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Reunions. Parties. Parades. Art exhibits. The big game. There are so many things to do at Orange Central, you need a schedule to keep track of them all!

See the Week at a Glance

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We are no longer accepting online reservations, but it's not too late to make plans to attend.

Please call the alumni office at 800-782-5867 to make your reservations.

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Alumni Apparel

Roots at 150

Order your new SU Alumni Wear by Roots—available only from the Syracuse University Bookstore. A portion of the proceeds will be used to support SU alumni programs.

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Looking for a perfect holiday gift for that special SU fan or a unique graduation gift? How about giving them a paver in the Syracuse University Orange Grove? It's a great gift—and it's tax-deductible.

Go to the Orange Grove mapping system to view a sample of the pavers currently installed. Orders placed by March 15, 2010, will be installed prior to Commencement.  

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Thank You !

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Orange Central was a huge success, thanks to our many alumni, students, staff, and friends who participated!

We hope you enjoyed coming back to campus to relive some memories and experience Syracuse University as it is today!

Steve Sartori, SU's photographer, took many photos during the weekend.  They may be viewed here

Don't Miss These Highlights!


Joyce Carol Oates Lecture

One of the world's most acclaimed authors offers selected readings and commentary, followed by an audience Q&A, October 2 at 10 a.m.



Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally

'Cuse Commotion starts Friday at 5:30 p.m. with the traditional parade from the Schine Student Center to the Quad. Enjoy the original banners, floats, and SU spirit. Following the parade, join Otto and members of the football team, marching band, cheerleaders, and dance team for the pep rally and bonfire. 

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Special Group Reunions for Special People

Were you an Orientation Leader or Orange Seed? Were you an RA? Did you work at WAER, The Daily Orange, University Union, UUTV, or in the Schine for Student Center Programming? Were you a cheerleader, in the marching band, or a member of the crew team?


If you were, Orange Central has a special group reunion for YOU!

Take this opportunity to reconnect with the people you spent so much time with while you were at SU. And not just former colleagues, but current staff and students who are looking forward to meeting and comparing notes with alumni. Learn more about these special events, then register now! Go to the events listing to learn how to R.S.V.P. Alumni band members should contact Ray Kim at 518.273.3749 or musicman@empireone.net for more information.



Meet the Chairs of our Special Group Reunions

BrownKeith Brown '82, senior vice president for news and public affairs, BET Network, is chairing the University Union reunion.


Costas Bob Costas '74, legendary NBC and MLB sportscaster, is chairing the WAER reunion.


ThamelPete Thamel '99, college sports reporter for The New York Times is chairing the Daily Orange reunion.

 



Meet Our Orange Central Co-Chairs

We're honored to have these alumni serve as our co-chairs this year—and they're looking forward to welcoming you back to campus. To join us for this exciting weekend, register here!

Contessa Brewer

Contessa Brewer is a 1996 magna cum laude graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and a news anchor on MSNBC.


Druger

Marvin Druger has been at SU since 1955 and has taught more than 40,000 students. He is a Professor of Biology and Science Education and a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence.


McPherson

Don McPherson was an All American quarterback of the SU football team and, in 2008, was inducted into the College Hall of Fame. He is a 1987 graudate of The College of Arts and Sciences.

Let's Party!

Let's Party!

Join us for the fun, fabulous, and first-ever Orange Circle Award Party! Between hors d'oeuvres, we'll toast alutristic SU people doing extraordinary things in support of others.

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