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University Begins 2023 Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition

From Jan. 29-March 25, the University will participate in the Campus Race to Zero Waste, a national competition of colleges and universities from across the United States and Canada. The competition’s goal is simple: increase campus recycling and composting and decrease waste while raising awareness, with just a little bit of competition and bragging rights at stake between campuses!

Each week, the University will report its amount of recycling, trash and compost. Campuses will be ranked based on who recycles the most on a per capita basis as well as which schools have the best recycling rate as a percentage of total waste and which schools generate the least trash and recycling.

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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.

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Cynthia Carnahan Named Assistant Vice President, Budget & Planning

Cynthia (Cyn) Carnahan has been named Assistant Vice President, Budget & Planning, a role she took on in an interim capacity in September 2021.

She had previously served in the interim role from June 2016 to February 2017. As the head of the Office of Budget & Planning, Cyn and her team are responsible for managing the University’s resources, leading the annual budgeting process, and collaborating with campus leaders to set the University’s overall financial strategy.

Cyn’s career at Syracuse University began in 1999 in the Comptroller’s Office as the Manager of Financial Reporting. After three years, she moved to the Office of Budget & Planning, where she has now spent over 20 years in various roles. Prior to her appointment as Assistant Vice President, she had been named the department’s Executive Director.

Cyn earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from LeMoyne College.

John A. Papazoglou Named Chief Operations Officer

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of John A. Papazoglou to the position of chief operations officer (COO). In this role, Papazoglou will be responsible for multiple on- and off-campus operations, including dining, housing, hospitality and food services. Papazoglou comes to Syracuse from Pennsylvania State University and begins his tenure on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees will be asked to approve his appointment at its next meeting.

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Internal Revenue Service Announces Standard Mileage Rate for 2023

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the optional standard mileage rate for 2023. Syracuse University employees may use this rate to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes.

Effective Jan. 1, the standard mileage rate is 65.5 cents per mile for business miles driven, up three cents from the 2022 mid-year rate of 62.5 cents per mile. The rates apply to electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.

Employees who have questions about the mileage rate can contact the Comptroller’s Office at 314.443.3765.

Faculty and Staff Encouraged to Depart Campus by Noon; Essential Employees Asked to Report for Their Shifts

Syracuse University has been monitoring weather and travel conditions due to the Wind and Wind Chill Advisories in effect for Central New York. An extreme drop in temperature is expected to cause ice to quickly accumulate on the roads.

As such, and following consultation with the University’s independent meteorologist, faculty and staff are asked to depart campus by noon today to allow time to travel home safely. Essential employees, including those who are responsible for clearing and removing snow, ensuring public safety and maintaining the campus, are expected to report for their scheduled shifts. Anyone concerned about their safety should contact their department chair or supervisor, respectively.

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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.

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2022-23 Winter Break/Orange Appreciation Days Operating Schedule

The University will be operating under its Orange Appreciation Days format for the Winter Break period beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, resuming normal building occupancy schedules on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

During the Winter Break/Orange Appreciation Days period:

  • All academic and administrative buildings will be locked or closed.
  • Building temperatures will be lowered to 60 degrees unless prior arrangements have been made.

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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.

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