Forever Orange: An Evening for Syracuse University

More than 600 members of the Syracuse University community gathered November 8, 2019 to kick off the Forever Orange Campaign – the most ambitious fundraising effort in University history. The campaign seeks to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, attract 125,000 individual donors and actively engage 1 in 5 degree-holding alumni.

Syracuse University Trustees Sharon Jacquet and Tracy BarashLife Trustee Eric Mower, with Tom Armentrout, Life Trustee Judy Mower and Greg LohMarylyn Turner and Chuck KlausBradford Hobbs, Dr. Ruth Chen and Andrea Fant-HobbsSyracuse University Trustee Larry Kramer with Matt and Jenna Ter MolenChancellor Kent Syverud welcomes guests to the Forever Orange Campaign kickoffSyracuse University Trustee Mike Tirico served as emceeStudent speaker Christina AmbalavanarStudent speaker Kendall ColemanLifelong learner and alumna Roxanne BocyckAudience applauding, with glowing orange wristbandsStudent veteran Jonathan QuinlanStudent speaker Kyle RosenblumBioInspired faculty member Dacheng RenBioInspired faculty member Lisa ManningKathy Walters, Chair of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees and Mike Thonis, University Trustee and Tri-Chair of the National Campaign Council Executive CommitteeOtto Tunes student singersCollege of Law Advisory Board membersForever Orange Student Alumni Council membersThe reception featured interactive exhibits, including the Blackstone LaunchPad innovation incubatorPat Mautino and Mike Thonis, Syracuse University Trustees and Tri-Chairs of the National Campaign Council Executive Committee.Interactive dinner celebrationLife Trustee William Brodsky and Joan BrodskyGuests enjoying the interactive exhibits