Want to own a piece of the Syracuse Carrier Dome roof? You can buy a piece, all for a good cause.

The Carrier Dome memorabilia collection has a new set of memorabilia pieces that Syracuse Orange fans can purchase.

The company is introducing a three-plaque Dome series, priced at $64.99. For every set of plaques purchased, $10 will be donated to the 'Cuse Athletics Opportunity Fund.

What is the Cuse Athletics Opportunity fund, and what does it do?

The ‘Cuse Athletics Opportunity Fund supports the greatest areas of need within Syracuse University‘s Athletics program at the discretion of the Director of Athletics and the Athletics senior staff.

Gifts to the ‘Cuse Athletics Opportunity Fund make an impact on the following areas:
- Student-athlete academic development
- S-Project (life skills development)
- Recruiting
- Strength & conditioning, sports medicine and nutrition
- Coaching compensation and retention
- Facility enhancements"

The plaques are each made with an authentic piece of the Carrier Dome roof, which covered the Dome from 1980 to 2020.

By buying this gift, donations also help out academic services, student-athlete development, mental health and wellness programs, nutrition, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Syracuse University hopes Carrier Dome renovation allows students to use it as study space

Syracuse.com reports that Syracuse Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala said Syracuse University is hoping that the school’s Carrier Dome renovation will allow students to utilize the space to study and even take classes.

Sala dropped the interesting study space idea during a teleconference with reporters to provide an update on the project as it heads into its final two weeks."

This year’s portion of the renovation includes a new roof, center-hung scoreboard, videoboards, sound system and improvements to better comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

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