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Fort Drum
Dear Orange Friends: On Nov. 11 of last year—Veterans Day—Syracuse University was honored to host Maj. Gen. Walter E. Piatt, commander of the 10th Mountain Division, as our guest at Syracuse Football’s...
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Winter Convocation
Dear Orange Friends: This week we welcomed 250 new undergraduate and graduate students and their parents, families, and friends at Winter New Student Convocation. The Convocation takes place the...
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“I” vs. “We”
Dear Orange Friends: It took me a while to learn that a school thrives in large part because of many key folks—people who are not visible to many of those we serve, but who are well known by our...
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Celebrating the Shaws
Dear Orange Friends: Over several days in late April, the University celebrated the achievements, contributions and legacy of Chancellor Emeritus Kenneth “Buzz” Shaw and his wife, Mary Ann. The events...
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Middle States Accreditation
Dear Orange Friends: Earlier this summer, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaffirmed the accreditation of Syracuse University, commended the University on the quality of the self-study...
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The New Dog
Dear Orange Friends: Ruth and I have been adopted by a new dog. She is a rescue and is now seven months old; we think she is a Terrier/German Shepherd mix. I’ve attached a picture. We have named her...
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Standing Up to Hatred and Terror
Dear Orange Friends: Like so many in our Orange community, I watched with concern and dismay all weekend as horrific hate crimes were committed in Pittsburgh, where 11 Jewish congregants were killed...
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Sharing a Graduation Story
Dear Orange Friends: I heard a student’s story during Commencement that I would like to share. This student’s story struck me as a tremendous example of the power of determination, the lessons that...
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A Preview of the University’s 150th Celebration
Dear Orange Friends, Syracuse University’s 150th anniversary begins this summer. I am writing today to give you a preview of a small portion of the events planned for our yearlong sesquicentennial...
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Giving Day Message
Dear Orange Friends: Tomorrow is a first for Syracuse University. At 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, we will launch Syracuse University’s first day of giving. Leading this ambitious 24-hour campaign...
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A Remarkable Week
Dear Orange Friends: Every day I am here I am amazed by our spirit and collective impact. Last week was particularly remarkable. On Friday, Oct. 13, our football team, led by an inspiring coach,...
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Hendricks Chapel
Dear Orange Friends: Today, a new era officially begins at Hendricks Chapel with the formal installation of its seventh dean, the Reverend Brian Konkol. Senator Francis Hendricks, former Syracuse mayor...
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Teaching
Dear Orange Friends: In late October, I had the opportunity to teach a weekend class in negotiation. I have taught this class each semester, alternating between the Whitman School of Management and the...
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Sesquicentennial
Dear Orange Friends: On March 24, 2020, Syracuse University will celebrate its sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of its founding. In February 1870, at the Methodist State Convention in Syracuse,...
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