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Fall in Central New York (CNY) has so much to offer. Whether you are looking to find the best time to see the leaves change or want to partake in a festival or a fun fall activity, we have put…
Orange Central is Syracuse University’s annual reunion and homecoming celebration, and this year’s festivities drew nearly 1,500 attendees from 48 states to campus to celebrate their love of Syracuse.
The weekend featured reunion gatherings, the much-anticipated Alumni Awards Celebration, “Back to the Classroom” academic programs, a cookout on the Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle, a family-friendly and spirited tailgate before the football game versus Wagner, and of course a 59-0 victory by the undefeated football team.
Check out some of the best photos from Orange Central.
Syracuse University fans gather on the Shaw Quad while a cheerleader fires up the crowd during the Orange Central tailgate (photo by Jeremy Brinn).
Syracuse University Marching Band members play for the Orange Central tailgate crowd in front of the steps of Hendricks Chapel (photo by Jeremy Brinn).
Alumni in the Classes of 1962 and 1972 gather at Drumlins Country Club for a celebration during Orange Central (photo by the Office of Alumni Engagement).
The giant white flag with an Orange “S” waves on the field at the JMA Wireless Dome during Syracuse University’s Orange Central football game versus Wagner (photo by Jeremy Brinn).
Otto greeting folks who came to campus for Orange Central (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Robb Armstrong ’85 delivers remarks after receiving an Arents Award during Orange Central (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Former Syracuse University quarterback Don McPherson ’87 emcees the Alumni Awards during Orange Central (photo from the Office of Alumni Enagement).
Melvin Stith G’73,G’78 (center), the Military-Veteran Award Winner during Orange Central, poses with Chancellor Kent Syverud (left) and Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation (photo by Jeremy Brinn).
Syracuse University alumni and their guests, as well as staff members, gather during the Alumni Awards Celebration during Orange Central (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Members of the cheerleading team perform during the Orange Central football game versus Wagner (photo by Jeremy Brinn).
Syracuse University Alumni Association leaders pose with Chancellor Kent Syverud (far right) during the Orange Central tailgate (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Orange Central guests pose with the statue of legendary former Syracuse University football player Ernie Davis ’62 (photo by Estheralice Lopez).
Alumni who attended the Senior Alumni Brunch pose with Otto during Orange Central (photo by Marilyn Hesler).
Members of the military on the field at the JMA Wireless Dome before the Orange Central football game versus Wagner (photo by Jeremy Brinn).
Members of the Syracuse University Marching Band play on the steps of Hendricks Chapel during the Orange Central tailgate (photo by Estheralice Lopez).
Crouse College illuminated at night (photo by Tracy Barash ’89)
The JMA Wireless Dome and Hendricks Chapel illuminated during Orange Central (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Back in the Classroom: The Museum as a Classroom, a conversation around artist Mickalene Thomas’ Portrait of Qusuquzah #5 (2011) (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Broadway Bound with Ben Holtzman and Sammy Lopez, producers of “How to Dance in Ohio,” a musical making its world premiere at Syracuse Stage, spoke during an Orange Central Back in the Classroom program (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Broadway Bound with Ben Holtzman and Sammy Lopez, producers of “How to Dance in Ohio,” a musical making its world premiere at Syracuse Stage, spoke during an Orange Central Back in the Classroom program (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Arents Award Winner Stacey Mindich ’86 speaks during an Orange Central event at the Newhouse School (photo by Marilyn Hesler).
Alumni in the Class of 1972 pose during an Orange Central program (photo by Marilyn Hesler).
Alumni and their guests listen during an Orange Central Back in the Classroom program (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Alumni in the Class of 1962 pose with their class banner during the Senior Alumni Brunch at Orange Central (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Alumni in the Class of 1972 pose with their class banner during the Senior Alumni Brunch at Orange Central (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Syracuse University Alumni Awards Celebration award winners and esteemed guests pose on stage during Orange Central (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
A young Syracuse University fan poses during the Orange Central tailgate (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Alumni pose on the Quad during the Orange Central tailgate (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Alumni pose during the Orange Central ’80s and ’90s night celebrations (photo by Estheralice Lopez).
Syracuse University cheerleaders perform during the Orange Central tailgate (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Students pose on the Quad with Otto during the Orange Central tailgate (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Cheerleaders perform on the JMA Wireless Dome field, spelling out Syracuse with their flags (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
Otto poses with students during the Orange Central football game (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).
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