Morning
Interfaith Blessing for Students and Families
August 27, 2021 at 8:00am – 8:45am EDT
Hendricks Chapel
UPDATE: This event will end at 8:45 a.m., not 10 a.m. as previously stated. Join Dean Brian Konkol and chaplains of Hendricks Chapel in peaceful connection and a special blessing for students as they…
iSchool | Family Breakfast
August 27, 2021 at 9:00am – 10:30am EDT
Hinds Hall, Tent in front of building
Join the Dean, faculty and staff with a breakfast to kickoff the academic year. Families and new students are welcome to attend.
School of Education | Parents, Guardians and Supporters Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 9:00am – 10:00am EDT
Maxwell Hall
Information Session and Q&A. Hosted by the senior assistant dean for academic and student services. Recommended for parents, guardians and supporters of all students, including dually enrolled…
Syracuse Welcome Small Group Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 9:00am – 10:00am EDT
Falk Complex, Various Locations
During this second Small Group meeting, your Orientation Leaders will review the day’s schedule with you, lead a meaningful activity as you head into your first semester and more! Syracuse…
Family Breakfast
August 27, 2021 at 9:00am – 10:30am EDT
Shaw Quadrangle, Quad Tent - Hinds Hall
All undergraduate incoming first year students are welcome to come and enjoy a light breakfast and meet new families, staff and faculty.
Whitman | Family Welcome: Open House
August 27, 2021 at 9:00am – 11:00am EDT
Whitman School of Management, Lobby
We welcome you to stop by the Whitman School anytime for coffee and light refreshments, tours of the building and to speak with Whitman staff members. Family members are encouraged to leave campus by…
A&S | Maxwell Dean’s Welcome for Students and Families
August 27, 2021 at 9:30am – 10:00am EDT
The Dome
Please join Dean Karin Ruhlandt & Dean David Van Slyke as they welcome students and their families to the A&S | Maxwell family. Parents will be encouraged to say good-bye to their students…
Newhouse | New Student Welcome Reception
August 27, 2021 at 9:30am – 11:00am EDT
Newhouse Patio
An informal event for new students to mingle with faculty, staff and administrators.
ECS New Student Orientation: Destination – Graduation
August 27, 2021 at 9:45am – 11:00am EDT
Physics Building, Stolkin Aud
New ECS students will meet with the Success Advising Program staff to learn more about the ECS student experience. Please note this event is Required for First-Year students, and optional for…
School of Architecture | Welcome Reception
August 27, 2021 at 10:00am – 11:00am EDT
Slocum Hall, Atrium
An informal event for new students and their families to mingle with administrators, faculty, staff, and peer advisors. Tours of Slocum Hall will be available.
VPA | Dean’s Welcome for Parents and Families
August 27, 2021 at 10:00am – 11:00am EDT
Crouse College and Virtual (See event details)
Join the dean, faculty, and staff for the official welcome to the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) for new students and their families. Includes an information session and Q&A. Please…
Campus Tours
August 27, 2021 at 10:00am – 4:00pm EDT
Hendricks Chapel, Steps of Hendricks Chapel
Led by the Orientation Leaders, you are invited to participate in a personalized campus tour! Show up to Hendricks Chapel, find an Orientation Leader and embark on a walking tour of campus! Feel free…
Falk | Parent and Family Open House
August 27, 2021 at 10:00am – 11:30am EDT
Falk Complex, Falk 335
Offices will be open for parents/families to informally tour the Falk College Complex and say hello to faculty and staff. Refreshments are available in Falk 335.
A&S | Maxwell Experience Event
August 27, 2021 at 10:00am – 11:15am EDT
The Dome
Students are invited to gather for an informal meet-and-greet with the deans, faculty and staff on the turf of The Stadium. This is a required event for A&S | Maxwell students.
ECS New Student Peer Leader Group Activity
August 27, 2021 at 11:00am – 1:00pm EDT
Various
New ECS students will join their Peer Leader for a campus tour and lunch in the dining hall. Please note this is Required for First-Year students and optional for Transfer students. Peer Leader…
A&S | Maxwell BBQ on the Turf
August 27, 2021 at 11:15am – 1:00pm EDT
The Dome
Please join us for lunch with the A&S | Maxwell deans, peer mentors, students and staff.
VPA | Parents’ Tour of the School of Design
August 27, 2021 at 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
Nancy Cantor Warehouse
Parents, guardians and supporters of new School of Design students are invited to join the school for a tour. The tour will begin in the Warehouse Auditorium, Room 100a.
Afternoon
Pandemic Teaching and Learning Strategies: What Do We Keep and Why Do We Keep It?
August 27, 2021 at 12:00pm – 1:30pm EDT
Virtual (See event details)
Join in a facilitated dialogue with colleagues centered around the questions: What teaching-related experiences from the pandemic should inform how we approach teaching and learning this fall? What…
A&S | Maxwell Small Group Advising Sessions
August 27, 2021 at 1:00pm – 5:00pm EDT
Various Locations
Meet with your advisor and receive vital information for your first weeks at Syracuse, your student record, and your support network. The exact date, time, location, and details for access to the…
Whitman | Deans’ Welcome
August 27, 2021 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
Goldstein Auditorium
First-Year Students are invited to the official Deans’ Welcome to Whitman. Hear from the Deans, House Mentors and Academic Advisors. This event is required for students.
ECS New Student Social
August 27, 2021 at 1:00pm – 3:00pm EDT
No location (See event details)
New ECS students will have the opportunity to meet their peers and upperclassmen Peer Leader at this social event. This event is required for first-year students and optional for transfer students.
Falk | Dean’s Welcome Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 1:00pm – 1:30pm EDT
Grant Auditorium, Grant Auditorium
An official Welcome for all First Year and Transfer students new to Falk College. This event is required for students.
VPA | Dean’s Welcome Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
Crouse College, Setnor Auditorium
Join the dean, faculty, and staff for the official welcome to the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This event is required for new VPA students.
Jumuah: Muslim Friday Service
August 27, 2021 at 1:10pm – 2:30pm EDT
Hendricks Chapel, Main Chapel
Join our Jumua’h Friday service led by Islamic Chaplain Amir Duric in the Chapel at 1:10 p.m. All are welcome to lunch and coffee or tea after prayer, downstairs in the Chapel’s Noble Room.
Falk | New Student Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 1:30pm – 2:00pm EDT
Grant Auditorium
Orientation hosted by Student Services Staff. Students will be dismissed to Department Meetings immediately following this session. This event is required for Falk students.
Maxwell Citizenship Skills
August 27, 2021 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
National Veterans Resource Center, Tan Auditorium
Maxwell Citizenship Skills: An interactive event designed for social science and undecided students. This event is required for Maxwell students.
School of Architecture | Dean’s Welcome
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EDT
Physics Building, Stolkin Auditorium
Kick off your School of Architecture education with official introductions to faculty and staff, and learn about important components of our program. This event is required for School of Architecture…
VPA | School of Design Area Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm EDT
Nancy Cantor Warehouse
Students will learn information about their program of study. The area meeting includes the “Design Scramble.” Bus transportation to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse and return transportation…
VPA | School of Art Area Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Shaffer Art Building, 121
Information regarding your program of study is discussed. This event is required for School of Art students.
Newhouse | External Transfer General Advising
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 2:45pm EDT
Newhouse 1, Dressler Room (third floor)
External transfer students will meet with the Newhouse advising team to answer questions and prepare for major advising with department chairs on Saturday.
VPA | Setnor School of Music Area Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Crouse College, Setnor Auditorium
Information regarding your program of study is discussed. This event is required for Setnor School of Music students.
iSchool | Dean’s Welcome
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EDT
Watson Hall, Watson Theater
Students are welcomed by the Dean of the School of Information Studies and are introduced to others integral in their success while at the iSchool. This event is required for new iSchool students.
VPA | Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies Area Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Heroy Geology Laboratory, Heroy Auditorium
Information regarding your program of study is discussed. This event is required for Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies students.
VPA | Department of Transmedia Area Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Shaffer Art Building, Shemin Auditorium
Information regarding your program of study is discussed. This event is required for Department of Transmedia students.
Falk | Department Meetings
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EDT
Falk Complex
An opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and fellow students in Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. Students will be dismissed to department meetings from Grant Auditorium immediately…
VPA | Department of Drama Area Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Syracuse Stage/Drama Theater Complex, Drama Department
Information regarding your program of study is discussed. This event is required for Department of Drama students.
Dissertation Defense – Erik Muniz
August 27, 2021 at 3:00pm – 5:00pm EDT
Virtual (See event details)
The oral doctoral examination of Erik Muniz, candidate for the Ph.D. degree, which will be held on Friday, August 27, at 3 p.m. EST in Zoom. Erik Muniz’s advisor is Professor Stefan Ballmer. The…
Newhouse | Dean’s Welcome
August 27, 2021 at 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT
Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center
Dean Mark Lodato will address the entering class and introduce the Newhouse faculty. This event is required for Newhouse students.
School of Architecture | Peer Advising
August 27, 2021 at 3:00pm – 5:00pm EDT
Slocum Hall, Atrium
Meet your Peer Advisor and participate in activities to learn more about the School of Architecture and your classmates. This event is required for School of Architecture students.
ECS Dean’s Welcome
August 27, 2021 at 3:30pm – 4:30pm EDT
Hendricks Chapel, Chapel
Join ECS Dean, J. Cole Smith, and Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Sinead Mac Namara, for a welcome event that will include welcome remarks and an upper-division student Q&A panel discussion.…
School of Education | Dean’s Welcome
August 27, 2021 at 3:30pm – 5:00pm EDT
Maxwell Hall, Maxwell Hall Auditorium
Meet the dean of the School of Education, your faculty and academic advisor. Required for all students, including dually enrolled students (A&S/SOE, FALK/SOE, MA/SOE and VPA/SOE).
Evening
School of Education | Meet and Greet
August 27, 2021 at 5:00pm – 6:00pm EDT
Maxwell Hall, Maxwell Hall Auditorium
Meet your peer advisor and get some School of Education swag. Walk your class schedule and see your classrooms. Learn about your program from an upper-class student’s perspective.
VPA | Leadership Scholars Welcome Reception
August 27, 2021 at 5:00pm – 6:00pm EDT
Sims Hall, 123
Welcome reception for VPA Leadership Scholars.
Welcome Shabbat
August 27, 2021 at 5:30pm – 8:00pm EDT
Syracuse Hillel (102 Walnut Place)
Join Syracuse Hillel for our first Shabbat celebration of the year! We will begin with student-led Shabbat services at 5:30pm followed by kosher Shabbat dinner at 6:15pm.
Community Gaming Night: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
August 27, 2021 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm EDT
Barnes Center at The Arch, 046
Celebrate the new academic year at the Barnes Center Esports Room! Race to the top against your friends playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Check out our special 65” double TV head-to-head racing set…
Sadler and Lawrinson – Building Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT
Physics Building, Maxwell Auditorium and Stolkin Auditorium
Refer to your building email for when your floor will be meeting. This meeting is split between Maxwell Auditorium and Stolkin Auditorium. This event is required for Sadler and Lawrinson residents.
Haven – Building Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT
Whitman School of Management, 007
Refer to your building email for when your floor will be meeting. This event is required for Haven residents.
Brewster, Boland, Brockway (BBB) – Building Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT
Grant Auditorium
Refer to your building email for when your floor will be meeting. This event is required for BBB residents.
Flint and Day – Building Meetings
August 27, 2021 at 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT
Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC)
Refer to your building email for when your floor will be meeting. This meeting will be split between HBC Gifford Auditorium and Shemin Auditorium in the Shaffer Art building. This event is required…
Shaw and Lyons – Building Meeting
August 27, 2021 at 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT
Life Sciences Complex, 001
Refer to your building email for when your floor will be meeting. This event is required for Shaw and Lyons residents.
Orange Blast!
August 27, 2021 at 9:30pm EDT
Shaw Quadrangle
After you finish your Residence Hall Meetings, come to The Quad to enjoy inflatable games, obstacle courses, a dance party snacks and souvenirs! You will also have a chance to meet representatives…
All Day
‘Survival Kit: Provisions for your Research Journey’ Exhibition
October 29, 2020 – December 31, 2021 EDT
Bird Library
Dining with the Stars: A selection of cookbooks from the Opar collection
May 17, 2021 – August 31, 2021 EDT
Bird Library, 1st Floor
“Explosions in a Shingle Factory: Trajectories Through a Fractured Landscape” Exhibit
July 16, 2021 – November 18, 2021 EDT
Bird Library, 4th Floor
Richard Koppe: American Painting and the New Bauhaus
August 19, 2021 – November 19, 2021 EDT
Syracuse University Art Museum
Each One, Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art Across the Homelands
August 19, 2021 – November 19, 2021 EDT
Syracuse University Art Museum
Clifford Prince King: We Used to Lay Together Exhibition
August 23, 2021 – October 14, 2021 EDT
Light Work
Syracuse Skating School Registration
August 24, 2021 – September 18, 2021 EDT
Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion