Orange Central 2021, Syracuse University’s annual homecoming and reunion weekend, was held Oct. 28-31. The weekend was packed with fun-filled, family-friendly activities, including gatherings for alumni celebrating milestone reunions, a tailgate celebration on the Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle, various programs offering an inside look at the student experience, an Alumni Awards Celebration and more.
The Syracuse University Marching Band during the 2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
Retired United States Air Force Col. Eileen M. Collins ’78, H’01 signs a copy of her new book, “Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission,” at the Campus Store during Orange Central 2021.
2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
Olivia Baist, a senior in InclusiveU majoring in studio arts, crosses the finish line after completing the 5K Race to Remember course.
2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
Repping the Class of 1971
Orange Central 2021 Race to Remember
2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
A view of the stadium scoreboard as ’Cuse took on Boston College on Saturday, Oct. 30.
Otto welcomes home alumni to the stadium.
2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
2021 Orange Central Tailgate Celebration
Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses the crowd at the 2021 Alumni Awards.
George Arents Award winner Keith Cartwright ’97
George Arents Award winner María D. Meléndez ’89
George Arents Award winner Dan Mezzalingua ’60
George Arents Award winner Jim Morris ’77, G’78
Melvin A. Eggers Senior Alumni Award winner Russell King ’52
Generation Orange Award winners (from left): Katie Hoole ’13, Ivan Robles ’15, Nicole Osborne ’14, G’20 and Leo Wong ’14
Chancellor Syverud presents Eileen Collins ’78, H’01 with the Military-Veteran Alumni Award.
