This year’s effort begins Thursday, May 3, and extends through Friday, May 11. Donation boxes will be located in most residence halls, Schine Student Center, Goldstein Student Center and some Greek houses on campus. Donations of non-perishable food items will also be accepted at these same locations. Food donations will benefit the Hendricks Chapel food pantry and local CNY food banks.

Ten Tons of Love would not be possible without the generosity of students, faculty and staff. Throughout its history, the Ten Tons of Love initiative has collected tons of items that have helped thousands of families in the ���ϲ����� area. Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity (FIJI) has partnered with Ten Tons of Love again this year to assist with donation collections.

“This year, FIJI brothers will deliver all of the items donated from participating Greek houses and the larger ���ϲ����� community to the Boys and Girls Club, located just past the Brewster, Boland and Brockway complex,” says Patrick Fessler ’19, a child and family studies major in and FIJI’s philanthropy chair. “We encourage participation from all Greek houses. Ten Tons of Love is a great way for students and the community to get involved directly with the greater ���ϲ����� area.”

Additional volunteers are also needed to assist. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Erin Riggs or Joseph Personte in the Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services.

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Through Honor Flight ���ϲ�����, America’s veterans have the opportunity to go Washington, D.C., and visit the national memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. When the veterans return to ���ϲ�����, a ceremony will take place in a large tent outside the terminal at ���ϲ����� Hancock International Airport, with the veteran procession proceeding from the terminal to the tent.

Family, friends and volunteers will be able to park in the parking garage and open lot at the standard hourly rate. Individuals desiring to car pool from ���ϲ����� should meet in the parking area behind University College by 5 p.m. on April 28. All others should plan to arrive at the airport by about 5:30 p.m. The arrival time for the flight is approximately 6:15 p.m. Attendees will gather outside of the south end of the terminal, near the Honor Flight tent. Look for the “Real Veterans Wear Orange” T-shirts and wear your own Orange apparel!

Please contact Ed Kiewra or Christine Brophy in the (OIRA) if you have any questions.

For more information on Honor Flight, visit the .

The event hosts more than 30 vendors who offer a variety of health and wellness-related services, resources and products available both on and off campus. Among the group of vendors is Tops Friendly Markets, co-sponsor of the event. The vendors tabling offer product demonstrations, free samples, information and activities.

Additionally, there will be a raffle for two tickets to a performance of the New York City Ballet and two tickets to a performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra during SPAC’s 2018 Season.

For questions of additional information, reach out to Angela Petrie, associate director for programs in Recreation Services.

About ���ϲ�����

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Even though Tennity will be closed, there are other ways to stay active on campus.

• Fitness Centers: check out all the fitness centers SU has to offer on the .
• Challenge Course: Recreation Services is taking group bookings for spring and summer 2018; find out more on the .
• Golf: Drumlins Country Club will be open and free to all SU/ESF students to play golf starting April 15-May 12. Golf club rental is free and there is a free Centro bus to and from campus. Visit the .
• Intramurals: There is still time to register your team for intramural ultimate Frisbee. The deadline to register is April 13. For information on how to register and a full list of intramurals available, check the .

The cost of the class covers registration only; food and lodging is the responsibility of the individual participating. The class will be held in the Skybarn, located on South Campus. WFR is a 90-hour long class that takes a comprehensive and in-depth look at the standards and skills when dealing with:

• response and assessment
• musculoskeletal injuries
• environmental emergencies and survival skills
• soft tissue injuries
• medical emergencies

Additional topics, such as CPR, are also included. The WFR course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides and ski patrollers. The WFR is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal back-country trips or expeditions.

Please direct any questions to Associate Director of Outdoor Education and Student Development in Recreation Services.

Winners of the Foundations $1,000 scholarships are, from left to right: Christian Borrero, Desjah Altvater, Hayley Bermel, Mary Mik and Jordan Nuber.

The Spring 2018 Foundations Workshop Series included:

• Leadership with Mark H. Trumbo, student-athlete engagement coordinator, Athletics
• Resilience with Kristelle Aisaka, Office of Health Promotion
• Career Development with Erin Miller ’16, co-founder and CAPCOM for Out There Productions; innovation and immersion recruiter for the iSchool
• Food as Medicine with Veronica Tearney, sports performance specialist, Athletics; and Rachel Gregg, Pharm D., CSCS
• A Comedic Guide to Money with Colin Ryan, comedic speaker, financial educator, and author
• Community Engagement with a Purpose with the Rev. Brian E. Konkol, dean of Hendricks Chapel
• Information Literacy with Jeffrey Rubin, president and CEO, SIDEARM Sports

While this series is open to all students, undergraduate students who attend all sessions can enter to win a $1,000 Foundations Scholarship by submitting an essay, video/vlog or a digital portfolio of what they learned.

On Monday, March 26, from 7-8 p.m. in 500 Hall of Languages, at the Foundations Celebration the scholarships were awarded to:

• Desjah Altvater ’21, Visual Performing Arts
• Hayley Barbara Bermel ’19, Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School
• Jordan Christian Nuber ’20, Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School
• Mary A Mik ’19, Sport and Human Dynamics
• Christian Andino Borrero, ’21 Arts and Sciences

“I am so grateful to all the departments and staff who came together to create this unique program for our students.��The student feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited to continue the growth of Foundations,” says Trumbo, one of the co-organizers of the series.

If you are interested in participating or presenting as a Foundations partner, please email Trumbo with a description of your topic and session, along with at least three desired outcomes from your presentation. All submissions will be reviewed and determined via committee.

For additional information, visit the website.

About ���ϲ�����

���ϲ����� is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an��undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic , with a global footprint, and��, ���ϲ����� offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of ���ϲ����� is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit .

The Identity and Community Guide shares resources related to identity exploration and growth, as well as understanding of self and others. Find events, programs and offices to celebrate, learn about and build community across identities, cultures and belief systems.

The Be Well SU Guide shares resources for healthy living and well-being, including classes and workshops, educational offerings and support. Find information about medical, mental health, recreation, fitness and well-being services all in one spot.

For those who already have the ���ϲ����� Guides mobile app, access the new guides by selecting, “Get this Guide” and using the keywords “Identity and Community” and “Be Well SU.”

For those who do not have the ���ϲ����� Guides mobile app, visit the and enter your mobile phone number to have a link to download texted to you, or go to the or and search ���ϲ����� Guides.

The ���ϲ����� Guides mobile app features multiple guides. Check out the app for all options.

If you have suggestions or feedback about the ���ϲ����� Guides mobile app, please contact .

About ���ϲ�����

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“Have Dog, Will Travel: A Poet’s Journey” is a lyrical love letter to guide dogs everywhere. In this tribute, Kuusisto shares his delightful story of how a guide dog changed his life and helped him discover a newfound appreciation for travel and independence.

“I am so pleased to host, in partnership with so many wonderful collaborators, the sixth installment of Disabilities as Ways of Knowing: A Series of Creative Writing Conversations,” says Diane R. Wiener, director of the Disability Cultural Center. “Professor Steve Kuusisto, public intellectual, distinguished professor and scholar-activist, is not only my talented colleague, I’m very happy and honored to say he is also a dear friend. It is indeed a delight to launch at SU his latest memoir, as a part of the series that he and I created together, and vibrantly, to welcome the entire campus community to celebrate together in the publication of ‘Have Dog, Will Travel.’”

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) will be provided during the reading; ASL interpretation will be provided during the reception. The catered offerings during the reception will include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and Kosher choices. Books will be available for purchase via the ���ϲ����� Bookstore, at a discount.��Kuusisto will sign copies at a spectacular table, fitted with doggy pizazz.

This event is made possible by the Co-Curricular Departmental Initiatives Program within the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, and is co-sponsored by the Disability Cultural Center; the Disability Studies Program; and the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition; with support from Active Minds, the Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee, the Burton Blatt Institute, the Disability Law Society, the Disability Student Union, the LGBT Resource Center, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Renée Crown University Honors Program, and the Slutzker Center for International Services.

Parking is complimentary in the Booth Garage and Marion Lot on a first-come, first-served basis and the Q5 Lot has been designated for accessible parking. For any questions pertaining to parking, please contact Dee Bailey. A is available online.

For other accommodations requests, or if you have any questions, please email the Disability Cultural Center by March 12.

About ���ϲ�����

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Drumlins

Hendricks Chapel Brian Konkol speaks during a recent Dean’s Convocation.

In partnership with Recreation Services, Drumlins offers tennis and golf at no additional fee to full-time undergraduate SU and ESF students.��Graduate students have the opportunity to purchase a student tennis play pass at a deeply discounted rate. The tennis is indoors, so there’s no need to worry about the forecast. Reservations are available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 8:30-10 p.m. or 10-11:30 p.m. and on Saturday evenings between 6-8 p.m. Courts can be reserved up to three days in advance. Additionally, free instructional clinics are on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30-10 p.m., but the class size is limited, so sign up by 4 p.m. the day of. For the clinic to meet, three people must be signed up. Visit the for more information.

Orange After Dark (OAD)

OAD provides students a variety of activities to participate in after hours. Some highlights coming up include: Dave and Buster’s at Destiny USA on March 29 at 10:30 p.m., and much more.

In addition to putting on events throughout the semester, OAD sponsors consistent events each week. Students can take advantage of Late Night Movies every Friday and Saturday in Gifford Auditorium, starting at 11 p.m.; Late Night at the Gym at the Women’s Building and Flanagan from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and Late Night at the Rink at Tennity Ice Pavilion from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.��For the full list of events, ticket information or to contact the OAD staff, visit��the .

Recreation Services Challenge Course

Recreation Services operates a high and low element challenge course and team development program that offers a variety of options meant to challenge and engage your group in a unique learning environment. The facilitation staff will work with your group’s participants to help establish and/or strengthen existing relationships and build trust, respect and camaraderie through their customizable programs. More information about pricing and how to make a reservation can be found on the��.

Hendricks Chapel Dean’s Convocation

Hendricks Chapel offers a wide variety of services and opportunities for students to get involved. A highlight each week is the Dean’s Convocation at 7 p.m. on Sundays in Hendricks Chapel. It is intended to be a place for all people, featuring music and reflection from a diversity of religious, spiritual and philosophical perspectives. There will also be free dinners before the convocation in the Nobel Room at 6 p.m. on March 4, April 1 and April 15. For the full list of events offered at Hendricks Chapel, check out the��. Additionally, visit the����to see all offerings throughout the year.

About ���ϲ�����

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Pulse offers a limited number of discounted tickets to performances, exhibitions and events in the performing and visual arts throughout the surrounding ���ϲ����� area. Discounted tickets are still available to select performances for the following shows:

�����ϲ����� Stage

“Next to Normal”

“A Raisin in the Sun”

“The Magic Play”

SU Drama

“The Seagull”

“The Baltimore Waltz”

Famous Artists Broadway Theatre

“A Chorus Line”

“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles”

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Tickets for ���ϲ����� Stage and SU Drama performances are $3 for students and $8 for faculty/staff with a valid SU ID. There is a limit of two tickets per person, per show. Tickets for Famous Artists Broadway Theatre are available to students with valid SU ID and are $10. There is also a limit of two tickets per person, per show.

For questions or more information, contact the Schine Student Box Office at 315.443.4517.

C.A.R.E. challenges participants to explore their own racial and ethnic identity, understand the experiences of others, critically identify social systems of oppression and work toward living a more socially just life. The spring semester session will begin Jan. 31 and run through March 7, meeting weekly on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

For more information, visit the . If you are interested in registering or have questions, email C.A.R.E. Graduate Assistant Monica Miles.

Students during a stop on last year’s Boston Immersion trip

On the Boston Immersion trip, students will develop a deeper understanding of the opportunities, culture and inner workings of Boston. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Boston; all other expenses are covered during the trip, including lodging, transportation within Boston and all meals. The trip is open to all SU undergraduate students and all majors. Some of the past trips have included visits to Wayfair, Harvard University, Fasten, Bank of America and much more.

“Being a part of the immersion last year was incredible. It was clear that the students developed a deeper understanding for what the ‘world of work’ might look like in Boston and beyond,” says Jenna Collins, assistant director of alumni programs in Career Services. “Students established cross-campus relationships with other students and formed important bonds that will enhance their connection to SU, their peers and fellow alumni for life.”

Students interested in attending should fill out the . The deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 11:59 p.m. ��After students submit their application, they should upload a copy of their resume to under the documents tab for review as well.�� All completed applications will be reviewed by a selection committee.

An information session is also scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in 107 Hall of Languages.

Students will be notified via email by Feb. 22, if they have been selected to attend the program. If selected, students are required to attend a professional development workshop on Friday, April 20, at 2 p.m.

For additional information, please email Collins.

“I think the intramural season is off to a great start, so many students have really gotten involved,” says Angie Petrie, associate director for programs��in the Department of Recreation Services.��“It’s great to see students taking advantage of getting involved in a sport and creating those bonds with other students.”

Fall intramural leagues include softball, flag football, outdoor soccer, volleyball and handball. In addition to providing an outlet for activity and fun, intramurals provide another way to connect with other students.

“I’ve worked for intramural sports for three years now and I have met some awesome people through both working and playing,” says Henry Haanpää ’19, a geography major in the and . “Intramural sports are such a great way for students and their friends to play competitive sports while having a good time.”

Team Block Party, which won the University B Volleyball title

“Intramurals gives me an opportunity to play in sports at a competitive level while also meeting new people,” says Alec Zoida ’17 G’18, . “I was able to meet people that I now consider to be my closest friends.”

At the conclusion of the season, the following teams were this semester’s intramural winners:

• Softball: Alpha Tau Omega
• University A Outdoor Soccer: Shaw Saucers
• University B Outdoor Soccer Westcott Warriors
• University A Flag Football: Sigma Chi
• University B Flag Football: Busch League
• University A Volleyball: Friday Night Volleyball
• University B Volleyball: Block Party
• University Co-Rec Volleyball: Torts Illustrated
• Handball: Whose Hands

For more information on s, please visit the website or email Angie Petrie.

Participants can choose either a basic or upgraded package. The basic package, $125 for SU/ESF undergraduate students and $200 for graduate students and all other SU/ESF ID card holders, includes a six-week lift ticket, transportation and a weekly one-hour lesson. The upgraded package, $225 for SU/ESF undergraduate students and $300 for graduate students and all other SU/ESF ID card holders, includes ski or snowboarding rental with boots and poles, a six-week lift ticket, transportation and a weekly one-hour lesson. Participants must choose either Fridays or Saturdays and cannot switch the evening they have chosen. Additionally, there will be no make-up sessions should participants be unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions.

New this year, students will have the opportunity to add on an hour of snow tubing for an additional $10 extra per session, payable to Toggenburg directly during the program dates. More details are available upon registration.

Participants must register and pay online before Jan. 21, 2018, and space is limited to the first 250 paid. To register, visit the , under “Outdoor Adventure Trips,” click the arrow to be given the drop-down menu of the different options:

• Fridays with Ski Rental
• Fridays with Snowboard Rental
• Fridays–No Rental Equipment
• Saturdays with Snowboard Rental
• Saturdays with Ski Rental
• Saturdays–No Rental Equipment.

Then, click “add to cart” for your option and follow the prompts to register and pay.

Upon completion of registration and payment, participants will receive an email with instructions on how to register the pass with Toggenburg Mountain through their online registration page. The cost to register the six-week pass is $5.

Yellow school buses will depart from College Place (in front of Sims Hall) at 5 p.m. and will depart from Toggenburg at 10 p.m.

For any questions, please reach out to Scott Catucci, associate director, Department of Recreation Services.

From left: Mark Trumbo, Athletics; Tracy Tillapaugh, Sport Management Department, Falk College; Syeisha Byrd, Office of Engagement Programs; Noah Goldmann; Zadia Wallace; Eldon Tsoi; Derek Brainard, Office of Financial Literacy; Veronica Tearney, Athletics; and Katelyn Cowen, Office of Health Promotion

Undergraduate students who attended all six sessions had the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship.

The series attracted 70-80 students each session, and 45 students attended all six sessions. Those 45 students were eligible to submit a reflection piece with some of their key takeaways and action steps from the series that entered them in to win a $1,000 scholarship. This semester, five students were awarded the first-ever Foundations Scholarship:

Julianne Doherty ’20, Noah Goldmann ’21, College of Arts and Sciences
Gabriel Lizer ’21, College of Arts and Sciences
Eldon Tsoi ’21,��Zadia Wallace ’19,

“All of the students who attended the series took away valuable skills in setting the foundation for their future, not just at ���ϲ�����, but past graduation and into their professional and personal lives,” says Derek Brainard, financial literacy coordinator and one of the organizers of the series. “All of the students that participated took the initiative to learn about topics critical to their future and we look forward to continuing this series so that even more students can leverage these skills.”

Next semester, the steering committee is looking forward to bringing other life skill areas to the series by expanding the program and partners involved. Students will have the opportunity to enter to win a $1,000 scholarship again during the spring semester if they attend all the sessions and write a reflection piece.

For additional information, visit the webpage.

Janaya Khan

Khan is the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Canada and is considered a leading voice in social transformation, justice and equality. Khan is a Black, queer, gender-nonconforming activist, staunch Afrofuturist, boxer and social justice educator. During the presentation,��Khan will explore topics related to systemic racism, heterosexism and cissexism and the ways these systems of oppression are interconnected, as well as present a vision for intersectional Black, queer and trans liberation.

Khan’s has engaged in academic and frontline community dialogue about the global impacts of the Black Lives Matter movement. Khan is also an accomplished lecturer and author whose writings have been featured in The Feminist Wire, The Root, Huffington Post Black Voices and Al Jazeera. More information is available on .

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided.

In addition to the LGBT Resource Center, the keynote event is sponsored by: Qolor Collective student organization; Cultural Foundations of Education in the School of Education; LGBT Studies, an interdisciplinary program in the College of Arts and Sciences; Office of Multicultural Affairs; and the Democratizing Knowledge Project, a campuswide initiative promoting a more open, inclusive and democratic institution.

For more information, contact the LGBT Resource Center at 315.443.3983 or��lgbt@syr.edu.

“Jose and Luis exemplify what it means to give back to communities and pave the way for younger generations,” said Angela Morales-Patterson, assistant director in the Office of Program Development and co-chair of the LHHM Planning Committee.�� “We are pleased to present them with these well-deserved honors.”

Distinguished Alumni Excellence Award – Jose E. Perez, Esq.

Jose Perez

Perez was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Excellence Award, an award given in recognition of an alum who is committed to advancing the values and goals of ���ϲ�����’s Latino students, as well as their dedication in enhancing individuals around them. Perez is a 2007 alumnus of ���ϲ����� College of Law where he graduated cum laude. During his law school career, Perez clerked for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

In 2012, he opened the Law Offices of Jose Perez, where he has experience in many areas of litigation, including construction, labor, employment, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, SSI/SSD and immigration. He is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Venezuela.�� He has been recognized for his practice in Venezuela by the Miranda State Bar Association, authors a Know Your Rights column in the CNY Latino newspaper and received numerous awards, including the Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising Star.

Trailblazer Award – Luis Columna, Ph.D.

Luis Columna

Luis Columna was awarded the Trailblazer Award, an award given in recognition of exemplary leadership, selfless acts and dedication to the Latino community of ���ϲ����� and local community. Columna is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is an associate professor in the Exercise Science Department in the School of Education. Columna’s research and service activities have focused on improving physical activity opportunities for children with disabilities, particularly in Hispanic families.

His work with the ���ϲ����� Fit Families Program and his work related to the promotion of physical activity among families of children with disabilities, addresses an important need in the field and in the ���ϲ����� community. In addition to his work at ���ϲ�����, Columna is the first Hispanic to be chair-elect for the Adapted Physical Activity Council and served on several diversity committees at the national Level.

LHHM is one of four celebratory months coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. ��The concluding events for the month are listed on the . Upcoming heritage months include Native Heritage Month (November 2017), Black History Month (February 2018) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (April 2018).

Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham, left, speaks with family members during Family Weekend 2016.

“Every Family Weekend, families are able to experience a sample of what ���ϲ����� offers. It is an incredible opportunity for students to immerse their families in the vast community they are a part of every day. There is so much to do, we hope every family takes advantage of all the great information available to them,” says Missy Mathis-Hanlon, interim director of the .

Throughout the day on Friday, students and their families can attend information sessions, including ones focused on Degree Works, student employment, advising and support, getting involved on campus and much more. Friday evening, students and families can cheer on the Orange in the Carrier Dome as the football team takes on the Clemson University Tigers��at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available or by calling 1-888-DOMETIX (1.888.336.3849).

Saturday morning from 9-10:30 a.m., the dean��of each��college will host a Dean’s Breakfast. This grants families the opportunity meet the dean as well as other faculty and staff. Many of the breakfast programs include information on topics such as specialized programs in each discipline, career readiness through internships and other vital information to ensure students’ success throughout their time at ���ϲ�����.

The will host the Multicultural Family Affairs Reception in Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center from 6-8 p.m. Complimentary food will be served. The evening highlights the long history of diverse communities at ���ϲ����� in a relaxed social setting. Register for the reception .

Saturday evening, presents Family Trivia Night. Teams of six will be formed at the interactive event to answer questions from a variety of categories in a casual atmosphere. Light snacks will be provided and prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams. There will be two games, one at 7:30 p.m. (a family-friendly show) and the other at 10:30 p.m. Seating is free and on a first-come first serve basis. All students must bring their valid SU ID.

For the full schedule of this weekend’s activities, visit the .

A staff member receives a flu shot at a previous flu shot clinic.

Receiving the first flu vaccine that day��will be Otto the Orange.

“This flu clinic is part of a��point-of-delivery exercise for ���ϲ�����’s emergency preparedness plan,” says Ben Domingo, director of Health Services. “We encourage campus community members to attend this flu clinic if possible to support our preparation and planning processes.”

Last year, Health Services staff, Emergency Management staff and Falk College public health interns all worked in coordination with the Onondaga County Health Department to deliver 1,320 flu shots to faculty and staff in four hours.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccination with an injectable flu vaccine for everyone six months and older before the end of October, if possible. The flu vaccination has important benefits, including reducing flu illnesses, doctors’ visits and missed work and school due to flu, as well as preventing flu-related hospitalization.

For questions, email Janelle Perry, administrative secretary for Health Services.�� For more information, including guidelines on who should not receive flu vaccinations, visit the .

Students on a previous apple-picking excursion

The is offering an outdoor adventure trip to Abbott Farms for apple picking.

Apple picking will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8. Buses will depart from SU’s College Place (in front of Sims Hall) at 12:30 p.m. and depart Abbott Farms at 4:30 p.m. SU/ESF undergraduate student tickets are $7; all other SU/ESF ID card holders will pay $15. This price includes a small bag of “U-Pick” apples, wristband for all activities including the corn maze, wagon rides, apple cannon, face painting, tube slides and transportation to and from SU’s College Place.

Pre-registration for the trip is required. Participants can log on to the , under “outdoor adventure trips” and choose “Apple Picking” to register for the trip. Registration will close on Friday, Oct. 6, at noon. For additional information on either trip, please email Scott Catucci.

“The Queer and Trans Solidarity List is a way to celebrate and recognize our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and questioning communities,” says Britany BCash Cashatt, associate director of the LGBT Resource Center. “This list signifies the visible support for our students and community members with marginalized genders and sexualities, and serves as a reminder that queer and trans existence is beautiful.”

To add your name to the list, email lgbt@syr.edu from your ���ϲ�����/ESF email account with your name as you would like it to appear. Due to space constraints, campus affiliations, credentials and degrees cannot be included.

By adding your name, you demonstrate support for the following statement:

“We pledge to support those who identify within lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities at SU/ESF. We believe that coming out can be an empowering and rewarding process. We also acknowledge that not everyone has the ability to come out; for some, coming out can pose a threat to emotional and even physical safety. But we believe that you do not have to come out to find support. We acknowledge that your experiences are real and valid, and we list our names here as resources. We will listen to you, work with you, advocate for you and welcome you. We are committed to dismantling the queer- and transphobia that marginalizes LGBTQIA+ people; we actively strive to build campuses that celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities and communities. The names listed here demonstrate the breadth of solidarity across SU/ESF. We believe that queer and trans existence is beautiful!”

��For more information, contact the LGBT Resource Center at 315.443.3983 or��lgbt@syr.edu.�� Additional information about Coming Out Month is available on the��.

Tabling will take place in the Schine Student Center on Monday, Oct. 2, to inform the community about Coming Out Month events and opportunities. The month kicks off with LGBTQpartAy! on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 7-9 p.m. in Jaberwocky Café in Schine, where members of the campus LGBTQIA+ communities are invited to socialize, listen to music and enjoy delicious free food. Please note that the time for Queer Yoga has changed to 7:30-9 p.m. at Archbold Gym, Spin Room (first floor).

Camerin Ortiz ’19, a biology and neuroscience major in the , is the outreach/education coordinator of the LGBT Resource Center. Ortiz explains, “My first Coming Out Month experience was going to the keynote, a slam poetry event entitled ‘Dear Straight People.’ It was the first time I saw and heard queer people of color on a stage be unapologetically themselves. I will always remember that event and it helped me become more confident in my identities.”

Janaya Khan

This year’s keynote event is speaker Janaya Khan, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Canada. Khan is a Black, queer, gender-nonconforming activist, staunch Afrofuturist and social justice educator who presents an enlightening point of view on police brutality and systemic racism. Khan’s presentations are underpinned by a deep commitment to social transformation. Khan will be presenting on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., in Maxwell Auditorium.

In addition to Coming Out Month events and celebrations, students��can get involved by applying to be part of the delegation the LGBT Resource Center funds to attend Creating Change. Creating Change is a national LGBTQ leadership conference that grants students the opportunity to attend workshops, plenaries and caucuses that highlight queer and trans identities, experiences and communities. The application will be available until Monday, Oct. 9. For more information, email lgbt@syr.edu.

Members of the ���ϲ����� community��can show��their��support in a large way by adding their names to the Queer and Trans Solidarity List. “The Queer and Trans Solidarity List is a way to celebrate and recognize our lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning and asexual communities and their allies,” says Tiffany Gray, director of the LGBT Resource Center. “This list signifies the immense support for our students and community members with marginalized genders and sexualities, and serves as a reminder that queer and trans resistance and existence is beautiful.” To add your name to the list, email lgbt@syr.edu from your ���ϲ�����/ESF email account with your name as you would like it to appear. The deadline for submitting your name is Oct. 6.

For more information, contact the LGBT Resource Center at 315.443.3983 or��lgbt@syr.edu.�� Additional information about Coming Out Month will be available on the�� website.

Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Reception 2016

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with campus partners, will host Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) starting today. The 12th annual program features a variety of events that highlight different aspects of Latino/Hispanic culture including lectures, music performances, festivals, art exhibits, dance and much more.

The celebratory month begins with a parade on the Einhorn Family Walk at 11 a.m. today. The opening ceremony and lunch follow immediately after at 11:30 a.m. in Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center.�� Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to participate.

A hallmark event during the monthlong celebration is Fiesta Latina on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center.�� The annual celebration includes Latino cuisine, live entertainment, performances by Tali and DJ Mega Jay, and a presentation of the Trailblazer and Distinguished Alumni Awards. Tickets are available at the Schine Box Office for $5 (students with valid SU I.D.) and $10 (all others).

Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, writer and creator of the critically acclaimed and best-selling graphic novel “La Borinqueña,” is this year’s commemorative speaker. Miranda-Rodriguez will speak on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in Bird Library.

Campus community members are invited to attend all events throughout the month. Access the full calendar of events on the .

LHHM honors Spanish, Latino American and Afro-Latino cultures in the United States. It is fitting the celebrations begin Sept. 15, as that date commemorates the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; Mexico celebrates on Sept. 16 and Chile on Sept. 18.�� The celebration continues through Oct. 15.

LHHM is one of four celebratory months coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Upcoming heritage months include Native Heritage Month (November 2017), Black History Month (February 2018) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (April 2018).

For questions or more information, contact Marissa L. Willingham at mlwill07@syr.edu or 315.443.9767.�� Join the celebration on social using #CuseLHHM.

Students at a previous Students of Color Leadership Retreat

Participants��will be expected to actively engage in dialogue by sharing views, attitudes, beliefs and experiences both openly and honestly. The retreat fosters an environment in which students are able to share and express themselves and their experiences freely. ��Many participants’ experience during the retreat has influenced their involvement on campus as well.

“I learned so much about myself and other people of color at the retreat. The space allowed for real conversations about issues we deal with on a daily basis,” says Victoria Lawson ’20, a student in the . “This allowed me to gain insight from other perspectives and enlighten others on campus.”

“The Students of Color Leadership Retreat allowed me to recognize a community on campus where, at first glance, I didn’t see one. Since my participation in this retreat I boldly look for ways to empower students of color at ���ϲ�����; more recently, I have found a home in the Xicanxs Empowering Xicanxs student organization on campus,” says Janet Flores ’18, a geography major in the and .

The retreat is open to 30 undergraduate students who self-identify as students of color. Students who are new or seeking to get more involved are encouraged to apply. However, students of all leadership involvement levels are welcome. The retreat is free, but there may be a cost incurred for no-call, no-show incidents.

To participate, students must complete the online application by Sept. 30. Spaces fill up quickly so apply as soon as possible. For additional information, please contact Arienne Milkles.

Students whitewater rafting on the Black River

The cost of the trip for SU/ESF undergraduate students is $30, and $80 for all other SU/ESF ID card holders. This price includes transportation, equipment needed during rafting, three hours on the water, a snack and a full barbecue dinner after the trip. Participants must print, read, sign and drop off a to the Department of Recreation Services, 241 Archbold Gym, no later than the Thursday before each trip date. To register, go to the and under outdoor adventure trips click the arrow next to “whitewater rafting,” then “add to cart” under your desired date of attendance and follow the prompts.

“I first went whitewater rafting my freshman year as part of the Outdoor Pursuits Learning Community. At first, I didn’t know what to expect, but when we got to the Black River, the guides from Adirondack River Outfitters taught us everything we needed to know in a matter of minutes” says Christina Vosnak ’19. “Since my freshman year, I’ve been whitewater rafting two more times and I hope to go a few more with SU Rec Services before I graduate. The experience is unique and unforgettable and I’m so happy that ���ϲ����� offers trips like these for students to enjoy!”

Daniel B. McMurray ’20 says “Whitewater rafting through the SU recreation department has allowed many students, myself included, to explore a new environment and take healthy, safe risks allowing for personal growth. Through sharing the unique experience of rafting with friends and people I had never met until the trip, I was able to both make new friends and grow closer with old friends. Every time I go down the Black River, I’m in for a new, unique opportunity and I truly enjoy it every time.”

Additional information on Outdoor Adventure Trips can be found on the website or by reaching out to Scott Catucci at sacatucc@syr.edu or 315.443.0290.

Representatives of more than 50 club sports will be at the Club Sports Activity Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Flanagan Gymnasium.

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Department of will host the Sports Club Activity Fair at Flanagan Gymnasium from 5:30-8 p.m. Representatives from a diverse offering of more than 50 clubs will be available to answer questions about the club, provide tryout dates and practice times. In previous years, 1,200+ students have come out to inquire about clubs. Getting involved with one or more activities allows students to become participants rather than just spectators. A valid SU/ESF ID is needed to enter.

Information about the current sport club director, information for club members, information about starting a new sport club and club forms can be found . If you are unable to attend and are still interested in joining a club sport, reach out to the club sport director directly using this .

Students visit the various organizations at a previous Student Involvement Fair.

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Office of will host the annual Student Involvement Fair on the Quad from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Students of all years will have the opportunity to kick-start or continue their involvement on campus by being exposed to almost 200 recognized student organizations. Organization representatives will be available to share how to get involved, the specific benefits of joining and any other questions students might have.

“Coming in as a freshman can be really overwhelming, and the fair was a really nice way to get acclimated,” says Jenna Salomon, ’18. “It’s a great way to learn about all the student organizations on campus. As a senior, I still like to check it out to see if there’s any new organizations I want to get involved with!”

For more information on student organizations and how to get involved at ���ϲ�����, visit the .

The rain location will be Goldstein Auditorium in Schine Student Center.