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NVRC Receives LEED® Gold Certification

On February 4, 2021, Syracuse University received notification that the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel & Gayle D’Aniello Building has been awarded LEED® Gold certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation’s pre-eminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings.

The achievement was led by the project team in Campus Planning, Design and Construction and the entire Campus Development and Facilities Operations unit, led by Vice President and Chief Campus Facilities Officer Pete Sala.

Opened in January 2020, the NVRC was designed by SHoP Architects with construction by LeChase Construction Service.

Among the building’s LEED®/sustainability achievements are:

  • Green roof parade deck
  • Photovoltaic array (located at the Shine Student Center)
  • Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems
  • High-efficiency glazing
  • Bicycle commuter changing facility

The LEED® Gold certification for the NVRC is the latest in a series of green-building achievements on campus. Previously, Ernie Davis Hall, the Syracuse Center of Excellence, and the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center were all awarded LEED certification.

Newly Renovated Schine Student Center Opens Doors to Campus Community Feb. 8

Transformed by an abundance of natural light, warm Syracuse Orange colors and a new vibrant spirit, the renovated Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center will soon welcome students and the entire campus community to discover its redesigned spaces, make fresh connections and appreciate its abundance of features. The Schine Student Center will officially open its doors on Monday, Feb. 8, the first day of classes for the Spring 2021 semester.

Planned in consultation with, and input from, the campus community, the Schine Student Center offers the feel of a home and hub for student life: a place to study; meet up; eat, in accordance with public health best practices; and recharge. Its environs include a generous amount of gathering spaces, new eateries and accessible features, and a vibrant open central atrium that extends from the top floor to the main floor, with a two-story video wall.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Schine Student Center: Spring 2021 Building Access, Hours and Guidelines

With the transformational renovation of Schine Student Center, students, staff and faculty will have access to many new and upgraded spaces throughout the building. In preparation for the official reopening on Feb. 8, campus community members can learn more about accessing and exploring the student center’s many features on the Student Centers and Programming Services website.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

See What’s in Store at the Schine Student Center

Thanks to the renovation of the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center, the Syracuse University community now has a re-imagined campus store. The retail space still places academic resources at the heart of its mission while making room for new University-branded apparel, a late-night food and grocery market, a coffee stand and a student-focused event space.

Central to the store’s revamp is a name change. No longer the Syracuse University Bookstore, the Campus Store now reflects an industrywide shift toward digital course materials and away from printed textbooks, once the mainstay of college bookstores.

Read the full story at syracuse.edu.

University Completes Steam Station Review, Enters Partnership with Enwave Energy

Syracuse University today announced a long-term alliance with Enwave Energy to operate the University Steam Station. The partnership will support ongoing campus growth with reliable and sustainable energy.

The University first announced the review of its steam operations in 2018, as part of the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services’ (BFAS) strategic planning process, which sought to align University resources and assets with its vision and mission. After a comprehensive evaluation, the University decided to transfer operation of the Steam Station.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Syracuse University Completes First Phase of Multi-Year, Multimillion-Dollar Stadium Project

The first phase of Syracuse University’s multi-year, $118 million stadium project, unveiled in 2018, was completed this week. This marks a new era for Syracuse University, the Department of Athletics and the many students, faculty, staff and community members who have come to consider “the Loud House” the home of their sports world. Today’s announcement also represents a major milestone for the Campus Framework, a 20-year roadmap designed to align the University’s vision and mission with its physical space and infrastructure.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

New Stadium Experience

Someday, fans of Syracuse University sports, music concerts and monster trucks alike will return to a place they’ve been before and will experience something different. Something they’ve never felt when going to a local event in the loud house. Something they typically felt right at the front door. Something missing.

“It’s the rush of air,” says Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer overseeing the replacement of the Teflon bubble. The Stadium’s roof is no longer air supported, meaning the structure no longer requires air pressurization. The familiar whoosh of air when one enters the building is now a thing of the past. “One of the things we’ve never done here is to open both big overhead doors at once,” says Sala, referring to the past need to avoid letting too much air out of the building at once.

Read the full story at syracuse.edu.

Iconic Air-Inflated Roof Lowered as Roof Replacement Project Continues

The skyline over Syracuse University is markedly different today, symbolic of the transformation and evolution of the campus. The iconic air-inflated roof over the Dome was deflated, making way for a fixed roof, part of the University’s $118 million, multi-year upgrade of the sports arena to create a new stadium experience.

“We have anticipated this day since the project started, but somehow the moment the roof was deflated marked a new turning point,” says Director of Athletics John Wildhack. “The momentum is undeniable, and it’s exciting to watch the completion of what will become another iconic athletic structure and an entirely new athletic experience for our fans.”

According to Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer, the new roof is expected to have a 40-year lifespan, more than double its predecessor’s, and include less costs for maintenance. “Without the inflatable bubble, I won’t be watching our crews clearing off snow from the roof and, frankly, that makes me really happy,” he says, adding that the 7.7 acres of Teflon-coated fiberglass fabric, which weighed 220 tons, presented maintenance challenges that are now part of the past.  Sala recalls that in March 1993, the dome had to be deflated when nearly four feet of snow fell in the Syracuse area. The new steel roof enhances both safety and efficiency.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Hospitality Advisor for Yankees, Rams, Cowboys Will Look to Improve Fan Experience at the Dome

In an ongoing effort to provide an enhanced fan experience at the Dome, Auxiliary Services engaged Michael Bekolay of Venue Hospitality Solutions to provide feedback on the facility’s food service operations and capabilities. He began his work on campus in November when he took in a home football game and examined all aspects of the concessions infrastructure. He’ll soon attend basketball games to assess how facility operations adjust to a smaller crowd and a different layout. Bekolay will also gather feedback from the Athletics department, and most importantly, from fans and visitors to the Dome.

“It’s exciting to bring someone with Michael’s background to campus,” said Jennifer Uryniak, interim director of Auxiliary Services. “We want our game-day experience to be second to none, so we look forward to hearing his recommendations as we move forward on our planned renovations.”

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.