Dollar Day at the Dome is set for October 1st

Donations to benefit the United Way of CNY

By Jennifer Horvath

Before the Syracuse University football team kicks off against Rutgers on October 1 at noon, more than 200 student members of SU’s fraternities and sororities and other student organizations will be stationed at Carrier Dome entrances, on the Quad and across campus soliciting donations for the United Way of Central New York.

In its 13th year, Dollar Day at the Dome is an annual fundraising event, a vital part of SU’s United Way campaign. Patrons who donate will be investing in the 95 local programs and services at 35 local agencies that benefit from the Central New York United Way.

SU has just begun its 2011 United Way campaign, “Building Community,” which runs through December 9. Leading SU’s campaign efforts this year is Chief Tony Callisto, director of Public Safety. Callisto will serve as SU’s campaign chair.

Other United Way campus campaign events to be held in the coming months will include silent auctions, barbecues, “jeans days,” a chili cook-off, an art auction and craft fairs. Last year, SU raised a record-setting $215,000 through campus participation in the campaign.

For more information on Dollar Day at the Dome, or the “Building Community” campaign, contact Jenn Horvath in the Department of Public Safety at 443-8328.