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Miron Victory Court Ribbon Cutting and Forever Orange Campaign Celebration

Donors, volunteers, alumni, friends and University administration gathered on November 8, 2024 to officially open and dedicate the Miron Victory Court, a unique programming space situated between the JMA Wireless Dome and The Barnes Center at the Arch, and to celebrate the successes and impact of the Forever Orange campaign. Below is a selection of photos from the evening.

Miron Victory Court dedication receptionVice President and Chief Operations Officer Pete Sala shows off the newly completed space to SU Life Trustee Deryck Palmer ’78The Miron Victory, seen here next to The Barnes Center at the Arch, serves as the new Gate P for the JMA Wireless Dome.The elegance of the Miron Victory Court at dusk with the JMA Wireless Dome decked out in Orange pride for the occasion.Alumni and friends enjoy refreshments and good company during the pre-reception.SU Trustee Mike Tirico ’88 served as emcee for the evening’s events.Attendees listened while admiring the new space as Chancellor Kent Syverud delivers remarks.Chancellor Kent Syverud reveals a plaque honoring SU Trustee Bob Miron ’59 and his wife Diane for their transformative gift.The Miron family joins Chancellor Kent Syverud and University leadership to cut the ribbon and officially open the Miron Victory Court.With some snips from several pairs of scissors, the Miron Victory Court is officially opened.SU Trustee Mike Tirico ’88 tells his Syracuse story and why he is forever grateful.Chancellor Kent Syverud recounts the transformative highlights of the Forever Orange campaign.Tracy Barlok, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, introduces the Forever Orange campaign co-chairs.Chancellor Kent Syverud presents gifts to the wife of late SU Trustee John Riley ’61, Diane Riley, and SU Trustees Pat Mautino ’64, G’66 and Mike Thonis ’76Alumni and friends enjoy a video vignette of a scholarship recipient whose scholarship was made possible by the Forever Orange campaign.Klark Johnson G’26 leads the singing of the alma mater.Miron Victory Court dedication receptionMiron Victory Court dedication receptionMiron Victory Court dedication receptionMiron Victory Court dedicationMiron Victory Court dedicationMiron Victory Court dedicationMiron Victory Court dedicationSU Trustee Bob Miron ’59 and his wife Diane with the dedication plaque for the Miron Victory CourtSU Trustees and Campaign Co-Chairs, Pat Mautino ’64, G’66 and Mike Thonis ’72SU Trustee and Forever Orange Co-Chair Pat Mautino ’64, G’66 energizes the audience with some call and response.SU Trustee and Forever Orange Co-Chair Mike Thonis ’76 gets ready to reveal the current campaign total.The Forever Orange campaign co-chairs reveal that the Forever Orange campaign surpassed its goal of $1.5 billion.Chancellor Kent Syverud, Tracy Barlok, Diane Riley, SU Trustees Pat Mautino ’64, G’66 and Mike Thonis ’76 are Forever Orange.SU Board of Trustees Chairman Jeff Scruggs gives a preview of the exciting initiatives ahead for Syracuse University.Miron Victory Court dedication receptionSU Trustee Lisa Fontenelli ’86 at the Miron Victory Court dedication receptionMiron Victory Court dedication receptionMiron Victory Court dedicationDiane Miron shows off her piece of the dedication ribbonMiron Victory Court dedication