Orange Central 2019: What’s Happening at the Libraries?
Registration is now open for Orange Central 2019, Syracuse University’s annual homecoming and reunion weekend, September 12-15. Throughout the weekend, Syracuse University Libraries will be hosting a multitude of unique events for the Orange community to enjoy:
Friday, September 13
- 9:30-10:00am or 4:30-5:00pm – 150 Years of Tradition at Syracuse University Exhibition Tour*
- Bird Library, Special Collections Research Center, 6th Floor
- Featuring a wide selection of photographs, printed materials, textiles and other memorabilia from the University archives, this exhibition showcases the traditions that unite the University, including the number 44 and the color orange. Join University archivist and exhibition curator Meg Mason for a guided tour. (*Note that as of 6/7/19, the 9:30am time slot is full. Please see other tour time slot options on Friday and Saturday.)
- Program cost: No charge
- 10:00am-noon – Innovation Breakfast of Champions
- Bird Library, Blackstone LaunchPad, 1st Floor, Suite 120
- Did you ever pitch a product or an idea in an entrepreneurship competition while an SU student? Work on an innovation or student venture? Have you launched something since graduating? Join us in SU’s Innovation Hub in Bird Library to catch up and to get a sneak preview of the next crop of SU innovators.
- Program cost: No charge; includes buffet breakfast
- 2:30-3:15 or 3:30-4:15pm – Preserving Your Orange Memories: A Preservation Fair
- Bird Library, Special Collections Research Center, 6th Floor
- Wondering how to preserve your freshman beanie, old photos, videotapes or yearbooks for years to come? Learn how to care for and preserve personal collections, especially your Syracuse University-related memorabilia. Please note: Libraries staff cannot provide preservation treatment or appraisals for items brought to the fair.
- Program cost: No charge
- 2:30-3:15 or 3:30-4:15pm – Funding the Future
- Bird Library, Blackstone LaunchPad, 1st Floor, Suite 120
- Josh Aviv ’15, G’17, founder of SparkCharge, hosts an interactive fireside chat focused on emerging sustainable startup trends and creative funding opportunities for entrepreneurs. Co-hosted by the Blackstone LaunchPad, the School of Information Studies and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
- Program cost: No charge
- 4:00-5:30pm – Forever Orange: The Story of Syracuse University
- Bird Library, Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 1st Floor, Room 114
- Join Rick Burton ’80 and Scott Pitoniak ’77, authors of Forever Orange, a book commemorating Syracuse University’s 150th anniversary, for a fascinating look at the diverse people, places and events that have helped Syracuse become an internationally renowned research university. Hear from the authors and take the opportunity to purchase the book (with a special 25% discount) and have them sign it. Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) will be provided.
- Program cost: No charge
Saturday, September 14
- 9:00-10:30am – 150th Campus Past and Present Walking Tour
- Bird Library, Special Collections Research Center, 6th Floor
- Learn about our past at the Special Collections Research Center exhibition, 150 Years of Tradition at Syracuse University; meet the University archivist; and then explore campus during a walking tour led by student guides from the Office of Admissions’ U100 group. The weather in Syracuse can be fickle, so check the forecast, dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes—the tour will go on, rain or shine! Please follow the directions in the registration form if you require golf cart transportation.
- Program cost: No charge
- 10:00-10:30, 10:45-11:15, or 11:30-12:00 – 150 Years of Tradition at Syracuse University Exhibition Tour
- Bird Library, Special Collections Research Center, 6th Floor
- Featuring a wide selection of photographs, printed materials, textiles and other memorabilia from the University archives, this exhibition showcases the traditions that unite the University, including the number 44 and the color orange. Join University archivist and exhibition curator Meg Mason for a guided tour. (*Note that as of 6/7/19, the 9:30am time slot is full. Please see other tour time slot options on Friday and Saturday.)
- Program cost: No charge
- 10:30-11:30am – Bringing Don Waful’s POW Journal to Life
- Bird Library, Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 1st Floor, Room 114
- A look behind the scenes of a unique audio project from Sound Beat, the popular public radio program from the Syracuse University Libraries. Host Brett Barry ’98, G’13 narrates selections from the World War II POW journal of Don Waful ’37, G’39 interspersed with present-day commentary from Mr. Waful himself, nearly 80 years later! Q&A to follow.
- Program cost: No charge
- 12:30-2:00pm – Libraries Former Employees Lunch*
- Bird Library, Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 1st Floor, Room 114
- Have you ever worked in the SU Libraries system, either professionally or while an SU student? We welcome you back to the Libraries for a celebratory lunch for an afternoon of networking and conversation!
- Program cost: No charge; includes refreshments
Please note that registration is required for all Orange Central events. For a full list of campus-wide events or to register, please visit: cusecommunity.syr.edu.