Campus Facilities, Administration and Services

Sidewalk Closure, One-Day Closure of Forestry Drive Expected in Preparation of Installation of New JMA Wireless Dome Signage

Work is underway on the west side of the JMA Wireless Dome to prepare for installation of new signage on the JMA Dome’s crown truss.

To allow for this continued work, which began in October, the upper sidewalk on the west side of the JMA Dome, between the two sets of stairs, will continue to be closed.

Additionally, the Irving Avenue pull-off (across from Dineen Hall) and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed. This will provide the contractors a safe location to unload and assemble the signage. All pedestrians will be required to use the sidewalk on the west side of Irving Avenue during this time. Accessible pathways to campus will not be affected.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Important South Campus Access Information During Winter Break

Please note that access to South Campus will be available only through the Welcome Station on Skytop Road off Colvin Street during winter break. Starting on Friday, Dec. 23, and continuing through Monday, Jan. 16, the University Village entrance will be locked at all times and the Jamesville Avenue entrance will also be locked, except from 6 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Changes to this policy will be considered only for special events.

Please report any safety concerns or suspicious activity immediately to the Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224.

Sustainability Updates: Interactive Campus Map, New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and More

Sustainability Management has been hard at work to enhance efforts to protect the environment at Syracuse University. A new Sustainability feature has been added to the University’s interactive map, helping users identify all things sustainable on campus. New electric vehicle charging stations—and upgrades to the existing ones—are coming soon, and a refresh of the sustainability website will help educate community members about current projects, best practices, and the Climate Action Plan.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Bringing Warmth and Building Community on South Campus

While the Central New York winter chill begins to creep in, South Campus residents have a new way to stay warm, enjoy the outdoors and connect with one another. Five lounging areas complete with fire pits are now available in locations across South Campus. The installation of the fire pits was made possible following planning and collaboration across staff in Student Experience, Fire and Life Safety Services and Campus Planning, Design and Construction.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Transformation of JMA Wireless Dome Continues, University Readies Installation of New Seats, Other Enhancements

Over the course of the last several years, Syracuse University has taken numerous steps to transform and enhance the experience at the JMA Wireless Dome. Today, the University announced that in the months ahead it will build on that momentum with the installation of upgraded chairback seating and the introduction of new premium offerings throughout the venue. Bench seating will be replaced throughout the 100, 200 and 300 levels, resulting in added comfort and accessibility. It also means the JMA Dome will have a new seat map and revised capacities for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse and women’s lacrosse competitions.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

A/C upgrades just one reason JMA Wireless Dome can book big acts

The JMA Wireless Dome is ready for basketball now, but can transform into a concert venue easily.

“Those spaces that they occupy during the season, it’s a temporary thing,” said Pete Sala, who is the Vice President, Chief Facility Officer and Managing Director of the JMA Wireless Dome. “They bring their equipment down before the game and they take the student athletes’ gear in and out. Back to Manley to their home.”

Read the full story on News Channel 9’s website

University Event Parking To Go Cashless Beginning Dec. 6

Starting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, when the Syracuse University men’s basketball team hosts Oakland University, fans will no longer need cash to pay for parking at campus events. The University’s Parking and Transportation Services department has transitioned to a cashless payment model in all University-owned lots and garages.

Accepted forms of payment include all major credit cards, as well as Google Pay and Apple Pay. The transition follows the move to cashless payment options within the JMA Wireless Dome, which took place in the fall of 2021.

The change will also affect the University’s Syracuse Stage lot on Irving Avenue. Stage visitors will first encounter the new system on Wednesday, Dec. 7, during that day’s showings of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.”

Talking Trash at Syracuse University

Do you know what happens to your trash once you throw it away? Many tend to forget about their garbage once it’s out of sight, but waste management plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing a clean and safe environment for community members.

Syracuse University makes a conscious effort to reduce the amount of waste produced on and around campus. The University partners with Syracuse Haulers Waste Removal and the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCCRA) to dispose of any waste. OCCRA is the agency that oversees what happens to waste and recycling in the county. Recycling is mandatory in Onondaga County and therefore, on campus.

Read the full article on Syracuse University News.

Lighting Upgrades for Athletics Lots, Soccer Stadium, South Campus Indicate Another Step Toward a More Sustainable Future

Syracuse University continues its efforts to combat climate change and pursue its long-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2040. The University recently upgraded exterior lighting fixtures with more efficient and energy-saving LED lights in the Comstock Avenue and Colvin Street parking lots and SU Soccer Stadium, with additional outdoor lighting upgrades underway on South Campus.

These upgrades will lower power consumption, thereby reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, a direct contributor to a warming planet. The new lights will result in a total reduction of 68.09 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year. This amount is equal to the estimated greenhouse gas emissions from more than 14 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven in one year or eight homes’ energy use in a single year.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Update on JMA Wireless Dome Sign Installation

The construction necessary to install the new “JMA DOME” sign on the west side of the JMA Dome crown truss is about to begin. Two cranes will be required to complete the sign installation and preparatory work for the cranes will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The work will continue into December.

To allow for the new signage installation, the upper sidewalk on the west side of the JMA Dome (between the two sets of stairs), will be closed from Oct. 19 into December. The entire area will be fenced off. All pedestrians will be required to use the sidewalk along Irving Avenue during this closure. Accessible pathways will not be affected.

Delays in the proposed work may occur as a result of weather and/or unforeseen circumstances. In the event that there is a significant delay, Campus Planning, Design and Construction will issue revised information as soon as possible. Please contact Dave Warren at 315.632.5238 or dcwarren@syr.edu with any questions or concerns.