With their gift, the Allyns challenge other alumni and friends to support the program at Syracuse in years three and four, and ultimately to name and endow the programs at both locations.

Their entire gift is made in honor of the late�� Richard “Dick” Dulude ’54, a lifetime Syracuse University trustee and former member of the Welch Allyn board. Dulude and his innovative thinking at Corning Glass, Welch Allyn and Syracuse University remain an inspiration for the Allyns. In funding the center and Invent@SU, they hope to ignite Dulude’s passion for innovation in new generations of Syracuse University students.

A Gift to Learn From

Preparation for the Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center provided an extraordinary student learning opportunity. Six interdisciplinary teams of engineering and architecture students designed the center for their capstone projects. Each team was challenged to provide space to house student services while conveying the collaborative nature of engineering and computer science and highlighting the disciplines’ connection to the broader University. For many of the students, this was their first design project for a real-world use.

Each team presented its final design in a competition last spring, and the winning design was chosen by a jury of professors and industry professionals. The winning design will help inspire the final design of the Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center.

The idea to engage students in the design of the center was inspired by University Trustee Abdallah Yabroudi ’78, G’79, the CEO of the Dubai Contracting Co. A leader in the construction engineering industry, Yabroudi offered his support to fund a program where engineers and architects collaborate on real-world projects. The center provided the perfect opportunity, as it will be constructed between the two colleges’ main buildings—Link and Slocum.

Assistant Professor Tarek Rakha from the says, “This collaboration challenged everyone involved in ways we did not anticipate. The educational experience was intense, and the energy buildup brought spectacular work to life. I believe students will look back at this experiential, learning-by-doing encounter in their life with nothing less than pride.”

The design project also gave engineering students a chance to provide creative input in the design stage and work together with architects on solutions.

“The architects would propose something, then the engineers would say, ‘Here are other options.’ Then we’d work together to reach a consensus,” says civil engineering alum Michael Mondragon ’17. “This is a real starting point for us in our careers.”

Help Fund the Innovation Center, Join the Founders Circle

The Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center is one of six key initiatives for the college’s . The college is leveraging Syracuse University’s historical strengths in public affairs, communications and entrepreneurship to lead the nation in preparing technical professionals for the grand challenges of our modern world. With the Allyns’ generous naming gift, the college has raised 70 percent of the funds needed to build the center. Additional support is needed.

Alumni, companies and friends who commit $50,000 or more by June 2018 will become members of the college’s or and will be prominently recognized in the Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center.

In addition to the center and��, initiatives to support student success include the��,����and the upcoming ECS Service Scholars. These scholarship programs provide students with financial, academic and social support to help them excel in college and in life.��For complete information on the College of Engineering and Computer Science����������������.

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Invest Syracuse: Advancing Academic Excellence and the Student Experience��aims to provide all students with a distinctive, world-class learning experience that prepares them for professional and personal success. The three-pronged initiative seeks to redefine the student experience, advance discovery and innovation, and expand opportunity for students of promise and talent from across the socioeconomic spectrum. To learn more about��Invest Syracuse, visit��.

About Syracuse University

Founded in 1870, Syracuse University is a private international research university dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering student success through teaching excellence, rigorous scholarship and interdisciplinary research. Comprising 11 academic schools and colleges, the University has a long legacy of excellence in the liberal arts, sciences and professional disciplines that prepares students for the complex challenges and emerging opportunities of a rapidly changing world. Students enjoy the resources of a 270-acre main campus and extended campus venues in major national metropolitan hubs and across three continents. Syracuse’s student body is among the most diverse for an institution of its kind across multiple dimensions, and students typically represent all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Syracuse also has a long legacy of supporting veterans and is home to the nationally recognized Institute for Veterans and Military Families, the first university-based institute in the U.S. focused on addressing the unique needs of veterans and their families. To learn more about Syracuse University, visit��.

From left to right: Mason Kaufman, executive director of Meals on Wheels; Anthony De La Fuente ’18 and Elijah Newsome ’18 from Falk��College; Kate Veley, club advisor; and Mike Nortman from Meals on Wheels

The Sport Management (SPM) Club at Syracuse University raised $56,800 for Meals on Wheels Syracuse as a result of its 13th Annual Charity Sports Auction. During the SU men’s basketball game on Dec. 9, supporters placed bids on hundreds of items, including sports memorabilia, electronics and tickets to major sporting events. In conjunction with the live event, Steiner Sports also hosted an online auction, which showcased a number of premium items up for bid.

“As a result of months of hard work on behalf of nearly 100 Syracuse University students, we’ve attained our second highest total in the 13-year history of this event,” says Kate Veley, SPM club co-advisor. “It wouldn’t have been possible without the many products and services generously donated by the Syracuse community and later bid on by thousands of SU fans. Our thanks to everyone who, through their gifts, have allowed us to perpetuate this event in support of the community our students call home.”

“Meals on Wheels of Syracuse was so impressed by the outstanding job the Sport Management Club students and Falk College faculty did with the charity auction. We had a blast working with them,” says Meals on Wheels of Syracuse Executive Director Mason Kaufman. “The money they raised will begin an assistance fund for homebound seniors and disabled adults who would have fallen between the funding gaps for meals. Exceeding the original auction goal of 10,000 meals, the proceeds will provide more than 14,000 nourishing home delivered meals to people who otherwise would go hungry. I want to thank everyone who organized, assisted or supported the auction for sharing in the MOW mission.”

Meals on Wheels of Syracuse has been feeding our homebound neighbors since 1959. Its mission is to organize, plan and administer the service of delivering nutritious meals, nutrition education and resource assistance to people living in the community unable to do so for themselves. It provided more than 186,000 home delivered meals to 624 older and disabled adults in 2017.

The SPM Club is a student-run organization in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics’ Sport Management Department. Since its founding in 2005, the club has now raised over $412,000 for local charities. Previous beneficiaries of the club’s annual charity auction have included the Boys & Girls Clubs, Golisano Children’s Hospital at Upstate, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY, the Central New York SPCA, the Upstate Cancer Center, Special Olympics New York, Food Bank of CNY, Make-A-Wish of CNY, the Salvation Army and McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center.

For more information on this annual event or to learn how you can help, please visit .

John and Laura Lally

Alumnus and Syracuse football letterwinner John Lally ’82 and his wife, Laura, are giving back to new generations of student-athletes through generous support of the football program. The couple has made a significant gift of $1 million that will go toward reconditioning the turf athletic practice field, renovations to the football complex and other improvements.

A graduate of the , Lally earned a dual degree in marketing and transportation and distribution management. Lally, who was an offensive guard for the Orange from 1979-81, earned three letters while at Syracuse.

Lally says it was important for him and his wife to give to the University in recognition of his time at Syracuse University and with the football program.

“The program did a lot for me and the development of my character, discipline, competitive advantage and work ethic—all the things that I subsequently carried into my professional career that allowed me to become a success,” Lally says. “I chose the program to recognize the positive things it did for me and as a way to give back to the program.”

John Lally

The decision to support funding the program and complex came after a meeting with head football coach Dino Babers, who noted the need to refurbish the turf.

“The success of the football team has always been important to the players who have gone through the program,” Lally says. “This was my opportunity to support the student-athletes, the football program and the Athletics Department.”

Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack ’80 is grateful for the Lallys’ support, which will enhance the football team’s practice area and complex.

“There is a significant need for support of our teams to help them be consistently competitive,” Wildhack says. “John and Laura’s generosity will make a substantial difference in enabling our football program to excel. We are grateful to have such a stand-out former student-athlete and members of our Syracuse family be involved in the football program in such a transformative way in support of future Orange student-athletes.”

Originally from Clarence, New York, Lally is the former president of PCB Inc., headquartered in Depew, New York. Laura Lally, who is also from the Buffalo area, graduated from SUNY Cortland.

In his community, John Lally has been involved with such organizations as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western New York, along with supporting many other community organizations.

John Lally was honored in 2011 by the Syracuse Football Club with the Zunic Award.

Lally was honored in 2011 by the Syracuse Football Club with the Zunic Award, which recognizes those who exhibit the courage and spirit of alumnus and Syracuse football player Mike Zunic ’81, G’82 and his wife, Judy, who died in a plane crash in 1989. Lally was a close friend and classmate of Mike Zunic.

Lally also supports Syracuse University Athletics through his role on the Orange Athletics Council. The council assists Syracuse University and the athletics director by helping raise support for athletics.

“We are very appreciative of John and Laura for their support of the football program and our student-athletes in helping them reach their full potential,” says Matt Ter Molen, senior vice president and chief advancement officer. “Their gift is a wonderful example of the heart of our alumni, the connections they still enjoy with Syracuse and the impact they can have on our current students.”

Lally’s fondest memories of his time at Syracuse are tied to the lasting friendships he made with teammates that have gone beyond graduation.

Lally’s fondest memories of his time at Syracuse are tied to the lasting friendships he made with Syracuse University football teammates that have gone beyond graduation.

“Many of my closest friends were teammates. Anyone who played in the program knows it wasn’t easy, but having a set of friends who are going through all the similar ups and downs is one of the important pieces,” Lally says.

Lally has more recently connected with several recent Syracuse football graduates, who have moved to the Tampa, Florida, area near Lally, being a resource for them as they start their careers. “Having and maintaining that network has been important to me,” Lally says.

In October, Lally was back on campus for the football team’s game against Clemson—with Syracuse pulling off one of the biggest upsets in program history by defeating the No. 2 and previously unbeaten team.

“It was awesome, but what was even better was that I got to watch the fourth quarter from the sidelines—there’s nothing better than that,” Lally says.

About Syracuse University

Founded��in 1870, Syracuse University is a private international research university��dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering student success through teaching��excellence,��rigorous scholarship and interdisciplinary research. Comprising 11��academic schools and colleges, the University has a long legacy of excellence��in the liberal arts, sciences and��professional disciplines that prepares��students for the complex challenges and emerging opportunities of a rapidly��changing world. Students enjoy the resources of a 270-acre main��campus and��extended campus venues in major national metropolitan hubs and across three��continents. Syracuse’s student body is among the most diverse for an��institution of its��kind across multiple dimensions, and students typically represent��all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Syracuse also has a long legacy of��supporting veterans and is home to��the nationally recognized Institute for��Veterans and Military Families, the first university-based institute in the��U.S. focused on addressing the unique needs of veterans and their��families.

While in Puerto Rico, the group will work with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief on tasks including clean-up efforts, demolition and delivering supplies in the greater San Juan area.

The group will depart for Puerto Rico on Dec. 16 and return on Dec. 22. While there, the group will work with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief on tasks including clean-up efforts, demolition and delivering supplies in the greater San Juan area. You can follow the group on the trip .

Co-sponsored by Hendricks Chapel and the Student Association, the trip will be led by Baptist Campus Chaplain Devon Bartholomew and Muslim Assistant Chaplain Ibrahim Malik. The 23 students making the trip were selected from a pool of 193 applicants, and participated in individual and group interviews to earn their place in the group. Those traveling represent a broad range of the Syracuse student community—undergraduate and graduate students in a range of years and majors.

John Jankovic, a sophomore political science, psychology and classical civilization major in the and the and a member of the Student Association, is the group’s student team leader.

“The ideas of One University and Orange Nation, I believe, extend past the borders of our campus and our city,” says Jankovic, who was impacted by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. “I can form a cohesive team effort, one where everyone knows they are there for the same reason, and lead them effectively.”

Gabrielle Phillips, a freshman inclusive elementary and special education major in the , brings experience from previous service trips she has made to New Orleans and the Dominican Republic.

“Oftentimes its hard to feel that you are making a difference when you are taking action so far away from the problem with a small amount of people, so being able to actually go to Puerto Rico and work hands on to help rebuild seemed like an opportunity far too amazing to pass up. I believe that I can bring a passion and teamwork to the relief efforts,” she says.

Elissa Candiotti, a senior broadcast and digital journalism major in the , has a particular inspiration for applying for the trip.

“My experience as a Remembrance Scholar has motivated me to continue casting light in the dark shadows of tragedy,” she says. “It has been difficult to see and read about the ways in which Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover from the hurricanes after so many months, and I am determined to make a difference.”

As a graduate student in the , Yapan Liu was inspired to help by an engineering class he took that looked at recent natural disasters. “With the knowledge we learned in class, our team analyzed the process, from forecasting to rescuing to reconstruction. And we tried to provide some solutions to make the process better,” he says.

Bartholomew says the members of the group are eager to get to Puerto Rico. “They are ready to go,” Bartholomew says of the students. “I appreciate their willingness to respond to this disaster.”

All say they plan to continue their efforts to bring awareness��about Puerto Rico and the needs there once they return to Syracuse. “As a broadcast and digital journalism major, I plan to use my storytelling skills while in Puerto Rico,” says Candiotti. “When I return, I will share those written and visual stories with the Syracuse community.”

“I think awareness is one of the most important things; this island has been set back years in a variety of aspects,” says Jankovic. “I do not want these efforts to stop here.”

For information on how you can help disaster relief efforts, visit the .

The Family Resource Center provides health information materials, computer-based resources and support for hospital patients, families, staff and the community. Professional library staff, volunteers and nurse educators are on hand to assist with finding services and resources so patients and their families can locate the information they need to make informed health decisions. Services are free of charge and include lending of books and media, research assistance and providing information from medical literature and Internet sources.

“The center also lends books, movies and games to children’s hospital patients,” explains��Briana Galea, an alumna of the iSchool’s��, and��clinical outreach librarian at the Family Resource Center. “It allows them to take a bit of fun back to their rooms.”

LISSA will accept new and used DVDs and PS3 games for the center through Jan. 19, 2018.

“Newer movies and racing games are in high demand,” says Galea, “and it benefits the patients and families at the hospital by helping to create a sense of normalcy for children staying there—it can make their experience more manageable.”

“We wanted to volunteer as a group during the holiday season, to give back,” says Kayla Del Biondo, an LIS student at the iSchool who serves as LISSA president. “I work part time at the��Family Resource Center, so it has a special place in my heart. I see how many movies and video games circulate each day, so I asked��Briana how we could help, and soon after, the drive went from an idea to an actual plan!”

To make a donation, e-mail LISSA students at��lissasyracuse@gmail.com��to arrange a drop off time and location.

Questions can be directed to Kayla Del Biondo at��kmdelbio@syr.edu.

An artist’s rendering of the outside of The Arch

A $3.5 million gift from alumnus Kwang Tan G’73, Ph.D., will help ensure Syracuse University students have access to comprehensive health, wellness and recreation services and resources for generations to come. Tan’s gift will support significant renovations to Archbold Gymnasium, which includes the creation of the Barnes Center at ��The Arch, a new state-of-the-art, health, wellness and recreation complex.

The Arch, a significant project of the Campus Framework, seeks to enhance ��the student experience—inside and outside the classroom—as outlined in the vision of the Academic Strategic Plan. Tan was drawn to the project for its potential to positively impact the student experience in a holistic way, providing a place where students can enjoy social and recreational activities that improve physical and emotional health, part of a balanced campus experience.

“The campus is being re-energized by the concepts of the Academic Strategic Plan and the Campus Framework. This new center brings into focus a vision for an environment that complements both living and learning,” Tan says. “Students need to be engaged in both academics and their well-being. Health and recreational opportunities are essential to their experience. The Arch will provide them with the spaces, equipment and services that will support them holistically throughout their time at Syracuse University.”

In honor of Tan’s donation to The Arch and his support of the student experience, the second floor will be dedicated in his name.

“We are very appreciative of Dr. Tan’s support of our students and the Arch renovations. His philanthropy and leadership giving will have a tremendous impact on students and their success at Syracuse University,” says Matt Ter Molen, senior vice president and chief advancement officer. “The new center will be a place of engagement, activity and fun for students, as well as a place to seek assistance in regards to students’ physical and mental well-being. Dr. Tan’s gift is a critical piece in establishing such a welcoming center where students can flourish.”

Tan, who earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the in 1973, has a deep commitment to Syracuse and academic excellence. In 2013, he funded a scholarship for two students, with a preference for first- or second-generation Chinese students. The Tan Family Education Foundation Scholarship is funded by his family foundation.

Today’s announcement follows a generous gift from Board of Trustees Chairman Steven W. Barnes ’82 and his wife, Deborah. Their gift will be used to create the Barnes Center at The Arch, which will house all of the campus health and wellness services—including the Counseling Center, the Office of Health Promotion, Health Services, Recreation Services and the Office of Student Assistance—in one central location. Students can enjoy such features as a modern multi-floor fitness center, a world-class rock climbing wall and a multi-activity sports court. The center will also have fully accessible locker rooms and restrooms.

For those interested in being a part of history and helping to transform the University’s footprint, there are many giving opportunities. The University is seeking donations, including naming gifts, for all initiatives contained within the draft Campus Framework. To make a gift, contact Matt Ter Molen, senior vice president and chief advancement officer, via email at termolen@syr.edu or by phone at 315.443.9161.

To learn more about the draft Campus Framework and to provide real-time feedback, visit .

Russell A. and Joan “Jiggy” King

“We are delighted to have this support for the renovation and renaming of the Architecture Reading Room in Slocum Hall,” says��Seaman. “It will give new life to an essential library resource in the daily lives of our architecture faculty and students.”

The gift will change the space dramatically, adding a technology-laden seminar space, a new circulation desk, a new HVAC system and installation of updated library shelving. The fund also supports the space’s maintenance, collections, technology and other needs through the creation of an endowment.

In recognition of the Kings’ generosity, the reading room will be renamed the King + King Architecture Library. The library is slated to undergo renovation over the upcoming winter semester break. A grand opening of the space will occur during the spring semester of 2018.

“The story of the King + King Architects, as well as the King Family, is interwoven with the story of the Syracuse University and the School of Architecture,” says��Speaks. “Indeed, you cannot tell one without the other. From the numerous projects the firm has completed on campus, to the six King family members who received a professional degree from the school, the two institutions are closely tied. We are thrilled for this bond to have a physical manifestation in the King + King Architecture Library. We give our deepest thanks to Russ and Jiggy King, as well as King + King Architects, for enabling this transformational project.”

With King + King Architects being two years older than Syracuse University, the two institutions have collaborated closely over the past 150 years. Notable campus projects where King + King served as architect include: Holden Observatory, Crouse College, Tolley Humanities Building, the Physics Building, Heroy Geology Laboratory, Manley Field House and Bird Library. A full list of completed projects can be found below.

In addition, numerous members of the King Family are graduates of the Syracuse University School of Architecture. They��include: Harry A. King ’24; F. Curtis King ’24; Russell A. King ’52; Peter G. King ’77; James R. King ’77; and Alex S. King ’11. The firm’s current CEO/managing partner, Kirk Narburgh, is a 1990 M.Arch graduate of the school and an adjunct professor. Peter King ’77 serves on the School of Architecture Advisory Board.

King + King Architects Projects on Syracuse University Campus��

The concept is simple. Everyone who loves Syracuse University, from alumni, parents, and friends of SU to faculty, staff and students, is encouraged to consider the impact SU has had on their lives and make a gift, and then to share their reasons for giving on social media using #GivingCUSEday.

Philanthropy at Syracuse is a critical component of efforts to keep an SU education accessible and affordable. Giving by generous donors not only supports the nearly $270 million in scholarships and grants SU provides to students in need; it enhances the student experience through the recruitment and retention of faculty, improvements to academic buildings and residence halls, and much more.

“#GivingCUSEday is a great way for the Syracuse University community to come together and support our current students. These gifts mean a lot and make a big difference on campus,” says Jeff Neal, Syracuse University’s executive director for direct response programs.

“The first #GivingCUSEday helped educate people about what giving back to Syracuse means, and how it affects our students. It doesn’t matter how much you’re able to give, every gift matters. That’s the message we’re trying to convey: giving back to your alma mater changes lives.”

Members of the Class of 2018 can also participate by making a gift of $20.18 to the Class Act student giving campaign, which kicked off as part of Boost the ’Cuse on Oct. 17.

Since its inaugural year in 2012, Giving Tuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy. Last year, more than 1,640,000 people in 98 countries raised $177 million dollars online.

So join #GivingCUSEday and support Syracuse University. Make your gift to the Annual Fund to support the areas of greatest need at SU, or follow your heart and give to the part of SU you love most. Either way, remember to !

Participation options through PEACE Inc. include purchasing gifts for an assigned family, providing a basket of household supplies or donating food. PEACE Inc. will assign families to participating departments. Individuals, departments or groups may also elect to donate food or toys to the Salvation Army. The items will be distributed at the organization’s annual Christmas Bureau event at ShoppingTown mall.

Visit the University’s for full details on each program and to register your group or department to participate. The deadline for departments to sign up is Friday, Nov. 17.

Carrier Dome

Friends, families and students at Syracuse University who have been affected by devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria will be doing their part to assist storm victims. A hurricane relief effort will take place Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Carrier Dome prior to the start of the Syracuse University vs. Wake Forest football game. Students, many of them from the Caribbean, will be located outside the dome carrying buckets and posters with Disaster Relief printed on them, collecting money for the hurricane relief cause.

“Our students began organizing immediately after hurricanes Irma and Maria,” says Bea González, vice president for Community Engagement. “They needed to find avenues to support their family and friends since they are so far from home. In partnership with several student organizations, faculty and staff, Hendricks Chapel developed a on relief efforts.” Specifically instrumental in the relief effort are Associate Professor Cecilia A. Green from the ; Christian Andino Borrero ’21 and Deborah Orieta ’20, both from the ; and Bruno Regalado ’19 from the .

Hurricane Irma made landfall in Barbuda on Sept. 6 as a Category 5 hurricane. With winds of over 185 miles per hour and a storm circumference larger than the��state of Ohio, Hurricane Irma became the most powerful hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean since satellite observation began.

Life-threatening conditions have hit Barbuda and Antigua, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, St. Kitts and Nevis, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Haiti, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas and Cuba.

Hurricane Maria made landfall on Dominica during the evening of Sept. 18 as a Category 5 hurricane. With winds of over 150 miles per hour, Dominica saw mass destruction of resources.

Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on Sept. 19, with heavy storms and flooding that continue to have a massive humanitarian impact. Many parts of the island are still without electricity and water.

González is encouraging fans and members of the campus community to “support our students, faculty and staff in this relief effort for Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean.”

Kickoff for Saturday’s football game is set for 3 p.m. Students will be stationed outside the Dome starting at 1:30. Saturday is also Military Appreciation Day at the dome, as Syracuse University continues its celebration of the men and women who served.

Volunteers will park in the Manley Field House North lot and meet in Manley Field House. In teams of 6-10, they will drive into surrounding communities to collect canned food and dry goods exclusively to support relief efforts for storm survivors in affected communities. Volunteers are welcome to show up with their own contributions also. Afterwards, volunteers from Abundant Life will sort the goods and prepare them for shipment to one of the affected areas.

To thank volunteers after the event, lunch will be provided, along with games, giveaways, contests and prizes for teams that collect the most goods.

Those wishing to volunteer should sign up at alcclife.org/life. For more information, contact Nathan Bliss at nbliss@fca.org.

The event is sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Abundant Life. It is a joint effort by Syracuse University student organizations.

Students write thank-you notes to #BoostCuse donors.

Thousands of alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of Syracuse University made gifts during SU’s 24 hours of giving to ensure future generations of SU students have access to a world-class education.

Launched with an initial goal of 1,870 donors, the day’s results were nearly double, as 3,568 generous donors raised $1,769,780. This included a generous $500,000 challenge made possible by Life Trustee Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68 and his wife, Gayle.

“It’s pretty incredible to see the pride the Orange family takes in giving back to current students,” says Bella Carter, ’18, a finance and political science major in the and the , respectively. “I’ve been so lucky to enjoy so many great experiences here at Syracuse that were made possible by our donors. Our alumni and donor network is incredible.”

Collectively, these gifts are helping SU soar to new heights, as donors supported the part of SU they love most. Gifts came from all 50 states—and from countries as far away as Uruguay, Sweden, Oman and Japan. Everything received support, from scholarships to school and college dean’s funds to units like Syracuse University Libraries and Syracuse Athletics.

The day also served as the official launch of Class Act, the Class of 2018 Giving campaign.

“I gave back to the , where I found a community and I found a home. The immersion trips have been really helpful in guiding me towards what I want to do with my career,” says Chris Yin ’18, an information management technology major. “It’s inspirational that donors want to help students have the same great experiences at SU that they had. This makes me want to help other alumni when I graduate.”

Among the highlights of the Boost the ’Cuse campaign was a generous $200,000 gift to the Maxwell Dean’s Fund from Life Trustee Gerry Cramer ’52 and his wife, Daphna, longtime Syracuse University supporters.

The Syracuse University Alumni Club of Southern California gave $100,000 in the form of an endowed scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Olive Hall ’43, G’48, Ph.D. The scholarship, the largest ever established by an SU alumni club, will help SU-bound students from Southern California pursue their academic dreams.

Advocates—more than 200 donors who spread the word about Boost the ’Cuse while inspiring others to give back—were responsible for more than 10��percent of all gifts made online throughout the day.

Throughout Boost the ’Cuse, challenges highlighting schools, colleges and units; regions; social sharing; and more were issued to motivate donors to give back. These donor contributions channeled additional dollars to��the most vital areas, including scholarships, the Annual Fund and dean’s funds.

The challenge winners below were chosen based on the number of gifts given before the challenge window closed.

• First gift made on giving day— Financial Aid Account won $4,444
• Most international gifts—Honors Program Alumni Fund won $5,000
• Most gifts in the U.S.— Dean’s Fund won $7,500
• Most gifts ending in 44—Athletic Director Discretionary Fund won $1,044
• Lucky #BoostCuse post—The twitter account @cvelardi won $1,870 for the Newhouse Dean’s Fund
• Most gifts made to The Fund for Syracuse—Newhouse Dean’s Fund won $10,000
• Most faculty and staff gifts—Newhouse Dean’s Fund won $5,000
• Most parent gifts—Newhouse Dean’s Fund won $5,000
• Greatest social media reach—Law Annual Fund won $1,870
• Our Time Has Come Challenge—Black and Hispanic Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship Fund won $5,000
• Most Generation Orange gifts—Newhouse Dean’s Fund won $10,000
• Most gifts—Newhouse Dean’s Fund won $10,000
• Last gift— Dean’s Fund won $4,400

These additional challenges ran throughout the day:

• 1,870th gift—Education Dean’s Fund won $1,870
• 2,724th gift (in honor of SU’s 27-24 win over Clemson)—Remembrance Endowed Scholarship won $1,870.
• 3,044th gift—unlocked a $50,000 challenge gift from an anonymous trustee—designated to the Annual Fund.
• Invest Syracuse Challenge— Dean’s Fund won $20,000
• General Scholarship Match Challenge—General Scholarship Fund won $115,000
• 100��percent Board participation—The Generation Orange Leadership Council, College of Law Board of Advisors, Board of Visitors, SU Libraries Advisory Board, Syracuse University Alumni Association Board and Chicago Regional Council won $5,000 each for their units.
• Additionally, there were rewards for the 44th gift, and those winners were: Annual Fund, Athletic Director Discretionary Fund, College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean’s Fund, Dean’s Fund for Education, Falk College Dean’s Fund, General Scholarship, Hendricks Chapel Dean’s Discretionary Fund, iSchool Dean’s Fund, Law Annual Fund, Law Financial Aid Account, Maxwell Dean’s Fund, Newhouse Dean’s Fund, Syracuse University Abroad, University College Dean’s Fund, Black-Hispanic Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship, and the Veteran Legacy Fund
• Once several donor milestones were reached (1,000 and 1,870 donors), $1,000 and $5,000, respectively, were awarded to each unit
• Social media total donor guess—General Scholarship Fund won $5,000

We are overwhelmed by the success of Giving Day. View our and check out the��.

Staff members prepare holiday gifts during a previous gift drive.

Participation options through PEACE Inc. include purchasing gifts for an assigned family, providing a basket of household supplies or donating food. PEACE Inc. will assign families to participating departments. Individuals, departments or groups may also elect to donate food or toys to the Salvation Army. The items will be distributed at the organization’s annual Christmas Bureau event at ShoppingTown mall.

Visit the University’s for full details on each program and to register your group or department to participate. The deadline for departments to sign up is Friday, Nov. 17. The online form to sign up for the program can be accessed here.

The Syracuse University Holiday Sharing program is voluntary. In 2016, 31 University departments participated in Holiday Sharing. Their efforts provided food and gifts for 28 families in the Syracuse region and an additional 10 baskets of food, toiletry items and grocery store gift cards.

Otto celebrates the success of the first Giving Day.

Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse’s 24 hours of giving, launched with an initial goal of 1,870 donors, and the historic day ended with nearly double that: 3,568 donors raised $1,769,780 for Syracuse University, unlocking all of the additional funds made possible by a generous challenge gift from Life Trustee Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68.

“We are immensely grateful to the thousands of alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends��of Syracuse University who made our first-ever day of giving a truly amazing success,” says David Wishart ’07,����assistant vice president��for philanthropic engagement.

Gifts were designated for everything from scholarships to school and college dean’s funds to units like Syracuse University Libraries and Syracuse Athletics. With your generous support, each of you is helping send Syracuse University to new heights.

Throughout the day, gifts came in from all 50 states—and from countries as far away as Uruguay, Sweden, Oman and Japan. More than 200 donors signed up as Advocates at mission.syr.edu, spreading the word about the effort. Advocates were responsible for more than 10��percent of all gifts made online throughout the day, truly showing the power of the Orange Network.

Take a look at the #BoostCuse excitement on social media .

Check back on Monday for a more detailed story on the day’s success. Thank you for helping to Boost the ’Cuse, and Go Orange!

Beginning at midnight and running all day on Tuesday, Oct. 17, the generosity of Syracuse University donors will be on display as the SU community ensures future generations of students can enjoy all the benefits of a Syracuse education.

Taylor Ford

The generosity of Syracuse donors enhances the educational experience for students like Taylor Ford ’15, now a graduate student in the . Ford majored in public health at Syracuse before embarking on her master’s degree.

A resident of New York City, Ford received a full athletic scholarship to play for the women’s basketball team, as well as other forms of financial aid. Without her scholarship, and without financial aid, Ford couldn’t have pursued her career goals: helping young individuals reach their potential.

How has the generosity of Syracuse University donors made a difference in your life?

“Financial aid and scholarship support from Syracuse University changed my life for the better. Without these gifts, I’m not sure where I would be. I was able to attend a prestigious university, and not only did I receive my bachelor’s degree, I’m now on track to earn my master’s degree as well. Not a day goes by where I do not appreciate everything that has been done for me.”

What did it mean for you and your family to receive a scholarship to attend Syracuse?

“Receiving financial aid meant everything. I came from a lower-income family, and my sister and brother were already in college when I entered. It was hard on my mother financially, so receiving aid was a blessing for my family and me.”

What part of your SU experience has impacted you the most?

“I have been blessed with the chance to play Division I basketball. I’ve been to the NCAA tournament every year on campus, and was part of the senior class that won seven NCAA tournament games, spent 39 weeks in the Associated Press top 25 poll, and recorded 99 victories. My senior season, we went to the Final Four and played in the national championship game, a first in the history of SU women’s basketball.”

Why should a prospective donor support Syracuse University?

“The students and professors take a lot of pride in what they do and what Syracuse means to them. Syracuse has changed many lives for the better. I’ve seen students create better lives for themselves. Some were the first ones to graduate in their family, others are carrying on a legacy. Supporting a cause here can be life changing for the person receiving help, and for the donors. By giving to Syracuse University, you’re providing support that will not only maintain the University’s reputation, but will keep SU flourishing. Your gift helps students succeed.”

You can make a difference for students! The goal of Boost the ’Cuse is to inspire at least 1,870 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students to make a gift to��SU. There are three ways to give:

• Give online at��syr.edu.
• Call 443.1848��or answer your phone when a student calls.
• Visit��the tables on campus on the Quad (10 a.m.‒6 p.m.),in the Schine Student Center (10 a.m.‒2 p.m.) and in Goldstein Student Center on South Campus (5‒8 p.m.).

Don’t Miss a Minute!

All members of the Syracuse University community are invited to track progress throughout the day at mission.syr.edu. Additionally, a nine-foot rocket will be on the Quad during the day; stop by as we send Syracuse to new heights!

The goal of Boost the ’Cuse is to inspire at least 1,870 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students to make a gift to��SU. There are three ways to give:

• Give online at��.
• Call 443.1848��or answer your phone when a student calls.
• Visit��the tables on campus on the Quad (10 a.m.‒6 p.m.),in the Schine Student Center (10 a.m.‒2 p.m.) and in Goldstein on South Campus (5‒8 p.m.).

The generosity of Syracuse University Life Trustee Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68 and his wife, Gayle, is the catalyst behind the launch of��. The D’Aniello family has pledged $500,000 to match new or additional gifts.

Throughout Boost the ’Cuse, several challenges are geared toward inspiring donors to give back. Challenges will highlight units, regions, social sharing and more—all to channel additional dollars to��the most vital areas, including scholarships, the Annual Fund and deans’ funds. Each challenge runs until its window closes. Challenge winners are based on the number of gifts given before the closing time. The money will be awarded to the winning unit’s highest priority fund (Annual Fund, Dean’s Fund, etc.).

The challenges include:

• First gift made on giving day—wins $4,444 (closes at 12:01 a.m.)
• Most international gifts—wins $5,000 (closes at 5 a.m.)
• Most gifts in the U.S. —wins $7,500 (closes at 7:30 a.m.)
• Most gifts ending in 44—wins $1,044 (closes at 9 a.m.)
• Lucky #BoostCuse post—wins $1,870 (closes at 11 a.m.)
• Most gifts made to The Fund for Syracuse—wins $10,000 (closes at 1 p.m.)
• Most faculty and staff gifts—wins $5,000 (closes at 2 p.m.)
• Most parent gifts—wins $5,000 (closes at 3 p.m.)
• Greatest social media reach—wins $1,870 (closes at 4:44 p.m.)
• Our Time Has Come Challenge—wins $5,000 (closes at 8 p.m.)
• Most Generation Orange gifts—wins $10,000 (closes at 10 p.m.)
• Most gifts—wins $10,000 (closes at 11:59 p.m.)
• Last gift—wins $4,400 (closes at 11:59 p.m.)

These additional challenges will run throughout the day:

• Every 44th donation—wins $500
• 1,000 donor mark—wins $1,000 for each unit
• 1,870 donor mark—wins $5,000 for each unit
• 1,870th gift—wins $1,870
• Invest Syracuse Challenge—wins $20,000
• General Scholarship Match Challenge—wins up to $115,000
• 100��percent Board participation—wins $5,000 for their unit

More information on the challenges can be found on the .

Alumni Club Support

One of the largest gifts to Boost the ’Cuse will come from the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Southern California. The club is giving $100,000 in the form of an endowed scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Olive Hall ’43, G’48, Ph.D. The scholarship, the largest ever from an SU alumni club, will help SU-bound students from Southern California pursue their academic dreams.

Several other alumni clubs have pledged 100��percent participation from their respective boards of directors. Across the country, many clubs will be hosting day-of gatherings to celebrate alumni philanthropy. Details on those gatherings can be found on the Boost the ’Cuse website, .

Don’t Miss a Minute!

All members of the Syracuse University community are invited to track progress throughout the day at mission.syr.edu. Additionally, a nine-foot rocket will be on the Quad during the day; stop by as we send Syracuse to new heights!

A gamegoer contributes to the United Way during a previous Dollar Day at the Dome.

Prior to tipoff at 7 p.m., students representing Syracuse University’s fraternities and sororities will solicit fans for donations to the United Way. The students will stand outside all Dome entrances, at different spots around campus and in the parking lots wearing orange United Way visors and holding orange buckets. Fans can make a cash donation or buy an SU rally towel for $5.

Patrons who donate will be investing in the 88 local programs and services funded by the United Way of Central New York.

Anthony Callisto, senior vice president and chief law enforcement officer, and Bea González, vice president for community engagement and special assistant to the Chancellor, are co-chairing the 2017 Syracuse University employee United Way campaign, for which the goal is $250,000. They lead a cross-campus committee of employees who are helping to publicize the campaign and communicate the benefits of participation.

This fall marks the University’s 46th annual employee-led campaign. Employees are encouraged to make a gift of any amount, positioning the University as a game changer in the community, supporting 33 agencies and 88 local programs.

The United Way is the only nonprofit the University partners with as “One University,” with payroll deduction as an option for giving. Continuing for the third year in a row, employees can make a pledge anytime through MySlice.

“The United Way is a trusted partner. Many of the agencies they support would not be able to survive without the funding they receive from the United Way” says González. “This is why workplace campaigns, like the one here at Syracuse University, are vital to our community.”

A pledge card, with a message from Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen and featuring options for payroll deduction, will be sent to all faculty and staff members soon.

“Last year, Syracuse University employees set a record with their donations and we collected $240,000 for the United Way,” says Callisto. “Help us to set a record again this year!”

The United Way supports agencies and programs that have met strict criteria for financial management and stewardship of donor dollars.

“Our goal is 100 percent participation. We invite employees who haven’t ever participated in the campaign to consider making a pledge of any amount and know that your dollars donated are carefully invested back into our community” says Callisto.

For more information about the United Way, its funded agencies and its impact on the community, visit its website at unitedway-cny.org.

This is the 46th year Syracuse University employees have conducted a campus-based fundraising campaign for the United Way. Dollar Day has been a part of that campaign for 21 years, giving students an opportunity to participate in the staff-led campaign.

“Students will be out 90 minutes before tip-off, stationed at key areas around campus, collecting donations from fans,” explains Callisto. “We encourage fans to look for them, buy a rally towel or make a donation in one of the orange buckets and help us help our community.”

“If each fan gave just a dollar, imagine what we could do for our community at just one game,” says Bea González, 2017-18 campaign co-chair. “It’s the concept that can have a tremendous, direct impact on the local programs funded by the United Way of Central New York.”

Concession stands, merchants and Club 44 are also equipped to accept fan donations electronically with each transaction, cash or credit.

We are��one week away from Boost the ’Cuse—Syracuse University’s first ever 24-hour giving day on Oct. 17. As you read last week, a $500,000 gift from Syracuse University Life Trustee Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68 will ensure that your gifts on that day have an even greater impact. We’ve released details of all of the day’s challenges. Learn more about them !

Otto’s been training to lead this important mission for several weeks. Watch above as Student Association President James Franco ’18 and Vice President Angie Pati ’18 give Otto the “Go for Launch!” stamp of approval.

Daniel D’Aniello

“We are honored to have the opportunity to energize this one-day, all-hands-on-deck effort to support the Invest Syracuse initiative,” says D’Aniello. “I am confident the funds raised will help those individuals with great talent and promise—but for whom a Syracuse degree seemed out of reach—to come here. I applaud my alma mater for taking such bold steps to elevate the University’s academic excellence and student experience.”

In addition to challenging others to give, the D’Aniello family’s gift will help support , a $100 million initiative that seeks to redefine the student experience, advance discovery and innovation, and expand opportunity and access. The Invest Syracuse initiative includes a $40 million fundraising goal to support scholarships for promising students from across the socioeconomic spectrum.

“The D’Aniello family’s leadership and generosity are vital to the success of this ambitious 24-hour challenge,” says Chief Advancement Officer Matt Ter Molen. “The goal of the day is to have 1,870 donors join the D’Aniello family in supporting the University and this initiative.” Syracuse University was founded in 1870.

D’Aniello, who later this week will receive the Arents Award, Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor, has consistently supported the University in service and philanthropy. In addition to serving on Syracuse’s Board of Trustees, he co-chairs the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Advisory Board and serves on the Advisory Board. He also has contributed generously to scholarship funds, student experiential learning, the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, the D’Aniello Lecture Series, the IVMF and the Whitman School.

Professionally, D’Aniello is chair and co-founder of The Carlyle Group. Prior to forming Carlyle in 1987, he was vice president for finance and development at Marriott Corp., where he oversaw the valuation of all major mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, debt and equity offerings and project financings. Before that, he was a financial officer at PepsiCo and Trans World Airlines.

D’Aniello was awarded the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation’s Lone Sailor Award for drawing upon his Sea Service experience to achieve success in his personal and professional life, while exemplifying the core values of honor, courage and commitment. He is a member of the Council for the United States and Italy, the John Templeton Foundation, the Lumen Institute and the U.S.-China CEO and Former Senior Officials’ Dialogue of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He is vice chair of the board of trustees of the American Enterprise Institute for Public Research and chair of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. He also has overseen various public and private companies in which Carlyle has or has had significant investment interests.

To make a gift and to learn more about Invest Syracuse: Advancing Academic Excellence and the Student Experience, visit .

Carmelo Anthony

NBA All Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist Carmelo Anthony will receive the Chancellor’s Medal for Philanthropy during the upcoming Coming Back Together (CBT) reunion dinner gala Saturday, Sept. 16. The medal is awarded to individuals in honor of their extraordinary contributions to the University, to their areas of expertise and/or to the community.

A triennial reunion organized by the University’s Office of Program Development, CBT invites the University’s African American and Latino alumni to return to campus to engage with the University, current students and one another. CBT 2017 will be held Sept. 14-17.

NY1 journalist Cheryl Wills Singleton ’89 will emcee the dinner gala, a highlight of CBT weekend, at the Marriot Syracuse Downton. A keynote address will be delivered by former NBA star, entrepreneur and former mayor of Detroit, Michigan, Dave Bing ’66, H’06. Both the Chancellor’s Medal and five Chancellor’s Citation Awards will be presented to diverse members of the University’s alumni network. ��

A forward for the NBA’s New York Knicks and former Syracuse All-American, Anthony established The Carmelo Anthony Foundation as a way to give back to various communities. The foundation supports programs, leaders and community organizations that provide opportunities for underserved youth and families.

Chancellor Kent Syverud says Carmelo Anthony’s commitment to philanthropy is a compelling example of the importance of giving back. His foundation has served youth, families and communities since it began in 2005.

“Carmelo’s generosity and support of Syracuse University is evident in the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center,” says Chancellor Syverud. “CBT is a special time to celebrate those who lift up new generations of young people. This is an opportune moment to recognize Carmelo with the Chancellor’s Medal for his philanthropy to those who have been touched by his generosity.”

With a focus on educational programming, youth development and recreational projects, The Carmelo Anthony Foundation also collaborates with other nonprofits on special projects, such as the Courts for Kids initiative. In partnership with the Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation, Courts for Kids refurbishes basketball courts in underserved areas. Since the program started in 2009, 21 courts in Syracuse, New York City and Puerto Rico have been redone.

“This is such a special honor to come back to campus and receive the Chancellor’s Medal. The University has meant so much to me and will always remain an important part of my life,” says Anthony, who will be introduced at the gala by his former coach, Syracuse University men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim. “I look forward to being back on campus for CBT, sharing in the CBT experience of alumni and students connecting, and taking in this new wonderful memory that I will have of Syracuse.”

The Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding Achievement was first presented in 1967 as the Centennial Medal on the occasion of Chancellor William P. Tolley’s 25th anniversary as chancellor. The Centennial Medal, given to recognize service to higher education and society, was presented in the years 1967-1971. The name of the award was changed to the Chancellor’s Medal in 1972.

“We are so pleased to recognize Carmelo Anthony for his philanthropic accomplishments,” says Rachel Vassel, assistant vice president, Office of Program Development. “He embodies a spirit of giving, and that’s what CBT is all about—giving back. The Our Time Has Come Scholarship fund benefits students of color in need, and many of our scholars come from the same kinds of communities that The Carmelo Anthony Foundation supports.

Along with his support of youth and family programs and community initiatives, Anthony, who helped lead Syracuse to the 2003 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, led a team of SU alumni and friends who supported the construction of the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center, which was completed in time for the 2009-10 NCAA season.

In 2006, the Giving Back Fund ranked Anthony in its top 10��of the “Giving Back 30” report surrounding celebrity philanthropists in America.

The gifts raised this year include $125.7 million in gifts, pledges and gifts-in-kind, highlighted by the University’s spring and fiscal year-end campaign, known as Make Your Mark, which resulted in new and increased giving from more than 2,500 alumni donors.

“Syracuse continues to be a place where our alumni and donors feel confident they are making an investment in the future of our University,” says Matt Ter Molen, senior vice president and chief advancement officer. “Aggressive goals were set for our team and I couldn’t be more pleased with what we’ve accomplished. We are incredibly grateful to all our supporters who helped make fiscal year 2017 so successful.”

As part of the University’s commitment to opportunity and affordability, 32 new scholarships were established for high-achieving undergraduate students. Increased alumni engagement and giving were spurred thanks to creative marketing and expanded engagement opportunities. In particular, #GivingCUSEday, one of the University’s focused fundraising efforts, was recognized by EverTrue as one of the greatest Giving Tuesday campaigns of 2016.

Fundraising highlights from the year include:

• a��$5 million gift from Board of Trustees Chairman Steven W. Barnes ’82 and his wife, Deborah, to create The Barnes Center at the Arch, a new state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreational complex;
• a��$3 million gift to the Bandier Program from University Trustee Martin Bandier ’62 to help support students interested in pursuing a career in the business of music;
• a��$1 million gift from University Trustee Steven L. Einhorn ’64, G’67 and his wife, Sherry ’65, to transform University Place into a connected, bustling promenade called the Einhorn Family Walk; and
• a��major gift from University Trustee John Riley ’61 and his wife, Diane, to establish a new dual degree program that allows Syracuse University students to earn both an MBA from the�� and a bachelor’s degree from the����in just five years.

Now that fiscal year 2017 is past, the Division of Advancement and External Affairs (AEA) has now turned its attention to achieving its fiscal year 2018 goals. In fact, the AEA team has been charged with increasing giving by 20 percent over fiscal year 2017.

“Fundraising efforts continue on an upward trajectory and we have set goals of $150 million for fiscal year 2018, which is ambitious but achievable,” Chancellor Kent Syverud said in his remarks to the University Senate on Sept. 7.

Already, fiscal year 2018 fundraising is off to a strong start. Just last week, the University announced a $5.25 million from University Trustee Dan Mezzalingua ’60 and his wife, Kathy G’62. The multi-million-dollar gift will support , a $40 million fundraising effort for new student scholarships. Opportunity Syracuse supports Invest Syracuse, a $100 million initiative that seeks to redefine the student experience, advance discovery and innovation and expand opportunity, access and affordability.

Interested in funding opportunity? To make a gift or to learn more about Invest Syracuse: Advancing Academic Excellence and the Student Experience, visit .

As part of the larger community, Syracuse University is offering support to those impacted by the hurricane. Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, interim senior associate vice president and dean of the student experience, reached out to the Syracuse University students who reside in the impacted areas on Tuesday to share information on the personal and academic resources that are available.

The Rev. Brian Konkol, dean of Hendricks Chapel, is coordinating campuswide outreach efforts. “As a community of diverse and engaged citizens, we are fully committed to promoting a more compassionate, inclusive and life-giving society,” Konkol says. “Our particular and sustained attention to relief, development and advocacy is especially important in times such as these.”

Konkol welcomes ideas on outreach from members of the campus community; he can be reached at bkonkol@syr.edu or 315.443.2902.

Financial/Material Donations

For those wishing to assist efforts in response to Hurricane Harvey, Konkol suggests the best way is through a financial donation. “Financial donations can be utilized quickly to assist those most impacted,” he says.

Konkol discourages the donation of material goods to help those affected by the hurricane. “Positive intentions do not guarantee positive impact. Those with years of experience in crisis response widely recognize that amassing and sending food, clothing and other items often generates more damage than benefit, as material donations require human and financial resources to supply, organize, clean, sort and circulate. These efforts too often delay and distract that which is required to reach the most vulnerable,” he says. “Financial donations allow relief efforts to be fast, flexible and most importantly, far more effective.”

Konkol offers the following list of organizations that are supporting those most impacted by the crisis:

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Service Trips

In addition to financial donations, several initiatives are underway that provide opportunities to travel and personally assist with relief efforts. For those wishing to learn more, contact Baptist Chaplain Devon Bartholomew at dtbartho@syr.edu or 716.983.7786.

Opportunity to Gather

Thoughts and prayers for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey will be offered during the weekly Dean’s Convocation, which will take place this Sunday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel.

Today, the University announced the three members of the campus community who will moderate each engagement session. They are:

• Cathryn Newton, special advisor to the Chancellor and Provost for Faculty Engagement, dean emerita of the and professor of Earth sciences and interdisciplinary sciences;
• Ramesh Raina, professor and chair of the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences and chair, University Senate Agenda Committee; and
• James Franco ’18, president of the Student Association.

Newton will moderate the Sept. 5 event, while Raina and Franco will moderate the Sept. 20 and Oct. 3 events, respectively.

The engagement sessions will feature the senior leaders charged with collaborating with the appropriate constituency groups to bring to life the ambitious goals articulated in Invest Syracuse. These sessions will be facilitated panel discussions and will include Michele G. Wheatly, vice chancellor and provost; Amir Rahnamay-Azar, senior vice president and chief financial officer; Dolan Evanovich, senior vice president for enrollment and the student experience; and Matt Ter Molen, senior vice president and chief advancement officer.

Newton, Raina and Franco will moderate a panel discussion, which will provide an overview of Invest Syracuse while also addressing frequently asked questions. The moderators will then open the sessions up to audience input and questions.

Community members interested in participating are invited to attend one or more of the following forums. The events, all of which will be held in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center, will be held on the following dates:

• Tuesday, Sept. 5

3-4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Sept. 20

3:30-5 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 3

3:30-5 p.m.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be available for each event. If you have requests for accessibility and accommodations, please contact the Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services (EOIRS) office at 315.443.4018.

To learn more about Invest Syracuse, please visit .

The engagement sessions will feature the senior leaders charged with collaborating with the appropriate constituency groups to bring to life the ambitious goals articulated in Invest Syracuse. These sessions will be facilitated panel discussions and will include Michele G. Wheatly, vice chancellor and provost; Amir Rahnamay-Azar, senior vice president and chief financial officer; Dolan Evanovich, senior vice president for enrollment and the student experience; and Matt Ter Molen, senior vice president and chief advancement officer.

Community members interested in participating are invited to attend one or more of the following forums. The events, all of which will be held in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center, will be held on the following dates:

• Tuesday, Sept. 5, 3-4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Sept. 20, 3:30-5 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 3, 3:30-5 p.m.

The new schedule of events comes less than a month after the University introduced the initiative to the campus and alumni communities. Invest Syracuse, a three-pronged initiative, seeks to redefine the student experience, advance discovery and innovation, and expand opportunity for students of promise and talent from across the socioeconomic spectrum.

“Invest Syracuse will implement the bold vision set forth in the Academic Strategic Plan, as well as the strategic plans developed by the schools and colleges,” says Wheatly. “The exact investments—line by line—have not been determined. This is intentional, so we can engage with the campus community. The Invest Syracuse plan’s sources of funds are fixed and include a targeted fundraising campaign, a tuition premium, and cost reductions and efficiencies. But, more importantly, the priority-setting process to determine how those funds will be invested is a work in progress and requires the input of students, faculty and staff.”

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be available for each event. If you have requests for accessibility and accommodations, please contact the Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services (EOIRS) office at 315.443.4018.

Members of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity unload Ten Tons of Love donations.

From April 27 through May 11, campus community members participated in the annual Ten Tons of Love collection drive sponsored by the Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services. This year’s collection resulted in 14��tons of donated goods.

The total for clothing, household items and electronics came to 12 tons, all of which benefited the Rescue Mission and its programming. The total food donations came to two tons. Due to an outpouring of food donations, Off-Campus and Commuter Services was able to stock the Hendricks Chapel Food Pantry and provide additional donations to the Food Bank of Central New York and the Interreligious Food Consortium.

“This year’s Tens Ton of Love effort was remarkable,” says Elin Riggs, director of the Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services.�� “Through our added partnerships and the great generosity of our campus community members, we were able to contribute even more to benefit the community.”

For more information, contact the����at 315.443.5489.