Dear Falk College Students,
Welcome back to Syracuse University! I hope you had a joyous holiday season and an opportunity to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the football team’s convincing win over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl!
I’m excited about the new semester and I look forward to watching all you will accomplish as you pursue your academic and professional goals this spring. As classes begin, I want to remind you of resources at Falk College and on campus that will help you succeed:
Official Syracuse University Communications
Syracuse University email is the primary communication method at the University. Your professors and University offices will contact you with important information using your Syracuse University email address (ending in “@syr.edu”), not your personal email address. It’s important to read your University email at least once every day so you’re aware of the latest information that’s essential to you.
Student Support Services
Falk College Student Services is an important resource in your support system at Syracuse University. Student Services counselors are here to provide you with academic advising and help you meet your requirements and goals. They are also your resource for private consultation related to student social and emotional concerns. If you have any concerns this semester, please contact Student Services or visit Falk 330, Barclay Suite, in the Falk Complex.
I encourage you to connect with the staff at Falk Career Services who can help you prepare for life after college through career exploration, internship and job searching, professional networking, and more. They are also located in Falk 330, or you can search for opportunities through Handshake, the University’s job search and professional events portal.
In addition, you can connect to spiritual life on campus at Hendricks Chapel, and health and counseling services in the Barnes Center at the Arch.
Student Spaces in Falk College
The Student Lounge, located in Falk 216, is available to you anytime the Falk Complex is open. The lounge has a microwave, refrigerator, and vending machines for student use. Across the hall from the Student Lounge is Falk Café, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday starting Jan. 13. Visit the Food Services website for up-to-date operating hours for cafés and dining centers across campus.
There are several computer labs in the Falk Complex. Falk 113 is a PC lab, and Falk 229 is a quiet study area that has both PCs and Macs available for your use. Both spaces are available to students at any time. Falk 400 and 407 are PC labs that are also used as teaching classrooms. When class is not in session, they are open for student use. You may check their schedule of availability using the 25Live website. You may also use the quick-print stations in Falk 216 and 229 for printing and email. These stations log out automatically after 10 minutes of use.
Ways to Get Involved
There are more than 300 student organizations at Syracuse University. Be sure to explore organizations that might be outside your usual interests, too. Remember, this is a great way to meet new people and discover something new about yourself!
There are many exciting events planned for Spring 2025, starting with the historic 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 26 at the JMA Wireless Dome and leading to Commencement Weekend May 10-11. You can find more activities and events on campus by visiting the Syracuse University Calendar. For more resources and opportunities to make the most of your Syracuse experience, I encourage you to visit syracuse.edu/life/students.
I wish you the best this semester and please reach out to us if you’re in need of services and support. On behalf of the Falk faculty and staff, I wish you continued success on your journey here at Falk College and the wider Syracuse University community.
Go Orange!
Jeremy S. Jordan, Ph.D.
Dean
Falk College