Orange Circle Award Presented November 12

The Orange Central Bash was the setting for the presentation of the Orange Circle Award, which recognizes SU people who do extraordinary things for others. This year’s recipients reflect Syracuse University’s long heritage of inclusive education, support for our nation’s veterans, disability rights, social activism, and entertainment and the arts. As philanthropists in the truest sense of the word, they have given in a number of ways—but all with the goal of making the world a better place.

Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee
The Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee (BCCC) is an organization composed of Syracuse University students committed to creating a more supportive, inclusive campus that engages disability as a form of diversity. As its name implies, the BCCC hinges on the viewpoint that compliance with the law is only a starting point for the campus community.

SU/ESF Chapter of Habitat for Humanity
Recognized by Habitat International as one of the top three campus chapters in the United States for the 2009-10 academic year, Habitat for Humanity takes leadership and philanthropy seriously, and is a valuable learning experience. Habitat for Humanity has built five homes in the Syracuse community and over 110 students volunteer during their school breaks. This organization has received over 27 awards, both locally and nationally, over the past 15 years.

Peter G. King '77 ARCH
Peter King, managing partner of King & King Architects, LLP, was recognized for being an innovator of green buildings and for helping to rejuvenate Syracuse. King established the firm's offices in an economically challenged neighborhood and renovated the building to the LEED standards. The building received the LEED Platinum (NC) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, the first building in the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County to achieve this status. 

Marc Klein '03 WSoM
In 2005, Klein approached SU about establishing a scholarship in memory of his fraternity brother, James Lyons '03, who was killed in Iraq in a battle with insurgents. Marc was interested in giving back to SU, but wanted it to be personally meaningful and have an impact. The James Lyons '03 Sons and Daughters Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to support students of fallen or disabled U.S. veterans by providing them with scholarships to SU. With Marc's dedication, the fund has reached the $50,000 minimum required to endow the scholarship. Over 235 alumni initially contributed to the fund and Marc continues to selflessly give his time and energy to build the endowment. This year the first awards were made, just six years since the tragic loss of Lyons.