Join our host ESPN’s Kayla Burton G’19 for three exciting shows LIVE from the JMA Wireless Dome at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, plus a celebration at 11:44 p.m. as we conclude an amazing day! Reporter Nicole Aponte ’24 will provide giving updates throughout the day.
The shows will stream right here on the Giving Day website and on the Syracuse University Alumni Facebook page. Watch and give to what inspires you.
We’ll sprinkle student performances throughout each show. Here’s what to expect!
9 a.m. – Inside Academics and Research
- Hear alumni volunteer leaders share why they support Syracuse
- Learn how InclusiveU makes the college experience possible for students of all abilities
- Meet Margaret Talev from Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship in Washington, DC
- Watch as a biology professor shares how sea urchins and geckos are helping him study climate change.
- Listen to the exciting plans ahead for our College of Engineering and Computer Science, including making way for Micron!
2 p.m. – Inside the Student Experience
- Hear from Chief Student Experience Officer Allen Groves and two outstanding student leaders
- Find out the exciting plans for Syracuse Study Away and Study Abroad (London’s Troy Gordon is in town!)
- Hang out with Otto and meet two of our senior Ottos!
- Watch Professor Emeritus Marvin Druger ride through campus on a golf cart, reminiscing along the way
- Feel the excitement inside Schine as students learn the power of philanthropy
- Head inside the eSports room in Barnes to explore this amazing new program (and major!)
7 p.m. – Inside Athletics
- Hear from Syracuse men's soccer coach Ian McIntyre LIVE at Drumlins!
- Watch two impressive student-athletes talk about their Orange experience.
- Listen to women's rowing coach Luke McGee and rower Kamile Kralikaite talk about the season ahead.
- Will Fran Brown or Felisha Legette-Jack make an appearance? Watch and see!
- Learn about Syracuse’s commitment to club sports with Pete Way and some amazing athletes.
- Find out the top three student organizations in our Giving Day Power Hour.
11:44 p.m. – CELEBRATION!
- One of our favorites, Pete Sala, shares what’s ahead for the JMA Wireless Dome
- Insights on the eclipse from the College of Arts and Sciences
- CELEBRATION TIME!