Chris Velardi
@cvelardi.bsky.social
Dad / Husband / Brother / Son / Friend / Recovering TV journalist / Comms guy and adjunct faculty at Syracuse University / Mets fan / Bleeds Orange 🍊
I clicked the link. I didn't have to.
It's "Spirit Halloween." Of course it's "Spirit Halloween."
It's "Spirit Halloween." Of course it's "Spirit Halloween."
Popular retailer moving into former Bed Bath & Beyond location in DeWitt
Popular retailer moving into former Bed Bath & Beyond location in DeWitt
Beth Bath & Beyond closed in DeWitt in 2023.
www.syracuse.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I clicked the link. I didn't have to.
It's "Spirit Halloween." Of course it's "Spirit Halloween."
It's "Spirit Halloween." Of course it's "Spirit Halloween."
Do you know which roads are currently under construction in Central New York?
All of them. Literally all of them.
All of them. Literally all of them.
July 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Do you know which roads are currently under construction in Central New York?
All of them. Literally all of them.
All of them. Literally all of them.
We launched this platform about a month ago and it's already proving to be such a valuable tool. I'm so excited to see this continue to grow! 🍊
You ask, they answer. 🍊
Alumni and current students can tap into the powerful Orange alumni network for career advice, meaningful connections, informational interviews and more.
🔗 Ask a question!
Alumni and current students can tap into the powerful Orange alumni network for career advice, meaningful connections, informational interviews and more.
🔗 Ask a question!
Ask Orange Alumni
Connecting with the global Syracuse community has never been easier. Just ask!
syracuse.protopia.co
June 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We launched this platform about a month ago and it's already proving to be such a valuable tool. I'm so excited to see this continue to grow! 🍊
Glad to know it wasn't just me who struggled with the app yesterday...
March 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Glad to know it wasn't just me who struggled with the app yesterday...
It's Syracuse Giving Day and I may not be able to go home unless we hit our goal by midnight. We're 99% of the way there!
Please make a gift - $5, $10, $25 - to support students! 🍊
campaign.syr.edu/syracuse-uni...
Please make a gift - $5, $10, $25 - to support students! 🍊
campaign.syr.edu/syracuse-uni...
Syracuse University Giving Day
Join me in making a gift this #CuseGivingDay. Your gift helps write Syracuse's next chapter! 🍊🧡
campaign.syr.edu
March 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
It's Syracuse Giving Day and I may not be able to go home unless we hit our goal by midnight. We're 99% of the way there!
Please make a gift - $5, $10, $25 - to support students! 🍊
campaign.syr.edu/syracuse-uni...
Please make a gift - $5, $10, $25 - to support students! 🍊
campaign.syr.edu/syracuse-uni...
Slow and steady didn't win the race, but it helped me get my best half marathon time in 11 years at the Syracuse Half.
March 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Slow and steady didn't win the race, but it helped me get my best half marathon time in 11 years at the Syracuse Half.
Vermont's T.J. Sorrentine "from the parking lot" in 2005 against Syracuse.
moving an annual tradition over here this year.
who is the ncaa tournament player who you still despise for what they did to you?
if scottie reynolds asked me for a kleenex, i'd give him a rough paper towel and make him blow his nose with that
who is the ncaa tournament player who you still despise for what they did to you?
if scottie reynolds asked me for a kleenex, i'd give him a rough paper towel and make him blow his nose with that
March 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Vermont's T.J. Sorrentine "from the parking lot" in 2005 against Syracuse.
I saw Toad the Wet Sprocket and Gin Blossoms at the iconic Toad's Place in New Haven. Peak 90s!
What musical act did you get to see in an intimate setting? Because it was before they got big or after they had their huge moment?
March 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I saw Toad the Wet Sprocket and Gin Blossoms at the iconic Toad's Place in New Haven. Peak 90s!
This half-inning is also why I will always tune into a broadcast featuring Jason Benetti doing the play-by-play.
March 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This half-inning is also why I will always tune into a broadcast featuring Jason Benetti doing the play-by-play.
@sirbroll.bsky.social I'm fairly certain that "sorry Jets fans" below is speaking directly to you.
You can always draw parallels across sports.
So now that the action on the gridiron has quieted, why not head to the pitch?
We pick football equivalents for, well, football teams (sorry Jets fans): http://dlvr.it/TJ25LL
So now that the action on the gridiron has quieted, why not head to the pitch?
We pick football equivalents for, well, football teams (sorry Jets fans): http://dlvr.it/TJ25LL
February 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
@sirbroll.bsky.social I'm fairly certain that "sorry Jets fans" below is speaking directly to you.
I got a look inside the new gaming and esports center at @syracuseu.bsky.social today. 🎮
I feel like I stepped into the future!
I feel like I stepped into the future!
🍊 The Slice | 1.17.25
bit.ly/Slice1-17
➤ Gaming and esports center opens
➤ Advice on sticking to resolutions (podcast)
➤ How to embrace gratitude (video)
➤ Class Notes
➤ National awards for Coach Fran Brown
bit.ly/Slice1-17
➤ Gaming and esports center opens
➤ Advice on sticking to resolutions (podcast)
➤ How to embrace gratitude (video)
➤ Class Notes
➤ National awards for Coach Fran Brown
January 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I got a look inside the new gaming and esports center at @syracuseu.bsky.social today. 🎮
I feel like I stepped into the future!
I feel like I stepped into the future!
@tjbasalla.bsky.social Have you seen this?
December 16, 2024 at 6:54 PM
@tjbasalla.bsky.social Have you seen this?
Reposted by Chris Velardi
The Slice | 12.13.24
bit.ly/Slice12-13
➤ What to know about the Holiday Bowl
➤ University plans a new hotel near campus
➤ 2025 MLK Celebration speaker announced
➤ Info on an Alumni Career Retreat in Los Angeles
➤ #HireOrange jobs, alumni events & class notes
bit.ly/Slice12-13
➤ What to know about the Holiday Bowl
➤ University plans a new hotel near campus
➤ 2025 MLK Celebration speaker announced
➤ Info on an Alumni Career Retreat in Los Angeles
➤ #HireOrange jobs, alumni events & class notes
December 13, 2024 at 6:27 PM
The Slice | 12.13.24
bit.ly/Slice12-13
➤ What to know about the Holiday Bowl
➤ University plans a new hotel near campus
➤ 2025 MLK Celebration speaker announced
➤ Info on an Alumni Career Retreat in Los Angeles
➤ #HireOrange jobs, alumni events & class notes
bit.ly/Slice12-13
➤ What to know about the Holiday Bowl
➤ University plans a new hotel near campus
➤ 2025 MLK Celebration speaker announced
➤ Info on an Alumni Career Retreat in Los Angeles
➤ #HireOrange jobs, alumni events & class notes
This is how you slay a negative perception. This is how you rebrand a franchise. This is how you deliver for your fan base.
Bask in this feeling, Mets fans.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
Bask in this feeling, Mets fans.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
December 9, 2024 at 7:37 PM
An excellent education, tremendous opportunities, amazing experiences, lifelong friendships...
When it comes to the things I've received thanks to Syracuse University, that list just scratches the surface and it's why I'm making a #GivingCUSEday gift! 🍊🧡
bit.ly/GivingCuseda...
When it comes to the things I've received thanks to Syracuse University, that list just scratches the surface and it's why I'm making a #GivingCUSEday gift! 🍊🧡
bit.ly/GivingCuseda...
December 3, 2024 at 5:38 PM
An excellent education, tremendous opportunities, amazing experiences, lifelong friendships...
When it comes to the things I've received thanks to Syracuse University, that list just scratches the surface and it's why I'm making a #GivingCUSEday gift! 🍊🧡
bit.ly/GivingCuseda...
When it comes to the things I've received thanks to Syracuse University, that list just scratches the surface and it's why I'm making a #GivingCUSEday gift! 🍊🧡
bit.ly/GivingCuseda...
The Dome is 🔥.
Go Orange!
🍊🏈
Go Orange!
🍊🏈
December 1, 2024 at 12:02 AM
The Dome is 🔥.
Go Orange!
🍊🏈
Go Orange!
🍊🏈
Reposted by Chris Velardi
🍊 The Slice | 11.22.24
bit.ly/Slice11-22
➤ Chancellor Syverud talks about the changing face of college athletics
➤ The Lender Center goes global
➤ Falk Charity Sports Auction coming up
➤ Alumni Events, #HireOrange jobs & Class Notes
bit.ly/Slice11-22
➤ Chancellor Syverud talks about the changing face of college athletics
➤ The Lender Center goes global
➤ Falk Charity Sports Auction coming up
➤ Alumni Events, #HireOrange jobs & Class Notes
November 22, 2024 at 4:49 PM
🍊 The Slice | 11.22.24
bit.ly/Slice11-22
➤ Chancellor Syverud talks about the changing face of college athletics
➤ The Lender Center goes global
➤ Falk Charity Sports Auction coming up
➤ Alumni Events, #HireOrange jobs & Class Notes
bit.ly/Slice11-22
➤ Chancellor Syverud talks about the changing face of college athletics
➤ The Lender Center goes global
➤ Falk Charity Sports Auction coming up
➤ Alumni Events, #HireOrange jobs & Class Notes
Winter has arrived in Syracuse. ❄️
November 22, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Winter has arrived in Syracuse. ❄️
The great comeback provided plenty of reasons for optimism. But... Free. Throws. Matter. 🍊🏀
November 22, 2024 at 2:12 AM
The great comeback provided plenty of reasons for optimism. But... Free. Throws. Matter. 🍊🏀
You're not thinking of going to an opening week showing of "Wicked" and singing, right? RIGHT?
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/m...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/m...
‘Wicked’ Fans Singing in Movie Theaters Are Anything but Popular
Some fans who have attended early screenings of the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical have treated it as a singalong. Not everyone is thrilled.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:14 PM
You're not thinking of going to an opening week showing of "Wicked" and singing, right? RIGHT?
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/m...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/m...
Yay... football...
November 19, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Yay... football...