Syracuse University’s Building Local Program is an initiative designed to introduce local business enterprises—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans and others (XBEs)—to the kinds of goods and services used by the campus.
Read about the event on the Syracuse University event calendar.
Pat Carroll is just finishing his first year working at Syracuse University. He was a golf course superintendent for 37 years and now is the grounds manager for the University’s Facilities Services. Carroll leads a crew of 57 staff members in tending to just under 700 acres of land that comprise the Syracuse University campus.
For the past few weeks, the grounds crew has been changing over several pieces of equipment used in the winter for plowing to prepare for the summer mowing season. All of the winter equipment needs to be cleaned, repaired and put into storage. While this is happening, the grounds crew is preparing the campus grounds for mowing, including clearing debris and sodding areas along sidewalks.
With his knowledge of all things green, Carroll seemed a natural choice to offer tips on springtime lawn care preparation.
Read his thoughts to help you get your yard ready for summer at Syracuse University News.
Students at the University’s dining centers may have noticed a fresh, new item on the salad bars: baby radishes and beet greens. The produce is sourced from Agbotic Farms, a local farm an hour north of campus in Sackets Harbor, New York. Purchasing from Agbotic Farms allows the University the ability to offer students fresh, locally grown produce year-round—difficult to achieve in the Northeast.
Food Services and Sustainability Management staff took a trip to the farm to learn more about the operation. “The Food Services team was excited to make the visit to determine if their products would be a good fit for Syracuse University,” says Mark Tewksbury, director of residential dining. The University does its best to serve locally grown produce, but that has proven to be a challenge with New York’s short growing season.
Read the full story at Syracuse University News.
The Dome’s air-supported roof has been a part of the Syracuse skyline since its dedication on Sept. 20, 1980. When construction was completed, the Dome was the fifth-largest domed stadium in the United States and the first of its kind in the Northeast. The air-supported roof, which is suspended 160 feet above the playing surface, maintains its structural integrity with internal air pressure exceeding or equaling pressure applied from the outside. All access to the Dome takes place in an airlock, which is why revolving doors are how fans enter and exit the stadium.
One of the last of its kind, the Dome’s roof will be replaced this year as part of a planned $118 million renovation. The building’s current design poses many challenges for an event like this past weekend’s live motorsport show, Monster Jam, operated by FELD Entertainment. “My staff works crazy hours that week [of Monster Jam preparation]. There’s not much sleep,” says Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer. Unlike at other venues, tons of dirt, merchandise, monster trucks, payloaders, bulldozers and excavators enter the Dome systematically to avoid depressurization.
Read the full story of Monster Jam weekend at Syracuse University News.
The campus community is invited to the renovation reveal and celebration of the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center on Tuesday, April 9. The event also celebrates the legacy and philanthropy of Renée Schine Crown ’50, H’84 and Lester Crown. In the 1980s, Renée led the initiative to establish the student center and provided the primary gift, honoring her parents Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine for whom the building is named. The Crowns have been an active part of reimagining the Schine Student Center now to further enhance the student experience well into the future.
Read the full story at Syracuse University News.
The Syracuse University community will come together on Friday, April 12, for the third annual One University Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence within the University. The ceremony, at which major University awards are bestowed, will be held in Hendricks Chapel from 4-5:30 p.m., with a reception to follow in the lobby of the Heroy Geology Laboratory.
The Chancellor’s Forever Orange Award will be presented at the ceremony. The award is conferred entirely at the discretion of the Chancellor on individual students, faculty or staff who—by virtue of extraordinary hard work, good values and commitment to excellence—have come to embody the best of Syracuse University. This year’s recipients are Peter Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, and Peter Choi, a senior political science and policy studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School.
Read the full story at Syracuse University News.
Allocating nearly $280 million to student financial aid, Syracuse University’s 2019-20 budget prioritizes attracting and retaining students of promise and talent from across the socioeconomic spectrum. The figure reflects a nearly 9 percent increase in student financial aid as part of the budget approved by the University’s Board of Trustees.
Read the full story at Syracuse University News.
A total of 157 faculty and staff, including many from the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services, will be honored at the One University Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 12, for their significant years of service to Syracuse University.
The annual Faculty and Staff Service Appreciation Reception will be held earlier that afternoon prior to the One University Awards Ceremony. Senior leaders will present 25-year, 30-year, 35-year, 40-year, 45-year and 50-year service pins to faculty and staff from their respective schools, colleges and administrative units that celebrated milestone anniversaries in the 2018 calendar year.
See the full list of honored employees at Syracuse University News.
Academic leaders require knowledge of the financial and administrative framework of the University to make effective decisions and to fulfill their duties in an accurate, effective and financially responsible manner.
The Academic Leaders Training program, developed by the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services (BFAS), delivers financial training for current and future academic leaders. The training will ensure a strong understanding of the University’s budget model and financial policies, BFAS processes and procedures, and the potential financial implications from academic decisions to assist in fostering financial success in schools and colleges and academic support units.
Read the full story at Syracuse University News.
Rebecca (Becky) Ponza has spent over 25 years working at Syracuse University, starting in an entry-level technician position and rising to become director of Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS), part of Campus Safety and Emergency Services. EHSS is responsible for environmental compliance, waste management, and health and safety services to the University community with the goal of fostering a culture of safety and regulatory compliance for the overall protection of human health and the environment.
Read all of Becky’s Staff Spotlight at Syracuse University News.
