October 4, 2023

Top Stories

ESF Honors Newest Inductees to Athletic Hall of Fame

ESF inducted the newest class of honorees into its Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Sept. 29. 

SUNY ESF uses virtual reality to envision the future of the I-81 Viaduct Project

As the city of Syracuse prepares to move from the current I-81 viaduct to the community grid, ESF researchers Maren King and Aidan Ackerman have partnered with residents of Pioneer Homes, one of the first public housing developments in the country, to design what the area’s future landscape may look like. 

The Daily Orange

Syracuse issued $211,000 in parking tickets near SU in 2022

Dr. Nazanin Ghaffari discusses the challenges of parking in university neighborhoods, the factors that can influence a person’s choice to park illegally, and what cities can do to mitigate the problem.

The Daily Orange

In East Palestine, churches provide vital services as town recovers from February train derailment

Dr. Jamie Shinn describes the important role churches play in communities recovering from disaster. Shinn conducted extensive research in rural communities in West Virginia after heavy flooding in 2016 temporarily displaced 2,000 residents in that state.

Ideastream Public Media

WVSOM involved in National Science Foundation grant for W.Va. flood preparedness

The work of Dr. Jamie Shinn is playing a major role in helping West Virginia communities become better prepared to recover from floods. 

The Register-Herald

What's Happening on Campus

Vaccine Clinic on Campus

Staff from Upstate Outpatient Pharmacy will be on campus to provide flu shots and COVID boosters to students, faculty, and staff. Pre-registration is required for the following clinics:

Thursday, Oct. 12 I 9 a.m. – noon I 240 Gateway

Friday, Oct. 13 I noon – 3 p.m. I 240 Gateway

If interest exceeds capacity, we anticipate scheduling additional clinics. Special thanks to Upstate Outpatient Pharmacy for their partnership and support.

Questions? Contact the Division of Student Affairs via email or phone (315-470-6660).

The NYSAF Foresters Hosts Under 40 Event 

Attention students and young professionals: The New York Society of American Foresters is hosting its first Foresters Under 40 event on the ESF campus.

Wednesday, Oct. 11 I 4 – 6 p.m. I 24 Marshall Hall

Hear from speakers and network! Refreshments provided by the ESF Forestry Club. 

If you are unable to attend but wish to receive notification of future Foresters Under 40 events, email Michael Federice. 

ESF, Clarkson Host Free PFAS Workshop

The New York State Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions at Clarkson University and ESF is hosting the free workshop Advances in PFAS: Challenges and Opportunities, which is focused on identifying priority areas, research gaps, current solutions, and steps to move forward with new collaborations.  

Oct 5-6 I 9 a.m.–3 p.m. I Clarkson University Capital Region Campus (CRC)

Dr. Stephen Shaw, co-director of the Center of Excellence, and Associate Professor Doug Daley, Director of Analytical and Technical Services, are presenting. 

Attend this free event either virtually or in person. 

Paul Hai to Speak at the Adirondack Wild: Friend of the Forest Preserve Meeting 

ESF Newcomb Associate Director Paul Hai will be speaking at the Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve annual meeting and awards ceremony Friday, Oct. 6, at the Newcomb Visitor Interpretive Center.

Hai will share progress and learnings from the first year of the Timbuctoo Climate and Career Institute involving students from the City University of New York’s Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York. The students spent several weeks studying climate and related ecological sciences with the goal of contemplating future careers. 

The meeting is free and open to the public. Same-day registration at the Newcomb VIC begins at 10:30 a.m. 

Attend the Upper Susquehanna Watershed Forum

ESF students and faculty are invited to participate in the Upper Susquehanna Watershed Forum hosted by the Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC) and its partners.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 I 9 a.m.–5 p.m. I Binghamton University Center of Excellence

Those attending are encouraged to display posters about their research related to water quality/ habitat/ reforestation. Registration for poster displays is free. Register by Oct. 10.

Events

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