Barner-McDuffie House

As self-care takes various forms, these seminars help prepare students for creating an alignment of caring for one’s mind, body and soul.

Through collaboration with key University partners and recognized student organizations, this initiative helps grow community connections.

Alongside academic year celebratory months, intimate conversations are hosted to further celebrate the intersectionality of being Black. To motivate and empower the campus community, each talk is centered around identities, background, and personal and professional growth.

Provides students the opportunity to distinguish the connection between their academic and professional identities, outline their next steps to achieve their goals and grow their network.

Itanwa Orinwa (Our Story, Our Song) is a graduation ceremony dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Syracuse University graduates of color. ltanwa Orinwa was founded in 2002 at Syracuse University by a group of distinguished Black students.

Helps to foster relationships through creative collaborative initiatives to serve Syracuse University’s self-identified Black diasporas.