Community Engagement

Jim Stone’s Falk College Legacy: Service to the Advisory Board and Legislative Policy Day  

When Jim Stone started his first year at Syracuse University in 1958, he had every intention of following in his parents’ footsteps and becoming a
Matt Michael May 3, 2024
Jim Stone’s Falk College Legacy: Service to the Advisory Board and Legislative Policy Day  

Mindfully Growing Program Teaching Healthy Eating Habits to Pre-K Children

Do you like broccoli? “I touched broccoli with my feet.” You like eating watermelon, what does it smell like? “Snow.” What does snow taste like?
Matt Michael April 10, 2024
Mindfully Growing Program Teaching Healthy Eating Habits to Pre-K Children

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera to Kick Off ‘Cruel April’ Poetry Series

As a “natural wonderer, dreamer, traveler… mega listener…and only child,” poet Juan Felipe Herrera grew up in California’s San Joaquín and Salinas Valleys “listening to
Diane Stirling April 1, 2024
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera to Kick Off ‘Cruel April’ Poetry Series

Trans Support Day 2024 Set for March 23

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trans Support Day returned in 2023 with an inspiring event hosted by Syracuse University’s Marriage and
Matt Michael March 11, 2024
Trans Support Day 2024 Set for March 23

Falk College, Cabana Form Innovative Partnership to Aid Military Veterans  

Ken Marfilius and Nick Armstrong are U.S. military veterans who have dedicated their lives to helping active military members, veterans and their families. Together, they
Matt Michael Feb. 29, 2024
Falk College, Cabana Form Innovative Partnership to Aid Military Veterans   

Social Workers United Students Spread the Love on Valentine’s Day

This was going to be a story about the Social Workers United student group from the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and how
Matt Michael Feb. 22, 2024
Social Workers United Students Spread the Love on Valentine’s Day

Operation Orange Warmup: Collecting Winter Coats to Benefit Local Community

To assist individuals and families who are in need of winter outerwear, Syracuse University is again partnering with InterFaith Works of Central New York and
Peyton Jan. 16, 2024
Operation Orange Warmup: Collecting Winter Coats to Benefit Local Community

Give Back in 2024: Volunteer to Be a Book Buddy

Early literacy is paramount to a child’s future success, but recent research [PDF] from The Education Trust-New York shows the state is facing a “literacy
News Staff Dec. 18, 2023
Give Back in 2024: Volunteer to Be a Book Buddy

NYSCA Grants Awarded to 5 Faculty, 2 Organizations

Five faculty members have each received $10,000 New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Individual Artist grants to carry out creative projects, including several
Diane Stirling Nov. 30, 2023
NYSCA Grants Awarded to 5 Faculty, 2 Organizations

Hendricks Chapel Brings Students Together for Interfaith Service Opportunity  

On a recent Sunday afternoon, students from a range of religious and spiritual identities and traditions gathered at Hendricks Chapel to break bread. Following a
Kelly Homan Rodoski Nov. 30, 2023
Hendricks Chapel Brings Students Together for Interfaith Service Opportunity   

Opportunities Available for Campus Community Members to Participate in Holiday Giving, Volunteerism

For those looking to voluntarily contribute to the distribution of holiday items to local nonprofit organizations in Syracuse, the Office of Community Engagement makes this
News Staff Nov. 16, 2023
Opportunities Available for Campus Community Members to Participate in Holiday Giving, Volunteerism

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Sept. 11

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this week: Eric Grode, director of the Goldring Arts Journalism
Vanessa Marquette Sept. 15, 2023
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Sept. 11

Office of Community Engagement Hosting Events to Bring Awareness to Food Insecurity

Thousands of people in the City of Syracuse face uncertainty over when and where their next meal will come from. According to data from the
News Staff Sept. 1, 2023

National Science Foundation Renews Funding for Upstate Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program

Funding for operating the Upstate Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ULSAMP) program has been renewed, permitting Syracuse University to continue leading a seven-institution initiative
Diane Stirling Aug. 1, 2023

Operation Orange Warmup to Collect Winter Coats for Community at Nov. 12 Football Game Against Florida State

For the second time this year, Syracuse University is partnering with Central New York nonprofit organizations for Operation Orange Warmup, a collection drive for warm
News Staff Nov. 2, 2022
Operation Orange Warmup to Collect Winter Coats for Community at Nov. 12 Football Game Against Florida State

New Tuition Grant Program Unveiled for First Responders

When Liz Green prepares for roll call next month in front of a precinct of City of Syracuse police officers, she plans to be a
Eileen Korey Oct. 27, 2022
New Tuition Grant Program Unveiled for First Responders

Syracuse University Expands Go Local Initiative, Creates New Pathways to Home Ownership and Education

As part of its successful Go Local initiative, and to strengthen economic inclusion and development throughout Central New York, Syracuse University today announced it will
News Staff Sept. 14, 2022
Syracuse University Expands Go Local Initiative, Creates New Pathways to Home Ownership and Education