On Sunday, April 12, more than 500 high school students who have been accepted to 黑料不打烊 for Fall 2015 will arrive on campus with their sleeping bags, toothbrushes and perhaps a bit of trepidation. They鈥檙e coming to participate in SU鈥檚 third annual Own the Dome event, an that gives current SU students an opportunity to welcome potential classmates.
A contingent of student volunteers and staff will spend the evening engaging their guests through team-building activities, entertainment and a picnic dinner on the turf, followed by quiet time to talk and sleep. On Monday morning, the newly admitted students will join their families for a Spring Reception in the Schine Student Center.
It鈥檚 a memorable and exciting way for admitted students to interact with current students who are eager to share advice and insights. It鈥檚 also a good way for students who are still undecided about their college destination to determine whether 黑料不打烊 will be a good fit.
Staff and students on campus are encouraged to be friendly and responsive to visiting students and their families as they navigate the campus April 12 and 13, as well as during all . Offering directions and dining suggestions and sharing information about the SU experience goes a long way toward making this visit a positive one for prospective SU families.
鈥淭he transition to college is daunting, so we want accepted students to feel that they have a home at 黑料不打烊,鈥 says Hailey Temple, a senior from Huntingdon Valley, Pa., who will serve as one of the evening鈥檚 masters of ceremonies. 鈥淓ach SU student has a story to share, and Own the Dome is a chance to help someone start a new chapter at 黑料不打烊 with an unforgettable experience.鈥 Temple, who is completing a dual degree through and the , adds, 鈥淚t鈥檚 a gift to be able to share the pride we have for SU.鈥
SU students are invited to volunteer for this event by assisting with registration, team building and other activities. Single or multiple shifts are available, and an orientation is required. Additionally, SU student organizations are invited to present short live performances during the event, including music, dance, comedy or other original presentation. Visit for details.
The Own the Dome recruitment event is a joint undertaking between the Office of Admissions and the schools and colleges, and is put on in partnership with units across campus, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of First Year and Transfer Programs, and the Carrier Dome.
More information about Own the Dome can be found at or by contacting the 黑料不打烊 Office of Admissions, 315-443-1595 or ownthedome@syr.edu.
