ISSUE 14 | JUNE 6, 2018

Shades of Orange

News and Events for Multicultural Alumni and Friends

Speakers of color address grads

Alicia Carroll address at Convocation

A trio of keynote speakers of color came to the Syracuse University campus during May’s convocation and Commencement season: Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88, Travis Mason ’06, and Lt. Colonel Dwayne Murray ’97. Read about the speakers.

 

Multicultural picnic kicks off the summer

Multicultural picnic group photo

On Sunday, June 3, the first NYC Metro area multicultural alumni picnic was held at New Jersey’s Liberty State Park. With downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop, alumni from all backgrounds gathered in the scenic park to celebrate all things summer. Read about the picnic.

 

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News from campus

 
Photo of Justyn Knight running

Student-athletes shine in NCAA report

Syracuse University student-athletes are committed to achieving both in the classroom and on the playing field. This is reflected in the NCCA’s Division 1 Academic Progress Rate, where SU earned its highest four-year average since APR tracking began. Read the full story.

Commencement 2018 students

OTHC Scholars join ranks of SU alumni

Graduation marks a milestone for young scholars, particularly students of color, many of whom are also the first in their families to attend college. This year, 21 Our Time Has Come Scholars joined their peers for the 164th Commencement on Sunday, May 13. Read the full story.

Come home for Orange Central

Come home for Orange Central!

Registration opens tomorrow for Orange Central, October 18–21, 2018! See the full event schedule, including our Multicultural Breakfast honoring this year’s diverse awardees, at orangecentral.syr.edu, and lock in Early Orange pricing starting June 7.

 
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