Community engagement facilitates the creativity and discovery that is essential to academic excellence. It also ensures that the University contributes to the vibrancy and sustainability of the communities that encompass it.
The Office of Community Engagement provides students, faculty and staff with authentic engagement opportunities that allow them to interact with the world around them.
Whether your goal is to partner with the University, conduct research, serve in the community or meet a curricular need, there are many opportunities to get involved and make a difference.
Featured Program: Thursday Morning Roundtable
This weekly civic engagement program features experts speaking on local, state and national issues of concern to the Central New York community. The Thursday morning meetings, held during the academic year, feature a presentation about an issue or topic of general interest. After each presentation, the speaker holds a question-and-answer session. WCNY-FM, 91.3, broadcasts the programs on the following Sundays at 8 p.m.
Spring 2024 Schedule
Jan. 18 Rev. Brian Konkol and Leondra Tyler on the University's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Watch meeting video
Feb. 22 Robert Simmons of Micron and Lauren Kochain of the MOST on STEAM Education. Register now
Mar. 28 To be announced.
Apr. 18 Laurie Black of Book Buddies on Childhood Literacy. Register now
May 9 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. Register now
- Watch videos of Thursday Morning Roundtable sessions
- Subscribe to Thursday Morning Roundtable emails Please include "Subscribe to TMR emails" in the subject line.
Syracuse University Home Buying Information Sessions
Syracuse University partners with Home HeadQuarters, Inc. to offer a series of home education programs to provide information on buying a home, open positions at Syracuse University, and the Syracuse University enhanced mortgage program available to employees. Representatives from Home HeadQuarters, Inc. and the Syracuse University Office of Real Estate will provide information to attendees. Registration information will be available soon.
Sessions are held at in the Community Engagement Meeting Room at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St. Syracuse, NY 13202.
Book Buddies Program
The Book Buddies program is a collaboration between the Syracuse City School District, the United Way of Central New York, and M&T Bank that offers the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a local child. Currently, approximately 6% of students in Book Buddies partner schools are reading on grade level by 3rd grade. The Book Buddies program connects Syracuse City School District students in grades K-3 with community volunteers and provides students with a supportive environment to practice reading, helping them become stronger, more confident readers.
If you would like to support this initiative by registering to volunteer to become a Book Buddy, please contact Laurie Black at bookbuddies@unitedway-cny.org.
Programs and Resources
We offer a multitude of programs for students, faculty, staff and community members alike. Find a program where you can get involved.
Partners
Strong collaborators—our partners both on and off campus—make our work possible. Find out who they are, what they do and how you can participate.
Living Here
The University offers ownership incentive programs, rental resources, transportation options and more to enhance the quality of life for residents.