Syracuse Sun

Laura Kolton from Government Relations and her two sons, including one who is a first-year student, visited the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

University community members enjoyed the summer months everywhere from around the world to across town. Take a look at the fun they had over the summer.

While attending the NASPA conference in Anaheim, California, Mia Funderburg from the College of Engineering and Computer Science made time for some fun, too.

Janet Lafata from the College of Professional Studies spent time at Aquinnah Cliffs in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and on Cape Cod this summer.

Eman Tadros, assistant professor from Falk College, traveled to Japan this summer.

Paula Nelson, assistant teaching professor from Newhouse, traveled to Italy this summer with her son to teach culturally immersive storytelling. On their way home, they made a stop in Paris, France, site of the Summer Olympics.

Christina Papaleo from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion traveled on a mission trip to Honduras.

Dean Cole Smith and his daughter, Katie ’25, braved the wind and rain on top of Maine’s highest peak, Katahdin.

Addy Szczerba from the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and her boyfriend AJ enjoyed horseback riding on the beach during their trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Cindy Hoalcraft from Information Technology Services snapped a selfie from high atop Vernal Falls in Yosemite.

Kathleen Corrado from the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute traveled to Washington State this summer and snapped a photo while hiking on the Washington State side of the Columbia River Gorge at Falls Creek Falls park.

Catherine Herrold (right), associate professor from Maxwell School, traveled to Serbia this summer. While there, she swam with the Belgrade-based masters swim team Plivačke Klub Avanture.