Mark Your Calendar for Orange Central Sept. 15-18, Family Weekend Oct. 28-30

Join the fun this fall during Orange Central to be held Sept. 15-18 and Family Weekend to be held Oct. 28-30.

Save the dates for all the fun this fall as Syracuse University welcomes alumni and family to campus.

Orange Central is slated for Sept. 15-18, and Family Weekend is Oct. 28-30.

Orange Central 2016 is the once-a-year homecoming and reunion celebration for everyone who loves the Orange. Syracuse University alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends come together to enjoy dozens of activities, from lectures and panel discussions to campus tours, performances, and social and athletic events.

Visitors can get their tickets to watch the men’s football team go head-to-head with the University of South Florida on Saturday, Sept. 17, with new head coach Dino Babers.

For alumni, Orange Central is a way to reminisce and reconnect, to explore SU’s newest places and programs, and to get to know today’s campus community. For students, it’s the perfect time to show their Orange pride and enjoy a week filled with SU traditions hosted by the Traditions Commission.

Check http://orangecentral.syr.edu frequently as information is updated on events.

In October, family members are invited to get a sense of life on the Syracuse University campus.

Coordinated by the Parents Office, Family Weekend gives loved ones an opportunity to meet their student’s dean and faculty members, attend campus lectures and events, eat together in the dining halls, explore campus buildings and visit community establishments.

Registration and events information will be available starting July 20. Visit http://parents.syr.edu/family-weekend. For information on lodging and hotels visit the Syracuse Visitors Bureau website.