Alumni Yearbook

We couldn't be more proud of our vast network of alumni. From rollerskating in your graduation garb to the almost-mandatory photo in front of Hall of Languages, we're always excited to see you and your beautiful snapshots. Keep sending them in, and maybe you'll find yourself featured in the next issue of the Arts and Sciences magazine.

Michael Crosby ’08, G’11 (left) and his husband pose for a photo in front of the Hall of Languages.

Robert Glassman ’69 Ph.D. with his parents at graduation, held in Archbold Stadium.

No better color to wear than orange for Carolyn Conley ’03 (right).

Vanzetta D. Evans ’00 (left)

I was excited to begin my college journey in the fall of 1996. However, my first class ever was a statistics lab. I hadn't even had my first statistics class yet and I'm not a math person, so I had no clue what was going on. During that class I wondered if Syracuse and even college were for me. I didn't want to go to my next class, but I did. I couldn't give up after just one class.

My next class was Writing 101. There, a friendly young lady smiled at me and gestured for me to sit next to her. Her name was Lia Miller (now Spicer) (pictured right). She was a sophomore in A&S. I didn't say anything about my anxiety about my first class, but knowing there was someone like her in my next one was comforting and helped me get through my first day in college.

Lia and I went on to pledge Delta Sigma Theta together at the University and remained life-long friends and sisters. She now works all over the world as a diplomat and has opened her home abroad to me to visit whenever I please. I am so glad I went on to that second class of the day!

The opening of Manley Field House:
"That opening night at Manley Field House in 1962 was memorable on many levels: the incomparable Dave Bing was showcased; the 4:01 indoor mile victory by Bruce Kidd suggested that the Syracuse banked board track was lightning fast; the raucous crowd demonstrated that even frigid weather and the long haul out to the field house wouldn't be a problem; Ernie Davis's Heisman Trophy sat in the lobby and attracted attention; and so on. This 17-year-old freshman was the lead runner of a victorious two mile relay at halftime, just prior to the open mile. It was all new and thrilling. Nice memories."

Martin Miller ’66

Rachel Baker ’08 rocks her orange sequined Uggs on a cold day in front of the Hall of Languages.

Sarah (Babcock) Boyce ’00 (right) with her sons Teddy (far left) and A.J. and husband Jeremy make a snowy trek to the Dome in January 2019 to cheer on the men’s basketball team.

After taking a memorable form of transportation to Commencement, Jon Bowman ’81 enjoyed a rewarding career in television and radio, with positions in Syracuse, Buffalo and Denver.

Photo from 1968 on the Syracuse University campus. Three girls sitting on steps outside. — Candy Low O'Brien ’72 (middle), a psychology major, remembers her first days at Syracuse University back in 1968. "This is when freshman had to wear their beanies or be in some serious trouble! Those four years were great and I still think back on my college days at SU!"

Karen Zale ’77, J.D. ’80

In 1975 I was a married, 24-year-old secretary living in New York City, putting my husband through medical school. We drove to Syracuse to see where we would live during his residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and see the university where I had the pie-in-the sky dream of finishing college.

When we drove up to the campus it was like Dorothy getting to the Emerald City...the buildings...the chance to go to school full time! It took every penny we had for me to register that first semester. I knew nothing about financial aid, never had an educational advisor, and I was terrified that I would not succeed. Once registered and attending classes, I was determined to take advantage of all the University had to offer. I actually arrived at the door of the library before it opened each morning, and caught the bus home well after dark each night. The financial aid office somehow found scholarship money to keep me going. Some of my professors helped me to form a plan to go to law school and I'm convinced that it was their recommendations that moved Syracuse University College of Law to accept me.

I graduated in 1977 and received my J.D. in 1980. I also was not the typical law student as I was the first female law student to be granted a maternity leave from the College of Law in 1979 and still graduate with my class. I had a 40-year career in law. I'm now retired and still have a sense of gratitude toward the University’s staff and faculty. Syracuse University gave me a broad education as an undergrad and a fulfilling career.

An eye-opening course:
"I enrolled in a beginning anthropology course which was then taught by Professor James Tuck in the winter session of 1966. During my four years at SU, the time I spent in this course was one of the most enlightening due to the unique subject matter and the brilliant students with whom I was associated with."

Richard C. Mason ’66

Allyssa Kaiser ’13 (right) enjoys the fall foliage with a friend during 2015's Orange Central weekend.

Jhulianna Cintron ’10 and Aric Johnson ’08 (School of Information Studies) capture an engagement photo in front of the Hall of Languages.

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