The Orange Circle Award was introduced in 2009 to recognize altruistic members of the Syracuse University community who have done extraordinary things in the service of others. Since then, it has honored a number of individuals and groups that are making a difference on campus and in their communities.
All Star C.A.S.T.
A program for Syracuse University drama students and people from the community who have special needs, all of whom share a love of acting and the desire to create theater
Eric ’66, G’68 and Judith Mower ’66, G’73, G’80, G’84
Alumni whose belief in philanthropy extends not only to their businesses, their community and their alma mater, but to the next generation
Angela Robinson ’78
Award-winning veteran broadcast journalist who volunteers her time to SU, both on campus and in her hometown of Atlanta, and has established a scholarship for minority students
Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee
An organization of SU students committed to creating a more supportive, inclusive campus.
SU/ESF Chapter of Habitat for Humanity
One of the country's top three campus chapters and the group behind five homes built in Syracuse.
Peter G. King ’77
Managing partner of King + King Architects and an innovator in green building design and construction.
Marc Klein ’03
The fraternity brother who established the James Lyons ’03 Sons and Daughters Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Marshall M. Gelfand ’50
Tireless leader in the Alumni Club of Southern California, advocate on the SU Board of Trustees, and generous donor who laid the groundwork for SU in LA.
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities
Successful program that helps veterans rebuild their economic potential by giving them the skills needed to launch small businesses.
Students in Free Enterprise
Whitman School-based group that worked with the women weavers of Chumanzana, Guatemala, to create a successful thread supply store, helping to create sustainable incomes.
Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life at Syracuse University, Gift of Life Campaign
Program that registers potenital bone marrow donors and raises awareness for the need to maintain and grow bone marrow donor lists.
Wesley C. Dias ’74
A mentor who not only helps high school students choose, apply to, and transition to college, but stays connected to ensure the students make the most of their college years.
Coordinators of the 2009 Senior Class Gift
Class Council President Samina S. Noorani ’09 and Emma S.Dovi ’09, who worked together with the members of the Class Council to re-establish the tradition of senior class giving at SU.
Jules R. Setnor, M.D. ’32, G’35
Together with his late wife, Rose ’33, the generous supporter of Syracuse University’s Setnor Schoolof Music and the Rose and Jules R. Setnor, M.D., and Stanford S. Setnor, M.D., Academic Building at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Syracuse University Sport Management Club
One of SU’s largest student-run organizations and a major force in raising more than $75,000 for local charities through an annual sports memorabilia auction.
Marilyn Costello Tickner ’03
A Syracuse University staff member who is a committed volunteer for such student events as Syracuse Welcome, Family Weekend, Orange Central, and Senior Celebration.
