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NVRC Receives LEED® Gold Certification

On February 4, 2021, Syracuse University received notification that the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel & Gayle D’Aniello Building has been awarded LEED® Gold certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation’s pre-eminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings.

The achievement was led by the project team in Campus Planning, Design and Construction and the entire Campus Development and Facilities Operations unit, led by Vice President and Chief Campus Facilities Officer Pete Sala.

Opened in January 2020, the NVRC was designed by SHoP Architects with construction by LeChase Construction Service.

Among the building’s LEED®/sustainability achievements are:

  • Green roof parade deck
  • Photovoltaic array (located at the Shine Student Center)
  • Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems
  • High-efficiency glazing
  • Bicycle commuter changing facility

The LEED® Gold certification for the NVRC is the latest in a series of green-building achievements on campus. Previously, Ernie Davis Hall, the Syracuse Center of Excellence, and the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center were all awarded LEED certification.

Newly Renovated Schine Student Center Opens Doors to Campus Community Feb. 8

Transformed by an abundance of natural light, warm Syracuse Orange colors and a new vibrant spirit, the renovated Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center will soon welcome students and the entire campus community to discover its redesigned spaces, make fresh connections and appreciate its abundance of features. The Schine Student Center will officially open its doors on Monday, Feb. 8, the first day of classes for the Spring 2021 semester.

Planned in consultation with, and input from, the campus community, the Schine Student Center offers the feel of a home and hub for student life: a place to study; meet up; eat, in accordance with public health best practices; and recharge. Its environs include a generous amount of gathering spaces, new eateries and accessible features, and a vibrant open central atrium that extends from the top floor to the main floor, with a two-story video wall.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Schine Student Center: Spring 2021 Building Access, Hours and Guidelines

With the transformational renovation of Schine Student Center, students, staff and faculty will have access to many new and upgraded spaces throughout the building. In preparation for the official reopening on Feb. 8, campus community members can learn more about accessing and exploring the student center’s many features on the Student Centers and Programming Services website.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Message from the Comptroller Regarding Paper Paychecks

All paper paychecks dated Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, and continuing until further notice will be delivered through campus mail to each employee’s campus department.

As a reminder, anyone with a NetID and password has the ability to set up direct deposit on MySlice. The Payroll Office provides step-by-step instructions to enroll in direct deposit on its website.

Please contact payroll at payroll@syr.edu or 315.443.4042, option 2, with any questions.

See What’s in Store at the Schine Student Center

Thanks to the renovation of the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center, the Syracuse University community now has a re-imagined campus store. The retail space still places academic resources at the heart of its mission while making room for new University-branded apparel, a late-night food and grocery market, a coffee stand and a student-focused event space.

Central to the store’s revamp is a name change. No longer the Syracuse University Bookstore, the Campus Store now reflects an industrywide shift toward digital course materials and away from printed textbooks, once the mainstay of college bookstores.

Read the full story at syracuse.edu.

Listen to the Newest Episode of City Limits: Winds of Change from WAER

The calls for racial, social, and economic justice that rang out across the nation and in Central New York are echoing through the halls, offices, and boardrooms of corporate America. Those who work in the diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI field have taken notice, and have a renewed sense of purpose to make race part of everyday conversation in the office. In this episode of City Limits: Winds of Change, Scott Willis introduces us to two women who work with company leaders and employees to tackle DEI issues …and who bring personal perspectives to their roles.”

Listen now at citylimitsproject.org

Firm Selected to Lead Search for Next Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Services

With the forthcoming retirement of Robert “Bobby” Maldonado, chief of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for Syracuse University, Amir Rahnamay-Azar, senior vice president of business, finance and administrative services (BFAS) and chief financial officer, has announced both the selection of a national search firm to assist in identifying and recruiting a new chief of campus safety and emergency services, and a leadership restructure that will take effect on July 1, 2021.

The executive search firm of Spelman Johnson has been selected to assist with the national search for a new chief. Spelman Johnson is recognized for its work in education, advocacy associations and social impact organizations.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Help Win ‘Campus Race to Zero Waste’ Collegiate Recycling Competition!

Syracuse University is competing in Campus Race to Zero Waste—formerly RecycleMania—the national recycling and waste reduction competition where colleges across North America are ranked on their recycling, trash and food organics reduction efforts. The competition runs Jan. 31-March 27. Last year, the University competed against more than 300 colleges and universities.

Help us win this fierce competition by recycling right across campus! Follow along with campus recycling efforts and join the fun utilizing #recycleright on social media, and look for recycling how-to’s across campus screens.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

WAER Will Transition to the Newhouse School This Summer

Syracuse radio station WAER will become part of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, effective July 1. The announcement was made today by Newhouse Dean Mark J. Lodato, WAER director and general manager Joe Lee and Kristian Klinger, associate vice president of Auxiliary Services.

“Bringing WAER into the fold with the Newhouse School will allow for significant growth of opportunities for Syracuse University students, both inside Newhouse and across campus,” Lodato says. “The station has a rich history of success, and it’s one we intend to foster.”

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

A New Dining Experience for Students

In the lead-up to the renovation of the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center, campus community members shared their hopes for what the space could become. The reimagined Schine dining experience was a frequent refrain: What would the new food court look like? What new dining options would be introduced?

Over the past year, staff from the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services—which includes the University Food Services team—sought a mix of local and national dining concepts to fulfill the desires of students and the broader campus community.

Read the full story at syracuse.edu.