Orange Community Invited to Participate in Forever Orange Week, March 20-24
From an enlightening book talk to and a birthday celebration, Forever Orange Week 2023 promises to be the most exciting one to date!
Forever Orange Week, March 20-24, is Syracuse University鈥檚 annual celebration of what it means to be Orange鈥攁 high-energy week that highlights the indelible bond that鈥檚 created the moment you become a member of the Orange community. The Forever Orange Student Alumni Council plays a key role in planning the week鈥檚 events.
As students return from Spring Break, they鈥檙e encouraged to participate in several programs and events throughout the week. On Tuesday, March 21, Syracuse University Life Trustee Nick Donofrio G鈥71, H鈥11 will lead an engaging discussion based on his new autobiography, 鈥淚f Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes.鈥 Donofrio spent decades as a top executive in business and technology. The discussion is set for 12:30-2:30 p.m. in Schine 304ABC, and those wishing to attend should RSVP to Heather Carroll by Friday, March 17.
The week will include several additional opportunities for students to interact with alumni, including a special D.C. Immersion Experience, where D.C.-based alumni will visit campus to offer students advice on living and working in Washington, D.C.
Boost the 鈥機use is the marquee event of Forever Orange Week 2023, with NFL Network鈥檚 Scott Hanson 鈥93 traveling to campus to anchor 16 live shows from the state-of-the-art Newhouse Studios. Each show will showcase some of the best of Syracuse University with the goal of inspiring students, faculty/staff, alumni, parents and friends to make a gift of any amount to support Syracuse University. All students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are strongly encouraged to (Very Influential People) and earn Syracuse University swag!
On the evening of March 23, all members of the Class of 2023 who have made their Class Act gift will be invited to Club 44 in the JMA Wireless Dome for a Countdown to Commencement donor recognition celebration.
The week concludes on March 24, as the Orange community marks 153 years since Syracuse University was founded on March 24, 1870. All are invited to a birthday celebration at 2 p.m. in Schine鈥檚 Lower Atrium, including a chili cook-off and sweet treats.
