Following two months of preparation, Syracuse University blew out its birthday candles in grand style. Monday marked SU’s 144th birthday — monumental because of the number 44’s folkloric SU legend — and the university memorialized the anniversary with pomp and circumstance. The celebration was brought to life by various alumni offices across the nation.
Events including signing a birthday card and Otto appearances spanned campus-wide, culminating in a glow-in-the-dark photo on the Quad. Here’s a glance at some of the ways Syracuse proudly ushered in its 144th birthday.
Students gather in front of Hendricks Chapel to pose for a photo for the 144th anniversary of Syracuse University. Notable members in the photo were Otto the Orange and Emmanuel Johnson, better known as “dome dog.” Set-up for the photo began at 7:45 p.m. and the photo was shot at 8:00 p.m.
Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Tania Nsouli, junior computer engineering signs a 144th birthday card. “I walked into the Life Sciences building and they told me it was Syracuse’s birthday, so I made sure I wished it a happy one.”
Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Students walk past 144th SU birthday signs in front of the Hall of Languages. Signs were posted all over campus by the Office of Alumni Relations.
Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Andrew Donovan, a local channel nine news reporter lifts a SU 144th birthday cake for local news reporters to film. 144th birthday festivities, such as free cake and ice cream, began in the Schine Student Center at 10 a.m.
Margaret Lin | Photo EditorPublished on March 25, 2014 at 2:01 am Contact Erik: ervanrhe@syr.edu | @therealvandyman
