Campus Facilities, Administration and Services

Auxiliary Services, Facility Services Complete Latest Residence Hall Upgrades

Renovated room in Day HallAs summer 2019 came to a close, the Syracuse University campus was a hive of activity. Last-minute paint touch-ups went onto walls, closet doors were re-adjusted and the crinkling sounds of plastic-wrapped mattresses filled the hallways of DellPlain Hall. This summer marked the first year of a two-year renovation project at DellPlain, the latest in a series of top-to-bottom renovations in the University’s residence halls.

At DellPlain, this summer’s work focused on renovating student rooms, lounges and common areas on floors six through eight. Beyond making the student rooms fully accessible, new finishes, flooring and student room furniture were installed and new IT infrastructure was constructed.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

A New Era at Syracuse University: Barnes Center at The Arch Transforms Health and Wellness

Yesterday, Syracuse University opened the Barnes Center at The Arch, the University’s new state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreation complex. The new facility and the programs that find their home there include many amenities found in other college and university recreation centers, but the facility isn’t what makes the Barnes Center transformational for students.

Recognizing that individual well-being encompasses mind, body and spirit, the Barnes Center offers something different. Its staffing, resources and services go well beyond the scope of a traditional college recreation center. In addition to recreational fitness and personal training, students will find student health clinics, nutritional advice and stress management, meditation resources and mental health counseling in a central location.

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Syracuse University Becomes the 70th Bee Campus USA Institution in the Nation

Syracuse University has become the 70th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to organize the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators. Syracuse University joins more than 150 other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators.

According to Meg Lowe, sustainability coordinator and Syracuse University Bee Campus USA committee chair, “the University has already taken great care in providing native pollinator habits across campus with native plant species, minimal pesticide use and, most recently, the addition of the Pete’s Giving Garden on South Campus. More pollinator gardens are being planned for the future.”

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

4 tips if you’re headed to Syracuse-Clemson: Parking, fresh air, how to meet Dwight Freeney

Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse-Clemson game on Saturday is expected to be the school’s first sellout crowd for a football game since 1998. Not surprisingly, the Carrier Dome and its surrounding areas will be a little more hectic and a little more challenging to navigate than it has been on most football Saturdays since then.

For a rundown on parking, bringing in water, and more, read the full story with tips from Vice President and CHief Facilities Officer Pete Sala at syracuse.com.

Celebrate the Opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch on Friday

This Friday, Sept. 13, history will be made on Syracuse University’s campus with the official opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch, the state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreation complex. Campus community members are encouraged to attend a 3:45 p.m. ceremony and open house to celebrate the University’s commitment to transforming the student experience for generations to come.

Differentiating itself from any other college wellness system, the Barnes Center includes an integrated wellness team delivering student-centered, inclusive care and programs that approach health and wellness holistically, encompassing mind, body, spirit and community.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

‘Cuse Athletics Enhancing Fan Experiences

Concessions upgrades, including a new popcorn stand and updated concession stands with new items, mobile ticket options and additional ride sharing locations are among the fan enhancements all visitors to the Dome will have the opportunity to experience during the 2019 Syracuse University football season.

The concessions upgrades include a new popcorn stand, updated concession stands with new items, and new food options at two ‘Orange Express’ locations that will offer wraps, salads, snacks and bottled drinks. The updated concession stands also include the addition of side-by-side monitors for fans will be able to watch the game and view a digital menu. In addition, all fans are invited to bring up to two sealed bottles of water into the Dome.

Read more on Cuse.com.

New Trolleys to Debut on Syracuse University Campus This Fall

This fall, four trolleys purchased by the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services (BFAS) will begin to provide transportation on and around campus for the Syracuse University community. The trolleys will replace van, bus or shuttle vehicles currently operated by Birnie Bus, including the Quad Shuttle, the Warehouse Express, the Late Night Orange Express and the Euclid Shuttle route.

“The specific trolleys, which will accommodate between 16-22 people, were selected due to their size, reliability and modern accessibility features, which include air-suspension for kneeling, ramps and low floors,” says Rahmin Azria, assistant director of parking and transit services.

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Facilities Services Plans Enhanced Services for Winter Accessibility

Even in the summer heat, Facilities Services staff members remain attentive as to how they can continue to better serve the campus community when the first snowflakes start to fall. To improve campus accessibility during the winter months, staff members have recently implemented several enhanced services, including targeted snow and ice clearance; expanded snow and ice clearance hours; increased availability of heated sidewalks; and individualized snow and ice clearance assistance.

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Parking and Transit Services Announces Changes to Bus Route Numbers

As a result of a transfer of services from Birnie Bus to Centro, several bus routes servicing off-campus locations have new numbers. The new route numbers will be seen on the front of Centro buses beginning Aug. 19. The decision to switch service from Birnie Bus to Centro also means that students utilizing these routes will board at the main College Place bus stop, instead of at the designated Birnie Bus area further down College Place at the side of Lyman Hall.

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New Seating in Hendricks Chapel Will Accommodate Growth and Enhance Accessibility

Recent renovations to Hendricks Chapel continue to make history. In February, People’s Place Café celebrated a grand reopening with a renewed interior and updated menu. In May, central air conditioning was turned on in the main chapel for the first time. As of this week, the main chapel now features new interlocking chairs in place of the first six rows of pews.

“To witness the ongoing growth in religious and spiritual engagement is a delight,” says Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol. “I am thankful for the outstanding efforts of our chaplains, staff, student leaders and advisors. This latest renovation, which would not be possible without our partners in Campus Planning, Design and Construction, is part of Syracuse University’s larger efforts to foster and support an inclusive, accessible campus of opportunity for a richly diverse student body.”

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.