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InclusiveU senior with Down syndrome taking on ‘Cuse dorm life for first time

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Harry Dydo is 22-years-old and loves Syracuse University sports.

Dydo, of Cazenovia, has been “bleeding orange” from the start. Born with Down syndrome, dreaming of going to SU was very much just a dream for many years.

This year, Dydo is working at the newly built Barnes Center at The Arch, a health-and-wellness facility on campus offering all students support for mental and physical wellness.

However, Dydo has already checked off another major milestone – living on his own in a dorm on the SU campus.

Read the full story at CNY Central.

Brockway Dining Center and The Tomato Wheel Earn National Awards

Syracuse University Food Services earned two prestigious national awards this summer, recognizing the renovations to Brockway Dining Center and the creation of  The Tomato Wheel in-house retail pizza concept.

The National Association of College and University Food Services’ (NACUFS) Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards are the highest honor in college and university culinary arts. Food Services earned a bronze award in two categories: Residential Dining Facility and Retail Sales/Marketplace for large schools.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Food Services Receives 2019 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities

Food Services was recently awarded 2019 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities from AllerTrain by MenuTrinto LLC. The AllerTrain team selected winners from universities and restaurants across the country to recognize outstanding food service leaders in allergy training and safety.

“It is an honor to be recognized with this award,” says Ruth Sullivan, Food Services registered dietitian. “Food Services is committed to providing a safe, worry-free dining experience for our students, faculty and staff. This recognition provides our students with special diets, an additional level of comfort when choosing foods served in our facilities.”

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

During Opening Week, University Food Services Feeds an Army—and Then Some

The lists go on and on—brunch for 180 members of the marching band, a buffet for 45 College of Arts and Sciences advisors, a lunch for 25 at the Setnor School of Music. They’re punctuated by bigger numbers—a dinner for 800 international students at Manley Field House, a welcome picnic at the Dome for 7,000, Orange in the City in Clinton Square for 3,000, plus the everyday meals in on-campus dining centers. It all adds up to 63,904 meals (or roughly the population of Utica, New York) served over the course of one week.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Celebrate the Opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch on Friday

This Friday, Sept. 13, history will be made on Syracuse University’s campus with the official opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch, the state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreation complex. Campus community members are encouraged to attend a 3:45 p.m. ceremony and open house to celebrate the University’s commitment to transforming the student experience for generations to come.

Differentiating itself from any other college wellness system, the Barnes Center includes an integrated wellness team delivering student-centered, inclusive care and programs that approach health and wellness holistically, encompassing mind, body, spirit and community.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

‘Cuse Athletics Enhancing Fan Experiences

Concessions upgrades, including a new popcorn stand and updated concession stands with new items, mobile ticket options and additional ride sharing locations are among the fan enhancements all visitors to the Dome will have the opportunity to experience during the 2019 Syracuse University football season.

The concessions upgrades include a new popcorn stand, updated concession stands with new items, and new food options at two ‘Orange Express’ locations that will offer wraps, salads, snacks and bottled drinks. The updated concession stands also include the addition of side-by-side monitors for fans will be able to watch the game and view a digital menu. In addition, all fans are invited to bring up to two sealed bottles of water into the Dome.

Read more on Cuse.com.

New Trolleys to Debut on Syracuse University Campus This Fall

This fall, four trolleys purchased by the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services (BFAS) will begin to provide transportation on and around campus for the Syracuse University community. The trolleys will replace van, bus or shuttle vehicles currently operated by Birnie Bus, including the Quad Shuttle, the Warehouse Express, the Late Night Orange Express and the Euclid Shuttle route.

“The specific trolleys, which will accommodate between 16-22 people, were selected due to their size, reliability and modern accessibility features, which include air-suspension for kneeling, ramps and low floors,” says Rahmin Azria, assistant director of parking and transit services.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Facilities Services Plans Enhanced Services for Winter Accessibility

Even in the summer heat, Facilities Services staff members remain attentive as to how they can continue to better serve the campus community when the first snowflakes start to fall. To improve campus accessibility during the winter months, staff members have recently implemented several enhanced services, including targeted snow and ice clearance; expanded snow and ice clearance hours; increased availability of heated sidewalks; and individualized snow and ice clearance assistance.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Welcome Back to Campus!

Otto inside residence hallThousands of new students moved into their residence halls this week, where they were greeted by staff volunteers, orientation leaders, and the Goon Squad. A certain fuzzy orange mascot also made an appearance. Check out photos from move-in week at Syracuse University News.

Parking and Transit Services Announces Changes to Bus Route Numbers

As a result of a transfer of services from Birnie Bus to Centro, several bus routes servicing off-campus locations have new numbers. The new route numbers will be seen on the front of Centro buses beginning Aug. 19. The decision to switch service from Birnie Bus to Centro also means that students utilizing these routes will board at the main College Place bus stop, instead of at the designated Birnie Bus area further down College Place at the side of Lyman Hall.

Read the full article at Syracuse University News.