Albany, New York, is the capital of the Empire State, home of Joint Forces Headquarters of the New York Air National Guard and Army National Guard, and home to more than 500 Syracuse University post-traditional students and alumni working in the private and public sectors, including government, military, civic and service organizations, and business.
On Monday, May 22, the College of Professional Studies will host an exclusive reception and program in Albany to welcome post-traditional, online, and executive education students and graduates attending this special SU event.
Serving as the evening’s guest speaker will be J. Michael Haynie, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation at Syracuse. He is responsible for a diverse cross-campus portfolio of academic programs, centers and innovation initiatives that include the University’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs, as well as Government and Community Relations and the College of Professional Studies.
In 2018, Syracuse University named Dr. Haynie a University Professor, the most senior rank awarded to faculty, serving as the Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship. Dr. Haynie, who served 14 years as an officer in the United States Air Force, is the founding Executive Director of Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Miliary Families.
“We’re proud of the service, civic responsibility and leadership of our alumni, who are vital to our ongoing success and that of our current and prospective students,” says Dean Michael Frasciello. “We are actively seeking their engagement, experiences and expertise as we continue to expand our position as a global university.”
The College provides access to and support for post-traditional students from across the world to obtain their college degrees either through on-campus class attendance or online course offerings. More than 360,000 post-traditional alumni have been identified and Syracuse University is working to connect with these former students in more personal ways.
In recent months, the University has held well-attended networking receptions in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. “The Syracuse Orange spirit has been inspiring at each of these events and we look forward to a great turnout and SU camaraderie in Albany,” says Dean Frasciello, who will greet attendees along with Vice Chancellor Haynie and Jeffry Comanici, ‘88, Executive Director, Post Traditional Advancement, for the College.
The reception begins at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 6, at the Bull Moose Club, 150 State Street, Fourth Floor, in Albany.
Registration is requested by May 15 and can be made at cc.syr.edu/AlbanyPTeventMay2023 Contact Maureen Downes in the College of Professional Studies at 315.443.3510 or madownes@syr.edu with any questions.