Syracuse University

National Orange Day- March 24

2009 Highlights

One-on-One: Frank Langella and Ted Koppel

Celebrated broadcast journalist and former Nightline anchor Ted Koppel '60, H'00 interviewed Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Frank Langella '59 in an engaging and entertaining event at Syracuse Stage. See Photos

Joyce Carol Oates Lecture

Joyce Carol Oates '60, H'00 is one of the world's most prolific—and most acclaimed—authors, delighted Orange Central attendees with selected readings and commentary, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally

Despite the rain, the traditional Homecoming parade featured plenty of original banners, floats, and SU spirit. Following the parade, Otto and members of the football team, marching band, cheerleaders, and dance team led the pep rally in Hendricks Chapel. See Photos

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2009 Orange Central Co-Chairs

We were thrilled to have these three Orange Central co-chairs welcoming Syracuse University's alumni back to campus.

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

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.

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.

Special Group Reunions

Among the many Orange Central events were special reunions for such groups as orientation leaders, Orange Seeds, and RAs, and for the first time, WAER, The Daily Orange, and University Union.

Keith Brown '82, senior vice president for news and public affairs for BET Network, chaired the University Union reunion.

Bob Costas '74, legendary sportscaster, chaired the WAER reunion.

Pete Thamel '99, college sports reporter for The New York Times, chaired the Daily Orange reunion.