Hall of Languages
Opened in 1873, the Hall of Languages is the oldest building on campus. It serves as the home to the College of Arts and Sciences, which is at the core of Syracuse University's liberal arts experience. It's here that you'll find the offices of English and textual studies, philosophy, and religion, among others.
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Maxwell and Eggers are home to the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Maxwell's graduate degree in Public Affairs is consistently ranked among the top programs by U.S. News and World Report, and Maxwell faculty members also teach undergraduate social sciences courses in the College of Arts and Sciences. Within Maxwell and Eggers, you'll find advanced-technology classrooms, departmental offices, and a multimedia facility that provides access to international press reports and foreign-language television and radio broadcasts. A statue of Abraham Lincoln presides over the grounds adjacent to the complex.
Setnor School of Music - Crouse College
At the top of a winding stairway sits castle-like Crouse College. It's from these spires that a wide selection of music, from the alma mater to Bach to the Beatles, rings out from ten huge bells—courtesy of devoted student Chimemasters. The bells have been in place, (and rung by students) for 125 years. Crouse is the home of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the Setnor School of Music, as well as art studios and practice rooms, art and design classes, the 1,000-seat Setnor auditorium, and the school's Holtkamp Organ. Depending on disciplines, students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts take classes in a variety of locations across campus.
White and MacNoughton Halls
White and MacNoughton Halls, formerly the location of the Syracuse University College of Law, will soon house the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. Students in the Falk College are part of programs in Child and Family Studies, Health and Wellness, Hospitality Management, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nutrition Science and Dietetics, Social Work, and Sport Management. Students also take courses in other facilities across campus.
Dineen Hall - Syracuse University College of Law
Dineen Hall is home to the Syracuse University College of Law, which features eight interdisciplinary learning centers, including the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism. Opened in 2014, the building features a 300-seat courtroom auditorium that plays host to advocacy competitions and distinguished lecturers. One of the College of Law's most notable alumni is Vice President Joseph Biden.
Carrier Dome
Perhaps no other building on campus is as famous as the Carrier Dome. Opened in 1980, the Dome is the home of SU's football and women's and men's basketball and lacrosse teams. It was the first domed stadium in the Northeast and is the largest on a college campus in the U.S.
Archbold Flanagan
Archbold offers two distinct services for students. One section of the building is home to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, Bursar Operations and Syracuse University's ROTC programs. The other section, and the connecting Flanagan Gymnasium, houses one of 10 campus recreation facilities, and includes exercise equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming pool, and rooms for spin, yoga, and kickboxing classes.
Carnegie Library
When you enter Carnegie Library, you'll pass the statue of Diana the Huntress on the way to the library's grand reading room. This soaring sanctuary is a favorite place for study and research, and also home to the University's mathematics department. The Renaissance structure was completed in 1907 – largely due to a donation by famed philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.Ground breaking: Spring 1905Building Opened: September 1907Cost: $150,000Style: RenaissanceArchitects: Professors Frederick W. Revels and Earl HallenbeckMaterials: Granite base; gray brick and terra cottaRenovation Completed: January 2014Notes:In 1905 Rev. Dr. James D. Phelps secured a donation of $150,000 from Andrew Carnegie for a new university library provided the University raised an equal sum as an endowment for the library. The University raised the required endowment in little over a month with the largest share being contributed by John D. Archbold. Interestingly, once the endowment had been raised, Chancellor Day, with the consent of the donors and University trustees, used the fund's capital to finance the construction of Sims Hall, the income from which was allocated to the library.On September 11, 1907 the transfer of the Von Ranke collection from the old library building marking the opening of the new library with a collection of over 71,000 volumes. A formal dedication was never held as the University was unable to persuade Andrew Carnegie to attend. In 1934, a statue of Diana the Huntress, created by Anna Hyatt Huntington, was donated and placed in the vestibule of the library; it was later moved to Bird Library. In 1972, with the opening of Bird Library, Carnegie was renovated to house the Engineering, Life Sciences and Mathematics libraries along with the Mathematics Department. The Chemistry library was added in 1982 and the collection was renamed the Science and Technology Library. At the building's centennial celebration in 2007, it was noted that the building was one of only two original Carnegie libraries on a college campus still being used as a library.In summer 2011 renovations began on the building to upgrade it for contemporary use. The main reading room was renovated to allow for silent study space, library office space was relocated to the 2nd floor, and a computer room and new security system were added. For the first time since the mid-1970s, the main entrance to the library was once again through the front stairs and doors.For additional photos SU Libray Digitized Collections
Hendricks Chapel
Hendricks Chapel sits symbolically at the center of the campus as a gathering place for people of all faiths. Throughout the year, the Chapel also hosts renowned speakers, concerts and special events, and many alumni weddings. It's here that you'll find the Office of Community Engagement, and People's Place, a student-run coffee shop.Hendricks Chapel, SU Photo & Imaging RS 8661Contract Awarded: November 1928Cornerstone Laid: June 9, 1929Dedicated: June 8, 1930First Student Services Held: September 21, 1930Organ Dedication: October 5 & 8, 1930New Organ Dedication: 1952Style: Georgian ColonialArchitects: James Russell Pope and Dwight James Baum, Class of 1909, New York, NYContractor: A.E. Stephens Company, Springfield, MAMaterials: Georgia limestone and brickNamed For: Eliza Jane HendricksCost: $600,000Funding: $500,000 bequest from Francis Hendricks1969 Renovation: $90,0001985 Rededication: $1.2 million 5-year renovation of interior and exteriorNotes:Francis Hendricks was a state senator, SU trustee from 1895 until his death in 1920, and Forestry College trustee from 1913 to 1920. His donation called for a chapel honoring his late wife Eliza Jane that would serve all faiths. He also stipulated the name "Hendricks Chapel" in his will. Seating 1,450 Hendricks was the third largest University chapel in the country at the time of its construction. The pulpit was the gift of the Class of 1918. The original Aeolian organ, the gift of Kathryn Hendricks, niece of Francis Hendricks, was replaced in 1952 with a new organ built by Walter Holtkamp.
Hinds Hall
Hinds Hall is the home of the iSchool, Syracuse University's School of Information Studies. Built in the mid-1950s and redesigned in 2003, the high-tech, modern space showcases the latest in technology and design, including eight research centers and a collaborative idea lab with floor-to-ceiling whiteboards as well as an iPad bar to test apps.Ground Broken: May 8, 1981First Occupied: January 13, 1983Dedicated: March 22, 1983Dedication Speaker: U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Samuel R. Pierce, Jr.; awarded Honorary Doctor of LawsArchitects: Architectural Resources Cambridge Inc., and Sargent Webster Crenshaw and FolleyMaterials: steel with brick veneerLocation: Corner of Waverly and South Crouse Avenues and University PlaceCost: $5,500,000Donors: Crouse-Hinds Foundation, $2.25 million; Kresge Foundation, United States Steel Foundation, The Booth Ferris Foundation, the Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation, and Agway, Inc.Space: 60,000 square feetNotes:Originally built as the School of Management building, it holds classrooms, administrative offices, and a 200-seat auditorium. When the Whitman School of Management Building was constructed in 2005, Crouse-Hinds became home to offices such as Academic Affairs, Admissions, the Chancellor's Office, and the Provost's Office.
Link Hall
If you're an Engineering or Computer Science student, you'll spend a lot of time in Link Hall. Inside, you'll find a Fidelity MOTUS 622i flight simulator, wind tunnels in the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, and a $4.5 million environmental systems laboratory complex. Link Plus, a five-story addition to Link Hall, includes a structural engineering high-bay lab, soils laboratories, and classrooms.Ground Broken: March 1968Opened: April 1970Dedicated: October 16, 1970Dedication Speaker: Charles C. Johnson, Jr., administrator of Environmental Health Service, Department of Health, Education and WelfareNamed for: Edwin Albert Link, founder of Link Aviation and inventor of Link Flight Trainer and simulators used to train military and commercial pilotsCost: $6 millionFunding: Donation from Edwin Albert Link and his wife Marian Clayton Link, alumnae and trustee of SUFunding: National Science Foundation, $607,000; Department of Health, Education and Welfare (title I) $470,876 and (title II) $945,642Materials: reinforced concrete with red brick and limestone trimContractor: JGA Construction CompanyArchitect: King & King, SyracuseLocation: Quad, next to Slocum HallSpace: 102,594 square feetRenovation: 2000Architect for Renovation: Mike Wolniak, Class of 1978Cost of Renovation: $4.5 millionAddition of Link+: 2008Dedication: April 25, 2008Cost: $10.1 millionFunding: New York State, $6 millionSpace: 10,164 square feetArchitect: Toshiko Mori Architects, New York, NYNotes:Built with six levels, two underground and four above. The basement and sub-basement were previously completed in 1954 during construction of William Lawyer Hinds Hall, then called Engineering building #1. At its dedication, Link Hall was the largest building on campus prior to the completion of Bird Library. The 2000 renovation created a new suite of state-of-the-art laboratories for environmental research on the fourth floor. The Link+ addition added five stories onto the north side of the building which housed research labs for both the engineering college and the Center of Excellence in Environmental and Engineering Systems. The addition included "green" elements such as natural daylight in the offices and carpeting of recycled materials. It also connected Link Hall to Slocum Hall.
Slocum Hall
Slocum Hall is the home of Syracuse University's School of Architecture, which is consistently ranked one of the best in the nation byDesignIntelligence Magazine. A recent redesign of Slocum saw the careful restoration of many of its finest architectural features—as well as upgrades to technology and energy efficiency. Visit its auditorium for public lectures by important contributors in architecture, design, urbanism and technology, or its Gallery for an extensive slate of collections, conferences and other public programs, including an exhibition series.Formal Authorization of Building: December, 1915Ground Broken: Spring 1916Completed: 1919Architect: Professors Frederick W. Revels and Earl HallenbeckStyle: Renaissance Beaux ArtsMaterials: Moosebeck granite and Indiana limestone, terra cotta and brick; basement and trim of pink granite; steel beams and some steel structural columnsDimensions: 185 feet by 130 feetCost: $400,000Funding: $300,000 from Mrs. Russell SageNamed for: Joseph Slocum, former State senator from Onondaga County and father of Mrs. Russell SageRenovation: 2006 - Summer 2008Architects for Renovation: Garrison Architects, James Garrison, Graduate class of 1979Rededication: September 18, 2008Notes:Construction began in April 1916 but due to World War I and labor shortages it was not completed until October 1918. When officially opened in 1919, the Architecture Department of the College of Fine Arts shared the building with the Joseph Slocum School of Agriculture, as well as the School of Home Economics and the School of Business. Over the years, the building underwent a series of changes, most notably losing its monumental entry stair, its original auditorium, and the closing of its central atrium. In 1953 the lettering "The Joseph Slocum College of Agriculture" was removed from the facade facing College Place. In 1968, the stairs at the College Place entrance were removed during the construction of Link Hall; they were replaced with new doors and walkway.Renovations begun in 1976 by Werner Seligmann, then Dean of the school, reopened many spaces and included a reading room, exhibition gallery, and offices for the School of Architecture. A multi-year renovation begun in 2006 enhanced and restored the building's original qualities while updating it technologically, functionally, and aesthetically. The central atrium was reopened and sections of the bearing walls were removed to allow pathways for natural light and ventilation, increasing the building's energy efficiency. Only about 25% of the building was air conditioned as the reopening of the original spaces allowed for natural air flow to cool the building as it was originally designed. A new auditorium and gallery were installed with expanded space for studio, research, and offices.
Life Sciences Complex
The 230,000-square-foot Life Sciences Complex brings together biology, chemistry, and biochemistry to promote interdisciplinary research and education. As you approach the building, you'll notice the Climate Change Garden just to the left. This outdoor laboratory features more than 30 species of trees and shrubs. Inside, the five-story Milton Atrium is a favorite student gathering area and home to one of many campus cafes. The Research Wing includes the Imaging and Genomics Centers, as well as 27 interconnecting laboratories that facilitate collaboration among researchers.Notes:The Life Sciences Complex brought the biology, chemistry, and biochemistry departments under one roof for the first time in the University's history. The five-story building was organized into two wings, forming an "L"-shaped configuration. The research wing housed biology research laboratories, lab support offices, conference rooms, and faculty offices. The teaching wing housed biology and chemistry teaching labs, lecture halls, research and technology greenhouses. An atrium, with a cafe, connected the Life Sciences Complex to the Center for Science and Technology.
Ernie Davis Residence Hall
Named for Ernie Davis, Syracuse University football star and the first African American player to be awarded the Heisman Trophy, this residence hall includes a fitness center and convenience store, as well as lounges and laundry facilities on each floor. The dining center is known around campus for having a great selection, with stations for pizza, pasta, burgers, salads, Chinese food, and daily specials.Notes:Ernie Davis Hall is the University's first "green" residence hall, constructed to meet the standards of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, a global standard of sustainable green building and development practices. It was constructed with such features as low water-use fixtures, a storm-water management system, advanced materials requiring less energy to cool, and dining hall efficiencies to reduce food waste and hot-water consumption.
Syracuse University Libraries - Bird Library
Featuring more than three million volumes and some of the most advanced information technology available, Bird is the University's main library. It features collections in humanities and social sciences, audiovisual resources, and also houses the University's archives, the Special Collections Research Center, The William A. Safire Reading Room, and Pages Café.Notes:Moving of the 10 million items in the collection from Carnegie Library, the library annex in the Continental Can Building and branch libraries began on July 31, 1972. The move took more than one month. On August 17, 1973, the library was closed to the public while tests were conducted to determine the stress capacity of the structure. Testing was completed at the request of the State Dormitory Authority. Concrete blocks were layered on the 5th floor equal to 150 lbs. per square foot while readings were made every three hours.
Schine Student Center
Looking for lunch, a latte, or official Syracuse University gear? You've come to the right place. Schine Student Center features a food court and second-floor study lounge with comfortable chairs, fireplaces and a photo gallery, plus the University Bookstore, Parents Office, Career Services, and other student services. At the box office you can get tickets for the upcoming Syracuse Stage musical or campus concert, the state fair, and other Syracuse entertainment.Notes:Designed with three levels and four wings radiating from a central atrium, the concept of the building was described as a "reflection of the diverse intellectual, cultural, and social interests of the Syracuse University community. It will provide the space for students to gather, along with faculty and staff, in an atmosphere conducive to social, leisure, and educational purposes." The atrium was topped by a pyramid-shaped glass roof. Schine Student Center housed offices of many student organizations, small and medium meeting spaces, a bookstore, a dining center, lounges, a box office, and offices of Student Centers and Programming Services.
S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications
The Newhouse Communications Center is home to one of the world's most respected public communications schools. The three-building complex houses television studios, editing suites, photography and audio recording studios, as well as smart classrooms for print and multimedia disciplines. You'll also find the Dick Clark Studios, named in honor of legendary entertainer and Syracuse University alumnus Dick Clark, of American Bandstand fame. Other famous alumni include Bob Costas, Contessa Brewer, and Mike Tirico, among others.Notes:Newhouse II is devoted to broadcast and film, including television and radio. The first two floors of the structure are devoted to television. There are two television studios, a scene shop and storage areas. On the third floor are faculty offices, a 100 seat theater and a broadcast news laboratory.A major renovation of Newhouse II culminated in 2014 with the dedication of the Newhouse Studio and Innovation Center which features the Dick Clark Studios and the Alan Gerry Center for Media Innovation. Speakers at the dedication on September 29, 2014 included Oprah Winfrey and Kari Clark, widow of Dick Clark '51.
Crouse-Hinds Hall
Crouse-Hinds Hall is a popular stop for prospective students and families who visit campus. It's here that you'll find friendly Admissions staff who can answer all your questions, whether about tours, academic programs, financial aid, accommodations, or how to make the most of your time on campus and in Central New York.Notes:Originally built as the School of Management building, it holds classrooms, administrative offices, and a 200-seat auditorium. When the Whitman School of Management Building was constructed in 2005, Crouse-Hinds became home to offices such as Academic Affairs, Admissions, the Chancellor's Office, and the Provost's Office.
Huntington Hal
Huntington Hall is home to the School of Education and the Office of Student Support Services. Although it's flanked by Marshall Street's many shopping and dining options, Huntington also features its own café, as well as classrooms and faculty offices, a computer lab, and a study area.Acquired by SU:1915Named for:Bishop Huntington, founder of the hospitalMaterials:Wood, with brick and stone additionsRenovated and Expanded:1916 and 1918Location:Marshall Street at University Avenue1983 Renovation:Cost, $3,954,000; Architects, Schleicher-Soper; Contractor, JD Taylor2013 Renovation:Cost, $2.5 million; Architects, PARA-Projects and Jonathan Lott, SU School of ArchitectureNotes:Originally known as the Hospital of the Good Shepherd, it was re-named Huntington Hall in 1964 to honor the late Rt. Rev. Frederick D. Huntington, former Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Central New York and the founder of the hospital. After patients and staff moved into the new State University Upstate Medical Center Hospital in 1966, the building was converted for academic purposes. A major renovation begun in 1982 moved the building's entrance from Marshall Street to University Avenue. Iron gates which previously topped the seating area at Archbold Stadium were erected between Huntington Hall and Marshall Street. A 2013 renovation re-established the main entrance on Marshall Street and the iron gates were removed. On May 9, the new Sharon H. Jacquet (class of 1972) Education Commons was dedicated.
Whitman School of Management
In the Martin J. Whitman School of Management building, students monitor stock market transactions and learn about global outreach in the international marketplace. In the Falcone Entrepreneurship Center, you'll be encouraged to incubate a business, and the first-floor Career Center will help you prepare for and secure internships and jobs. The Ballentine Investment Center is where students are trained to monitor and analyze real-time financial market data and is the home of the Orange Value Fund, a 2-year program in which students manage a $1.5 million value-oriented mutual fund.Ground Broken:April 30, 2003Dedicated:April 8, 2005Building Occupied:January 2005Cost:$39-40 millionFunding:Private donations and $3 million from the State of New YorkNamed for:Martin J Whitman, Class of 1949Architects:Bruce S. Fowle, SU alumnus, of FXFOWLE ArchitectsLocation:University Avenue, between Marshall and East Adams StreetsSpace:160,000 square feetNotes:The Whitman School of Management Building replaced the old School of Management Building as the home of the Whitman School of Management. It was constructed with 22 classrooms, a 200-seat auditorium, 40 team rooms, 2 computer clusters, 74 faculty officers, an investment research center and a 3-story 4000 square foot grand hall. The building included many environmentally conscious features in its roofing, heating and use of recycled materials.
University College of Syracuse University
University College is home to the University's part-time students, participants in the Summer Start and Summer College programs, and the Veterans Resource Center. The University has a long history of supporting veterans and is consistently ranked as one of the nation's topmost veteran-friendly campuses. Constructed in 1920, the University College building was originally an upscale apartment complex called the Grover Cleveland Residence Hall.Original Construction Date:1926 - built as an upscale apartment buildingPurchased by SU:1946 - converted to Grover Cleveland residence hall for men and named for President Cleveland who served on SU Board of Trustees 1883-1885Purchase Cost 1946:$115,000Renovation Began:1997Renovation Cost:$3.3 millionBuilding Occupied:January 1998Architects:Holmes + King + Kallquist, SyracuseContractors:Hueber-Breuer Construction Co.Materials:brickLocation:700 University AvenueSpace:27,500 square feetNotes:Home of University College administrative and student services offices, classrooms, and computer clusters.For more information: http://suce.syr.edu/news/facts/history.htm
Walnut Place
Lined with stately homes and several University offices, Walnut Place is home to SU Abroad, Syracuse University Counseling Center, Slutzker Center for International Services, Hillel Center for Jewish Life, and Alibrandi Catholic Center. Several fraternity and sorority homes also line the long green.Construction Began:Prior to 1901Materials:WoodStyle:ColonialFirst Purchased by SU:1943Cost:$8,729Sold to Kappa Phi Delta:1989Repurchased by SU:January 2002Cost:$215,000Notes:The former home of Dr. Ensign McChesney, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, 1899-1905, the property originally included a barn. It later served as McChesney Cottage, a women's residence. In 1943, the residents, along with women from four other cottages, had to relocate to other living quarters in order to accommodate incoming Army air crew students. In 1989 the house was sold to Kappa Phi Delta fraternity, only to be repurchased in 2002 by SU when the chapter closed.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
If you're an international student, the staff at the Slutzker Center for International Services is here to support you. They can help you with passports and visas, insurance, employment and travel, as well as provide experience and caring advice for dealing with personal, social, academic, health, housing, or financial issues. Slutzker also offers orientation programs, English conversation groups, guidance with immigration, and events that will help you meet fellow students from the United States and around the world.
