December 6, 2023

Top Stories

ESF Flood Recovery Research Earns Nearly $800,000 in Funding through NSF’s Civic Innovation Challenge 

A research team led by Dr. Jamie Shinn was awarded $787,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and advanced to Stage 2 of the NSF’s Civic Innovation Challenge for its work to help drive climate-change adaptation in communities affected by flooding.

As temperatures rise, wetter winter weather could be new normal in CNY

Dr. Richard Shaker talks about what New Yorkers could see during winters moving forward.

WRVO

Keys to Unlock Package Recycling

Kate Walker and Mark Lichtenstein shared insights on the multifaceted issue of plastic substitutes during the NYS Association for Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling conference. 

Packaging Digest

What's Happening on Campus

Celebrate ESF's December Graduates 

Commencement exercises on Friday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel

will be the culmination of ESF’s weeklong celebration of our December graduates and all they’ve accomplished. Be sure to check out the schedule of events and join in the receptions, awards ceremonies, and festivities!

ESF Annual Report Highlights Campus Milestones

Each year, SUNY requires campuses to submit an annual report highlighting campus milestones from the previous academic year. You can view ESF’s here: ESF Annual Report

Enjoy of Week of Holiday Sales at the Bookstore

Get a jump on your shopping during Holiday Shopping Week in the ESF College Bookstore with a week of discounts: 

• Dec. 6: 15% off hats
• Dec. 7: 15% off books
• Dec. 8: Surprise Savings! Choose your discount at the register.

Special extended Bookstore hours take place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8.

Holiday Shopping Week discounts are for in-store sales only. Surprise Savings discount excludes maple syrup, gift cards, and memberships.

Deck the Halls with a Tree from Heiberg Forest

Cut your own Christmas tree at the Heiberg Forest Christmas Tree Hill (7393 Maple Ridge Rd., Tully) and celebrate the holidays with a little ESF in your home!

Trees will be sold on weekends 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. through Dec. 17 Bring your own saw or borrow one on-site. The Forest Properties elves will also wrap your tree and help load it in or on your vehicle. Maple syrup and wreaths will also be available for purchase.

Cut-your-own trees (any species, any size) are $40 and wreaths are $20-$40, cash or check only.

Submit an Abstract for STRATUS 2024

Abstracts are being accepted for the Systems and Technologies for Remote Sensing Applications Through Unmanned Aerial Systems (STRATUS) 2024 Conference to be held at ESF May 20-22, 2024. 

The emergence of low-cost and easy-to-use drones has led to an expansion of their use for numerous applications. These new platforms have enabled new imaging and earth remote sensing technologies and applications previously unavailable due to the high cost of manned aircraft or satellites. STRATUS brings together international academics, government, industry representatives, and domain specialists to share perspectives on this rapidly evolving topic. 

Celebrate the Semester at the December Soiree

Registration for the 2023 December Soiree is open until 6 p.m. Dec. 8. The Soiree is the annual event to celebrate the end of the semester and our December graduates.

Saturday, Dec. 9 I 6 – 11 p.m. I Drumlins Country Club

Nominate an Unsung Hero for MLK Award

Do you know individuals in the Central New York community who have made a positive difference in the lives of others, but who are not widely recognized for their efforts? The Unsung Hero Award, presented by Syracuse University, celebrates individuals or community groups who exemplify the spirit, life, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. but have not received widespread recognition for or been previously honored for their efforts. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Awards are granted to people in the following categories:



• Youth (age 18 or younger)
• Community member ​(age 18 or older)
• Student currently enrolled at ESF or Syracuse University
• ESF or Syracuse University faculty or staff

Events

People can't come to your events if they don't know when they are! Remember to add them to the campus events calendar. And to find out what’s happening on campus this week visit the ESF Calendar and ESF Engage!



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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.