Chancellor J. Michael Haynie greeted members of Syracuse University’s Class of 2030 and welcomed the newest students and their families to campus during the first of five New Student Orientation sessions earlier this summer. (Photo courtesy of Chancellor Haynie’s Instagram account)
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Chancellor Haynie answered questions from new students in the Class of 2030 during a recent New Student Orientation session. (Photo courtesy of )
The U.S. Air Force’s Airmen of Note brought the energy of big-band jazz to the National Veterans Resource Center at The Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building as part of the 40th Syracuse International Jazz Fest kickoff. (Photo courtesy of the )
Orange Juice, the Setnor School of Music’s student jazz combo, performs at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in LaFayette, New York during the 40th Syracuse International Jazz Fest. (Photo courtesy of the )
Representatives from the Falk College of Sport joined dozens of sports, entertainment and innovation industry professionals for three days of education and collaboration at the annual SEICon in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo courtesy of the )
An orange canna lily blooms on campus during a gorgeous summer day. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Students in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) traveled across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand as part of the AsiaTech immersion program, gaining firsthand insight into global innovation, emerging technologies and international business. (Photo courtesy of the )
Otto the Orange sprints underneath a giant rainbow flag during the Central New York Pride Parade, held on Saturday, June 13. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Syracuse University community members marched along the Inner Harbor during the recent Central New York Pride Parade. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Members of the University community marched with Otto the Orange during the Central New York Pride Parade. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry community members participated in the Central New York Pride Parade. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
A SummerFest attendee paints a ceramic pot at one of several craft stations set up for the campuswide gathering. (Photo by Amy Manley)
The “On My Own Time” exhibition in Bird Library showcased artwork created by University faculty and staff in their free time. (Photo by Meara Mosny)
The cornhole boards were out at SummerFest, a campuswide gathering hosted by the Office of People and Culture on June 4 at Miron Victory Court in the JMA Wireless Dome. The event brought faculty, staff and students together for food, music, games and activities. (Photo by Amy Manley)
A succulent station was among the most popular activities at SummerFest, hosted by the Office of People and Culture on June 4. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Babe Nash, an adjunct professor in the Newhouse School, enjoys a sunny afternoon on campus with their dog, Luna. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Facilities Services takes expert care of the landscaping on campus. Every day, skilled crews are out watering and pruning all the flowers and plants, making sure Syracuse is always one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Campus blooming in detail: An orange dahlia brightens the hillside near Crouse College and a gorgeous geranium catches the light outside Hendricks Chapel. (Photos courtesy of the )
Members of the University community pause during a Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Hendricks Chapel, held in honor of service members who gave their lives for the nation. The ceremony was hosted by the Veterans Affinity Group in partnership with the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA). (Photo courtesy of )
The Quad settles into its quiet summer mode under blue skies and fresh green canopy. (Photo by Heidi Perry)
, the University’s student-run Formula SAE team, celebrated a strong showing at Michigan International Speedway in May. The team conceived and built their entry car over the last academic year, though planning started the year prior.
Not shown in the photo: Tim Breen, workshop and project manager, who accompanied the team on the trip. (Photo courtesy of Max Youngman)
As part of their Maymester experiences, Newhouse DC students toured and posed outside the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Photos courtesy of )
Members of the men’s lacrosse team celebrate after knocking off North Carolina by a score of 13-11 to advance into Championship Weekend for the second consecutive season. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
The Hendricks Chapel Choir performs at the Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary in Pietermaritzburg during their tour of South Africa. (Photos courtesy of )
Students in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs’ Leadership and Public Policy class learned about teamwork and leadership during a morning spent at the University’s Challenge Course. (Photos courtesy of the )
The Falk College of Sport’s nutrition alumni network turned out in force for a recent American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo courtesy of the )
The Hendricks Chapel Choir performs at Villera Dutch Reformed Church during their tour of South Africa. (Photo courtesy of Ken Harper/)
Students collaborate during the first week of Invent@SU, a design-prototype-pitch program hosted by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). (Photos courtesy of )
When the galleries close for the summer, the Art Museum has a message for the campus community: enjoy the public art that can be found all around campus! (Photos courtesy of Jiayue Yu/)
Maymester students and Professor Simone Oliver were welcomed at the Newhouse School’s Fisher Center in New York City for the launch of its first immersive two-week course exploring the fashion and beauty industry. (Photo courtesy of )
The No. 10 Orange women’s rowing team earned its spot in the ACC Championships in Raleigh, North Carolina, with all five boats qualifying for the Grand Finals on May 16 after preliminary races. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse Women’s Rowing)
John ’82 and Laura Lally join Otto the Orange with the outside the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. The custom vehicle will allow Otto to travel to events on and off campus. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
Members of the Riley family gather in front of the newly dedicated H. John Riley Hall during Commencement weekend. The building, formerly Orange Hall, was renamed in honor of the late H. John Riley Jr. ’61, a longtime Trustee and University benefactor, following a legacy gift from his wife, Diane Riley (fourth from right). (Photo by Amy Manley)