Itanwa Orinwa was founded in 2004 at Syracuse University by a group of distinguished Black students. It is an annual ceremony that honors all degree candidates who identify as members of the African Diaspora including, but is not limited,  African American, African, Caribbean, and Latin American students.

The purpose of Itanwa Orinwa is to celebrate collective accomplishments, acknowledge the historical plight of Black peoples’ pursuit to and through higher education systems, and to provide a historical voice and story that can be a legacy for generations to come.

The ceremony recognizes degree candidates as scholastic leaders and the program also includes student performances, a keynote speaker, and the distribution of authentic Kente stoles.

Presented by the Descendants of Africa Congratulatory Committee and the Department of African American Studies for degree candidates and families.

Co-sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs and Office of Program Development

The Brothers of the Pi Chapter of Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. will host a remembrance ceremony for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Guest will come together to express how the events of that day affected their lives. Then they will release balloons in remembrance of the ones who now rest.

University Union presents this annual music festival. This year’s lineup will feature Big Sean, Oliver Heldens, Matt and Kim, iLoveMakonnen, BØRNS, & SNBRN!

It’s the first general body meeting of the year for the Student African American Society, Syracuse University’s Black Student Union. Learn more about the organization and participate in a conversation that asks “what does it look like for your body to be jeopardy?”

Refreshments will be provided.

University Union and SU’s Parents Office present: “A Night with SNL’s Kenan Thompson!”

Student tickets available for $5 at the Schine Box Office. Family member tickets will be available for $15 online.

The Thrillin’ Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Presents:
The 5th Annual Comedy Show “Laugh Till You Turn Blu” ft. Mike Epps

Proceeds will be donated to the Good Life Youth Foundation!

The first 500 tickets purchasers for the comedy get a free GLOW PARTY ticket!

Who will Win Syracuse University’s gospel competition?

The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble presents Sunday Best Cuse Edition featuring student and community gospel solo artists.