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Syracuse Abroad opens office in Bird Library

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Syracuse Abroad operates six international locations in Florence, Hong Kong, Madrid, Santiago, Strasbourg and London for study abroad programs.

Syracuse University Abroad opened a new satellite office in Bird Library to inform students of the university’s global opportunities, SU announced Tuesday.

The location of satellite office, named SyracuseAbroad@Bird, is intended to be convenient for students interesting in studying abroad or learning about other research and entrepreneurial programs. Bird Library is one of the busiest locations on campus, according to a press release.

“The opening of SyracuseAbroad@Bird marks a new era of opportunity for all students interested in studying abroad. The dedication of the space will signify Syracuse Abroad as an integral part of Bird library,” the release stated.

SU Abroad will host an inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new office Thursday, about a month after the office’s soft launch on Aug. 12. The satellite office has been in the works since November 2018. 

Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly will give opening remarks at the open house. The office encourages students to come with questions and ask about the international academic programs offered by the university.



SU Abroad’s main office is located at 106 Walnut Place. The office will keep its primary location in addition to the satellite office. The satellite office will be available to walk students through the application process for studying abroad as well as offer tips and advice on the programs.

SU currently operates six international campuses, including Florence, Italy; Hong Kong; London; Madrid; Santiago, Chile and Strasbourg, France. SU Abroad also offers a Central Europe program every fall, and students have options to study in more than 60 countries through world partners and summer and short-term programs.





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