Who We Are
Syracuse University's Office of Community Engagement serves as a platform connecting the City of Syracuse and Central New York with the University's skills and resources for mutual benefit. We focus on achieving sustainable community impact through:
Student engagement: Creating opportunities for student volunteering and mentorship which produce valued student experiences and positively contribute to community organizations.
Community engagement: Strengthening the community by using capabilities within the University to enhance or deliver programs involving education and youth development, civic engagement and economic impact.
Events
Syracuse International Jazz Fest 2024
Syracuse University is a returning sponsor for this year's Jazz Fest, June 26-30, at venues throughout the city of Syracuse. Included are performances by the SU Student Jazz Combo, the SU Faculty Jazz Ensemble, and a Sunday Gospel Jazz Service at Hendricks Chapel. For more information, visit the Jazz Fest website.
Dribbling to Better Health
Dribbling to Better Health is a free basketball camp centered around young girls’ health, focusing on nutrition, physical activity and mental health. Basketball trainings will be led by players from the Syracuse Women’s Basketball team.
The camp is open to girls entering grades 4-6 in Fall 2024.
July 5-7
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
The NC Hub, 90 Wilson Rd., Central Square, NY
Become a camp sponsor by calling Melanie Randolph at 315.391.9969.
Questions? Email dribblingtobetterhealth@gmail.com.
Thursday Morning Roundtable
This weekly civic engagement program features experts speaking on local, state and national issues of concern to the Central New York community. The Thursday morning meetings, held during the academic year, feature:
- a presentation about an issue or topic of general interest, and
- a question-and-answer session led by the speaker
WCNY-FM (91.3) broadcasts the programs the following Sunday at 8 p.m.
Spring 2024 Programs
| Date | Topic/Speaker | Watch/Register |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 18 | Rev. Brian Konkol and Leondra Tyler on the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration | Watch the video |
| Feb. 22 | Robert Simmons of Micron and Lauren Kochain of the MOST on STEM Education | Watch the video |
| Mar. 28 | Thinking Locally About the Racial Wealth Gap | Watch the video |
| Apr. 18 | Laurie Black of Book Buddies on Childhood Literacy | Watch the video |
| May 9 | Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh | Watch the video |
