Celebration of Life in Honor of Walter Broadnax G’75

Syracuse University will host a formal Celebration of Life service on Saturday, April 15th, to honor the life and legacy of Walter Broadnax, who passed away on December 2, 2022. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 am in Hendricks Chapel and will feature remarks by members of the Syracuse University campus community.

Celebration of Life: Walter Broadnax G’75
April 15, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University
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“Public service isn’t about something you do today and then you’re done. It’s about improving our society, improving the world…for the people that live in it.” Words attributed to Walter Broadnax G’75 that defined the way he approached life, education, work and volunteer service. The esteemed Syracuse University alumnus, professor, trustee and benefactor passed away on Dec. 2, 2022, at the age of 78.

Broadnax’s commitment to Syracuse University included election to the Board of Trustees in 1999, serving as a voting Trustee until 2008 and then Life Trustee. He and his wife supported other initiatives beyond Maxwell, at the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Hendricks Chapel. Broadnax received the George Arents Award for excellence in public service in 2001, the University’s highest alumni honor.

To request additional accommodations, please contact Hendricks Chapel at 315.443.2901.

Read more about Walter Broadnax in this SU News article.