Campus Facilities, Administration and Services

Archbold Gymnasium on schedule to reopen in fall 2019

Syracuse University’s Barnes Center at the Arch is scheduled to reopen by the time students return for the fall 2019 semester, a university official announced Friday.

What was Archbold Gymnasium will reopen in the fall as a $50 million complex featuring a multi-floor fitness center with a rock climbing wall and a multi-activity sports court. The Counseling Center and Health Services will be relocated to The Arch.

Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, said in his Friday email that the steel installation for the Arch is complete. Construction in Building A is “significantly complete,” with finish and millwork installations ongoing, he said. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical work in Building B is under way, and the pool installation in Building C is 50% complete.

Read the full story at dailyorange.com.

Tips for Getting Your Yard Ready for Warm Weather

Pat Carroll is just finishing his first year working at Syracuse University. He was a golf course superintendent for 37 years and now is the grounds manager for the University’s Facilities Services. Carroll leads a crew of 57 staff members in tending to just under 700 acres of land that comprise the Syracuse University campus.

For the past few weeks, the grounds crew has been changing over several pieces of equipment used in the winter for plowing to prepare for the summer mowing season. All of the winter equipment needs to be cleaned, repaired and put into storage. While this is happening, the grounds crew is preparing the campus grounds for mowing, including clearing debris and sodding areas along sidewalks.

With his knowledge of all things green, Carroll seemed a natural choice to offer tips on springtime lawn care preparation.

Read his thoughts to help you get your yard ready for summer at Syracuse University News.

Syracuse University Community Comes Together for Monster Jam

The Dome’s air-supported roof has been a part of the Syracuse skyline since its dedication on Sept. 20, 1980. When construction was completed, the Dome was the fifth-largest domed stadium in the United States and the first of its kind in the Northeast. The air-supported roof, which is suspended 160 feet above the playing surface, maintains its structural integrity with internal air pressure exceeding or equaling pressure applied from the outside. All access to the Dome takes place in an airlock, which is why revolving doors are how fans enter and exit the stadium.

One of the last of its kind, the Dome’s roof will be replaced this year as part of a planned $118 million renovation. The building’s current design poses many challenges for an event like this past weekend’s live motorsport show, Monster Jam, operated by FELD Entertainment. “My staff works crazy hours that week [of Monster Jam preparation]. There’s not much sleep,” says Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer. Unlike at other venues, tons of dirt, merchandise, monster trucks, payloaders, bulldozers and excavators enter the Dome systematically to avoid depressurization.

Read the full story of Monster Jam weekend at Syracuse University News.

Schine On: Campus Community Invited to Schine Student Center Renovation Reveal

The campus community is invited to the renovation reveal and celebration of the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center on Tuesday, April 9. The event also celebrates the legacy and philanthropy of Renée Schine Crown ’50, H’84 and Lester Crown. In the 1980s, Renée led the initiative to establish the student center and provided the primary gift, honoring her parents Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine for whom the building is named. The Crowns have been an active part of reimagining the Schine Student Center now to further enhance the student experience well into the future.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Pete Sala to Receive Chancellor’s Forever Orange Award at Annual One University Awards Ceremony

The Syracuse University community will come together on Friday, April 12, for the third annual One University Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence within the University. The ceremony, at which major University awards are bestowed, will be held in Hendricks Chapel from 4-5:30 p.m., with a reception to follow in the lobby of the Heroy Geology Laboratory.

The Chancellor’s Forever Orange Award will be presented at the ceremony. The award is conferred entirely at the discretion of the Chancellor on individual students, faculty or staff who—by virtue of extraordinary hard work, good values and commitment to excellence—have come to embody the best of Syracuse University. This year’s recipients are Peter Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, and Peter Choi, a senior political science and policy studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

A Culture of Customer Service and Continuous Learning in Environmental Health and Safety

Rebecca (Becky) Ponza has spent over 25 years working at Syracuse University, starting in an entry-level technician position and rising to become director of Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS), part of Campus Safety and Emergency Services. EHSS is responsible for environmental compliance, waste management, and health and safety services to the University community with the goal of fostering a culture of safety and regulatory compliance for the overall protection of human health and the environment.

Read all of Becky’s Staff Spotlight at Syracuse University News.

SU to expand late-night shuttles, safety escorts

Syracuse University announced plans Thursday to expand shuttles and safety escort services one month after students called for better late-night transportation options.

The Department of Public Safety will add two vans and drivers to Shuttle 44, the department’s late-night safety escort system, Interim Chief Diversity Officer Keith Alford announced in a campus-wide email Thursday. Alford also said licensed, unarmed security staff will be placed at areas to the north and east of campus as an expansion of the university’s current safety escort patrol program.

Read the full story at dailyorange.com.

Looking Ahead: Where to Find Offices, Services during Schine Renovation

Schine Student Center ExteriorAs announced in November, Schine Student Center will begin a transformative renovation in May 2019. The planned renovation, a key component of the Campus Framework, will include enhanced accessibility, an upgraded dining experience, centralized spaces for student activities, an expanded, open central atrium and versatile seating and lounge space.

In preparation for the renovation, teams from the divisions of Enrollment and the Student Experience and Business, Finance and Administrative Services have worked diligently to coordinate office relocations and expand services currently within Schine Student Center.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

New York Mets will hold practice in Carrier Dome

The New York Mets will wrap up their spring training with a workout in the Carrier Dome on Tuesday, March 26.

The practice will be held from noon to 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available at Sky Top at Syracuse University, where buses will take fans to the Dome for the event. Gates open at 11 a.m.

Pete Sala, Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer at Syracuse University, says it’s the first time baseball will be played in Carrier Dome.

“It’s truly a first-of-its-kind experience,” he said.

Read the full story at syracuse.com.