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Orange Central is Homecoming plus Reunion and so much more!
For a complete listing of all Orange Central events please visit orangecentral.syr.edu

There are many ways to get involved with Orange Central, from helping decorate to being on the planning committee!  No prior experience is necessary, just come and help us plan exciting events for this year!  If you are interested in being on the planning committee, please email the Traditions Commission at sutraditions@gmail.com  



The Most Interesting Mascot in the World video

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Orange Central/Homecoming 2012 Schedule of Events:

Monday, November 5

7pm     College Republicans presents Steve Forbes, presented by College Republicans, Grant Auditorium, FREE tickets available at Schine Box Office

8pm     Pride Union presents Vidur Kapur, Schine Underground, free tickets available at Schine Box Office

Tuesday November 6

11am-2pm     Slice of Orange Days, games, prizes, food, and announcement of Orange Central Court.  Play traditions trivia for a free Orange Central t-shirt and giveaways while they last.  Schine Student Center Atrium 

2pm-4pm     Office Decorating judging - sign up here

9pm-12am       Election results viewing party, Schine Dining Hall, free tickets available at Schine Box Office, FREE FOOD!

Wednesday November 7

11am-2pm     Slice of Orange Days, games, prizes, food, play traditions trivia for a free Orange Central t-shirt and giveaways while they last, Schine Student Center Atrium , announcement of office decorating winners

5pm-7pm       Slice of Orange Nights; games, prizes, food, play traditions trivia for a free Orange Central t-shirt and giveaways while they last,  Goldstein Student Center Atrium 

8pm          Traditions Commission’s Trivia Night, Schine 304’s, free. Free food and tons of prizes.   

Thursday November 8

2pm-4pm     Greek house decorating judging, sign up here

5pm          Competition hunt—Test your knowledge of the SU campus and history by completing the most tasks to win.  First, second, and third place prizes!.  REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE

7:30pm     SU Idol, presented by Traditions Commission, The Mandarins, Schine Underground, Schine Student Center.  Tickets available at Schine Box Office; $3 student with SUID, $5 fac/staff/alumni, $7 general admission

Friday November 9

5:30pm     ‘Cuse Commotion Parade, Pep Rally, etc.  Announcement of Greek House decorating winners and parade banner winners.  Register HERE

6pm          Viewing Party of the 2003 National Championship Man's Basketball game, Panaschi Lounge/Schine 304’s. FREE FOOD FOR STUDENTS with your free ticket from Schine box Office and cash bar! 

8pm          Dance Showcase sponsored by Traditions Commission and directed by Danceworks.  Featuring performances by talented student groups.  Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center.  Tickets available at Schine Box Office, $3 students w SUID, $5 faculty/staff/alumni, $7 general admission

Saturday November 10

Game time @ 12

7:30pm The Mandarins Fall Invitational, Hendricks Chapel, Free - no tickets needed

8pm     Phi Beta Sigma presents Ari Spears, DeRay Davis, John Witherspoon “Pops”, Steve Hofstetter, Goldstein Auditorium, ticketsTBA, available at Schine Box Office

8pm MEISA battle of the bands, Schine Underground.  Tickets TBA available at Schine Box Office

11pm Phi Beta Sigma dance party, tickets TBA at Schine Box Office, Skybarn

Sunday November 11

4pm  Battle on the Midway viewing party - 304s/Panasci.  Free food while it lasts!  70 inch flat screens to watch the game!



Homecoming Court Members: A Brief History

2011

Darryl White Orange Central Royalty
Stevie Jasuta Orange Central Royalty
Alex Rogers
Anna Stolzenburg
Calvin Iverson
Firdaus Arastu
Katie Walpole
Lookman Mojeed
Nick Deyo
Samantha Hay

2010

Justin Cole Orange Central Royalty
Chasity Cooper Orange Central Royalty
Aaron Hudson
Beth Anne Kieft
Christopher Brown
Danielle Sutton
David Baer
Kendell Bryant
Mary Cappabianca
Nina Elias

2009

Darren Goldberg Orange Central Royalty
Jillian Zarem Orange Central Royalty
Alec Sim
Caitlin Guthoff
Katie Hudson
Lissette Silva
Melissa Russ
Mark Zito
Sean Haley
Wyan Smith

2008

Matt Abdifar Orange Central Royalty
Shannon Feeney Orange Central Royalty
Ben Youngerman
Emily Thompson
Helen Koutsourades
Ian Solomon
James (Jimmy) Bell
Megan Lange
Sammy Kanter
Shannon McLouglin