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Syracuse University to Review Student Housing to Better Support Student Experience

Guided by student input, throughout the 2019-20 academic year, Syracuse University will conduct a holistic review of its student housing to better understand residential options and determine future needs in support of enriching the student experience. Representatives from the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services (BFAS) and the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience (ESE) will assess the University’s existing housing portfolio to gauge how its residential spaces align with the University’s vision, mission and priorities. Academic Affairs will also be engaged in the review.

Amir Rahnamay-Azar, senior vice president for business, finance and administrative services and chief financial officer, says examining existing housing options and determining future needs is a critical component of the University’s focus on the student experience as outlined in the Academic Strategic Plan and Campus Framework.

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Health and Counseling Services Open in Barnes Center at The Arch

Beginning today, health and counseling services in the Barnes Center at The Arch are open and operational for student appointments and drop-ins. The pharmacy is also open.

The summer hours for health and counseling services, as well as the pharmacy, are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Crisis services and the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team remain available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, by calling 315.443.8000. A Syracuse University licensed medical provider also remains available for medically related consult after-hours by calling 315.443.8000.

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Huge Crane Arrives to Provide a ‘Pick Me Up’ for Stadium Project

You’ll soon see a massive crane take shape on the Syracuse University campus, as a major construction project kicks into high gear. One of the key goals of the Business, Finance and Administrative Services Division this year is to manage all active capital projects, and the project to replace the Stadium roof is starting to make a major impact on the Syracuse University campus.

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Job Fair Brings Together Those Seeking Positions with Opportunities in Food Services, Facilities Services

On Wednesday, July 10, Syracuse University hosted a community-based job event as part of the University’s Building Local initiative. This was the second event focused on fostering local opportunities, partnerships and business relationships. The first was a Procurement Fair held on May 21.

The goal of the event was to match job seekers from local area community job readiness agencies with hiring authorities within the University to fill numerous temporary positions in Food Services and Facilities Services. The agencies represented included: Catholic Charities, The Salvation Army, the Syracuse Rescue Mission, Women’s Opportunity Center, JOBSplus and the New York State Department of Labor.  These agencies provide occupational training programs and were asked to invite their clients with culinary, maintenance or administrative skills. By leveraging the agencies’ existing programs, the University is hoping to meet its upcoming labor needs for the fall semester.

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Purchasing Department Announces New Purchasing Policy

The Purchasing Department, a business unit of the Business, Finance and Administrative Services division, has announced the publication of a new Purchasing Policy that went into effect July 1, 2019. The new policy formally establishes bidding thresholds, responsible parties and requirements for purchasing decisions made throughout the University. Additionally, it provides broader procurement decision-making at the departmental level, while establishing the Purchasing Department as the go-to resource for large procurement needs. The new policy also sets the same dollar thresholds for sponsored and non-sponsored funds in an effort to cut down on confusion.

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Parking in Rear of Quad Lot Limited Due to Construction

Beginning today, parking in the rear of the Quad parking lot (formerly known as Q1) will be limited due to construction activity at the Dome. The work is expected to continue through winter break. The loading docks at Falk College and Heroy Geology Laboratory will remain open.

Throughout this construction schedule, Quad permit holders will continue to have access to Quad parking. Service permits will only be honored based on parking availability.

Contact Parking and Transit Services at 315.443.4652, or via email at parkmail@syr.edu, for any questions or concerns.

Dome Box Office Relocating to Ensley Athletic Center

Beginning Monday, June 17th, the Dome Box Office will move its ticket sales operation to the Ensley Athletic Center (adjacent to Manley Field House in the Lampe Athletic Complex, 1301 East Colvin Street, Syracuse, NY 13244). The Box Office will remain in this location until September Fall 2020 to accommodate the Dome roof replacement. Free, accessible parking is available at the Ensley Athletic Center in the Manley South lot.

The Box Office at the Ensley Athletic Center will operate extended hours on Mondays, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, and will be open Tuesday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, for purchasing tickets to all Dome events.

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