Share a laugh with Chip Leighton in Schine, mail postcards home this weekend
Campus will be abuzz with visitors this weekend. If your loved ones can't make it, send them handmade postcards at Bird Library on Friday. Joe Zhao | Senior Staff Photographer
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox.
Subscribe to our newsletter here.
Syracuse University Family Weekend Activities at the Setnor School of Music
Enjoy a day of classical music with the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Setnor School of Music. Setnor will showcase a variety of rehearsals and performances on Friday. From a wind ensemble open rehearsal to a performance from Syracuse University Choirs, relish a care-free day with your loved ones. Click here to view the full schedule.
When: Friday, 12:45 to 9 p.m.
Where: Locations vary
Price: Free
Send a Note Home
No need to worry if your family can’t come to campus this weekend. Bring a friend and head down to Bird Library, where you can send personalized postcards to family and friends. Hosted by Syracuse University Libraries, make a friend or two at this event.
When: Friday, 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Bird Library 1st floor
Price: Free
Chip Leighton Visit
Share a laugh with Chip Leighton, The New York Times best-selling author of “What Time is Noon” and creator of “The Leighton Show” on social media. Best known for sharing his teenagers’ silly texts like, “What time is noon?” and “Do we have Medicaid?” Leighton’s comedy makes it the perfect relatable event for Family Weekend. Seating is first-come, first-served for people with Family Weekend name tags.
When: Friday, 8 p.m.
Where: Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium
Price: Free
SCRC Exhibition Tour of “Architectural Origins: Syracuse University Buildings, 1870-1970”
Interested in SU’s longstanding history? Check out the Special Collections Research Center’s new exhibit tour for “Architectural Origins: Syracuse University Buildings, 1870-1970.” Curated by University Archivist Meg Mason, the exhibition will showcase photographs, postcards, architectural drawings and more. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Bird Library, 6th floor
Price: Free
Tackle Hunger: Salvation Army Food Pantry Fundraiser
Check out the Salvation Army Syracuse Area Service’s Emergency Food Pantry fundraiser before the highly anticipated football game. Located around the JMA Wireless Dome, the fundraiser will only be accepting monetary donations. Every dollar donated will be matched up to $5,000 by The Hayner Hoyt Corporation. Physical food items will not be collected at this fundraiser.
When: Saturday, before noon
Where: JMA Wireless Dome
Price: Monetary donations
