NYC Program Resource Guide
- Andrew Molloy
- Erika Neuhaus
- Ester Flaim (Deactivated)
Syracuse University School of Architecture
New York City Program
Syracuse University Fisher Center
136 Madison Avenue, Floor 2 New York, NY 10016
Entrance: 19 East 31st Street
- 1 New York City Program Faculty
- 2 New York Program Administration
- 2.1 Erika Neuhaus
- 3 Fisher Center Facility Staff
- 4 Facility Access + Rules/ Responsibilities
- 5 New York City Research Resources
- 6 New York City Professional Resources
- 7 New York City Studio Fabrication Resources
- 7.1 KNK Zing Paper Cutter
- 7.2 Materials
- 8 New York City Studio Technology Resources
- 8.1 Audio/Visual Services
- 8.2 Overview of the Computing Environment
- 8.3 Internet Access
- 8.4 Network Account
- 8.5 Getting Help with Equipment Issues
- 8.6 Student Network Resources
- 8.7 How to Connect to the Network G Drive from Your Laptop
- 8.8 Printing and Plotting
- 8.9 Network Scanning
- 8.9.1 How to Scan
- 8.10 Workstation Computers
- 8.11 Digital Platforms and Resources
- 8.12 Equipment Available for Sign-out
New York City Program Faculty
Visit the Syracuse Architecture website to view all NYC faculty.
New York Program Administration
Erika Neuhaus
Academic Operations Manager
Erika Neuhaus is the Operations Manager at Syracuse NYC Architecture. She coordinates the NYC program with the various departments on campus and manages the program’s logistics and develops new internship opportunities for the NYC Program graduate and undergraduate students.
Neuhaus has a MSEd in Literary Education – Birth-Grade 6 from Hunter College and a B.S. in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University. Prior to joining Syracuse University, she had been teaching in Brooklyn, NY.
Fisher Center Facility Staff
David Major
Director of Facility Operations
David Major is responsible for all aspects of managing operations for the Center including scheduling space, coordinating the support of all programs and activities, supervising staff in day-to-day operations of the facility, and addressing all scheduled and emergency maintenance issues. An alumnus of Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Major briefly worked for the University Art Collection upon graduating.
Suzanne McGillicuddy
Director of Student Support for Remote Programs
Suzanne McGillicuddy joins us at the Fisher Center where she is serving as the inaugural Director of Student Support for Remote Programs. She will connect students with SU and local resources and is familiar with supporting students in NYC as she was Assistant Dean of Students at the Fashion Institute of Technology since 2015. At FIT she was responsible for integrating co-curricular and curricular experiences, crisis response, and expanding efforts that promote advocacy for diverse student populations. She mentored students leading social impact and sustainability projects including a green roof natural dye garden, a student collective producing documentaries and exhibits featuring BIPOC and LGBTQ+ creatives, rooftop beehives, and others. As a result of this involvement, she worked closely with sustainability efforts at FIT, serving as Co-Chair of the President’s Sustainability Council.
Originally from Boston, Suzanne has been in NY since 1996 working in various student affairs roles at FIT, Stony Brook University, and Purchase College. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Vermont and a Master of Science in College Student Personnel from the University of Rhode Island. If she’s not working or traveling, you can find her enjoying live music around town. Please stop by her office in Room 233 near the kitchen to say hello!
Additional Contacts
Karen Baris, Director of Advising and Records | 315.443.5075 | kebaris@syr.edu
Please contact Karen for any issues relating to student records, degree requirements, university academic policies, registration,
grades, or advising matters. Karen manages both undergraduate and graduate advising.
Andrew Molloy, IT Consultant | 315.443.3095 / 3295 | archit@syr.edu
Andy provides technical support and consultation for Architecture faculty and staff on computing applications and questions.
Kristi J. Vega, Academic Operation Specialist, Assistant to the Associate Dean | 315.443.3324 | kjvega@syr.edu
Provides administrative support to the Associate Dean in the areas of program development, services to faculty, and study abroad.
Facility Access + Rules/ Responsibilities
Please see NYC Fisher Center Safety and Community Standards page for more information
Studio
Enrolled NYC architecture students have access to the studio space 24/7.
Each student will be assigned a desk, chair, and storage pedestal in the studio and will be responsible for the proper care of these items throughout the semester. Each item will be inspected and returned in working order at the end of the semester.
Computer stations are available for shared use amongst NYC students enrolled in the program and faculty. Please remember to logout when you are done, so that others may use the computer. Computer keyboards must be disinfected after each use.
Plotter Room
Enrolled NYC architecture students have access to the plotter room 24/7.
If paper, ink, or other supplies are out-of-stock please inform the Student Program Assistants or the Program Manager to replace them.
A table and large-scale trimmer are provided for cutting and trimming prints. Do not trim or cut on studio desks.
Two students will be hired to assist the Program Manager to manage technology and plotters.
Shared Spaces
Non-architecture facilities are accessible by reservation only. Furniture must stay in their assigned locations.
All students and faculty must be responsible for cleaning up after themselves. No papers or materials are to be left on common spaces or the front desk. Anything left behind will immediately be thrown away to insure a clean and safe environment that will easily be maintained.
New York City Research Resources
New York Public Library: access and circulation of select items
Any person who lives, works, attends school or pays property taxes in New York State is eligible to receive a New York Public Library card free of charge.
Students may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location or Library-sponsored event. A valid identification must be presented before using the card to borrow materials, download eNYPL content, search Library databases, or reserve a computer.
In-person applicants and online applicants who reside in the New York Metropolitan Area (the five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties), must present an accepted form of identification when picking up the card. Library card applicants from areas of NY State outside of the Metro NY area may email scans or copies of the required forms of identification to patronaccounts@nypl.org. Alternatively, this information may be faxed to (212) 621-0278.
Patrons are responsible for returning borrowed items on time, and for any fines and fees associated with overdue or non-returned items. A receipt indicating the date due is issued with every item borrowed. Please note that the Library card alone does not allow access to certain Special Collections; check with the appropriate division for details.
New York City Culture Pass: free access to participating Cultural Institutions
Any person who holds a physical New York City Public Library Card can receive a Culture Pass.
Students may either apply online with their library card and using the website arrange free access to varying museums and attractions.
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University: access only
Because Syracuse University Library is a member of SHARES, faculty, students and staff have on-site access to Avery collections.
SU faculty/students/staff should first present their valid SU ID and driver’s license to Butler Library, where they will be issued a pass that can be used in the Columbia libraries. Photo identification may be requested if the ID does not include a photograph.
In-library use of material is permitted, but SHARES members are not granted borrowing privileges. Visitors will receive the same degree of access accorded their peers at the host institution; for example, visiting faculty will be granted local faculty privileges. Access to special or restricted collections or materials may be possible if arranged in advance.
City College Architecture Library: access and reference assistance
Syracuse Architecture studio program visitors are welcome to use the collections and services of CCNY Architecture Library during regular posted library hours.
Students and faculty must have a valid Syracuse University ID and must sign in upon arrival at the Public Safety Desk adjacent to the library’s first floor location in the Spitzer School of Architecture Building (141 Convent Avenue), located on CCNY’s south Campus at the corner of 135th Street and Convent Avenue. Public Safety will alert the library staff to the arrival of approved visitors.
Syracuse visitors may use the Architecture Library’s collection including Reserve items which require that the faculty member’s or student’s Syracuse ID be left at the library’s Reserve Desk until items are returned. They may also use the library’s public computers, copiers and printers and they will have access to reference assistance. Syracuse faculty and students have no borrowing or Inter-Library Loan privileges, no off-site access to the library’s electronic databases.
Students in the NYC studio have off-site access to the SU Library catalog and electronic databases. The library is not able to send books to students, though upon request book chapters or periodical articles within copyright will be scanned and sent to the students and electronically. This process is handled through the ILL/delivery system. Please allow 48 hours turnaround time. At present, students should use the regular ILL form to make a book chapter scan request. The same process applies to periodical articles.
Students are also able to remotely access SUL subscription full-text databases like JSTOR as well as citation databases like the Avery Index. Use of the Avery Index will enable students to locate information which then may be scanned through SUL or locate at NYC libraries.
Periodical articles not held by the Syracuse University Library can be obtained through regular Interlibrary Loan procedures.
Students needing reference assistance for their research should email Barbara Opar at baopar@syr.edu. Citations will be provided and within copyright periodical articles or book chapters will then be scanned and provided to the students to help facilitate their work. Please allow 48 hours.
Material ConnecXion maintains the largest library of advanced, innovative and sustainable materials and processes in the world. Material ConneXion provides a quick global view of the latest innovative and often cutting edge materials. Designed to serve the design disciplines broadly. Material ConneXion offers easy keyword searching options. Users can locate detailed information about specific products and manufacturers. Material ConneXion highlights products that defy conventional notions of strength, weight, and density. Sustainable products are emphasized.
Note: this should be accessed from within the University’s internet system. If accessing from home, you should access the database from the Library website (you will need your SU NetID). If you have problems accessing the database, please speak with our librarian, Barbara Opar.
This database recently upgraded its interface, and now is very similar to Google, in that you simply enter a search term (for example “translucent concrete”) and you will be provided with item info that matches your search criteria. There are powerful filters to refine your query, or perform an advanced search.
Each material item contains several illustrative photographs, explanations of the material’s fabrication process, general sizes available commercially, typical installation uses, and the ability to continue on to the websites of manufacturers providing specific commercial products similar to the material you have searched.
New York City Fisher Center Studio Library