Members of Emerging Leaders United, Upstate Chapter, volunteer at the Samaritan Center in Syracuse handing out breakfast Oct. 13.

PAINTING PUMPKINS: Gamma Phi Beta sorority at Syracuse University assisted Upstate’s She Matters program in decorating pumpkins for Making Strides of Syracuse Oct. 17, presented by the Upstate Cancer Center.

CANINE COMPANION: Brody, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, receives a warm welcome after returning to the Upstate Cancer Center after an 18-month absence due to the pandemic.

IN ATTENDANCE: Upstate was well represented at the Syracuse Mayor's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kick Off, held Oct. 1 at City Hall.

BRIDGING HEALTHCARE: A portion of the bridge that will connect the Nappi Wellness Institute to the Upstate Cancer Center gets put into place Sept. 29. The enclosed elevated walkway, over East Adams Street, will enable patients and staff to access Upstate University Hospital from the Nappi building without going outdoors.

FALL AHEAD: The first day of Fall and some trees in the Weiskotten Hall courtyard are aleady dressed in their autumn finest.