What’s Happening This Week

Welcome to “What’s Happening This Week,” a highlight of upcoming events, activities, leadership opportunities and more happening on and around campus. Each Tuesday, we’ll share a sampling of things to do. Looking for a complete list? Check out The Peel, the University Events Calendar, the Wellness Portal, the ’Cuse Activities...

Featured Bird Library Extended Hours and Special Activities: As students prepare for final exams, Bird Library will be open 24 hours a day through May 8. They are also offering several wellness initiatives during finals, including a positivity station on the first floor with goodie bags, encouraging notes with candy,...

Featured Block Party 2025: On Friday, April 25, University Union will host Block Party at the JMA Wireless Dome featuring Latto and Role Model. Tickets for Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students are $20, and doors open for the concert at 7 p.m. ’Cuse Collections Volunteers Needed: Sustainability Management is...

Featured Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Badminton Tournament: Join the AAPI Heritage Month Planning Committee, the Intercultural Collective and the Barnes Center at The Arch this Sunday, April 20, for the annual AAPI Heritage Month Badminton Tournament! Everyone is welcome to register for the tournament, available through...

Featured Queer Research Symposium: Join the LGBTQ+ Research Center and the LGBTQ+ Grad Affinity Group for the Queer Research Symposium tomorrow, April 9. The Queer Research Symposium is an opportunity for students to showcase their research about LGBTQ+ communities, issues and other topics. Take Back the Night: This Thursday, April...

Featured Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month: The annual AAPI Heritage Month celebration begins with an information fair and kickoff event today, April 1. The monthlong celebration includes speakers, exhibits, performances and student organization events. Disability Pride Month: April marks the University’s celebration of Disability Pride Month, during...

Featured Syracuse Giving Day: Syracuse Giving Day is this Thursday, March 27! Giving Day is a chance for the global Orange community to unite for 24 hours of impact, friendly competition and plenty of Orange pride. You can learn more about Giving Day and how to support it on the...

Featured Health and Wellness Survey Extended Deadline: The deadline to complete the Barnes Center at The Arch’s Student Health and Wellness Survey has been extended! Check your Syracuse University (i.e., @syr.edu) email for a link to complete it. The survey takes no more than 10 minutes, all responses are recorded...

Featured Take the Health and Wellness Survey: Check your Syracuse University (i.e., @syr.edu) email for a link to complete the Barnes Center at The Arch’s Student Health and Wellness Survey. It takes no more than 10 minutes, all responses are recorded anonymously and those who complete the survey are entered...

Featured 3rd Annual Poster Design Contest: Create, inspire and share your Orange pride by participating in Syracuse University’s 3rd Annual Poster Design Contest! Submit your most creative representation of Syracuse University for a chance to have your design and story shared with the Orange community during an upcoming fundraising campaign....

Featured CuseCon: Join us this Saturday, Feb. 22, for a groundbreaking event created to celebrate, inspire and empower student creators, entrepreneurs and influencers. Combining the energy of a conference with the vibrancy of an expo, CuseCon offers a unique platform for students to grow, connect and collaborate. Don’t miss out...

Featured Become a Welcome Week Leader: Welcome Week Leaders welcome new students to Syracuse University and help support Welcome Week in August. Information sessions are scheduled throughout the next week, and applications are due 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Take the Health and Wellness Survey: Check your Syracuse University (i.e.,...

Featured Cold and Flu Season: With flu cases going up, do your best to keep yourself and the rest of the campus community healthy. Remember to get your flu shot, wash your hands thoroughly and often, and stay home if you’re not feeling well! Mark and Pearle Clements Internship Awards: The Mark and Pearle...

Featured Black History Month Celebration Begins: The annual Black History Month celebration starts this Friday, Jan. 31, with an information fair and kickoff event. Activities throughout the month include Black History Trivia Night, Basketball Classic, CuseCon, Valentine’s Paint Night and much more. Visit the Black History Month calendar for the...

Featured Spring Involvement Fair: Don’t miss out on the Spring Involvement Fair, where over 200 Recognized Student Organizations and campus departments will be tabling! Make sure to check out both days of the fair happening today, Jan. 21, and tomorrow, Jan. 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Goldstein Auditorium...

Featured Happy first day of the spring semester! The Peel is back with “What’s Happening This Week,” a snapshot of just some of the things happening on campus each week. Be sure to check out the University Events Calendar, Wellness Portal, ’Cuse Activities portal and Hendricks Chapel website regularly for...

Featured Libraries’ Wellness Room: Enjoy time to unwind before the stress of finals in the Libraries’ Wellness Room! Items from the Libraries’ Wellness Collection will be highlighted at this event, such as portable chair massagers, coloring kits, zen art boards and meditation kits. Come unwind and relax on the last...

Featured Giving ’CUSEDay: Today is International Day of Giving, and you’re invited to give back to Syracuse University by making a gift to the Annual Fund or by supporting a student-driven crowdfunding project. No matter what you choose, your gift will have a huge and immediate impact on the Syracuse...

Featured Headspace: Did you know students have access to a free premium Headspace account through the Barnes Center at The Arch? Headspace helps individuals create life-changing habits and includes features such as the fundamentals of meditation and mindfulness, customizable experiences to support managing stress, and sleep sounds and bedtime exercises....

Featured Resident Advisor Information Sessions: Learn about the 2025-26 Resident Advisor (RA) appointment, application and selection process at an RA Information Session. Student Living staff will review the role, expectations and benefits of an RA position, as well as provide an opportunity to ask questions about the application process. Information...