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For the Fantasy Buff
The Safire Room Is an Enchanting 鈥淕ryffindor Room鈥�
The on the sixth floor of offers a panoramic view of campus. Named for the late Pulitzer-winning author and columnist William Safire H鈥�78, the space exudes a quiet sophistication. No wonder it鈥檚 affectionately called 鈥淭he Gryffindor Room鈥濃�攁 nod to the many rows of wooden book-lined shelves. A trustee who donated personal books and letters to the University, Safire was a member of the Class of 1951 and a 2006 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His room holds more than 2,800 volumes about the Civil War, political history and language, along with a rich assortment of dictionaries.
For the Vintage Lover
Carnegie Library Is an Iconic Study Spot with an Academic Aesthetic
Almost anyone who enters is struck by the spaciousness of the historic Reading Room. With its high ceilings, open arches and domed skylight, the room bathes in natural light and Victorian splendor. 鈥淐arnegie Library is one of the most iconic places on campus to study,鈥� notes Dean of Libraries and University Librarian David Seaman. 鈥淚t also reflects our rich architectural heritage.鈥� Made possible by a matching gift from industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the building opened in 1907 and, for the next 65 years, was the main library on campus. Today, it also houses the .
For the Caffeine Fiend
People's Place Caf茅 Is the Boho Brewhouse Backing Good Causes
People鈥檚 Place Caf茅 has been brewing a sense of community for more than 50 years. Based in the lower level of , the student-run business serves up coffee and conversation with casual bravado. Credit student manger Willow Keith 鈥�24 for keeping the menu diverse and inclusive. 鈥淪pecial promotions like 鈥榁egan Monday鈥� are popular with students,鈥� she says, adding that many of the caf茅鈥檚 baked goods and fair-trade coffees come from local vendors. Meanwhile, tips go to local nonprofits and charities with guidance from Hendrick鈥檚 engagement team. Aside from the occasional art show or poetry slam, People鈥檚 Place is chill personified, Keith adds. 鈥淚t鈥檚 my favorite place on my campus.鈥�
For the View-Seeker
Link Hall Is a Campus Vantage Point
There鈥檚 no shortage of quiet study spots in . In addition to walk-in lounges (one for graduate students, another for undergraduates), Link boasts a top-floor hallway with a postcard-like view of . 鈥淪tudents will idle away the hours in the hallway, just reading or hanging out,鈥� notes a professor in the , which uses most of the building. Dedicated in 1954, Link Hall was the University鈥檚 biggest structure until opened almost two decades later. The industrial-style complex is named for Edwin A. Link H鈥�66, inventor of a flight simulator that revolutionized pilot training.
For the Cozy-Craver
Mower Passage Is a Sun-Kissed Comfy Spot
have been bleeding Orange since the 1960s, when they met as students. The Florida-based couple has six degrees between them from the and the , on whose Eric serves. The Mower Passage, which connects , is a physical expression of his and Judy鈥檚 commitment to fostering community. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a cozy, peaceful place drenched in sunlight,鈥� observes one student, noting the lounge鈥檚 soft padded chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows. Eric and Judy鈥�life trustees in the communications and organizational development fields, respectively鈥攁ppreciate how the walkway attracts students in all academic majors.
For the Homebody
Panasci Lounge Is Syracuse鈥檚 Blissful 鈥楲iving Room鈥�
Newly renovated is called Syracuse鈥檚 鈥渓iving room鈥� because it has all the amenities for student life. The center owes much of its popularity to , a glass-filled space on the second floor facing the . The lounge is so quiet that you can 鈥渉ear a bag zip across the room,鈥� says Jamey Bulloch G鈥�22. As a result, students come here to 鈥渂liss out鈥� or to 鈥渃rank out鈥� assignments, she continues. The room is named for the late Henry Panasci Jr., a longtime trustee who co-founded a chain of regional drugstores. Many consider Panasci Lounge a prescription for happiness.
For the City Lover
The Underground Gives Five-Boroughs Vibes
Another hotspot is , located on the bottom floor of the . The Underground includes a lounge whose low-slung chairs and rich, warm lighting attract visitors late into the night. 鈥淚t鈥檚 intimate and inviting, with a New York-style vibe,鈥� notes one student. Feet away is an eponymously named venue that is part of Syracuse lore. In the mid-1980s, The Underground was a discotheque called the Milky Way鈥攁 non-alcoholic response to the famed Jabberwocky Caf茅. (Located in , the now-defunct 鈥淛ab鈥� presented such acts as James Brown, Cyndi Lauper and the Talking Heads.) Today, The Underground venue holds up to 400 people and is used for meetings, banquets, lectures and concerts.
