Update, Nov. 12, 2025: The dates for Operation Orange Warmup have been extended to Nov. 17 through Dec. 5.�� Collection bins will be at selected residence hall locations through Jan. 16, 2026. The story has been updated to reflect the new dates.

As winter approaches in Central New York, many members of our community will face the cold without a proper winter coat.

Operation Orange Warmup, the University’s annual coat drive, helps address this critical need. Now in its fourth year, the program is collecting new and gently used coats to provide warmth for our most vulnerable neighbors during the harsh winter ahead.

“Winter coats remain an essential need in our community, and this initiative ensures no one has to face the cold without one,” says , professor of practice in the��, who helped establish the Operation Orange Warmup initiative. “It’s inspiring to see campus groups come together each year to make a difference. Our partnership with InterFaith Works allows us to extend this support beyond campus to help our neighbors throughout Syracuse as well.”

Since its founding in 2022, Operation Orange Warmup has collected hundreds of coats for students and families in need in Central New York.

This year’s campuswide coat drive will collect donations to assist students and community members in need from Monday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Dec. 5, at various locations across campus.

“Our faculty, staff and students make a significant impact on campus and in our community when they all come together for a cause,” says Jake Losowski, associate director of community engagement. “Whether donating a gently used coat, purchasing a new coat or volunteering, there is an opportunity for anyone who wants to make a difference to get involved.”

Ways to Donate

Donations can be made several ways:

• From Monday, Nov. 17, through Friday, Dec. 5, at Hendricks Chapel, the Schine Student Center on North Campus, Goldstein Student Center on South Campus, Lally Athletic Complex and the Nancy Cantor Warehouse.
• Through Friday, Jan. 16, students can donate in select residence halls. Collection bins will be available in Ernie Davis, Milton, Orange, Day, and Brewster, Boland and Brockway halls.
• ��Don’t have an extra coat but still want to donate?�� Scan the QR code at any collection bin to purchase a new coat�� from the .

Members of the Athletics equipment staff will manage the laundering of the donations before they are given out. Additionally, all children’s coats that are collected will be donated directly to InterFaith Works.

Recognizing that hunger impacts a growing number of Central New York families, the University’s is partnering with the Salvation Army and other local organizations through its Food Insecurity Awareness Initiative to help families access the nutrition they need.

The efforts begin on Monday, Sept. 22, and run through Friday, Oct. 3.

Among the events to combat food insecurity are a campuswide food drive, a fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army Food Pantry before the Sept. 27 home football game vs. Duke University, and the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Oct. 3 benefitting more than 70 Onondaga County food pantries through the Interreligious Food Consortium.

“Supporting our community’s food security agencies is more important than ever, and ������ is proud to continue its partnership with the Salvation Army through our annual drive at the JMA Wireless Dome in support of their Emergency Food Pantry,” says Jenny Dombroske, executive director of community engagement.

In August, 16% of the Salvation Army’s Emergency Food Pantry clients were first-time visitors. The food pantry now serves approximately 1,200 people each month. A gift of $25 can help feed a family of four for a day, and every gift made has the power to help combat food insecurity.

“������ holds a prominent place in our community. When community needs are expressed, the University as an institution can answer the call,” says Jake Losowski, associate director of community engagement. “Our giving back makes a difference and helps local organizations meet the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.”

The events planned during the Food Insecurity Awareness Initiative in which University community members can participate are the following:

• Monday, Sept. 22: Launch of the . Items collected during the Campus Food Drive will be donated to the Westcott Community Center. Food donation bins will be placed at the following locations:
  • Schine Student Center:��On the first floor across from the information desk
  • Goldstein Student Center (South Campus):��On the first floor��across from the information desk
  • Hendricks Chapel:��Outside the main entrance
  • Nancy Cantor Warehouse:��On the first floor across from the Department of Public Safety office

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  Saturday, Sept. 27: . At locations outside of the JMA Wireless Dome, Salvation Army volunteers will roll out their red kettles and collect monetary donations before the home football game vs. Duke. Every donation made will be matched up to $5,000 by the Hayner Hoyt Corporation.

• Friday, Oct. 3: at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., make a $25 donation, pick out a hand-crafted ceramic bowl and receive a cup of soup. Proceeds benefit the Interreligious Food Consortium, which supports more than 70 food pantries in Onondaga County.

The Food Insecurity Awareness Initiative coincides with the ongoing 40th anniversary celebrations of the Food Bank of Central New York.

For questions about any of the events, contact Losowski at��jjlosows@syr.edu��or 315.443.4137.

������ head women’s basketball coach����grew up in Syracuse, and she understands the importance of charitable giving back to the local community. One of the biggest ways Legette-Jack feels the University community can make a difference in the lives of area residents is through supporting the����employee giving campaign.

With a little less than two weeks remaining in this year’s campaign, there’s still time for University employees to make a gift of any size to support their fellow Central New Yorkers in need. The campaign kicked off on Oct. 18 and runs through Friday, Dec. 13.

“Syracuse is a strong, blue-collar city. When we do things together, when we do things united, my hope is I am going to be living proof of what giving back to our community looks like,” Legette-Jack says.

The United Way of Central New York has been��providing residents with access to essential resources for 102 years, funding 73 different human service programs and projects at 34 nonprofit partners. Through the employee giving campaign, faculty and staff have supported the vast impact United Way has in our community while empowering its work for the last 52 years.

“The United Way gives us that opportunity to make sure we are helping those who have the biggest needs. This is the community we live and work in, and so when we talk about an obligation and responsibility to the community, these are our neighbors, these people are us. This includes individuals within the University who benefit from these programs. The University’s commitment to the United Way, if it’s not seamless, it’s almost symbiotic,” says , dean of the .

This year’s employee giving campaign runs through Friday, Dec. 13.

University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either a one-time donation or a recurring donation through payroll deduction each pay period. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event. For those who prefer, a paper pledge card may be obtained by contacting campaign coordinator Jake Losowski at��jjlosows@syr.edu��or 315.443.4137.

Every dollar raised remains in Central New York to help the United Way address various community needs. Faculty and staff are encouraged to unite with their Orange colleagues to give hope to those with the greatest need in our community.

In case you need inspiration for why your gift matters,�� featuring co-chairs of the University’s employee giving campaign, , the deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator, and , vice president of enrollment services, along with other University employees discussing the importance of contributing to the United Way.

“The United Way is literally changing lives through the work that they do in partnering with other organizations. You never know when your friend, your neighbor, your family member is going to benefit from some of the good that United Way does, so I think it’s really important for us to give back,” Elleby says.

In addition to the co-chairs, the annual campaign is led by a collection of team leaders from colleges and departments across campus who collaborate to promote the campaign and encourage their colleagues to participate.

“The United Way is really the hub of the nonprofit community in Central New York. We have a lot to be fortunate for, so giving back is a way to acknowledge that and make a difference,” says Cristina Hatem, director, strategic marketing and communications for ������ Libraries.

No gift is too small and every dollar helps change lives.

As the holiday season approaches, there are for members of the ������ community to make the season brighter within the City of Syracuse and greater Central New York communities. Some giving opportunities include:

PEACE, Inc.

is a nonprofit, community-based organization that serves nearly 10,000 clients in Syracuse, Onondaga County and portions of Oswego County. Its mission is to help people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient.

Give-A-Holiday

This program offers individuals and groups the opportunity to brighten up the holidays for families in need by supplying gifts during the holiday season through either a gift basket or a monetary donation. ������ employees can . PEACE, Inc. will pick up baskets on campus on Monday, Dec. 16 from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. If you’re unable to drop off your gifts on campus, we invite you to visit the PEACE, Inc. Eastwood Community Center during the following times:

• • Friday, Dec. 13: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 16: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monetary donations can also be made online on the��.

For more information or questions, please contact PEACE, Inc. at 315.634.3740 or��giveaholiday@peace-caa.org.

United Way of Central New York

is an innovative and collaborative local nonprofit organization that drives solutions to the most pressing human service community needs of Central New York.

��CNY Care Package Project

• The drive is now underway. Last year, this project collected enough donations to create 850 care packages. United Way needs your help to reach its 2024 goal of 1,000 care packages for people in need in our community. You can get involved by purchasing and donating personal care items at Syracuse-area Wegmans stores, via an Amazon wish list or by making a monetary donation at .

Salvation Army

��is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting human needs without discrimination and encouraging and empowering those in need to reach their full potential. Each year, The Salvation Army of Syracuse helps provide Christmas food and toys to nearly 10,000 people with the help of dozens of community partners.

Holiday Programs

• : Each year, more than 1,200 teens receive a gift at The Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau. You can help by donating a gift for a teen (ages 13-18) that ensures everyone can experience the magic of the holidays. To support this goal, The Hayner Hoyt Corporation has generously agreed to match all donations up to $25,000.
• : Now through Christmas Eve, there are 24 Red Kettle locations across Onondaga County. Want to help ring the bell? Sign up now as an individual or as a group at .
• Monetary donations can also be made online through .

For additional information or questions, please contact Deanna Delmonico at 315.479.1162 or��deanna.delmonico@use.salvationarmy.org.

InterFaith Works

is a nonprofit organization that provides services to address the needs of people who are vulnerable, low-income, targets of oppression and refugees who arrive through the federal refugee resettlement programs, fleeing war, political repression and famine. InterFaith Works also strives to address the needs of the frail or elderly, those in prisons, hospitals, and nursing homes, and to address hunger and housing needs.

Gift Basket Initiative

This fiscal year, InterFaith Works has resettled 1,015 refugees. Through the initiative, donors are asked to create a gift basket that will be given to families they serve. Some gift ideas for the baskets include:

• Gift cards: $20 or more to Walmart, Target or Tops;
• Food items: Honey, jam, crackers, hot chocolate, sweets, chocolates, candies, tea, cookies or graham crackers;
• Warm items: Gender-neutral scarves/hats, warm socks/gloves or throw blankets;
• Personal/household items: Disposable razors, lotion, shaving cream, key chains, water bottles, laundry baskets, detergent, cutting boards, dish towels or towel sets;
• Fun items: Board games, cards or new toys.

This can be used to document the items being donated and should be included with the basket. All baskets must be delivered to the InterFaith Works offices (located at 1010 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203) by Friday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Rhonda Butler at 315.449.3552 ext. 127 or rbutler@ifwcny.org.

Are you a faculty or staff member who wants to make a difference in the lives of people in Central New York? Consider contributing to the University’s annual employee giving campaign, an initiative supporting the vast impact United Way has in our community and empowering their work.

The employee giving campaign runs through Friday, Dec. 13. Celebrating 102 years of impact in the local community, the����funds 73 different human service programs and projects at 34 nonprofit partners.

“The United Way makes a direct impact on people through supporting a variety of amazing initiatives and programs within our community. You will treasure the feeling when you know your dollar helped make a profound difference in someone’s life, perhaps even a family member or a friend in need,” says , one of the co-chairs of the University’s employee giving campaign and the deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator.

University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either a one-time donation or a recurring donation through payroll deduction each pay period. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event. For those who prefer, a paper pledge card may be obtained by contacting campaign coordinator Jake Losowski at��jjlosows@syr.edu��or 315.443.4137.

In case you need inspiration for why your gift matters,�� featuring Elleby and her fellow University co-chair for the campaign, , vice president of enrollment services, along with other University employees discussing the importance of contributing to the United Way.

“������ is crucial to the vitality of the broad Syracuse community. When we partner with the United Way of Central New York, we ensure that services and supports are made available to community members who need them,” Williams says. “I have personally seen how United Way agencies change lives and knowing that ������ faculty, students and staff contributed made it even more impactful.”

Every dollar raised remains in Central New York to help the United Way address various community needs. Faculty and staff are encouraged to unite with their Orange colleagues to give hope to those with the greatest need in our community.

“I challenge us to come together and make this year the best turnout ever for the ������ campaign—to not only reach our monetary goals, but more importantly the goals of making our community stronger, prouder and more united than ever before,” Elleby says.

Many departments organize activities to raise additional funds to be donated to the campaign. Fundraising activities have included bake sales, raffles, contests and gift baskets. In the past, the Department of Public Safety held a step counting challenge, while ������ Libraries held a bake sale that was popular with staff and students with all proceeds benefiting the United Way. Employees are encouraged to get involved, even if they have not participated in the campaign in the past.

In addition to the co-chairs, the annual campaign is led by a collection of team leaders from colleges and departments across campus who collaborate to promote the campaign and encourage their colleagues to participate.

“This campaign touches so many different aspects of peoples’ lives. It’s not just to give money to a company for them to do this one goal. It’s how can we take these funds and find the most important or the most critical or the ideal place to help the community in the best way possible,” says Kristin Jeter, access services librarian with ������ Libraries.

No gift is too small and every dollar helps change lives.

“You don’t miss one or two dollars a week coming out of your paycheck. And that little bit can help make a big difference. Community is everyone working together for a common goal,” says Charlotte Stahrr, academic program administrator in the College of Professional Studies.

High school students in Syracuse once again had the chance to take part in a summer program to gain meaningful experience learning about their desired career path. ������, CNY Works and the Syracuse City School District teamed up for the fourth year to provide internships to rising seniors. It’s a partnership that brings to mind words like “opportunity” and “change.”

For the program, the interns are selected by what they want to do for their career. They then spend six weeks working and learning across campus. This year’s group included 25 interns at 20 different areas on the University campus.

I spoke with many of the participants, who shared their experience and their advice to future interns.

Meet the Interns

Tristan Bey, a student at the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central (ITC), spent the summer at WAER radio. He says he did a lot of research on the news stories that led him to contact a lot of people. Bey says that when somebody gets back, it’s a big deal because it leads to an interview, which provides more reliable information on the stories he researched.

Corcoran High School student Moo Loe Htoo interned with the Higher Education Opportunity Program. He says his experience was calm and helpful, and he was able to give educational support to students.

The Newhouse Visitors Center welcomed ITC student Samaia Goodrich. She helped to create flyers and posters for events happening throughout the summer, along with signing students in for tours and information sessions.

Dwight Jones from ITC interned at the Community Folk Art Center. “I’ve been organizing my work area keeping everything tidy and kept-up, getting ready for certain events that are being brought to the center,” he says. “I recently took care of kids as there was a program and helped around such as fed them and took pictures to sponsor the program. I like the people I work with as I’ve grown to make a relationship with coworkers and my supervisors.”

Fellow ITC student Troy Green spent his summer at MakerSpace. There, he learned a lot about 3D printing, as well as how to design better and how to use Photoshop to implement his work better.

Cameron Stroud from ITC interned with the Radar Technology Lab in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. His experience was very hands-on. Stroud says he had lots of people to help, and it was a good structure for learning.

Also at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, ITC student Jose Pizarro was placed at the Composite Materials Lab. He also had a very hands-on experience, making composites for space. He says the team’s goal is to design and create better materials.

ITC student Tyra Wren was placed with food services. “My experience really shows me a lot about the real world and how tough you must be in certain situations, especially in a real job,” she says.

How does your internship help you on your path to your future goals?

Bey: Because my future goals in life are to do film production and getting to work with mics, video, articles and everything, [it] really helps me find my way toward going to Newhouse [Newhouse School of Public Communications] for film production.

Green: I want to be focused on being a digital designer. So, when I have all the opportunities here to work on digital designing and improve my skills, I feel like this is a fantastic opportunity for anybody who wants to be in designing in the future.

Stroud: Honestly, it is just another skill underneath your belt. You know, the more you learn, the better your future is going to be. It is a wonderful way to just expand my career and technical education because I am doing electrical engineering, so it is just one more thing I can learn. It is giving me a better idea of the different fields there are.

Kelston Luces, intern in Athletics Marketing: I want to get into sports broadcasting, and working at the athletic communications office would boost my chances of getting into that program at Newhouse.

Jones: The people I’ve met here not only gave me amazing opportunities for the future like starting a program for Black teens, also it’s been helping me mentally having people to talk to that have the same mindset as me and who have different ideas and perspectives. They definitely have been helping me thinking about what I want to do. And as of right now it doesn’t change anything for my future career.

Wren: I was not planning to do full service in the future. I am thinking of being a private chef now, so it does give me a lot of experience in that career path.

What advice do you have for future interns?

Goodrich: I would say just go for it, you know, have fun, and learn new things, and be open you never know the opportunities. New people you meet and new beginnings you can have.

Bey: My advice is to use this time wisely and to not take long lunch breaks.

Htoo: My advice is to always keep yourself occupied and bring lunch.

Green: Do what you like to do. Because your thoughts of your career can always change. So, try to know what you want to do so you can be successful in your career. So, always talk to your internship professor or your coordinator and tell them what you want to do, and they will put you in the right one for you.

Stroud: It is a worthwhile experience. You get paid $15 an hour. But it is enjoyable. Honestly, it is a clever way to enjoy yourself, especially to have other people that you know come up with you.

Wren: I would tell y’all to be tough. Don’t go in there expecting them to treat you like a child because they will teach you and treat you as an adult as you work there.

Pizarro: Just have fun and enjoy your program.

Luces: Honestly just take whatever opportunities you get. Just say yes to everything.

Jones: Take every opportunity you get because any of them can change your life or be that opportunity you were waiting for.

Story by Neonna Vanco, Syracuse City School District communications intern

������ is a longtime supporter of the . Please consider uniting with your colleagues and making a contribution to sustain the long-standing mission of the United Way. The United Way supports 72 specially funded programs and projects by 33 nonprofit partners serving our community. Your support offers hope to those in our community who need it most.

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runs��through Dec. 15. During this time, we encourage each University employee to consider making a voluntary one-time gift as your pledge. There is also an option to give through payroll deductions over the coming year. For those who prefer, a paper pledge card may be obtained by contacting our campaign coordinator, Jake Losowski at jjlosows@syr.edu or 315.443.4137.

If you have a favorite nonprofit organization that is not part of the United Way’s��, please be sure that they follow this specific criteria in order for them to receive the funds from the United Way:

• Eligible organizations must be 501(c)3 health and human service agencies operating in New York state or other United Way chapters.
• For each designation outside of the standard United Way funded programs, there is a $100 or 15% administrative fee, whichever is less.
• The gift must be a minimum of $50 per agency, with a maximum of four designations.

The United Way of Central New York will also be collecting donations at the as a part of the overall University Giving Campaign for the United Way.

Buying a home can be a confusing process, especially for first-time homebuyers.

Luckily, for ������ employees, there are three free upcoming informational sessions that will answer any questions you might have about purchasing a home in the City of Syracuse.

The��, in collaboration with the����and��, invites all University employees to attend one of the following sessions:

“������ is pleased to partner with Home HeadQuarters, an important partner who provides housing options and opportunities to become a homeowner in the Central New York region,” says , vice president of community engagement and government relations.

During the sessions, the Real Estate and Asset Management Office will explore its , while Home HeadQuarters will discuss the .

Attendees will have their homebuying questions answered by industry experts, and learn how they can benefit from the����at ������.

Under the program—open to all full-time and part-time University employees—the University guarantees the loan to the lender, and private mortgage insurance is waived, potentially saving the borrower thousands of dollars over the life of the mortgage.

“The homebuying information sessions give employees the opportunity to hear about the guaranteed mortgage program offered by ������ and also hear helpful tips and guidance on buying a home,” Johnson says. “The opportunity to use the mortgage program to support the financial commitment of purchasing a home is such a positive tool and allows the University to support living in the City of Syracuse.”

All sessions are in Community Room 016 of the Nancy Cantor Warehouse (350 W. Fayette St.). Sign-up is required.

The funds 72 different human service programs at 33 local agencies, with every dollar raised remaining in Central New York to help the United Way address various community needs. The University’s employee campaign giving initiative helps support the vast impact United Way has in the Central New York community.

During this year’s campaign—which runs through Friday, Dec. 15.—University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either a one-time donation or a regular donation through payroll deduction each pay period. For those who prefer a paper pledge card, contact campaign coordinator Jake Losowski at��jjlosows@syr.edu��or 315.443.4137.

, associate provost for strategic initiatives, and , vice president of enrollment services, have returned in their roles as co-chairs again this year.

“������ is crucial to the vitality of the broad Syracuse community. When we partner with the United Way of Central New York, we ensure that needed services and supports are made available to community members who need them. I have personally seen how United Way agencies change lives and knowing that ������ faculty, students and staff contributed made it even more impactful,” says Williams.

Besides the co-chairs, the annual campaign is led by a collection of team leaders from colleges and departments across campus who collaborate to promote the campaign and encourage their colleagues to participate.

Cydney Johnson, vice president of Community Engagement and Government Relations, hopes that the greater University community can come together to support such an important part of the Central New York community.�� “������ is proud to be partners with United Way and has a long and supportive history with United Way of Central New York,” says Johnson. “This year the University will host the United Way team at the Tuesday, Nov. 14, men’s basketball game versus Colgate University to give fans an opportunity to give as they attend this game. We hope everyone will consider giving this year during the campaign to help our community.”

Many departments organize their own activities to raise additional funds so they can donate the proceeds from these activities to the campaign. Past fundraising activities have included bake sales, raffles and gift baskets. In the past, ������ Libraries held a bake sale that was popular with staff and students, while Facilities Services entered stadium memorabilia into a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the United Way. Employees are encouraged to get involved, even if they have not participated in the campaign in the past.

“Whether you are new to ������ or if you have been here for many years and you are looking for a way to stay involved and to have an impact on the needs here in our local community, supporting the United Way is a central way to do that,” says Haddix, who found a way to get more involved by serving as a campaign co-chair for the first time with last year’s campaign.

Employee participation in the campaign is voluntary and participating employees can select either an automatic payroll deduction or a one-time donation in any amount. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event.

When you put the Syracuse City School District (SCSD), ������ and CNY Works together, one word comes to mind: future.

A partnership between the three has sparked learning and opportunity across the five city high schools. Through the ������ Summer Internship program, rising seniors apply for internships and are selected based on the excellence they demonstrate in their chosen career and technical education program.

The students are paid through CNY Works to spend six weeks at various ������ locations. The program is now in its third year, and this class of interns included three digital multimedia students from the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central (ITC) who were selected to intern in radio, marketing and media relations.

Cultivating Skills

At WAER Radio, Anthony Davis cultivated his skill for sports writing. Given the opportunity to cover The Basketball Tournament Syracuse Regional as a WAER representative, Davis was thrilled to see familiar faces on the court again. “As a kid I loved watching Syracuse,” Davis says. “Seeing them compete at one of the higher levels of basketball and then interviewing them after the game was a really great experience. I’m glad that WAER gave me the opportunity to represent them at such a big tournament.” Davis is a basketball announcer for the ITC Varsity Basketball team and is pursuing a career in sportscasting.

At the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, Kaleb St. Louis learned about the importance of photography and videography in the world of marketing. “I’m doing the work at school. But now that I’ve interned with the media marketing team, I know why I’m doing it and why it has its own purpose in the field,” says the rising senior. St. Louis is a football announcer for the ITC varsity football team and is pursuing a career in sportscasting and announcing.��

Working With Media Relations

The final ITC media intern is actually me! As an intern with the ������ Media Relations team, I’ve learned how photography can be utilized to cater to a specific audience or story. After covering Pete’s Giving Garden and the South Campus food pantry, I saw the beauty of a photo and a story fitting perfectly in both meaning and importance. The biggest takeaway for me was the idea that a story can be read from any piece of paper or screen but can only be truly visualized by a photo.

An internship is nothing without its interns. The students who participated in the ������ Summer Internship Program took advantage of their opportunity and made it into the experience of a lifetime. Whether a student is interested in public relations, photography or forensic science, there is a place for them in this program.

Story written by Angelina Grevi, Syracuse City School District Communications Intern

������ thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this week:

• , director of the Goldring Arts Journalism and Communications program at Newhouse, was quoted in the Associated Press story “.”
• , associate professor of law, was interviewed for The New York Times story ““
• , a professor in the history department at Maxwell, was featured in the Al Jazeera article “‘.”
• , chief operating officer at the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was for the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
• , professor of environmental systems in the College of Engineering, spoke with Salon for the story ““
• , an assistant professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was in the EcoWatch article “.”
• , professor at the College of Law and director of the Syracuse Intellectual Property Law Institute, was interviewed for the Bloomberg Law story “.”
• , professor of practice & chair, music industry & technologies at the Setnor School of Music, was quoted in the Lifewire story “.”
• , vice president of community engagement and government relations, was on discussing Syracuse’s partnership with the Salvation Army.
• , teaching professor at the College of Law, was in the Fortune story “”
  
• , Esther M. Larsen faculty fellow in the humanities and assistant professor, was quoted in and
• , head of digital stewardship and the digital library program at the Libraries, was featured in Yahoo Finance’s story “.”
• , associate teaching professor in Falk College, was quoted in the Better Homes and Gardens story “”
• Carrie Mae Weems, ������ artist in residence, was featured in the New York Times for the article “.”
• , professor of political science in the Maxwell School was interviewed by Inside Higher Ed for the article
• , Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, was quoted in the in Senior Executive story “ ”
• , associate professor in the iSchool, was interviewed by Agence France-Presse for the story “.”
• , founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture and a Trustee Professor of Television and Popular Culture at Newhouse, was quoted in , , , , , , (Dallas), and (Los Angeles).

To get in touch and learn more about ������ faculty members available for interviews, please contact��media@syr.edu.

Engaging with the campus community is a main priority for the ������ Department of Public Safety (DPS); however, the desire to connect and have meaningful interactions extends well beyond the borders of campus. Throughout the summer, DPS collaborated with numerous partners to partake in two summer programs that brought local high school students to the ������ campus to learn and work alongside the DPS team.

“������ is a pillar in the local community,” says Associate Vice President and DPS Chief Craig Stone. “DPS has increased our community engagement on campus and the community at large. Our team enjoyed spending time with our youth and exposing them to opportunities at ������.”

Each program provided a unique experience to the local high school students who participated.

Summer Internship Program

DPS proudly took part in the University’s Summer Internship program hosted by the Office of Community Engagement in collaboration with the Syracuse City School District Career and Technical Education program.

Rising high school seniors participated in this six-week work opportunity that aligned them with their chosen learning pathway. Throughout the six weeks, the three student interns interacted with the entire Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services (CSEMS) team, rotating between different units.

Summer Internship Coordinator for DPS, Commander Michael Hartnett, was thrilled by the work of the interns, “The three young women that took part in our summer internship program were exceptional. They accomplished so much throughout the summer and helped our CSEMS team tackle various projects.”

The three interns were recognized at the end of the six weeks with a ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments alongside other interns who spent time with various other departments at the University.

Youth Leadership Camp

Our first annual Youth Leadership Camp ran throughout July. This was yet again another collaboration with the Syracuse City School District and their Career and Technical Education program, which brought rising ninth graders to campus for four days. The students participated in an expansive curriculum, including learning sessions that focused on life, career and education skills. The group also got out of the classroom to tour campus, see the athletics facilities, use the esports gaming room, try virtual reality law enforcement scenarios and learn how to use a fire extinguisher.

“I am thankful for all of the instructors and other groups that we collaborated with on our first ever Youth Leadership Camp,” says Youth Leadership Camp Coordinator Sergeant John Stephens, “Above all, I am grateful to the group of students that spent the week with us; hopefully, they learned some new skills they can put to use as they begin high school.”

The Office of Community Engagement and Government Relations was also a key partner in making the Youth Leadership Camp a reality. DPS is already evaluating ways to expand and grow the program for next summer.

“I’m extremely proud of the initiatives our team at DPS took on this summer,” says Stone. “We will continue to find ways to engage with the community and craft programming that will make a positive impact in their development.”

The Office of Community Engagement is committed to a mutually supportive relationship with the City of Syracuse and surrounding areas, to access learning, resources and services among all partners. The Syracuse City School District Education Foundation recently recognized the Office of Community Engagement for that work during the foundation’s recognition breakfast with a community partner award.

The celebration recognizes the dedicated individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to support the Syracuse City School District (SCSD). “We are humbled by the honor,” says Cydney Johnson, vice president of community engagement and government relations. “We work with an amazing team to bring high school students on campus to work and learn within their learning pathways.”

The two main programs that the Office of Community Engagement manages for the SCSD Career and Technical Education (CTE) students is a job shadow program and a summer internship program.

“With the support Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, and his team, we have high school seniors come shadow supervisors in their area of learning and get real-world experience,” Johnson says. Last year the job shadow program had four students and this year there will be 10 seniors participating.

This summer, the Office of Community Engagement will also be looking to bring up to 30 high school rising seniors to campus for a six-week paid internship experience.��The interns will work in an area on campus that aligns with their learning pathway.��This program is going into its third summer and has been showing significant growth; it is the model that the SCSD uses for helping businesses develop an internship program for the CTE students.

“This relationship with the Syracuse City School District is possible due to our ongoing support from Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie,” says Johnson.��“We are thrilled and look forward to continued good work.”

������ is participating in and sponsoring the City of Syracuse’s 37th annual Jazz Fest, held June 22-25 at various locations around the city.

New this year, the festival has expanded to four days, with the University hosting a Sunday Gospel Jazz service inside to close out Jazz Fest on Sunday, June 25. Members of the Syracuse community are invited to campus to hear performances from the out of Hendricks Chapel, along with a community choir and other nationally renowned gospel choirs and jazz groups.

Earlier in the week, the Orange Juice advanced jazz combo, made up of students in the , will perform from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, at the Visit Syracuse Stage in Hanover Square.

The ������ Jazz & Commercial Music Faculty Ensemble will play on the Amazon Stage in Clinton Square from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. Both groups are housed in the Setnor School of Music in the .

“������ wants to ensure Jazz Fest will be a big success for our community. This is a great opportunity to support the local community and to open up our campus for a great closing event on Sunday showcasing our wonderful and talented students and faculty,” says , vice president of community engagement and government relations.

The headlining Jazz Fest performers are iconic jazz artists Herbie Hancock, a 14-time Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, and Gladys Knight, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer also known as the “Empress of Soul.” They will perform in Clinton Square on June 23 and 24, respectively.

Six other national and international artists and a collection of local acts will also play as part of the free five-day festival.

Buying a home can be a confusing process, especially for first-time home buyers.

Luckily, for ������ employees, it’s not too late to take advantage of two free upcoming informational sessions that will answer any questions you might have about purchasing a home in the City of Syracuse.

The��, in collaboration with the��, the����and��, is pleased to invite all University employees to attend one of the following sessions:

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“This is a great opportunity for employees. The City of Syracuse is vibrant and diverse and a great place to live,” says , vice president for community engagement and government relations.

Attendees will have their homebuying questions answered by industry experts, and learn how they can benefit from the at ������.

The program, open to all full-time and part-time University employees, including faculty and staff members, enables employees to finance up to 100% of the price of the home and receive the bank’s best interest rate.

“This program allows for more employees to find homes in both the east and south sectors of our city to purchase and live in great neighborhoods. The ability to purchase and renovate homes with support is so positive to helping increase home ownership and living in off-campus areas,” Johnson says.

All sessions are in Community Room 016 of the Nancy Cantor Warehouse (350 W. Fayette St.). Sign-up is required.