Campus Facilities, Administration and Services

Health and Counseling Services Open in Barnes Center at The Arch

Beginning today, health and counseling services in the Barnes Center at The Arch are open and operational for student appointments and drop-ins. The pharmacy is also open.

The summer hours for health and counseling services, as well as the pharmacy, are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Crisis services and the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team remain available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, by calling 315.443.8000. A Syracuse University licensed medical provider also remains available for medically related consult after-hours by calling 315.443.8000.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Huge Crane Arrives to Provide a ‘Pick Me Up’ for Stadium Project

You’ll soon see a massive crane take shape on the Syracuse University campus, as a major construction project kicks into high gear. One of the key goals of the Business, Finance and Administrative Services Division this year is to manage all active capital projects, and the project to replace the Stadium roof is starting to make a major impact on the Syracuse University campus.

Check out the video from Syracuse University News.

Job Fair Brings Together Those Seeking Positions with Opportunities in Food Services, Facilities Services

On Wednesday, July 10, Syracuse University hosted a community-based job event as part of the University’s Building Local initiative. This was the second event focused on fostering local opportunities, partnerships and business relationships. The first was a Procurement Fair held on May 21.

The goal of the event was to match job seekers from local area community job readiness agencies with hiring authorities within the University to fill numerous temporary positions in Food Services and Facilities Services. The agencies represented included: Catholic Charities, The Salvation Army, the Syracuse Rescue Mission, Women’s Opportunity Center, JOBSplus and the New York State Department of Labor.  These agencies provide occupational training programs and were asked to invite their clients with culinary, maintenance or administrative skills. By leveraging the agencies’ existing programs, the University is hoping to meet its upcoming labor needs for the fall semester.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Parking in Rear of Quad Lot Limited Due to Construction

Beginning today, parking in the rear of the Quad parking lot (formerly known as Q1) will be limited due to construction activity at the Dome. The work is expected to continue through winter break. The loading docks at Falk College and Heroy Geology Laboratory will remain open.

Throughout this construction schedule, Quad permit holders will continue to have access to Quad parking. Service permits will only be honored based on parking availability.

Contact Parking and Transit Services at 315.443.4652, or via email at parkmail@syr.edu, for any questions or concerns.

Dome Box Office Relocating to Ensley Athletic Center

Beginning Monday, June 17th, the Dome Box Office will move its ticket sales operation to the Ensley Athletic Center (adjacent to Manley Field House in the Lampe Athletic Complex, 1301 East Colvin Street, Syracuse, NY 13244). The Box Office will remain in this location until September Fall 2020 to accommodate the Dome roof replacement. Free, accessible parking is available at the Ensley Athletic Center in the Manley South lot.

The Box Office at the Ensley Athletic Center will operate extended hours on Mondays, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, and will be open Tuesday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, for purchasing tickets to all Dome events.

Read the full story at cuse.com.

Masonry Restoration Begins on Trio of Crouse College Cupolas

The cupolas atop historic Crouse College are being removed and restored this summer. The first was carefully detached from its rooftop placement and lowered by a large crane to ground level on Wednesday morning (May 23), with the other two to follow. They will be rebuilt on site and reinstalled in mid-August.

See photos by Eliot Raynes at Syracuse University News.

Officials reveal updates to National Veterans Resource Center

Syracuse University’s National Veteran Resource Center is on schedule to open in early spring 2020, SU officials announced at a Wednesday press conference.

The $62.5 million center will consolidate the university’s veteran services — including the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, the university’s ROTC programs and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs — into one 115,000 square foot facility. Military-connected students make up 5% of SU’s student body, said Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, on Wednesday.

Read the full story at dailyorange.com.

Construction to Impact Pedestrian Access Near Barnes Center at The Arch Site Starting May 13

On May 13, the project construction site limits for the Barnes Center at The Arch will be expanded to support the final summer of construction activities.

The entire north end of the site (between the Barnes Center at The Arch and the Physics Building), as well as the entire Carnegie Lot area (between the Barnes Center at The Arch and Carnegie Library), will be closed to all pedestrian traffic for the duration of the summer. This will allow the pedestrian area between the Barnes Center at The Arch and the Physics Building to be transformed. New entries to both buildings will be constructed, eliminating stairs and greatly improving accessibility.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.