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The Daily OrangeOrange Day 2007 | SU celebrates 137 years with bash
By Brian Hayden
Posted: 3/25/07, 10:25 PM EST Section: News
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National Orange Day, which was actually Saturday, marks the anniversary of SU's founding on March 24, 1870.
"We come together in the spirit of Orange," said Barry Wells, senior vice president and dean of student affairs, kicking off the event. "We realize that community service is a hallmark of the university's tradition."
As part of that tradition, Wells, Vice Chancellor Eric Spina and Student Association President Ryan Kelly announced the university's donation of art supplies to the Partners for Arts Education. The donation will directly benefit art instruction in the Syracuse City School District.
"We always try to find a way to connect with the community," Spina said. "This seemed like a natural."
The university wasn't alone in community service engagement this weekend. Thirteen regional alumni clubs were volunteering in a variety of ways across the country Friday and Saturday, according a SU news release.
The university tries to cultivate tradition through the event, Kelly said. "This is one we want to hold on to."
Among the guests at Friday's gathering were Chancellor Nancy Cantor and Otto the Orange, who cut the cake. With the repeated squeaking of his large nose, rapid, spastic arm motions and thumbs-ups, Otto appeared enthusiastic about the event.
"He's really excited. It's his version of Christmas," said Ben Youngerman, a sophomore broadcast journalism major and translator for Otto.
Many students also stopped in to celebrate and share in the cake donated by the SU Bake Shoppe.
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