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2023-24 Winter Break/Orange Appreciation Days Operating Schedule

Thursday, December 7, 2023, By News Staff
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In continuation of Syracuse University’s commitment to providing comprehensive benefits and in appreciation of the contributions of faculty and staff, the University will be operating under its holiday schedule and Orange Appreciation Days format for the winter break period from 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

In addition to the regular University holidays of Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 and bonus days Dec. 26 and 29, the following days have been designated as paid Orange Appreciation Days: Dec. 27 and 28.

Units providing essential services that will remain fully operational during the Winter Break include the Department of Public Safety and Facilities Services.

From 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, all academic and administrative buildings will be locked or closed. Building temperatures will be lowered to 60 degrees unless prior arrangements have been made. Normal building occupancy schedules will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Request for Building Access:
If you require your building to be open over the Orange Appreciation Days/Winter Break period, please submit a request to your building coordinator, noting the specific dates and times. Requests should be made by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. Note that faculty and staff will be able to access the buildings you work in, as usual, by swiping their SU I.D. cards, even when the buildings are locked.

Request for Adjustments to Temperature and Lighting:
Deans, directors and department heads may submit a detailed request for adjustments to temperature and lighting during the Winter Break/Orange Appreciation Days period. Please review the University’s temperature guidelines. We ask that requests be made using the online form by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. Requests will be reviewed and approved by either the vice president and chief facilities officer or the provost.

Important: Buildings Not Included in Winter Break Reduced Occupancy Schedule
The following buildings will be excluded from the temperature setback, and will remain on normal access, temperature and lighting settings:

  • Heroy Geology Laboratory
  • Bowne Hall – Fourth Floor
  • Lyman Hall – Fourth Floor
  • Sims Hall – Department of Public Safety
  • Center for Science and Technology
  • Bird Library – Operating hours are listed on the library website
  • Life Sciences Complex
  • Link Hall
  • Physics Building
  • Ensley Athletic Center
  • South Campus Library Facility
  • Lally Complex
  • Carmelo Anthony Center
  • Tennity Ice Rink
  • Crouse Hinds Hall

Additional information regarding Orange Appreciation Days/Winter Break services and resources may be found at:

  • University services available during Orange Appreciation Days/Winter Break
  • HR Orange Appreciation Days/Winter Break information
  • Orange Appreciation Days FAQ

Questions on building occupancy can be directed to the Department of Energy Systems and Sustainability Management at 315.443.1535 or energy@syr.edu.

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