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Syracuse University and National Nonprofits Partner to Bring First Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center

A unique partnership involving Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits—Operation Hat Trick, which generates awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through branded merchandise sales, and SoldierStrong—has resulted in the donation of a groundbreaking virtual reality system to treat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress. The Syracuse donation is the first of its kind in the country.

“We’ve been honored to help Operation Hat Trick serve so many veterans through our co-branding agreement, but it’s an exceptional thing to see it result in a donation to the local Syracuse community,” says Rachel Duffy, Syracuse University’s director of trademark licensing. “It’s a moment that should make the University’s many supporters proud.”

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‘It Was a Dream Come True’: Fashion Design Students Experience New York Fashion Week

Professor Jeffrey Mayer knows that his fashion design students face an intensely competitive career: “Our mantra is ‘If you’re not passionate, you’re not going to make it.’” That’s why Mayer was thrilled that two of his sophomore students had the chance to reaffirm their passion by attending Spring 2020 Fashion Week in New York City earlier this month. “Their eyes were just huge when they returned, their creativity was fired up, and their commitment was deepened,” says Mayer, professor of fashion, fashion history and textiles in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Design.

Thanks to an opportunity from Syracuse University’s Office of Trademark Licensing in collaboration with the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) and IMG, Emily Goldberg ’22 and Yianni Biniaris ’22 joined the fashion world for a truly unique and inspiring educational experience. They experienced a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry that included runway shows and networking opportunities with industry leaders.

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SU annual fiscal report shows historic surplus

Syracuse University’s 2018 annual fiscal report revealed one of the largest operating surpluses in the university’s history.

Expenses increased by 2.3% and revenues increased by 5.4%, leading to a surplus of more than $92 million, according to the report. For the 2017 fiscal year, SU’s operating surplus was $60.2 million, according to the 2017 fiscal report.

Read the full story at dailyorange.com.

SoldierStrong Donates Its First StrongMind Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Operation Hat Trick HatA unique arrangement between Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits has resulted in the donation today of a groundbreaking virtual reality system to treat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress.

The donation was made during an event took place at the VA’s Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic, 620 Erie Blvd West. It comes from SoldierStrong, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing advanced medical technologies to help injured veterans lead full lives. Its StrongMind initiative has made an initial commitment to donate virtual reality hardware and software to 10 VA medical centers across the country as part of its focus on reducing post-traumatic stress, which is considered one of the leading causes of veteran suicides. The Syracuse donation is the first in the series.

Operation Hat Trick is funding the donation to the Syracuse VA. The Veterans Health Administration’s Innovative Ecosystem will assist in the facilitation and deployment of the equipment, and coordinate training efforts for the equipment and software.

Rachel Duffy, Syracuse University’s director of trademark licensing, said the relationship with Operation Hat Trick dates back to 2013 and has helped the Hampton, N.H., organization fulfill its mission of generating awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through the sale of OHT branded merchandise and products.

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Auxiliary Services, Facility Services Complete Latest Residence Hall Upgrades

Renovated room in Day HallAs summer 2019 came to a close, the Syracuse University campus was a hive of activity. Last-minute paint touch-ups went onto walls, closet doors were re-adjusted and the crinkling sounds of plastic-wrapped mattresses filled the hallways of DellPlain Hall. This summer marked the first year of a two-year renovation project at DellPlain, the latest in a series of top-to-bottom renovations in the University’s residence halls.

At DellPlain, this summer’s work focused on renovating student rooms, lounges and common areas on floors six through eight. Beyond making the student rooms fully accessible, new finishes, flooring and student room furniture were installed and new IT infrastructure was constructed.

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For University’s 150th, the Bookstore Celebrates the Original Orange

Block S t-shirtSyracuse University’s sesquicentennial is an opportunity to reflect on the University’s bold history and legendary alumni, and on events that shaped the institution. The Syracuse University Bookstore is taking advantage of the opportunity to highlight some of the key moments, athletic achievements—and mascots!—that have played a part in the University’s rich past.

A series of College Vault products are on sale now in the Bookstore, featuring the 1959 National Football Championship, a 1990s version of the block-S Syracuse logo and Vita the Goat—the bygone live mascot who roamed the sidelines of Archbold Stadium during the 1920s.

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Orange Central 2019 in Photos

Orange Central 2019 was held from September 12-15 and included the opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch, the brand-new University wellness center. Check out photos from the University community throughout the weekend at Syracuse University News.

A New Era at Syracuse University: Barnes Center at The Arch Transforms Health and Wellness

Yesterday, Syracuse University opened the Barnes Center at The Arch, the University’s new state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreation complex. The new facility and the programs that find their home there include many amenities found in other college and university recreation centers, but the facility isn’t what makes the Barnes Center transformational for students.

Recognizing that individual well-being encompasses mind, body and spirit, the Barnes Center offers something different. Its staffing, resources and services go well beyond the scope of a traditional college recreation center. In addition to recreational fitness and personal training, students will find student health clinics, nutritional advice and stress management, meditation resources and mental health counseling in a central location.

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Syracuse University Becomes the 70th Bee Campus USA Institution in the Nation

Syracuse University has become the 70th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to organize the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators. Syracuse University joins more than 150 other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators.

According to Meg Lowe, sustainability coordinator and Syracuse University Bee Campus USA committee chair, “the University has already taken great care in providing native pollinator habits across campus with native plant species, minimal pesticide use and, most recently, the addition of the Pete’s Giving Garden on South Campus. More pollinator gardens are being planned for the future.”

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Otto’s Juice Box Prepares for Grand Opening

As the grand opening for the Barnes Center at The Arch nears, the Food Services staff at Otto’s Juice Box is simultaneously preparing for the big day and settling into their daily routine in the newest café on campus.

On Friday, September 13, the public is invited to the grand opening of the Barnes Center, where the staff at Otto’s Juice Box will provide free smoothie samples. A representative for KIND bars will also be on-site and will have free samples as well. The star of the show will be a cake in the shape of the new building, as well as SU’s famous carrot cake cupcakes.

The new café opened to the public on Monday, August 26, and offers seven different smoothie flavors, along with a make-your-own-smoothie option. A selection of iced and hot teas and coffees round out the menu, along with a regularly rotating selection of grab and go salads, fruits, and wraps.

Student input at a campus taste test led to the selection of the flavor options, and Food Services staff further perfected their recipes by sampling the smoothies among their employees, said Sue Bracy, director of Food Services.

There’s one more element yet to arrive in the café: A smoothie bike! In the spirit of combining healthy food and fitness, these gadgets are essentially stationary bikes with a twist. The blender containing smoothie ingredients is prepared as usual, but the blending process is only complete once the smoothie consumer pedals the bike, activing the blender. A delicious smoothie is still the end product, but the production involves burning a few calories first.

The smoothie bike is due to arrive in the next few weeks. Syracuse University community members can submit feedback about Otto’s Juice Box or any other Food Services location by contacting mealtalk@syr.edu.