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ESF Students Win Chancellor's Award
Two graduating students received the highest honor bestowed by SUNY.
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How Did Animals React to the Eclipse?
Molly Jacobson led efforts to examine how the eclipse affected life on Earth.
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Congrats to ESF's Storyfest Finalists
These four students are vying for a winning spot in the national competition.
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CAMPUS NEWS AND HAPPENINGS | |
Congrats to DLA's Nazanin Ghaffari | | |
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Department of Landscape Architecture (DLA) Assistant Professor Nazanin Ghaffari was selected to be a participant in the prestigious month-long National Endowment for Humanities and Dumbarton Oaks Summer Institute. Scholars from across the country will come together to "address complex histories of land, labor, and place-making." The focus is closely aligned with the DEISJ strategic priorities of ESF and the DLA. | |
P-22 Parking Lot Remains Closed | |
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Lot P-22 will be closed through April 19 to accommodate the Bruce Springsteen concert at the JMA Wireless Dome on Thursday, April 18. Alternative parking is available in the Standart Lot West.
Access the campus map here >
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Sara Dreibelbis, MS Candidate in Sustainable Resources Management
Major Professor: Dr. Rene Germain
Improving Lumber Recovery for the Tree that Built America
Thursday April 18 | 9 a.m. | 324 Bray Hall
Want to participate via Zoom? Email sdreibel@syr.edu.
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Do you wonder about waste? Join the Office of Sustainability and Oakie's Green Team to dig into campus trash and recycling. Participants will help to weigh/sort trash and recycle to better understand what is thrown away on campus. This information will help us improve our zero waste program. PPE and safety training will be provided!
Thursday, April 18 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
If you are interested in joining, please register online here >
Questions? Send an email to the Office of Sustainability.
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Girls in 5th through 10th grade are invited to a day-long STEAM career exploration program.
Saturday, April 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Gateway Center
$5 registration fee includes lunch
The schedule features:
- STEAM-based career exploration through hands-on workshops
- Keynote address by postdoctoral scholar Dr. Autumn Elniski
- Women in STEAM panel
- Workshops:
- Paper making and testing | Chemical Engineering department
- Economics | Sustainable Resources Management, Dr. Mariela Cavo
- Microbiology and chemistry of fermented foods | Chemistry, Dr. Jennifer Goff
- Teddy bear surgery and pet first aid | ESF alumna Dr. Kim Cargill, Cicero Veterinary Clinic
- Biochemical and Chemical Engineering | SU
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Girls' Summit annually empowers, motivates, educates, and challenges perceptions of girls and women in STEAM fields. The event is inclusive and open to all individuals, regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity.
For more information, please email Caitlyn Copfer or call 315-424-0040.
Register on-site or online here >
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Girls' Summit is a program of Girls Inc. at the YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County, with support from ESF in the High School, ESF Women's Caucus, TACNY, and Syracuse University's STEP Program. | |
Poster Display Celebrates Work of Indigenous Women | |
Indigenous women leaders from across Turtle Island are being celebrated with a poster exhibit on display in the hallway outside the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment on the third floor of Illick Hall through the end of the semester. Stop by to learn about the powerful work being done across the continent. | |
ISO Judges and Reviewers for Environmental Summit | |
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The ESF in the High School Environmental Summit returns to ESF on June 11!
This event celebrates and showcases the efforts of students who have created research projects centering on environmental science topics in their dual-enrollment classes.
Both oral presentations and posters will be featured — and we're looking for judges and reviewers. This opportunity is open to faculty, staff, undergraduates, and graduate students.
- Oral presentation judging: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- Poster reviews: noon – 1 p.m.
No experience is required — simply bring a desire to support and encourage our youth in their academic endeavors. A scoring rubric and instructions will be provided to you.
Student work will fall into one of three main categories:
- Original Research/Design
- Literature Review
- Non-Technical Science Communication
Sign up here >
Questions? Send an email to Olivia Whitmarsh.
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It's spring cleaning week! Please use the labeled reuse, recycle, and trash bins that to eliminate clutter and keep campus looking top-notch.
Bins will be available in the following locations listed below and checked throughout the day:
- Bray Hall – First floor Rotunda
- Illick Hall – Third floor near passenger elevators
- Marshall Hall – Basement outside room 024
- Gateway – Second floor near elevator
- Jahn – Third floor near passenger elevator
- Baker – Third floor near CNS Help Desk
TIP: Bin signage will help you to properly sort materials. Items accepted include, but are not limited to, paper, soft-cover books, cardboard plastic bottles/containers, glass/metal food containers, beverage bottles, office supplies, and items in good condition fit for reuse.
Staff and faculty are invited to bring select personal (non-state) electronics to campus for recycling from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 18. Operations staff will accept computers, monitors, printers, scanners, mice, keyboards, cables, and cell phones at the four-bay garage (near P13). Drive your vehicle up and staff will unload your electronics. We cannot accept TVs, smoke detectors, or light ballasts.
If you have a large volume of hardcover books or have questions, contact Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS) at x6952.
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Students: Take the Moon Library Survey | Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to take Moon Library’s Spring Space Survey. This is an opportunity for students to provide insight and feedback to inform design for the library’s December 2024 renovations, which will create 24/7 access to Moon's lower level with (proximity card), ADA accessible entryway, restrooms, and creation of a mediation space. | |
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Attend a Campus Update Presentation
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to learn the latest on what’s going on at ESF during the College Hour Presentation Series, featuring esearch, advancement, ESF Auxiliary Service Corporation, and facilities and capital planning.
All presentations will be held in 24 Marshall beginning at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23
Research with Dr. John Stella, Vice President of Research
Thursday, April 25
Office of Advancement with Brenda Greenfield, Assistant Vice President for Development and Executive Director, ESF Foundation
Tuesday, April 30
ESF Auxiliary Services Corporation with Matt Millea, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives
Thursday, May 2
Facilities and Capital Planning with Mark Lichtenstein, Executive Operating Office
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ESF News is the College's source for all ESF news, information, and events. This newsletter is issued on Wednesdays.
The submission deadline is the end of day Monday the week of publication.
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