Justin Crego, staff member with Administrative Computing Services, shared this photo from Acadia National Park, Maine, this summer when he surprised his girlfriend, Savaria, with a marriage proposal while watching the sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain. She said “yes!”
What are you doing on your summer vacation? See how members of the University community are having fun as the summer kicks into gear.
We invite you to send in your favorite summer vacation photos for publication on the Syracuse University News website and in upcoming editions of SU Today. Send them to e-newsphoto@syr.edu, with Summer Snaps in the subject line and include your name, affiliation with the University and some info about the photo. Or share on social with #SyracuseU. Then look for them in SU Today and on news.syr.edu. We look forward to seeing you!
Craig Chartrand, a staff member with ITS-Learning Environments, tries to hug a tree in Stout Grove at the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in California. Chartrand and his wife traveled to California to hike and horseback ride in the Redwood forests.
Karen Altman, staff member in the Office of Audit and Management Advisory Services, and her 8-year-old son enjoy the view from the Empire State Building.
Jennifer Steigerwald, a staff member in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, visited Lake Placid in the Adirondacks.
Brooke Glatz ’17 met up with fellow alumnus Mike Tirico ’88 in Rio where she’s interning with NBCUniversal as an Olympics Guide.
Julie Hasenwinkel, associate dean and professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, snapped this photo of a lava flow into the ocean near Kalapana, Hawaii, from Pu’u O’o on the Kilauea volcano during a recent family vacation.
Jim Hopkins, staff member in Falk College, and his wife Cathy spent time watching the horse races at the Saratoga Raceway and later visiting the town.
Heather Allison Waters, staff member in the School of Education, spent time at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona, while visiting with alumni and students in the area.
Renee Roth, staff member in the Office of Academic Affairs, shows Galaxy Rush at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset.
Gloria Gyakari, an undergraduate student in the School of Information Studies, and Eric Spyropoulos, an undergraduate student in the Falk College, enjoyed snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
In the Adirondacks with members of the University’s chapter of the Society of Asian Engineers. Photo by Jason Zhang ’19
Chiara Vantaggiato ’16, a biology graduate, watches over some leatherback marine turtle hatchlings in Puerto Rico. A nonprofit organization identifies nesting spots to monitor the hatchlings and members help the turtles out of the buried nests if needed to increase the chances of survival for the endangered species. Members of the public are invited to see the process twice a week during the nesting season.
Sarah and Shannon Flaherty, daughters of Heather Flaherty, staff member in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, stop to enjoy the view on the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
Sand art of Otto made by juniors Laura Weiland, Audrey White and Rachel Hipschman. Photo by Rachel Hipschman
William De La Vera, an undergraduate student in the Whitman School, took this photo at the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
John Western, professor of geography in the Maxwell School, snapped this photo of his golden doodle, Belle, on Vinalhaven Island, Maine.
Harvey R. Fonda III ’11, son of Kathy Fonda, staff member at the University Bookstore, visited Machu Picchu while in Peru.
Liz Knickerbocker, a member of the Chancellor’s staff, took this photo on a rare sunny and hot day in London below the Tower Bridge while visiting a college roommate and fellow Syracuse alumna.
Kristine Bialy-Viau, staff member at Bird Library, and her daughter Kaitlyn enjoyed the University Challenge Course during faculty/staff day.
Andria Costello Staniec, faculty member in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, snapped this photo of her son Max and daughter Catherine at Denali National Park during their trip to Alaska.
Josh Slade, staff member in Information Technology Services, took this photo of his daughter during their family vacation to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Donna Sullivan, staff member in the Department of Research and Scholarship within the SU Libraries, tried tandem skydiving for the first time with Skydive CNY in Weedsport, New York.
Maria C. Borte, staff member in the College of Arts and Sciences, shared this photo of her three daughters—Isabella, Mirella and Donatella—swimming in Lake Ontario in Henderson Harbor, New York.
Washington, D.C., capstone students with the broadcast and digital journalism graduate program in the Newhouse School snapped this shot in front of the White House.
Joe Lee, staff member with WAER Public Media, visited Napa, California, with his wife Angela.
Father Gerry Waterman snapped this photo of a double rainbow in Ocean City, Maryland, after a storm rolled through the beach. Waterman is the University’s Catholic Chaplain as of Aug 1.
Sobhag Rana, staff member in the Office of the Comptroller, took this photo of his wife Shraddha and 5-year-old daughter Jayana during the Jamesville Balloon Festival in Jamesville, New York.
Umbrellas provide much-needed shelter from the hot sun on the steps of St. Paul’s church, Macau (a UNESCO World Heritage site), in this photo by Emily Stokes-Rees, assistant professor of museum studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
The Orange at Taipei 101, Taiwan. Photo by @jkuo01_kuojeuei
Jacqueline Page ’18 and Ashlynn Borce ’18 are in Mongolia for the Army ROTC’s Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program mission, helping teach the Mongolian military English.
Kimberly Cook ’06, staff member with University College, took this snap of her dog, V, gazing out over Tully Lake, New York.
SU Abroad students sample some of the best gelato in Florence, Italy. The 15 students were led on the trip by faculty members in the School of Education, Beth Ferri, Christy Ashby and Marcelle Haddix.
Elizabeth Percival, a staff member in the Office of Publications, snapped this photo of a hummingbird in her backyard.
Felicia Otera, staff member in the Falk College, shared this photo of her time on Lake Ontario near Southwick.
Four-year-old Isaac DuChene, son of Ariel DuChene, staff member in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, takes a break after a 4 a.m. hike up to the top of Delicate Arch to see the sunrise in Arches National Park in Utah.
Ken Sawada, staff member in the Office of Admissions, was driving to a college fair in Western Massachusetts when he saw this sign. Otto had to take a selfie.
Beth Ferri, professor in the School of Education, enjoyed the waters of Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks.
A bike ride at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool, New York, resulted in this photo from Felicia DaVolio, a second-year graduate student in the School of Information Studies.
Students Jessie Bizenov ’18, Aaron Sortal ’19 and Jackie Prager ’17 show their Orange pride during a visit outside Jerusalem. They are participating in various internships through the Onward Israel program. Bizenov is at Greenhouse Film Centre; Sortal is working with startup WhereDat App; and Prager is working at Norma Productions.
SU Drama students (from left to right) Kelsey Roberts, Jillian Wipfler and Cole Francum pose in front of the Hollywood sign. They are participating in the SU Drama Summer in Los Angeles program. Photo submitted by Timothy Davis, professor of practice in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
While doing some professional development with secondary teachers in a rural village in Kenya (Ugweri), Joanna Masingila, dean of the School of Education, had the privilege of meeting Teresa Kiringa, left, who is 110 years old. Masingila was accompanied by recent doctoral graduate Peter Rugano Nthiga.
Sue Stiles, a staff member in the Office of Marketing and Communications, enjoyed this view of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. The photo was taken from the Walkway Over the Hudson, a railroad bridge that’s been converted to a public park.
Dave and Cindy Hoalcraft, both staff members in Information Technology Services, take in the sites at the base of Balancing Rock in Arches National Park, Utah.
Kelly Rodoski, senior communications manager in the Division of Public Affairs, and her daughter, Maddie, visit the Louvre in Paris, France.
Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, New York, after a recent storm. Photo submitted by Heather Waters, staff member in the School of Education
Jason Zhang ’19 took this photo of sunset over Oneida Lake during the July 4 celebrations.
Ashley Kang, community newspaper coordinator for the Newhouse School, submitted this photo of strawberry picking at Hafner’s U Pick in Baldwinsville, New York.
A Fourth of July hike up to Rocky Mountain Point overlooking Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks. Submitted by Jacki Grosso, staff member in public affairs
Wayne Franits, professor in the Department of Art and Music Histories in the College of Arts and Sciences, visited the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and its new reflecting ponds. Franits also took a close look at the Clark’s 17th-century Dutch paintings in preparation for an exhibition on Dutch Art in Regional Collections.
Alex Michael Maddaloni, son of Laurie Maddaloni, staff member in the Office of Admissions, celebrates his 11th birthday at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Skyler Perkins, daughter of Jim Perkins, staff member in the Physical Plant electronics shop, enjoys the poolside while camping during the fourth of July holiday.
A blazing sunset after a rainy day at the family camp of Chris Finkle, staff member in Information and Technology Services, in Speculator, New York, in the Adirondacks
Syracuse University Early Education Child Care Center preschooler Yoon-Mo Kang delivers his preschool’s thank you note to Bob Gates at an ARtRage Gallery exhibition. Gates, a retired University English professor and photographer, gave a photo lesson to the preschool class. Photo submitted by Ashley Kang, community newspaper coordinator for the Newhouse School
Chase Cronkwright, son of Liz Cronkwright, staff member at SU libraries, soaks up the sun.
Stephanie Parks, a staff member in the College of Law, snapped this photo on Deer Pond in the Adirondacks at sunrise.
Nora Sharkey, daughter of Julie Sharkey, staff member at SU Libraries, enjoys her water table on a hot day.
JoAnn L. Rhoades, a staff member in the Office of Disability Services, visited China and Japan, where she took this photo of the Peace Park in Hiroshima.
Isabella and Damien Perkins, children of Malea Perkins, staff member in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, enjoy the peace of Onondaga Lake Park.
Amy Sloane-Garris, staff member in Graduate Enrollment, snapped this photo on a perfect summer day in Watkins Glen State Park.
