The event will feature free snacks (while supplies last), including samples from Limp Lizard, Toss & Fire and Birdsong Café food trucks, inflatables, silent disco, a 360-photo booth, tie-dying, activations from several companies and many giveaways—a variety and breadth of attractions the group is excited to bring to campus given the event space. [Please note: Unfortunately, due to a mechanical issue that could not be resolved in time for tomorrow’s event, the Ferris wheel will not be available.]

“University Union has done an amazing job creating a full line-up of activities and providing an exceptional experience for the ���ϲ����� community in celebration of their anniversary,” says Tim Johnson, associate director in Student Activities. “I encourage our campus community to support the UU students and join us in ending the semester on a high note.”

Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in all the activities.

Shortly following the 60th Birthday Bash is the Block Party concert featuring co-headliners Baby Keem and 2 Chainz, with support from 070 Shake and A-Trak. The concert begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are still available for $25.

For more information about the 60th Birthday Bash or Block Party, follow University Union on , and or contact UU Director of Public Relations Quinn Schmidt.

“Each year there is a vast amount of planning and hard work that goes into bringing these exciting opportunities to our student body. I encourage the campus community to join in the celebrating UU’s 60 years of making history, tradition, and memories through their terminus efforts in programming,” says Mike Duignan, senior director of student engagement.

Following the Birthday Bash, UU is hosting the annual Block Party concert in the Dome beginning at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). This year’s co-headliners are Gunna and Baby Keem, with support from 070 Shake and A-Trak. [Please note, University Union has announced 2 Chainz will co-headline Block Party with Baby Keem after Gunna rescinded.]

“We are looking forward to the first Block Party in three years,” share University Union Concert Co-Directors Robert “Mo” Morris ’23 and Mackenzie Glaubitz ’22. “We are excited for students to experience the culmination of the hard work and preparation we have done for this��event. This year is also University Union’s 60th birthday, and it reminds us how grateful we are to be a part of an organization with such a rich history.”

Assistant Director of Student Activities and advisor to UU Cateatra D. Mallard adds, “Block Party has been one of the most anticipated events of the school year for every student! I am so excited to see this event in-person for the first time and work alongside the University Union students who are working tirelessly and pouring their passion into this experience to create an artist lineup and day events that incorporate the student body feedback. The entire day will be filled with activities, games and attractions, aside from the concert that will certainly have a WOW-factor to commemorate the entire day!”

Tickets for Block Party are available to ���ϲ����� and SUNY ESF students only and are on sale now for $25. Students can purchase tickets via their . Please note print tickets will not be available and there is a limit of one ticket per student as guests are not permitted to attend. Tickets cannot be transferred or resold.

For questions or to request accommodations, please contact UU Vice President Molly Gross by Wednesday, April 20. For additional information, contact UU Public Relations Director Quinn Schmidt or visit the .�� For additional details on purchasing and using mobile tickets, visit the .

As we head into another weekend, I am reaching out to remind you of all the great activities happening on and around campus this weekend. Many of your fellow students, as well as members from the Student Experience team, continue to think outside the box to create fun, safe and enjoyable experiences. One thing is certain: There’s a lot going on this weekend!

Weekend Activities: Feb. 18-21

From exploring nature to ice skating, attending Orange After Dark events and participating in wellness activities, there are so many opportunities for you to try new things, meet new people and have fun—all in a safe manner. For a complete listing of events, .

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Easy Tips for Staying Safe

Keeping yourself and those around you safe and healthy is simple and selfless. Take these easy steps to help our community mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

• Wear a mask;
• Maintain social distance;
• Limit gatherings;
• Monitor for symptoms and complete the daily health screening;
• Do not travel outside of Central New York unless deemed essential;
• Comply with the weekly testing requirement;
• Participate in contact tracing procedures immediately and honestly; and
• Adhere to all directives from state and local authorities and the University.

We continue to recognize what a different experience it is being a college student during the time of COVID. Different can still be fun. Different can still be rewarding. And different can challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone!

I strongly encourage you to try something new this weekend, say hi to someone you’ve never met or explore a part of our community you haven’t experienced before. ���ϲ����� and our neighbors throughout Onondaga County have so much to offer; please take full advantage of all those opportunities.

Sincerely,

Robert D. Hradsky, Ed.D.
Vice President for the Student Experience

“The Student Association, in collaboration with University Union and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is honored to hold meaningful and impactful events centered around such a pivotal moment in our nation’s history,” says SA President Justine Hastings ’21. “We hope these events will get all members of our ���ϲ����� community to reflect and act forward toward the fight for racial/social justice.”

Events will include:

Friday, Aug. 28

• Screening of the National March on Washington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on the Quad (limited availability; no audio, closed captioned). .
• Spike Lee Virtual Speaker Event from 3 to 3:30 p.m. ET on the Quad (limited availability; no audio, closed captioned). To attend virtually, .
• On-Campus Solidarity March from 4 to 4:30 p.m. on the Quad (limited availability). .

Saturday, Aug. 29

• ���ϲ����� Racial Justice Panel + Discussion*, co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, from 1 to 5 p.m. ET in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center (limited availability). To join the event virtually, . Panelists will include representatives from the ���ϲ����� chapter of Black Lives Matter; OG’s Against Violence; Black Leadership Coalition of CNY; Alliance of Communities Transforming ���ϲ�����; ���ϲ����� National Action Network; ���ϲ�����’s Our Time Has Come Scholarship Program; and ���ϲ����� Police Accountability and Reform Coalition. Moderators will include representatives from the Student Association; #NotAgainSU; Renegade Magazine; the Student African American Society; and University faculty and staff.

Sunday, Aug. 30

• Screening of the movie “Selma,”* co-sponsored by University Union, at 5 p.m. ET in the Goldstein Auditorum in the Schine Student Center (limited availability). To join the event virtually, visit the .

*For the Saturday and Sunday in-person events, a limited number of free tickets are available at the . A ���ϲ����� I.D. card is required for entrance into the auditorium. Socially distanced seating will be available.

Masks are required on the ���ϲ����� campus, and those attending are asked to social distance by 6 feet. Protocol monitors will be present enforcing these requirements. Those not adhering to the requirements will be documented through the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

If you are in need of accommodations, or with any questions, email StudentAssociation@syr.edu.

Juice Jam 2019 will be held at Skytop Field on South Campus this Sunday, Sept. 8 from 12:15 to 6 p.m. University Union will host shuttle buses to Skytop Field from College Place and Stadium Place beginning from 12 p.m. and throughout the evening.��There will be six silent disco DJ sets beginning at 1:20 p.m. and food available for sale via cash, card or SUpercard FOOD throughout the event.

Students with a valid SU/ESF I.D. may purchase tickets for $20. Please note, only cash will be accepted for all ticket transactions. Ticket trucks will be available next to the Quad in front of Carnegie Library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7, and again on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate of Juice Jam until 4 p.m.

Sarah Ross Cappella, associate director in the Office of Student Activities and consultant for University Union, has worked alongside students to host Juice Jam for several years.

“The 2019 lineup is very diverse and there’s something for everyone. This year we have more experiential activities, including the return of silent disco and a featured tent from FujiFilm where students can explore Instax cameras,” says Ross Cappella. “I think the best part of Juice Jam is that it’s not just music, there are things to do all afternoon!”

Additional information is available on the , and .

Story by Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience communications intern Abigail J. Covington ’19 G ’20.

Following the show there will be an audience Q&A. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, March 21.

Handler has recently taken on the role of encouraging students to find their civic voices and get involved in the issues that matter the most to them, including gender equality and the state of women’s rights. She will be interviewed by New York Times investigative reporter Megan Twohey, one of the two Times journalists who broke last year’s monumental story involving sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. The piece sparked a nation­wide dialogue about sexual harassment and assault within Hollywood and other industries.

Regarded as one of the most successful figures in entertainment today, Handler has helmed talk shows, best-­selling books and stand-­up comedy that have attracted millions of fans worldwide. After a successful eight-­year run as the host of E’s top-­rated “Chelsea Lately,” Handler launched an all-­new talk show for Netflix in May 2016.�� “Chelsea,” the first of its kind for the global on-­demand generation, tackles today’s tough issues with acerbic wit and fearless curiosity.

Handler will soon return to the scripted television world as an executive producer of “Unspeakable,” a dramedy starring Mary McCormack for Hulu. It was also recently announced that Handler will continue to focus on work as an activist by joining forces with EMILY’s List to help elect more women to public office, register people to vote and campaign for candidates who are fighting for women’s rights. Additionally, she will continue her partnership with Netflix for an upcoming original documentary, which will highlight her perspective on the current political climate.

Handler has been honored by TIME magazine as one of its annual “TIME 100,” Glamour magazine as one of its 2011 Women of the Year; and the Human Rights Campaign, which gave her its Ally for Equality Award in 2009. Handler’s wide appeal and multiplatform success have been highlighted by publications all over the world.

Tickets will be $5 for ���ϲ�����/ESF students and $10 for faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased at the Schine Student Center Box Office with a valid SU/ESF ID. Tickets will not be on sale for the general public. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be available. For any questions, or to request accommodations, please contact uuvicepresident@gmail.com by March 29. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m.

For further questions or concerns, contact Keely Higgins, director of public relations for University Union, at uupublicrelations@gmail.com and follow University Union on Facebook at Twitter at and Instagram at

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The three-­part event will occur on Saturday, Feb. 17, and includes a moderated social justice panel at��noon in Goldstein Auditorium. Immediately following, there will be a free lunch in Panasci Lounge featuring foods from eight diverse cultures. At 8��p.m. there will be a celebratory concert held in Goldstein Auditorium.

As a precursor to “Cuse for Good: Social Justice,” Orange After Dark, in collaboration with Student Association, Light on Ebony, NPHC, Mixtape, Renegades and Femme Noir will host a movie premiere of “Black Panther” on Thursday, Feb. 15, at Regal Cinemas at Destiny USA. Tickets will be $3, which will include the screening and transportation (including accessible buses) to and from the mall.

The lineups for the panel and concert, in addition to ticket prices, will be announced on Feb. 4. Tickets for the event will go on sale at the Schine Box Office the following day, Feb. 5 at 9��a.m. Tickets for “Cuse for Good” are open to students, faculty, staff and the public. All ticket proceeds from Orange After Dark’s “Black Panther” premiere and “Cuse for Good’s” panel and concert will be donated to three ���ϲ����� City Schools: Van Duyn Elementary School, Grant Middle School and Fowler High School.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be available at the moderated panel. If you require additional accommodations, please contact uuvicepresident@gmail.com.

For further questions or concerns, contact Keely Higgins, director of��public relations for University Union, at uupublicrelations@gmail.com or David Gilstrap, NPHC Social Chair, at cusenphc@gmail.com.

Jenny Slate

University Union’s Spring Comedy Show will take place on Friday, Feb. 9, at 8��p.m. The night will begin with stand-­up comic Aparna Nancherla opening, and Jenny Slate will be the headlining comedian for the evening. Tickets for the show��are on sale��at the Schine Box Office and online at boxoffice.syr.edu.

Slate is an acclaimed actress, writer and stand-­up comedian best known for her Critics Choice Award-winning performance in “Obvious Child”��and the film “Gifted.”��She has also appeared in “Big Mouth,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Parks and Rec,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Girls,” “The Kroll Show,” “House of Lies” and “Hello Ladies.”��Slate is the writer and star of the children’s book and films “Marcel The Shell.” Her stand-­up show “Big Terrific,” with Gabe Liedman and Max Silvestri, was named the Best Variety Show by TimeOut New York.��She was the lead actress in two major films this year, “Landline” and “Despicable Me 3,” and is currently filming another movie.

Nancherla started out doing comedy in her hometown of Washington, D.C., and now resides in New York City. She is a series regular in the debut season of Comedy Central’s “Corporate” and has reprised her role in season 2 of HBO’s “CRASHING.” She will also be featured on the upcoming second season of Netflix’s “The Standups.” This year Nancherla will make her feature debut in the upcoming Paul Feig movie “A Simple Favor.”��Her TV writing credits include “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” as well as being a regular correspondent/writer on FX’s “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.”

Aparna Nancherla

Tickets are available to all SU and SUNY ESF students, staff and faculty as well as the public with a limit of��two tickets per person. Tickets are available for $5 with a valid SU/ESF ID at the Schine Student Center Box Office for students, $10 for faculty and staff and $15 for the public online or at the box office. Online tickets can be purchased at boxoffice.syr.edu.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be available. If you require additional accommodations, please contact uuvicepresident@gmail.com. Doors will open at 7:15��p.m. and the show will begin at 8��p.m.

For further questions or concerns, contact Keely Higgins, director of public relations for University Union, at uupublicrelations@gmail and follow University Union on Facebook at Twitter at and Instagram at

The event is co-sponsored by the , the ��and the with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Planning Committee.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) are available. Requests for accessibility and accommodations may be made to the Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services (EOIRS) office at 315.443.4018.

Minhaj is an addition to the previously announced fall University Lectures lineup, which includes journalist/documentarian/news anchor on Sept. 14; , co-host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” on Oct. 3; and noted historian/author on Nov. 9.

Minhaj was Jon Stewart’s last hire when he joined “The Daily Show” as a full-time correspondent in November 2014. That same year, he was invited to be a part of the Sundance Institute’s prestigious , where he developed his solo show,�� The show then debuted off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre in winter 2015 to critical acclaim. His comedy special debuted on Netflix in May 2017.

Prior to his critically acclaimed role at the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Minhaj drew rave reviews for his presentation at the in June 2016. He was the keynote speaker at the 2013 Social Good Summit in New York City, speaking alongside such notables as Al Gore, JJ Abrams and Will.I.Am, and he had the honor of being chosen as a “New Face” at the 2014 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.

Minhaj is host of the documentary series Financed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and filmed in South Africa, India and the United States, the series highlights economic problems throughout the world through the lens of stand-up comedians.

He also recently filmed the feature films “Rough Night” alongside Scarlett Johansson, Ty Burrell and Kate McKinnon, and mystery/comedy “Most Likely to Murder” with Rachel Bloom and Adam Pally.

T.J. Miller

Miller is one of the most sought-after comedians in the comedy world, but not in the drama world, or the finance world. He was named one of Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch,” and EW’s “Next Big Things in Comedy.” Miller’s voice stars in Disney’s Academy Award-­winning animated feature “Big Hero 6.” You may recognize his non-­animated face and body from his roles in Fox’s big-screen comic book adaptation of “Deadpool,” 2014’s surprise indie hit “Transformers 4” and Mike Judge’s HBO comedy series “Silicon Valley,” for which he received the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy.

He hosted Comedy Central’s MASH-­UP, a mashup of standup, sketches and visualizations, and has appeared on “Chelsea Lately.” Miller has been in a number of major studio films, including “Cloverfield,” “She’s Out of My League,” “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World,” “Rock of Ages,” “Our Idiot Brother,” “Yogi Bear 3D,” “Unstoppable” and “Get Him to the Greek.” Miller voiced the character Tuffnut in the Oscar-­nominated animated films “How to Train Your Dragon” and “How to Train Your Dragon 2.”

Comedians, actors and writers, The Lucas Bros (Keith and Kenny), continue their rise as two of the freshest, most dynamic new faces on the comedy scene. “In a short time … the Lucas Brothers have made a big impact on comedy,” lauds Vulture, and in April, their first hour standup special, “The Lucas Bros: On Drugs” premiered on Netflix. They were also recently seen as recurring characters on Season 1 of the hit Netflix series “Lady Dynamite,” starring fellow comic Maria Bamford. They are the creators of the animation series Lucas Bros. Moving Co., which aired for one season on Fox’s Animation Domination Hi-­Def block in 2014 and for a second season on FXX. They also appeared in the blockbuster summer comedy feature film “22 Jump Street” alongside Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube.

Tickets are available to all ���ϲ����� and SUNY ESF students, staff and faculty with a limit of two per person. The price for student tickets is $5, $15 for faculty and SU staff and $20 for the public. A valid student, staff or faculty I.D. is required to purchase tickets. Doors for the event will open at 7:15 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m.

The Lucas Brothers

Additionally, the fall comedy show will be a part of University Union’s 55th Anniversary Alumni Reunion. For more details regarding this event and to purchase tickets, please register before Monday, Oct. 2, at noon. Registration can also be completed in Registration Headquarters located in Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center during Orange Central Weekend. SU alumni can purchase up to two tickets at a discounted price of $15 per person with registration for the University Union Reunion.

As a part of Orange Central Homecoming Weekend, the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned prior to the show starting at 7:30 p.m. For more information regarding Homecoming Week and its programming, please contact the Traditions Commission at sutraditions@gmail.com and be sure to check out for more updates on their events.

Stanton—named one of Time Magazine’s 30 Under 30 People Changing the World—is speaking for the series; his appearance is co-presented by . The event is Monday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Schine Student Center’s Goldstein Auditorium. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Stanton started the photography blog Humans of New York in late 2010 with the goal of photographing 10,000 New Yorkers and creating “an exhaustive catalogue of the city’s inhabitants.” “Somewhere along the way, I began to interview my subjects in addition to photographing them,” Stanton says. “And alongside their portraits, I’d include quotes and short stories from their lives.” The response was remarkable.

The Humans of New York page now has more than 18 million fans, the companion account 6.5 million followers and the account 580,000 followers. In addition to providing a worldwide audience with daily glimpses into the lives of strangers on the streets of New York City, HONY has expanded over the past five years to feature stories from more than 20 different countries.

Stanton also branched out into publishing, with “Humans of New York” (St. Martin’s Press, 2013), which spent 45 weeks on The New York Times Bestsellers List, and the follow up “Humans of New York: Stories” (St. Martin’s Press, 2015).

Stanton grew up in Marietta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, and majored in history at the University of Georgia. After graduation, he traded bonds in Chicago. In 2010, he bought a camera and started shooting photos in downtown Chicago on weekends. When Stanton lost his job a short time later, he moved to New York City and decided to pursue photography full time, which led to the creation of HONY.

Stanton traveled to the Middle East in August 2014 to photograph people as a part of a 50-day trip through 10 countries under the auspices of the United Nations. The following summer, he traveled to Pakistan and Iran. At the conclusion of the Pakistan visit, Stanton crowd funded $2.3 million to help end bonded labor in the country. It was the first of several successful online funding efforts for HONY.

In January 2015, Stanton posted a photo of Vidal Chastanet, a teenager at Mott Hall Bridges Academy, located in a crime-plagued neighborhood in Brooklyn. Chastanet said his life had been most influenced by the principal at his school. Stanton spent the next two weeks profiling the school and the principal, Nadia Lopez.

At the same time, Stanton urged his followers to contribute to a crowdfunding campaign to send the school’s students on a visit to Harvard University to expand their ideas of their potential. The goal was $100,000. The total raised was $1.4 million. The effort caught the , and Stanton, Chastanet and Lopez were invited to meet President Obama in the Oval Office.

More recently, Stanton began posting stories and photos from the pediatrics department of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. And, as before, he launched a to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. The target was $1 million. To date, more than 104,000 people have donated $3.875 million.

Stanton is the second of three spring speakers for the University Lectures. The series concludes on April 5 with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sonia Nazario.

The University Lectures welcomes suggestions for future speakers. To recommend a speaker, or to obtain additional information about the series, write to��lectures@syr.edu.

For up-to-date information on the series, visit the University Lectures , follow on , and join the University Lectures .

Rapper Big Sean will headline this year’s Juice Jam.

University Union has announced that tickets for this year’s Juice Jam Music Festival have been sold out. The event will take place on Sept. 13 at Skytop Field. This year’s line up features Detroit rapper Big Sean, EDM artist Oliver Heldens, rapper ILoveMakonnen, alternative pop duo Matt and Kim, indie pop singer BØRNS and EDM artist SNBRN across the festival’s two stages. The main gate for the event will be open at noon.

A valid college I.D. and ticket must be present at the gate to be allowed entry to the event. Proof of identification via MySlice and/or ticket receipts will not be valid.

Backpacks and reentry will not be permitted.

Buses to Skytop Field will begin running from both College Place and Schine Student Center at 11 a.m.

For more information: , and follow on Twitter at , and Facebook at .

2015 Block Party tank is latest addition to University Union’s wall of accolades.

On Friday, thousands of ���ϲ����� and SUNY ESF students will enjoy both Mayfest and Block Party. Mayfest is a free concert for all students, taking place in Walnut Park during the afternoon; Block Party is a ticketed event in the Carrier Dome later that night.

This year’s Mayfest is headlined by The Knocks, an electronic music duo based out of New York City. The Knocks climbed to fame as formidable producers for beats and remixes of songs from popular artists like Kesha and Flo-Rida, as well as their own original music. The Mayfest lineup also includes Skizzy + Mars, AYO Alex and Vérité.

Block Party features even more prominent artists. Kygo and 50 Cent with G-Unit are co-headlining, with performances from opener Rae Sremmurd of “No Flex Zone” fame. Kygo is a DJ known for both his popular remixes and his hit singles “Firestone” and “Stole the Show,” the latter of which has reached Top 5 on the charts in six countries, as well as hit No. 1 in three.

However, the most impressive part of these dual events is not the lineup, but the process it takes to assemble it. Both events, as well as many other concerts and screenings throughout the school year, are planned and hosted by University Union, a student-run organization here on campus.

Public Relations Co Director Alli Reich meets with her team.

“To make sure we have everything covered, we start planning six to eight months in advance,” says University Union Concert Director Evan Wilson. “Nothing is left to chance.”

Wilson is a senior in the Bandier program, a highly competitive music industry program within the . He’s been involved with University Union since the first day of his freshman year, and has held an assortment of positions, including marketing advisor, Mayfest talent buyer and assistant director.

About the booking process Wilson explains, “The first issue we have to tackle is availability. If an artist is out of the country, how do we route them here? Who’s in the area? What are the benefits of geographic convenience versus artist popularity? We have to do what makes the most economic sense, both in terms of booking and ticket sales.”

He elaborates that every concert University Union hosts has three basic steps: research, book and market. The research portion examines blogs, billboards, student surveys and other musical reviews to develop potential acts. Next, University Union starts negotiating, reaching out to agents and determining feasibility. Once they can come to an agreement, an offer is issued. As contracts come into play, the goal is to fully execute as quickly as possible, booking the artist well in advance of concert day.

“We want these artists as soon as possible. They’re getting offers from all over the place,” states Wilson, emphasizing the importance of efficiency in the crucial booking stage. He goes on, “We also work closely with the university; catering services provides free food and drinks to students all throughout the day during Mayfest, and the Carrier Dome staff is vital to Block Party.”

Once the artist is locked in, it becomes the responsibility of the public relations and marketing teams to develop both a physical and digital plan to promote the concert. They build a specific and strategic timeline, mapping out the time leading up to the concert week by week and day by day.

“My staff is responsible for press releases, official comments and other promotional tools,” says Alli Reich, the public relations co-director. “In order to do that, we need to reach out to the artists’ managers. We also collaborate closely with the marketing team to ensure the best promotion for the show.”

The University Union office staff puts finishing touches on Mayfest and Block Party.

Reich is a junior in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, with a major in theater management. Reich is also enrolled in the with a minor in public communications. In addition to the promotion leading up to the event, she is also responsible for all day-of-show photography and artist interviews.

As Reich manages her team, Wilson’s team is communicating with the artists to make sure the venue is ready. He explains that every artist has what’s called a “rider,” or a list of all technical and hospitality requirements. “We need to go through that list and see what we can and cannot accommodate, and work with the artist to find something that works for everybody.”

To add one final layer, all of this is happening simultaneously for both Mayfest and Block Party. While Wilson and Reich lead the charge for the entire, combined event, there are actually two teams of University Union members working on the two different shows. The two teams share research and work together to make sure that the event is flawless for the students attending.

Mayfest and the now-sold-out Block Party are this coming Friday. Mayfest begins at 1 p.m. in Walnut Park, and the Carrier Dome doors open at 6:30 p.m. for Block Party.

Story by Austin Galovski, work-study in the Office News Services

50 Cent exploded onto the music scene in 2003 and has been rewriting hip-hop history ever since. “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” his debut album, made history when it sold 872,000 copies, breaking the record for first-week sales of any major label debut in the entire Sound Scan era. It was a number-one Billboard album for six weeks and was certified platinum nine times by the Recording Industry Association of America. To date, 50 Cent has sold more than 22 million albums worldwide and has received numerous awards and 13 Grammy nominations throughout his career. The enormous success of his music career paved the way for 50 Cent the rapper to become 50 Cent the record company executive. As CEO of G-Unit Records, 50 Cent oversees a stellar roster of music artists, including Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks, among others, many of whom have garnered multi-platinum status under his aegis.

Tipped by Billboard Magazine as the “the next EDM superstar,” Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, a.k.a KYGO, has gone from bedroom producer to one of the most-hyped electronic artists on the planet in unprecedented time. Having established himself as a household name thanks to his widely popular remixes, sell-out shows in North America and Europe as well as headline performances at festivals including TomorrowWorld and Findings, KYGO signed a worldwide recording deal with Sony Music Entertainment in September. His first original track, “Firestone,” released at the end of 2014, has now amassed over 7 million plays across SoundCloud and YouTube and over 40 million plays on Spotify, peaking at number four on the worldwide Spotify chart. With a hotly anticipated album scheduled for 2015, plus a new live show due to be unveiled at Ultra Music Festival, this is only the beginning for this 24-year-old Norwegian prodigy.

After earning the attention of fellow Tupelo native P-Nasty, the brothers behind Rae Sremmurd, Slim Jimmy and Swae Lee, were introduced to multi-platinum producer Mike WiLL, who was instantly impressed by the brothers’ energy and the quality of their music, signing the duo as one of the first acts to his new, Interscope-backed label, Eardruma Records. Rae Sremmurd’s first single under the Eardruma Records umbrella, “No Flex Zone,” serves as an early taste of what Rae Sremmurd will offer fans with their forthcoming debut mixtape, “SremmLife.” Scheduled for release this year, the project will be executive produced by Mike WiLL Made-It.

Tickets for Block Party are on sale online at Ticketmaster.com. A student pre-sale for full-time SU and ESF students will run to Friday, April 3, at noon, and will be online only. The public on-sale will start Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. The student price is $25 for general admission dance floor access, and $20 for first level general admission and second level reserved seating. The general public price is $30. Each student may order a maximum of two tickets at these special student prices. Please note that additional fees may apply.

For more information regarding ticketing and further event updates, contact Max Lefkowitz and Alli Reich, co-directors of public relations for University Union, at uupublicrelations@gmail.com and follow University Union on Twitter at and Facebook at

Isaiah Rashad

After joining hip hop heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q as a member of the Top Dawg Entertainment record label in late 2013, Rashad instantly became one of the most buzzed-about rappers of last year, receiving early praise from a list of tastemaker media outlets that included BET, MTV and Complex. Rashad would go on to spend 2014 releasing his debut EP “Cilvia Demo,” which peaked at #40 on the Billboard 200 music charts, as well as touring the world with Schoolboy Q and being named to XXL Magazine’s prestigious “freshman list,” which documents the year’s biggest breakthrough rap artists, alongside Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa. Rashad also appeared at Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival and the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park last year.

Pell has shared the stage with a list of artists that includes Waka Flocka Flame, Joey Badass, Juicy J and Casey Veggies, and has been covered in top music publications like NME and YouHeardThatNew. The rapper will be playing New York City’s 600-capacity Bowery Ballroom on March 14.

Tickets for the show will go on sale at the Schine Box Office Wednesday, March 4, at 9 a.m. for $5. Tickets will be available to all ���ϲ����� and SUNY ESF students. Doors for the event will open at 8 p.m., and a valid college I.D. is required to gain entry to the venue, as well as to purchase a ticket for the event.

Known for his eccentric personality and regularly performing in a turtle costume, the young DJ attracted the attention of Diplo in 2013, who signed him to his Mad Decent record label, known for launching the careers of leading EDM acts like Major Lazer, DJ Snake and Baauer. Earlier in 2014, Trippy Turtle collaborated with���� Ariana Grande on her hit song “Be My Baby” and has remixed artists like Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran and Robin Thicke to mass critical acclaim. He also became a regular on the summer music festival circuit this year, making appearances at the Electric Forest Festival, the Snowball Music Festival and HARD, alongside artists like Zedd, Tiesto and Disclosure. On Sept. 12, he headlined his largest show to date, at New York City’s Webster Hall, where he played to a crowd of 1,400. Trippy Turtle has also been selected by this year’s Juice Jam headliner, Dillon Francis, to be an opening act on his upcoming world tour, which will include a stop at the Barclays Center in New York City.

Tickets for the show are on sale at the Schine Box Office for $5. Tickets are available to all ���ϲ����� and SUNY ESF students. Doors for the event will open at 7 p.m., and a valid college I.D. is required to gain entry to the venue, as well as to purchase a ticket for the event.

For more information, contact Max Lefkowitz, director of public relations for University Union, at uupublicrelations@gmail.com and follow University Union on Twitter, , and Facebook, .

Gaffigan’s most recent comedy album, “Obsessed,” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Comedy Album charts in April 2014, and the accompanying television special on Comedy Central has been the most-watched program of the year on the network. As an author, Gaffigan appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List for 14 consecutive weeks in 2013 and has been named one of the “25 Funniest People on Twitter” by Rolling Stone. He is also a frequent late night television personality, having made multiple appearances alongside David Letterman, Jay Leno, Conan O’ Brien, Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon in the past.

Tickets for An Evening With Jim Gaffigan went on sale at the Schine Box Office Monday, Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. for $5. Fifteen hundred tickets will be available to all ���ϲ����� and SUNY ESF students, staff and faculty. Doors for the event will open at 7:15 p.m., and a valid college, staff or faculty I.D. is required to gain entry to the venue, as well as to purchase tickets for the event.

For more information, contact Max Lefkowitz, director of public relations for University Union, at uupublicrelations@gmail.com and follow University Union on Twitter, , and Facebook,��.

University Union is bringing Zedd to headline, along with 2 Chainz, at Block Party in the Carrier Dome on Friday, April 25. The evening concert will begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Zedd

Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd is known for his unique and meticulous composition, stemming from his musical upbringing. Entering the electronic scene in 2010 with his remix of Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,” the German DJ and producer continued to build his following with remixes of such popular artists as B.o.B. and Lady Gaga, who included the artist’s remix on her “Born This Way Deluxe Edition.” In 2012, Zedd signed with Interscope Records, with whom he has released his debut single “Spectrum” and first full-length, “Clarity.” The album included hit singles “Stay the Night,” featuring Hayley Williams, and “Clarity,” featuring Foxes. “Clarity” charted number 8 on the Billboard Top 100 and won Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards. Earlier this year, the artist released another single, “Find You,” with Matthew Koma and Miriam Bryant.

2 Chainz

Launching his career in 2007 with the Atlanta-based Playaz Circle, 2 Chainz (formerly known as Tity Boi) released his first mixtape, “Me Against the World.” After a collection of mixtapes, 2 Chainz finally charted on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums with his mixtape “T.R.U REALigion.” The following year, the Georgia rapper released his first studio album, “Based on a T.R.U. Story,” which debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and sold 147,000 copies in its first week. The release included popular singles “I’m Different” and “No Lie” and featured special guests Drake, Nicki Minaj and Mike Posner. 2 Chainz’ sophomore release “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time” dropped in 2013 and featured appearances by Pharrell Williams, Fergie, Lil Wayne and Pusha T among others. The artist is also known for appearances on singles “F**kin’ Problems,” “Mercy,” “Bandz a Make Her Dance” and “Talk Dirty.”

An online-only student pre-sale began Monday, Feb. 24. Full-time SU and SUNY ESF students may purchase up to four tickets. Students received an email Feb. 23 with detailed instructions and a link to purchase $20 student tickets.

Ticket sales will open to the general public, for $30, starting Friday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Carrier Dome and online at ticketmaster.com. First-level general admission (if any remain) and upper-level reserved seat student tickets will be available at the Schine Box Office starting Friday, Feb. 28, at noon. Additional convenience fees apply for online sales.

For more information and general questions, contact Mitchell Mason, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com. For the latest updates on all University Union events, follow its social media accounts on Twitter, and Facebook,

St. Lucia

Jean-Philip Grobler, known by his stage name, St. Lucia, is set to come to Schine Underground on Wednesday, March 5, for the first Bandersnatch Series concert of the semester. Pop duo ASTR will open for the Brooklyn-based artist. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concern will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Inspired by music from his youth, Grobler began appearing as St. Lucia in 2010. After signing with Neon Gold Records, the South African musician released his self-titled EP, which he shortly followed with his second project, “September.” Both EPs were praised for their electro pop sound inspired from decades past and high-level energy reflected in today’s music. In 2013, he debuted his first album, “When the Night,” featuring hit singles “Elevate” and “All Eyes on You.” Produced by Grobler, the album features additional production and mixing from members of Passion Pit, Muse and Foo Fighters.

ASTR, also on Neon Gold Records, has recently hit the press with its debut EP “Varsity.” Highlighted on Complex Magazine’s “10 emerging artist to listen to in 2014,” the band has been making waves with hits “R U With Me” and “Operate.”

Tickets for St. Lucia are on sale at the Schine Student Center Box Office. Ticket sales are open to all SU and SUNY/ESF students and faculty for $5.

For more information and general questions, contact Mitchell Mason, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com. For the latest updates on all University Union events, follow its social media accounts on Twitter, and Facebook,

Created in 1999, CollegeHumor is a comedy website that features original videos and articles targeted to a young-adult audience. The comedy show will feature stand-up acts from CollegeHumor comedians Jake Hurwitz, Amir Blumenfeld, Streeter Seidell and ���ϲ����� alumnus Dan Gurewitch.

Hurwitz and Blumenfeld are known for their popular web series “Jake & Amir,” which was picked up by TBS for television production in December. Seidell and Gurewitch gained popularity through the “Hardly Working” series, which was featured on MTV’s “The CollegeHumor Show.”

Tickets for “CollegeHumor Live” are on sale at the Schine Student Center Box Office. Ticket sales are open to all SU and SUNY/ESF students, faculty and staff for $5.

For more information, contact Mitchell Mason, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com. For the latest updates on all University Union events, follow its social media accounts on Twitter, and Facebook,

Hudson Mohawke

Ross Birchard, known by his stage name, Hudson Mohawke, is scheduled to perform a DJ set on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Schine Underground. The Bandersnatch Series performance will begin at 8 p.m. and doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Electronic producer and DJ Cashmere Cat will open for the event.

Hudson Mohawke first entered the hotlists in 2009, after signing to Warp Records and releasing his first full length album, “Butter.” Since then, Birchard has been praised for producing a new fusion of hip hop and electronic beats. In 2013, the Scottish artist signed with Kanye West’s label, G.O.O.D Music, after producing tracks on West’s album “Cruel Summer.” More recently, he is credited for producing ��the single “Connect” off of Drake’s latest album “Nothing Was The Same.” Hudson Mohawke is also a member of the group TNGHT that is known for their single “Higher Ground.”

Cashmere Cat

Cashmere Cat, the 25 year-old Oslo-based producer, is known for his uploaded edits of “Jeremih” and “2 Chainz.” In 2012, the artist released his first EP, “Mirror Maru,” on Pelican Fly Records. Cashmere Cat’s sound is a blend of seductive R&B, futuristic hip-hop and bass music.

Tickets for Hudson Mohawke are on sale at the Schine Student Center Box Office. Ticket sales are open to all SU and SUNY/ESF students and faculty for $5.

For more information and general questions, contact Mitchell Mason, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com.

For the latest updates on all University Union events, follow its social media accounts on Twitter, and Facebook,

Chance the Rapper

Chancelor Bennett, known by his stage name, Chance the Rapper, is set to perform��in the Schine Underground on Wednesday, Nov. 6, as part of his Chance the Rapper’s Social Experiment Tour. DJ Rashad and DJ Spinn will open for the Chicago rapper. The Bandersnatch Series performance will be held at 7:30 p.m.; doors will open at 7 p.m.

Bennett first appeared in the spotlight in 2011 after the release of his first mixtape, “#10Day,” which he recorded during a 10-day suspension in high school. The mixtape gained popularity on music sharing sites and placed Bennett on Complex Magazine’s “10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out For.”

Bennett’s main success launched in the summer of 2013, after releasing his sophomore mixtape, “Acid Rap,” which received critical acclaim from Pitchfork, XXL, Spin and Rolling Stone. “Acid Rap” was also nominated for “Best Mixtape” at the 2013 BET Awards and garnered the No. 2 spot on Complex’s list of “The Best Albums of 2013 (So Far).”

Chance the Rapper has worked with many iconic artists, including Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Hoodie Allen, Ab-Soul and Action Bronson.

Tickets for Chance the Rapper will go on sale Friday, Sept. 27, at the Schine Student Center Box Office. Ticket sales are open to all SU and SUNY ESF students and faculty for $5.

For more information and general questions, contact Mitchell Mason, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com. For the latest updates on all University Union events, follow its social media accounts on Twitter, , and Facebook,

Six artists are set to perform at this year’s Juice Jam Music Festival on Sept. 8. The multi-genre lineup includes Kendrick Lamar, Nicky Romero and The Neighbourhood. Robert DeLong, Ab-soul and Smallpools will appear on the indie stage.

Kendrick Lamar

Rapper Lamar is best known for his highly acclaimed second studio album “good kid, “m.A.A.d city, which features hits “B****, Don’t Kill My Vibe” and “Swimming Pools (Drank).” The Compton, Calif., artist recently was named “Best New Artist” and “Best Male Hip-Hop Artist” at the BET Awards—as well as ranked No. 2 for most requested headliner for University Union’s Juice Jam survey.

Nicky Romero

EDM artist Romero gained recognition with his popular singles “Toulouse” and “Like Home (featuring NERVO),” which led him to be named one of MTV’s EDM artists to watch in 2012. His recent single “I Can Be the One” with Avicii rose to the top of international charts and was named the biggest-selling dance track of 2013.

The Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood, an American alternative rock band, rose to popularity with its first full-length album “I Love You,” featuring the single “Sweater Weather,” which topped Billboard’s alternative charts.

DeLong’s unique electric and alternative sound helped his first full-length album “Just Movement” and single off the album, “Global Concepts,” gain national attention. The artist has frequented the festival circuit, playing at Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Governors Ball and SXSW.

Hip-hop artist and Black Hippy member Ab-Soul is known for his album “Control Systems” and single “Terrorist Threats” off the same album. His music is inspired from personal hardships and opinions on current events.

Founded in early 2013, indie-pop band Smallpools has quickly attracted attention after releasing their first EP “Smallpools. The band’s infectious single “Dreaming” rapidly shot to No. 1 on Hype Machine within days of its release.

Tickets for Juice Jam will go on sale online on and on Aug. 26 at the Schine Student Center Box Office. Ticket sales are open to all SU and SUNY ESF students, staff and faculty for $10; up to six tickets can be purchased per person at the box office and up to four tickets per person can be ordered online. A valid college, staff or faculty I.D. is required to purchase tickets to the event, as well as to gain entry to the venue.

For more information, contact Mitchell Mason, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com. For the latest updates on all University Union events, follow its social media accounts on Twitter, , and Facebook,

American singer/songwriter Ke$ha, 26, has been working as a musician and writing songs for most of her life. Ke$ha signed to Dr. Luke’s record label and publishing company at the age of 18. Her breakthrough followed in 2009 after being featured on Flo Rida’s number one single “Right Round.”

Ke$ha’s first album, “Animal,” released in January 2010, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. “Animal” features four gold and platinum singles, including the multi-platinum “Tik Tok,” which reached number one in 11 countries and sold more than 6 million copies. Her subsequent EP “Cannibal,” released in November 2010, continued her string of top 10 singles, with “We R Who We R” and “Blow.”

Ke$ha’s second studio album, “Warrior,” released in December 2012, peaked at number six and includes the hit single “Die Young.” The album features contributions from will.i.am, The Strokes, The Flaming Lips, Nate Ruess of fun. and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys. “Warrior,” with elements of dance, eletropop and rock, showcases Ke$ha’s vocal abilities and solidifies her as a savvy career artist.

Since her debut, Ke$ha has been nominated for more than 40 awards and has won more than 15, including three BMI Pop Awards last year for self-penned singles “We R Who We R,” “Blow” and “Til The World Ends.”

There will be an online-only student pre-sale beginning Tuesday, April 2, at 10 a.m. Full-time SU and SUNY-ESF students may purchase up to four tickets.

Ticket sales will open to the general public for $40, starting Friday, April 5, at 10 a.m. at the Carrier Dome and online. A limited number of student tickets will be available at the Schine Box Office starting Friday, April 5, at noon�� Additional convenience fees may apply for all tickets.

For more information and general questions, please contact Sarah Fleisher, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com. For the latest updates on all University Union events, follow its social media accounts on Twitter, , and Facebook, .

Jukebox the Ghost, a three-piece band now based in Brooklyn, is known for its high energy sets and for juxtaposing darker lyrics with upbeat, danceable music. The group has put out three full-length albums to date, which received favorable reviews from the Washington Post and Spin Magazine. “Safe Travels,” the band’s most recent work, was released in June 2012 and marks a period of change for the band, both in their lives and creatively in their music.

Jukebox the Ghost has toured extensively since 2006, and played with the likes of Ben Folds, Barenaked Ladies, Ra Ra Riot, Jenny Owen Youngs, Adam Green and Jack’s Mannequin. The band played Lollapalooza and appeared on the “Late Show with David Letterman” in 2010.

Tickets��are now available for purchase at the Schine Student Center Box Office. Tickets for all SU and SUNY-ESF students and staff will be available for $5 at a limit of two tickets per person. A valid college or staff I.D. will be required to purchase these tickets. On Monday, Feb. 18, ticket sales will open to the public for $8 per ticket, with a limit of two tickets per person.

Ranked�� No. 7 on Forbes Magazine’s first ever “World’s Highest Paid DJs” list in 2012 and voted one of VIBE Magazine’s “Top 6 DJs Who Rocked 2011,” Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, continues to be one of the world’s most sought-after DJs. Currently holding DJ residencies in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Pauly’s eclectic track selection, incomparable style and infectious personality continue to captivate crowds worldwide.

DJ Pauly D is also known for being a housemate on MTV’s highest-rated show “Jersey Shore,” which landed him his own spin-off show, “The Pauly D Project.” Pauly is currently working on his first album for 50 Cent’s G-Note Records. Pauly’s first single, “Back To Love,” featuring Jay Sean, was released on Jan. 15 and climbed to No. 4 on the iTunes Dance Chart in less than 24 hours. A full-length album is due out this year.

DJ Pauly D played the 2011 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas alongside Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and the Black Eyed Peas. The same year he opened for Britney Spears during her Femme Fatale Tour for select dates. Pauly recently developed a full line of headphones with 50 Cent and SMS Audio and joined 50 Cent’s SK mission in helping fight world famine.

Rockie Fresh, 21, is a hip hop artist signed to Rick Ross’ label Maybach Music Group. This young Chicago native has been rapidly gaining attention for his alternative style of hip hop. To date, Rockie Fresh has released five mixtapes; his first album is due out this year. He has performed at Bamboozle Festival and alongside Rick Ross, Big Sean and Twista.

Tickets are now available for purchase at the Schine Student Center Box Office. Ticket sales will be open to all SU and SUNY-ESF students and staff for $10 at a limit of two tickets per person. A valid college or staff ID will be required to purchase tickets.

For more information and general questions, contact Sarah Fleisher, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com. For the latest updates on all University Union events, follow their social media accounts on Twitter, www.twitter.com/uuinsider, and Facebook, www.facebook.com/universityunion. For the latest updates and more information on Winter Carnival, follow the Traditions Commission’s Twitter account, www.twitter.com/SUtraditions.

Walk the Moon, from Cincinnati, released its self-titled debut album in June. The band’s infectious, danceable sound is showcased in the single “Anna Sun,” which peaked at��No. 10 on the Billboard Alternative Rock Charts. The band has played major music festivals, including South by Southwest and Lollapalooza in 2011 and Sasquatch Music Festival and Firefly Music Festival in 2012. It has appeared on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “David Letterman” and “Conan.” Walk the Moon members are known for painting their faces before live shows and bringing more paint to share with the audience.

Ghost Beach’s tropical grit pop sound has been garnering online media attention since 2011. It has independently released a new track on its website each month and its debut self-titled EP dropped in January.�� This past week Ghost Beach played at CMJ Music Marathon, an annual festival held in New York City and hosted by CMJ Network Inc., a music events and publishing company.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Schine Student Center Box Office, and are available for all SU and SUNY-ESF students and staff for $5��( limit of two tickets per person). A valid college or staff ID will be required to purchase tickets.

For more information and general questions,��contact Sarah Fleisher, director of public relations for University Union, at press.uu@gmail.com.

Rapper XV, disc jockey RJD2 and student performer Delirium will provide musical entertainment during Mayfest. Delirium will lead the performances at 1:30 p.m., followed by XV and RJD2.

Students can enter a drawing for a chance to win prizes such as gift certificates for Amazon.com, Best Buy, iTunes, the SU Bookstore and local restaurants, and yearlong passes for two to University Union events. Drawing will occur from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Students must be present to win.

Free food and beverages will be available at the event. A limited amount of beer will be available to students age 21 and over at no charge (proof of age required). A student will show proof of age to Chestnut Security staff. If the individual is 21 or older, then the individual will proceed to the next step: the student will present his/her SU/SUNY-ESF I.D. to Chestnut Security staff who will verify the student by swiping the I.D. card and accessing the Odyssey System. The student will then receive a bracelet from an SU administrative staff person. A student arriving before 3 p.m. will be given a bracelet with 4 tabs that can be exchanged for 4 beers. A student arriving at 3 p.m. or later will be given a bracelet with 2 tabs that can be exchanged for 2 beers. Students can re-enter the beer area if they have a bracelet with tabs remaining on the bracelet.

Anyone who appears to have had too much to drink will not be served. All SU Food Services staff serving in the beer garden area have been trained in safe and legal service of alcohol by Responsible Server Training. This training includes recognizing the signs of intoxication, the personal responsibilities of serving alcoholic beverages, and refusal of service if warranted. The serving staff are Carrier Dome Concessions employees who have experience with the service of beer at Carrier Dome events.

For the safety of students and residents of the University area, throughout the day of Friday, April 30, all city ordinances will be strictly enforced by the ���ϲ����� Police Department in the Walnut Park area and along Euclid Avenue and in the East Neighborhood.

Walnut Park is located north of E.S. Bird Library and is bounded by Harrison Street to the north, Walnut Avenue to the east, Waverly Avenue to the south and Walnut Place to the west. Mayfest will take place rain or shine. The park and surrounding streets will be blocked off before, during and after the April 30 event:

• Walnut Place will be closed to traffic from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 30. Parking will be restricted from 4 p.m. April 28 to 10 p.m. on April 30.
• Walnut Avenue (from Waverly Avenue to Harrison Street) will be closed to traffic from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 30.��Parking will be restricted from 6 a.m. on April 29 to 8 p.m. on April 30.
• Marshall Street (from University Avenue to Walnut Avenue) will be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.��to 7 p.m. on April 30. Parking will be restricted from 10 a.m. April 29 to 8 p.m. on April 30.
• East Adams Street (east of University Avenue to Walnut Avenue) will be closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 30.

Alternate parking will be available in the Manley and Fine lots.

Dining note: Due to staffing and food needs for this event, Shaw and Brockway dining halls will close at 2 p.m. on April 30.

For more information on Mayfest, visit .

Director Jorma Taccone,��“Saturday Night Live”��writer and member of The Lonely Island, has teamed up with fellow��“SNL”��writers John Solomon and Will Forte to bring the popular sketch comedy to the big screen. Forte stars in the parody as the title character alongside��“SNL”��cast mate Kristen Wiig, who plays MacGruber’s teammate Vicki St. Elmo. MacGruber (Forte) is determined to hunt down Dieter von Cunth (Val Kilmer), the mastermind behind a missing stolen nuclear warhead with the help of St. Elmo and Lt. Dixon Piper (Ryan Phillippe).

“MacGruber”��is set to be released nationwide on Friday, May 21.

University Union is the large-scale programming organization for the entire undergraduate population at ���ϲ�����.

In 2006, Kanye West gave an unforgettable concert in the Carrier Dome selling 8,137 tickets, the most any Block Party had ever sold. Since then, ticket sale totals have ranged from 3,500 to 4,000, with recent performers including Ben Folds and Guster, Fergie with Sean Kingston, and Ciara with Lupe Fiasco and T.V. On The Radio. Not until this year have any artists been able to come close to Kanye’s record-selling show.

This year’s Block Party has surpassed Kanye’s legendary performance, selling out at 9,584 tickets, making Drake the new record-holding headliner. Some 4,500 tickets were sold during the exclusive one-week SU student pre-sale in March. This is the most tickets a Block Party concert in the Dome has ever sold in both student pre-sale and total.

Drake’s stop in ���ϲ����� will also be the largest concert of all the universities and colleges on “The Away From Home Tour.” The other shows on his college route have smaller venue capacities, making SU’s 9,584 sold-out Block Party the largest college show in attendance. Drake’s performance April 9��at Pennsylvania State University sold 8,500 tickets.

Directed by Nicholas Stoller of��“Forgetting Sarah Marshall”��and produced by Judd Apatow of��“Knocked Up,” Get Him to the Greek” is a comedy about Aaron Green (Jonah Hill), a 23-year-old record label intern, and his mission to get British rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for the first leg of his multi-million-dollar tour.

Brand brings his character Aldous Snow (from��“Forgetting Sarah Marshall”) back to the big screen, this time alongside Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, who plays Sergio Roma, the executive of the record label to which Snow is signed.��“Get Him to the Greek” is filled with a wide range of cameo appearances, including N.E.R.D. frontman Pharrell Williams, Metallica founder and drummer Lars Ulrich and actor Tom Felton, better known as Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter series of films.��

University Union is the large-scale programming organization for the entire undergraduate population at ���ϲ�����.

The event is free and will begin at 7 p.m. with a DJ from student radio station WERW, followed by screenings of student-directed films and poetry readings by Verbal Blend.

Free food and beverages will be provided, including popcorn, cotton candy, candy and Starbucks Doubleshot Espressos.��Prize��giveaways will be held for items��such as Starbucks and SU Bookstore gift cards and DVDs of the popular HBO series “Entourage.”

The film��screening will relocate to Gifford Auditorium in��Huntington Beard Crouse Hall��in the event of inclement weather. “Invictus” will also be shown Thursday, April 22, at 8 p.m. in Room 201 of the Goldstein Student Center on South Campus.