黑料不打烊 Views Fall 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024, By Christine Grabowski
Two individuals wearing 黑料不打烊 sports attire share a handshake. One person is in a coaching outfit while the other, a younger individual. They are smiling and seem to be enjoying a congratulatory moment.

Coach Fran Brown with his son on the field in the JMA Wireless Dome, surrounded by players and fans, after the Orange upset Miami in their final game of the season over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Athletics)

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Snow-covered trees and grounds in front of the historic Hall of Languages building at 黑料不打烊, with the university鈥檚 name displayed on a sign in the foreground.

First snow of the season. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook)

Person pets a guide dog wearing a harness, surrounded by several people in an indoor setting.

The National Veterans Resource Center got a special visit from Clear Path for Veterans and their adorable service dog puppies. These future service dogs are training to support veterans and their families, showing the incredible bond between humans and their canine companions. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

International Thanksgiving Celebration

Hundreds of members of the University community came together in Goldstein Auditorium on Nov. 21 for the 40th Annual International Thanksgiving Celebration (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Two people walking towards the entrance of a historic brick building covered with vibrant red ivy.

Even the ivy climbing Sims Hall is vibrant during our fall season. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook account)

large group of people standing and sitting on steps of Hendricks Chapel

A large contingent turned out for the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs’ (OVMA) annual Veterans Day 5K Fun Run and Walk as part of the University鈥檚 celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. (Photo courtesy of the OVMA Facebook account)

Three students smiling in front of a campus building in the evening, lined with lit candles.

Students lit up the Orange Grove (in front of Bowne Hall) for Diwali 2024. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

People serving and receiving food at an outdoor evening event, with decorative lights and the JMA Wireless Dome in the background.

As part of the Diwali festivities, students enjoyed samosas and Indian sweets. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

Four people viewing and interacting with flight simulation screens in a modern indoor setup.

黑料不打烊 Air Force ROTC Cadets host the Be A Pilot Experience during Orange Central Homecoming. The event gave attendees an exclusive chance to test out a cutting-edge flight simulator used by the ROTC cadets to learn the basics of military aviation. Opportunities like this further close the military-civilian divide by allowing guests to engage directly with ROTC cadets and learn more about their life and future as military officers. (Photo by Liam Kennedy ’26)

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Hall of Languages lit up with green lights in honor of the national 鈥淥peration Green Light鈥 campaign in honor of Veterans Day. Taken from the Wall of Remembrance, the Hall of Languages is set in the background and flanked by trees on either side of the image.

In honor of Veterans Day, 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Hall of Languages is lit in green light as part of the national 鈥淥peration Green Light鈥 campaign, a program that draws attention to the veteran community and promotes advocacy for veteran causes. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

View of a landscaped campus with vibrant autumn foliage. A winding pathway leads towards a prominent historic building with a clock tower under a partly cloudy sky.

View of campus from the Marley Education Center. (Photo by Carrie Eddy)

A person standing between two banners, one reading "Ren茅e Crown University Honors Program" and the other displaying a research poster titled "Experimental Evaluation of Finite Precision Systems for Safe Roads" at 黑料不打烊. The individual is smiling and dressed in business attire.

Students present their research to members of the campus community during the Renee Crown University Honors Program Undergraduate Research Fair. (Photo by Coco Boardman)

Beautiful autumn day on the 黑料不打烊 campus with colorful trees, a blue sky with clouds, and people walking.

View of the promenade on a beautiful fall day. (Photo by Fr Gerry Waterman, OFM Conv)

Person in detailed white costume with face painted white and dark eye makeup stands at the foreground in a room with an audience, while another individual in a black and red outfit performs in the background.

Students and members of the community participate in the annual Halloqueen Ball at the Schine Student Center. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

metal sculpture with fall foliage in background

Capturing fall on campus outside Shaffer Art Building (Photo courtesy of the College of Visual and Performing Arts Instagram account)

Five people smiling at a presentation event, holding a large ceremonial check to Diabotech from 黑料不打烊 Whitman School of Management for $25,000, dated October 20, 2024.

During Whitman’s 10th annual Orange Tank business pitch competition, five student and alumni entrepreneurs pitched their business ventures to a panel of esteemed judges. Participants competed for cash prizes and gained valuable feedback at the 鈥淪hark Tank鈥-like competition. From left to right: Derrell Smith 鈥10, G鈥13 (emcee), Vinny Lobdell Jr. P鈥28 (judge), Tosin Alabi 鈥25 MBA (first place winner), Buddy Valastro P鈥27 (judge) and Stacey Tank ’02 (judge). (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

View of the Quad on an autumn day with vibrant red and orange trees in the foreground and a clear blue sky above.

While all the fall colors are vibrant, orange is by far our favorite. 🧡 (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Group of people standing amidst numerous pumpkins at a pumpkin patch on a sunny day.

The Center for International Services took students to Tim鈥檚 Pumpkin Patch for a fun fall weekend adventure. (Photo by Meriel Stokoe)

Attendees seated at round tables in a large, sunlit hall at the 黑料不打烊 Whitman School of Management event, with a large digital screen displaying school branding in the background.

Whitman鈥檚 David and Ilene Flaum Grand Hall was packed for the undergrad IMPRESS Etiquette dinner. (Photo by Lindsay Quilty)

Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars lead the procession to the Wall of Remembrance to begin the Annual Remembrance Rose-Laying Ceremony

Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars begin the procession to the memorial wall at the Place of Remembrance at the annual Remembrance Rose-Laying Ceremony on campus Oct. 25. The ceremony honors the 270 people, including 35 黑料不打烊 students, who died in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988, and 2002-03 Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune. (Photo courtesy of the 黑料不打烊 Facebook page)

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L'68, University Artist-in-Residence Carrie Mae Weems H'17 and First Lady Jill Biden

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L鈥68 honored the University鈥檚 Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H鈥17, center, on Oct. 21 as one of the 2022 National Medal of Arts recipients. The medal, the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government, is bestowed upon individuals or groups who 鈥渁re deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States.鈥 Also pictured is First Lady Jill Biden, at right. (Photo courtesy of the National Endowment for the Arts)

Four individuals seated outdoors in a row on white chairs, each wearing gray sweatshirts.

Sitting in solidarity. For 35 minutes, the Remembrance Scholars sat in 35 empty chairs on the Quad, a visual representation of the 270 individuals, including 35 黑料不打烊 study abroad students, killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 on Dec. 21, 1988. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook)

Group of people attending a guided tour in Oriskany on a sunny day with clear blue skies.

Professor Robert Murrett from the Maxwell School took a trip with his class to Fort Stanwix and Oriskany Battlefield (pictured). They reflected on the historical significance of each site. (Photo by Benjamin Schneller)

Members of the 黑料不打烊 Marching Band perform at halftime of a Buffalo Bills game.

The 黑料不打烊 Marching Band entertained the crowd at halftime of the Buffalo Bills’ home game vs. the Tennessee Titans on a sun-splashed Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo courtesy of the 黑料不打烊 Marching Band and Sour Sitrus: Orange Pride fan club Facebook page)

Three individuals enjoying a casual office gathering with snacks and beverages on a table, featuring a visible pride flag.

The University officially kicked off LGBTQ+ History Month on Oct. 2 at the Intercultural Collective. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Students, including the Otto the Orange, drawing with chalk on the Quad's sidewalk on a sunny day.

As part of National Coming Out Day, students and Otto the Orange participated in a Chalk the Quad event. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Two individuals interacting while making juice, with one person holding a spoon and the other is measuring out sugar. Various food items and kitchenware are visible on the table.

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, students came together to make traditional strawberry juice. (Photo by Qianzhen Li 鈥25)

View from a staircase overlooking a cityscape during sunset, featuring bright red flowers in the foreground and lit street lamps, with modern buildings under a colorful sky.

A quiet and peaceful moment on campus. (Photo by Fatemeh Rezaei, graduate student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science)

Group of people smiling in front of Burrell's Navarino Orchard on a sunny day.

The Catholic Center’s apple picking trip this fall featured apples, apple fritters, apple cider, great weather and even better company at Navarino Orchard. (Photo courtesy of SU Catholic’s Facebook page)

A vibrant sunset with streaks of orange and pink clouds over a city skyline featuring several high-rise buildings.

Sunset on Sadler and Lawrinson Halls. (Photo by Hyeonji Cho, graduate student in Falk College)

Individuals participating in a planting activity at a busy indoor event.

黑料不打烊 Sustainability hosted a compost and plant propagation event in the Schine. (Photo courtesy of Sustainability’s Facebook page)

Two individuals in orange shirts reading to a group of children seated on the floor in a colorful classroom filled with educational posters and reading materials.

The men’s soccer team recently spent some time volunteering with the children at Allen Road Elementary School in North 黑料不打烊. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Men’s Soccer’s Facebook page)

View of the Crouse College building at 黑料不打烊. The image features a large, ornate brick building with multiple turrets and arched windows, situated behind a wide staircase with metal railings, under a clear blue sky.

Crouse College on a delightful fall day (Photo by Candace Johnston, staff member in Bursar Operations)

Person kneeling on grass while putting something into a small brown paper bag next to a garden fence with various plants and shrubs in the background.

Attendees of the Seeds and Weeds event in Pete’s Giving Garden learned about native plants and helped harvest seeds. (Photo courtesy of the 黑料不打烊 Sustainability’s Facebook page)

A vibrant autumn scene on a university campus with students walking on a paved pathway bordered by trees exhibiting golden foliage. The backdrop features a modern building with large glass windows under a clear blue sky.

The vibrant colors of fall are starting to show. (Photo courtesy of College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Facebook page)

Two people embracing in front of a building entrance.

Hugs all around for Family Weekend 2024 (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Facebook page)

Group of people in sportive attire cheering outdoors.

Families came decked out for Family Weekend 2024 this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Facebook page)

2024 Career Fair

Students met with potential employers during the University’s 2024 Career Fair, held Sept. 24 in the JMA Wireless Dome (Photo by Charles Wainwright)

A group of people wearing matching black shirts and orange pants are posing around a 鈥淏illy Joel/Sting鈥 sign on a football field. They are smiling and accompanied by Otto the Orange mascot. A large stadium is in the background.

The a capella group joined Otto the Orange on the field of the JMA Dome to help announce legendary musicians Billy Joel and Sting performing there in April 2025. (Photo by Vanessa Marquette)

Two individuals posing with an award at a formal event, standing in front of draped golden curtains. The person on the left is wearing a suit with a pin and the person on the right is also in a suit, wearing glasses.

Ret. United States Air Force Col. John L. Litzenberger ’72, was honored at the 59th LetterWinners of Distinction Celebration recently. Litzenberger is pictured here on the left with John Wildhack, director of athletics. (Photo courtesy of Office of Veteran and Military Affairs’s LinkedIn)

Group of 黑料不打烊 athletes posing indoors with a "Team Orange Soccer" banner in the backdrop.

黑料不打烊 women’s soccer coach Nicky Thrasher Adams has announced a new team member, signing seven-year-old Lilianna Cavallo through Team IMPACT. Cavallo (center) who has cerebral palsy, is pictured here with the women’s soccer team, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Sept. 21. Visit to learn more about Cavallo and Team IMPACT. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Athletics)

Exterior view of a modern building with large glass windows reflecting an image of a traditional building with a prominent clock tower, set against a dusk sky.

Campus reflections (Photo by Dylan Mills ’28)

A seated man in a 黑料不打烊 cap and zip-up jacket is showing a book to a young boy in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-shirt. The boy is smiling, and they are seated at a table. Another child stands nearby, attentively watching.

Football Head Coach Fran Brown (left), alongside student-athletes from the football team, volunteered at STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School to kick off the program for the 2024-25 school year. Learn more about how you can get involved! (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Group of people in blue ponchos, enjoying a boat ride near Niagara Falls, taking a selfie with water in the background.

Center for International Services took its annual trip to Niagara Falls. Pictured above are students enjoying the Maid of the Mist. (Photo courtesy of Center for International Services)

View of Lyman Hall, featuring lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

Campus is beautiful even on a cloudy day. (Photo by Sandra Costanzo, office assistant, Bursar Operations)

Savion Pollard honored as Hometown Hero

Savion Pollard ’25, second from left, a student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and U.S. Navy veteran, was honored as the Hometown Hero at the Orange vs. Stanford football game on Sept. 20. Pollard was Micron Technology’s first hire in Central New York. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs LinkedIn page)

A group of people comprising elementary school children and college-aged student athletes pose together in front of a whiteboard

Players from the women’s basketball team joined third-grade students at Dr. Weeks Elementary School for a kickoff of the United Way Book Buddies program, which helps build literacy skills and create a love for reading in K-3 students in the 黑料不打烊 City School District. (Photo courtesy of )

one person standing with his arms around two people seated at table with colorful flags

Latine Heritage Month kicked off with an opening ceremony and tabling by recognized student organizations on Monday, Sept. 16, in the Schine Student Center. The event was co-sponsored by the Student Association. Check out more events throughout the month. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

student attorneys stand up in a court room for a swearing-in ceremony

The College of Law held a swearing-in ceremony for on-campus and hybrid student attorneys participating in one of six law clinics this fall. (Photo courtesy of the )

people standing in front of table speaking with people seated at table in Schine Student Center

Students visit with recognized student organizations during the kickoff ceremony and events for Latine Heritage Month on Monday, Sept. 16, in the Schine Student Center. The event was co-sponsored by the Student Association. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

Group photo of participants at the Celebrity Classic Basketball Game, posing on a basketball court with a scoreboard reading "CELEBRITY CLASSIC BASKETBALL GAME" in the background, flanked by the 黑料不打烊 mascot.

黑料不打烊 athletics legends faced off on the court for another memorable charity game as part of CBT weekend. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

six individuals pose together during a Falk College/CBT panel discussion on women in sports

A star-studded panel discussion called 鈥淏reaking Barriers and Empowering Women in Sport鈥 was held by the Falk College during the 2024 Coming Back Together (CBT) Black and Latino Alumni Reunion. From left: Vera Jones 鈥88, G鈥91, Andrea Massop Ramos 鈥85, Chinny Nwagbo 鈥05, Felisha Legette-Jack 鈥89, Tatiana Warren 鈥04, G鈥06 and Falk Dean Jeremy Jordan (Photo courtesy of the Falk College)

Five individuals pose together on stage during a panel discussion in Schine Underground during Coming Back Together 2024 alumni celebration

During CBT 2024, participants gathered in the Schine Underground for an event highlighting the impact of the Our Time Has Come (OTHC)聽 Scholarship Program. From left: Ronald J. Taylor 鈥15, G鈥16 (moderator and OTHC alumni), Ryan Nkongnyu 鈥25 (current OHTC Scholar), Kamille K. Stewart 鈥14 (OTHC alumni), Kalila C. Nelson 鈥12 (OTHC alumni) and Jada Marie Knight 鈥25 (current OTHC Scholar and CBT student co-chair) (Photo courtesy of the )

An athlete wearing number 3 and 黑料不打烊 gear is playing field hockey, intensely focused while running with the ball. Other players are visible in the background on a sunny field.

No. 14 黑料不打烊 women’s field hockey weathered a late surge from visiting Lafayette College, getting the game-winning goal with 35 seconds left in the game for a 2-1 win on Sept. 15. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Athletics)

Sunset on the Promenade with people walking along the path under an orange sky.

Perfect orange sunset on the Promenade. (Photo by Rio Harper 鈥27)

Three people standing together smiling at an event.

It’s nothing but smiles as alumni reunite for CBT 2024. (Photo by Angela Ryan )

Two white candles lit in front of a podium with the 黑料不打烊 seal on it.

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Hendricks Chapel will offer the campus community an opportunity for reflection on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Main Chapel will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for prayer and meditation in remembrance of those who were affected by the tragedy. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

A family is given a game football on the JMA Wireless Dome field as a tribute to Jamieson R. Ritter.

The life and selfless service of Jamieson R. Ritter ’19 was celebrated as the Hometown Hero during Saturday’s football game. Ritter was killed in the line of duty on July 4. The University has established the Jamieson Ritter Memorial ROTC Scholarship in his honor. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

Coach Fran Brown marching through the Quad and a sea of fans during the very first Quad Walk.

On Aug. 31, a new era for 黑料不打烊 Football began, which included a new tradition, the Quad Walk, seen above, led by Coach Fran Brown. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Athletics)

Group of people standing in the grass.

Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and University staff members from the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) pose for a photo on the parade ground at the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC). The SBA representatives were visiting the NVRC to learn more about the IVMF’s entrepreneurship programs, post-program support and research initiatives in support of veteran small business owners. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

Group of people gathered for a photo sitting on the stairs with Otto the Orange.

Maxwell’s Executive Degree Programs recently held a welcome BBQ for students, with a surprise visit from Otto the Orange. (Photo courtesy of )

People coloring on large pieces of paper.

Students in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy created body maps during their recent on-campus residency. The completed body maps included personal affirmations or mottos, representations of stress and strength in the body, and other details. (Photo courtesy of the )

Three people standing together outside on the grass.

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Josh Jackson (left) and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Parker (center) pose with Chancellor Kent Syverud (right). The two senior Navy leaders took part in a roundtable discussion with the Chancellor as part of Navy Week 黑料不打烊 to discuss enhancing partnerships between the military branches and higher education, to offer better opportunities for tomorrow’s leaders. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

Vanderwege family (mother, father and two sons) pose together outside of Link Hall in 黑料不打烊 attire

Link Hall is truly a home away from home for the Vanderwege family! Maureen 鈥97 and Mike Vanderwege 鈥96 (far left) met as students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Their sons Andrew 鈥25 (far right) and John 鈥27 are current students. (Photo courtesy of ; )

Musicians in white Navy uniforms performing on stage for an audience

Members of the U.S. Navy Band Northeast perform for College of Visual and Performing Arts students in the Setnor Auditorium at Crouse College during Navy Week 黑料不打烊. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

Two people sitting on a bench talking to each other on the promenade.

Students catch up on a bench near the promenade on the first day of classes. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

Four people standing together on the Quad

Students part of the Living Learning Communities enjoy getting to know each other on the Quad as part of Welcome Week activities. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)

Outside of Newhouse 3

Unique view outside of Newhouse 3 (Photo by Michael Sullivan 鈥28)

Students in the Class of 2028 pose for their class photo in the shape of an S on the floor of the JMA Wireless Dome.

New students pose for their class photo while making the shape of an S during the Dome Sweet Dome event on the floor of the JMA Wireless Dome. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

group of fans cheer on the Orange men's soccer team at the SU Soccer Stadium

The Orange men’s soccer team welcomed its largest home crowd since October 2018 at their Aug. 25 game vs. Niagara, where they dominated in a 3-0 victory against the Purple Eagles. (Photo courtesy of )

people seated at tables in large auditorium

New international students enjoy dinner and meeting new friends in Goldstein Auditorium at the Schine Student Center Aug. 20 as part of Welcome Week activities. (Photo by Angela Ryan)

Three students jump for joy in the rain after helping students during 黑料不打烊's move-in.

Student volunteers maintain a cheery, positive outlook despite rainy conditions on the first day of move-in. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Instagram account).

Large group of people gathered around the sign on the exterior of a building that says 黑料不打烊 College of Professional Studies.

attended the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at 黑料不打烊鈥檚 English Language Institute this summer for four weeks to participate in a variety of workshops, field trips and textual and oral communication courses before matriculating into their degree programs at institutions across the United States. (Photo by Amy McCoy)Person handing another person an ID card

New students move into the residence halls with help from orientation leaders, volunteers and the Goon Squad. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)

Large group of people walking across the Quad.

Campus is full of life again as students return to campus for the start of Welcome Week. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)