ESF Calendar of Events
TODAY IS:
Friday, July 20, 2018
Students Calendar
Monday
Hamilton International Film Festival
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm | 7 Lebanon Street Hamilton, NY 13346 | ONGOING —continues through Sunday, July 29, 2018 | Film Festival | Meet filmmakers from around the world for a week filled with films, Q & A sessions, and other fun events! Screening tickets are $8 and Festival passes are $30 | Contact: London Green, 3107412096
Monday
Alumni Welcome for New Students
9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Centennial Hall | Members of the ESF Alumni Association Board of Directors will welcome new students and their families as they move into Centennial Hall. Board Members will be passing out snacks & beverages. | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Baker Lab First Floor Lobby | Event Website | Get your Orientation packet, Trailhead Meal Card, free gifts, have questions answered, and relax for a bit. Orientation staff will be here to help.
10:30 am - 1:30 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Staff from a variety of key support offices will be available to answer questions and provide an overview of available services for students and families.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Gateway Center rooms A, B, and C | Event Website | Take a minute to breathe and enjoy some refreshments. Use this opportunity to meet other new students and families.
Welcome and Introduction to ESF!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | SU: Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center | Event Website | A special welcome to campus for new students and their families. This session will include general program information and the opportunity to meet key resource people at ESF.
Icebreakers & Games (Students Only)
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm | ESF Quad | Event Website | Join your classmates and Orientation Leaders for some icebreakers on the Quad.
ESF Social Program – Hypnotist and Comedian
9:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Marshall Auditorium, Marshall Hall | Event Website | Hypnotist Spidey will dazzle you with his hypnotic skills and make you laugh with his comedic wit. Join your new friends and classmates for what promises to be a great show!
Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:00 am | Gateway Center Concourse | Event Website
8:00 am - 9:00 am | Gateway Center Concourse | Event Website
A Conversation with the Dean: ESF Community Expectations
9:00 am - 9:45 am | Gateway Center | Event Website | Join the Vice Provost and Dean for Student Affairs, Dr. Anne Lombard, for an intimate conversation about ESF values and the expectations the College has for you.
Registration Tutorial Navigation
9:45 am - 10:30 am | Gateway Center | Event Website
Decoding Computing at ESF and SU
10:30 am - 11:00 am | Gateway Center | Event Website
Departmental Meetings: Introduction to your Academic Experience
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Locations various | Event Website | See Guidebook for specific locations. Obtain information specific to your program of study. You must meet with your curriculum coordinator before you can complete your academic registration.
Schedule Adjustments (if needed)
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Baker Lab Computer Clusters Room 309, 310, & 314 | Event Website | Computers are available for you to adjust your schedule as well as purchase textbooks, if needed. Orientation Leaders will be available to help you.
Ice Cream Social Sponsored by the ESF Alumni Office
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Gateway Center Concourse | Event Website
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Gateway Center Concourse | The ESF Alumni Association will welcome all new incoming students with an Ice Cream Social and Pin Ceremony. This is a great tradition that both alumni and students enjoy! | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association | Contact: ESF Alumni Office, 315-470-6632
Playfair: The Ultimate Icebreaker
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Participate in the largest icebreaker game you will ever play!
Wednesday
Graduate Assistant Colloquium on Teaching and Learning
8:00 am - 1:00 pm | Moon Library | ONGOING —continues through Thursday, August 23, 2018 | Event Website | The Graduate Assistant Colloquium on Teaching and Learning describes the culture and expectations of ESF; outlines instructional survival skills and specific teaching-related skills necessary to function effectively as a GA; highlights some of the people and ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Open Academy | Contact: ESF Open Academy, 315-470-6891
College 101: The Academic Experience
10:00 am - 11:00 am | Gateway Center | Event Website | The Division of Student Affairs will discuss the curriculum, course selection process, and academic resources that are available to you on campus.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | During this session we will talk about civility in the classroom through the use of real-life scenarios facilitated by Orientation Leaders and first-year class faculty.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Living in an inclusive and diverse community is one of the most exciting and valuable aspects of college. During this powerful session, you will hear first-person accounts from current students of their initial experiences in, and feelings about, the ESF community.
The Power of Your Story with Carlos Ojeda, Jr
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Join us as nationally renowned speaker and educator Carlos Ojeda, Jr. discusses the power of our stories and the value diversity brings to our daily work.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Spoken word poetry by local Syracuse artists.
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Come to our lively Orientation dance party.
Thursday
College 102: Enriching Your ESF Experience
10:00 am - 11:00 am | Gateway Center | Event Website | Come learn about the various ways in which you can enhance your time at ESF by getting involved in student life, internships, study abroad, research, and so much more!
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm | ESF Quad (Rain Location: Gateway Center) | Event Website | Get to know some ESF faculty and learn more about the offerings at ESF.
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ESF Quad (Rain Location: Gateway Center) | Event Website | Grab your sneakers and get ready for some friendly and fun competition.
Friday
Transfer Students: Orientation Check-In and Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am | Gateway Center | Event Website | Get your Orientation packet, course schedule, free gifts, your trailhead meal card and ID card pick-up, have questions answered, and have breakfast. Various office staff will be here to help. (Transfer student orientation event)
Transfer Students: Welcome and Introduction to ESF!
9:00 am - 9:30 am | Gateway Center | Event Website | A special welcome to campus for new students and their families. This session will include general program information and the opportunity to meet key resource people at ESF. (Transfer student orientation event)
Transfer Students: A Conversation with the Dean: ESF Community Expectations
9:30 am - 10:00 am | Gateway Center | Event Website | Join the Vice Provost and Dean for Student Affairs, Dr. Anne Lombard, for an intimate conversation about ESF values and the expectations the College has for you. (Transfer student orientation event)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm | Various locations, see Guidebook | Event Website | Rotating 45-Minute Sessions on the following 3 topics: A is for Awkward; Alcohol and Other Drugs; and Safety at ESF with University Police. Centennial Hall Floor 1 and Commuters will be in Baker 145, Centennial Hall Floors 2 and 3 will be in Baker 146, and Centennial ... Read More
Transfer Students: Registration Tutorial and Navigation
10:00 am - 10:30 am | Gateway Center | Event Website | (Transfer student orientation event).
Transfer Students: Departmental Meetings: Introduction to Academic Departments
10:30 am - 11:30 am | Locations various | Event Website | See Guidebook for locations. Obtain information specific to your program of study. You must meet with your curriculum coordinator before you can complete your academic registration. (Transfer student orientation event)
Transfer Students: Schedule Adjustments (if needed)
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Baker Lab Computer Clusters Room 309, 310, & 314 | Event Website | Computers are available for you to adjust your schedule, if needed. Orientation Leaders will be available to help you. (Transfer student orientation event)
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | Marshall Auditorium, Marshall Hall | Event Website | Build and test your knowledge of ESF with trivia. Learn more about traditions and sustainability at ESF.
Procession by Department to the Gateway Center
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | ESF Quad | Event Website | Line up by academic department to process into the Welcome Convocation for all new students.
Welcome Convocation for all New Students
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Together with all new students, faculty, and staff, we will mark the launch of your academic career at ESF. Emceed by ESF Dean Dr. Anne Lombard, the Convocation will feature ESF Interim President Dr. David Amberg, Syracuse University Chancellor Dr. Kent Syverud, ... Read More
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | ESF Quad (Rain Location: Gateway Center) | Event Website | Come celebrate and mingle with your fellow students, faculty, and staff. Participate in the class photo and Olympics, enjoy the barbecue, and meet the ESF Athletics Teams and our mascot, Oakie.
Orange Blast! ESF/SU Joint Event
10:00 pm - 1:00 am | SU Quad (Rain location: Schine Student Center) | ONGOING —continues through Saturday, August 25, 2018 | Event Website | Join in on fun games and activities, a dance party, free food, and more.
Saturday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Buses depart Centennial Hall at 10 a.m. | Event Website | Buses depart Centennial Hall at 10 a.m.(Gateway Center opening remarks at 9 a.m.) **Boxed lunches are available in Sadler dining hall starting at 7:30 a.m., commuters and transfers are also able to take a boxed lunch at no charge** Participate in local beautification ... Read More
SU Event: Citrus in the City in Downtown Syracuse
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Buses departing from Stadium Place | Event Website | Join us as we introduce you to the City of Syracuse. The evening will begin with a free food sampling from local restaurants, followed by a showcase of live music, dance, recreation, and entertainment.
Orange After Dark Orange Palooza
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm | SU: Women’s Building Field | Event Website | Join your fellow new students for the first Orange After Dark late night event, a fun-filled night with free food, inclusive games, and other entertainment.
Monday
Orange Pride Night at the Rink
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm | SU: Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion | Event Website | Free orange creamsicles and skating with SU ID.
Wednesday
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Asexual, and Ally Student Social
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | SU: LGBT Resource Center, 750 Ostrom Avenue | Event Website
Thursday
ESF Activities Fair and Welcome Back Picnic
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | ESF Quad (Rain location: Gateway Center) | Event Website | Come take a look at all that ESF student organizations have to offer. Get involved and sign up for a club or two. Enjoy some BBQ for lunch, too. | Contact: Laura Crandall, 3154704865
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | SU: Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center | Event Website | Join the ESF Student Diversity and Inclusion Office, Syracuse University Disability Cultural Center, LGBT Resource Center, Multicultural Affairs, and Slutzker Center for International Services for a welcome reception for new and returning students, faculty, ... Read More
Friday
SU Event: Orange After Dark Laser Tag
8:00 pm - 12:00 am | SU: Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center | ONGOING —continues through Saturday, September 1, 2018 | Event Website | Play a few rounds of laser tag, watch a movie, and grab free food upstairs in the Schine Student Center while you wait.
SU Event: Orange After Dark Late Night Movie
11:00 pm - 1:00 am | SU: Gifford Auditorium, H.B. Crouse Hall | ONGOING —continues through Saturday, September 1, 2018 | Event Website | Watch a blockbuster new release, titles to be announced, full semester schedule will be available at oad.syr.edu. Free admission, food, and drinks with SU ID.
Saturday
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm | SU: Bus leaves from College Place every 30 minutes | Event Website | Tickets can be purchased at the Fairgrounds for $1 with a valid student ID. Free SU shuttles from campus directly to the New York State Fairgrounds.
Orange After Dark Cosmic Bowling
10:30 pm - 11:30 pm | SU: Bus leaves from College Place | Event Website | Glow-in-the-dark event at Strike `n Spare Lanes. Tickets for undergraduates will be on sale for $3 starting August 22 at the Schine Box Office and will include bowling, shoe rental, food, and transportation to and from the venue.
Orange After Dark Late Night Movie
11:00 pm - 1:00 am | SU: Gifford Auditorium, H.B. Crouse Hall | ONGOING —continues through Sunday, September 2, 2018 | Event Website | Watch a blockbuster new release, titles to be announced, full semester schedule will be available at oad.syr.edu. Free admission, food, and drinks with SU ID.
Sunday
10:30 am - 6:30 pm | Register and pay online at recreationservices.syr.edu. | Event Website | Register and pay online at recreationservices.syr.edu. Join the Syracuse University Department of Recreation Services for whitewater rafting on the Black River. Beginner to advanced levels welcome. Transportation, equipment, and training are included, along ... Read More
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm | SU: Bus leaves from College Place every 30 minutes | Event Website | Tickets can be purchased at the Fairgrounds for $1 with a valid student ID. Free SU shuttles from campus directly to the New York State Fairgrounds.
SU Event: Orange After Dark Target Shopping Event
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm | SU: Continuous shuttles between Target and locations below | Event Website | SU: Continuous shuttles between Target and Stadium Place, College Place, Mount Olympus, and Goldstein Schine Student Center. Have some fun and stock up for the semester. Free with SU ID.
SU Event: Orange After Dark Late Night Movie
11:00 pm - 1:00 am | SU: Gifford Auditorium, H.B. Crouse Hall | ONGOING —continues through Monday, September 3, 2018 | Event Website | Watch a blockbuster new release, titles to be announced, full semester schedule will be available at oad.syr.edu. Free admission, food, and drinks with SU ID.
Monday
10:30 am - 6:00 pm | Register and pay online at recreationservices.syr.edu. | Event Website | Register and pay online at recreationservices.syr.edu. Join the Syracuse University Department of Recreation Services for whitewater rafting on the Black River. Beginner to advanced levels welcome. Transportation, equipment, and training are included, along ... Read More
Discology Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | SU: Lower Hookway Field, South Campus | Event Website | Participate with a team or on your own for great fun. For more information, contact the Frisbee Club at foxforcecaptains@gmail.com.
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm | SU: Bus leaves from College Place every 30 minutes | Event Website | Tickets can be purchased at the Fairgrounds for $1 with a valid student ID. Free SU shuttles from campus directly to the New York State Fairgrounds.
Wednesday
ESF American Red Cross Blood Drive
10:30 am - 3:00 pm | Nifkin Lounge, Marshall Hall | Event Website | Sign up for an appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org and type in SUNYESF. All eligible donors will receive a free Insomnia cookie.
Thursday
ESF American Red Cross Blood Drive
10:30 am - 3:00 pm | Nifkin Lounge, Marshall Hall | Event Website | Sign up for an appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org and type in SUNYESF. All eligible donors will receive a free Insomnia cookie.
Tuesday
QPR Suicide Prevention for Staff and Students
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | 217 Bray Hall | Event Website | Ask a question, save a life. Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate. | Sponsor: Counseling Services | Contact: Ruth Larson, 315-470-4741
Saturday
257 Ranger School Rd., Wanakena | A day for family and friends to come and visit. Learn about what the students have been doing, experience some fun activities, talk with faculty and staff, and explore the campus. This event is for current Ranger School students (Class of 2019), and their ... Read More | Contact: The Ranger School, 3158482566
Tuesday
Graduate and Professional School Fair
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Interested in furthering your education? Attend the Graduate and Professional School Fair to speak with representatives from graduate schools, law schools, medical programs, etc. Log into OrangeLink now to see the list of institutions that will be here! Consider ... Read More | Sponsor: Career Services Office | Contact: Casey Duffy, 3154706691
Safe Zone Training for Students
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | 217 Bray Hall | Event Website | Learn how to be an ally to the LGBTQ community at ESF. | Sponsor: Counseling Services | Contact: Ruth Larson, 315-470-4741
Saturday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Event Website | Stop by the annual Study Abroad fair to meet with representatives from SUNY institutions and study abroad partners. Learn about short-term, summer, and semester long study abroad programs around the world! | Sponsor: Office of International Education
Friday
Alumni & Family Fall Weekend and Reunions
ESF Campus | ONGOING —continues through Sunday, October 14, 2018 | Event Website and Online Registration | Save the date for this year's Alumni & Family Fall Weekend and Reunions! Mark your calendars for a great weekend in Syracuse: October 12th - 14th. Registration is now open! Visit http://www.esf.edu/alumni/fallweekend to make your reservation online, or you ... Read More | Sponsor: The ESF Alumni Association and ESF Office of Student Affairs
Tuesday
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | The Internship and Engagement Expo will have sophomores/juniors/seniors tabling about their internship/engagement experiences to other ESF students. A variety of experiences will be represented including i.e. internships (industry, research, government), field ... Read More | Sponsor: Career Services Office | Contact: Casey Duffy, 315-470-6691
Monday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Gateway Tabling Area | Event Website | Stop by and fill out a sheet listing 3 things you are thankful for. | Sponsor: Counseling Services | Contact: Ruth Larson, 315-470-4741
Wednesday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Gateway Tabling Area | Event Website | Stop by and fill out a sheet listing 3 things you are thankful for. | Sponsor: Counseling Services | Contact: Ruth Larson, 315-470-4741
Thursday
Great American Smoke Out Quit Kits
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Gateway Tabling Area | Event Website | Pick up a Quit Kit to help you stop smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco. | Sponsor: Counseling Services | Contact: Ruth Larson, 315-470-4741
Friday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Gateway Tabling Area | Event Website | Stop by and fill out a sheet listing 3 things you are thankful for. | Sponsor: Counseling Services | Contact: Ruth Larson, 315-470-4741
Thursday
Nifkin Lounge, Quad, + | Event Website | Celebrate more than 25 years of sharing ESF careers with hands-on workshops for 8-11 yr olds with an adult who works or studies here. | Sponsor: ESF Women's Caucus | Contact: Heather Engelman, 315-470-4752
