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High-ranking officials detail campus construction projects at Tuesday town hall

Syracuse University officials detailed ongoing and upcoming construction projects to a small group Tuesday during the first of three town halls this semester on SU infrastructure projects.

Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer; Mark Hance, associate director for construction and Joe Alfieri, director of the Campus Planning, Design and Construction division, gave updates on the Barnes Center at the Arch, Schine Student Center renovations and several other campus construction and utility plans.

Read the full article at dailyorange.com.

Syracuse Views Spring 2019

Joe Hernon with SU flagJoe Hernon (at left in photo), director of emergency management and business continuity in the Department of Public Safety, is currently deployed overseas. His photo was featured in this week’s post from Syracuse University News Services highlighting the best photographs taken by SU community members.

Hernon is shown with alumnus Bruce King G’17 (M.S. in civil engineering), former operations and recruiting flight commander with Syracuse University’s Air Force ROTC program, showing their Orange pride.

See all of this spring’s highlighted photos at Syracuse University News.

Food Services Staff Member Dishes Up Warm Welcome to Schine Diners

Dorothy “Dottie” Russell is surrounded every weekday by the friends she has made over the years as she prepares the day’s salad fixings and keeps a busy pace monitoring the salad bar in Schine Dining.

There are the students to whom Russell sends a joyful greeting of “Hi, Baby,” and the faculty and staff members who share a quick chat with her. Everyone is made welcome.

Read Dottie’s full profile at Syracuse University News.

Campus Construction Update Town Hall Meetings Announced

Campus community members are invited to three Campus Construction Update Town Hall Meetings this spring. The office of Campus Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) will host the sessions on March 5, March 21 and April 11.

The meetings will include information on the continuing construction projects across campus and upcoming projects as part of the Campus Framework, including the Barnes Center at The Arch; the National Veterans Resource Center; the Stadium Roof Project construction and impact to campus; classroom improvements; residence hall renovations; and campus accessibility improvements. The meeting will also cover utility work, signage and wayfinding.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Syracuse’s Pete Sala prepares for most hectic Carrier Dome weekend in decades

Three days ago, as the Carrier Dome transitioned from a lacrosse venue to a basketball arena, the building’s long-time boss Pete Sala oversaw a long night, with staff and students working until 1 a.m. to make the changeover.

This weekend, those nights will become routine as the Carrier Dome prepares for two record crowds, two basketball games broadcast by ESPN and two lacrosse games.

Read the full story at Syracuse.com.

Syracuse University Receives STARS Silver Rating for Sustainability Achievements

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has awarded a STARS Silver rating to Syracuse University in recognition of its sustainability achievements.

The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. This is the University’s first time rating itself using AASHE STARS, an important benchmarking and analytic tool for the campus as it continues to institute more sustainability programs and infrastructure.

Read more at Syracuse University News.

From Chef Adam Harvey: A Delicious Dinner to Warm Your Winter Weekend

We asked Food Services Sous Chef Adam Harvey to suggest a hearty, warm, tummy-filling dish anyone could prepare and everyone could enjoy over a chilly winter weekend. Not one to disappoint, Adam offered TWO recipes: a beef stew and, for those who prefer meatless dishes, Scandinavian Winter Vegetable Stew.

Get the recipes and read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Bookstore Brings Hugs from Home to Students for Valentine’s Day

The Bookstore’s Hugs from Home program offers parents and families the opportunity to order sweet and thoughtful treats for their students for Valentine’s Day, Halloween, final exams and birthdays. Valentine’s Day is by far the busiest delivery day, says Don Maitland, the Bookstore’s receiving manager, who leads the staff in preparing for the big day. On Thursday, this space was the staging area from which Bookstore employees prepped for the delivery of more than 400 gifts to students in residence halls, academic buildings and Greek houses across campus.

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Staff Spotlight: Dee Bailey

Dee BaileyDeanna (Dee) Bailey, associate director of field operations and events for Parking and Transit Services, has trouble remembering which act appeared at the Dome during Thanksgiving weekend in 1990. “I know it was a huge concert,” Bailey recalls. “And it was my first Dome event, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God.’”

Fittingly, Bailey’s first experience with 38,000 people was New Kids on the Block.

Read Dee’s full profile at Syracuse University News

Pete Sala details SU construction projects

Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala discussed updates on multiple Campus Framework initiatives, including the National Veterans Resource Center and the future of Schine Student Center, in an interview with The Daily Orange.

Syracuse University will continue to work with minority- and women- owned business enterprises on construction and renovation projects, Sala said. Every project at SU has a goal of 10 percent of the workforce being from MWBEs, he added.

Read the full story at dailyorange.com