Tag: SUNY-ESF
GSO discusses conference bid, collaboration with law enforcement
The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students Conference Bid and free speech policies were among the long-standing issues discussed at Wednesday's meeting of the Graduate Student Organization. Read More »
On campus, concern and disbelief after Donald Trump wins presidency
In response to Republican Donald Trump won the presidential election, a few hundred students have participated in a vigil to express their frustration. Read More »
Energy and environmental sustainability research propelled by funding from Center of Excellence
Faculty from Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry will conduct research on environmental and energy sustainability in the Syracuse area, thanks to grants from the Syracuse Center of Excellence. Read More »
SUNY-ESF club studies, looks to conserve endangered reptile species
SUNY-ESF students have created a new club to talk about research, education and conservation of reptiles. Read More »
SUNY-ESF governing body votes no confidence in President Quentin Wheeler
The SUNY-ESF Academic Governance body has voted that it does not have confidence in President Quentin Wheeler, after months of growing frustration and tension with his leadership. Read More »
After losing support from faculty, SUNY-ESF president faces a vote of no confidence
Over the last few years, the SUNY-ESF community has been growing increasingly divided and tense over President Quentin Wheeler’s leadership style. A resolution for a vote of no confidence will be discussed Tuesday and the vote will take place over the next two weeks. Read More »
SUNY-ESF works to create a college-wide diversity plan based on community input
Even before SUNY mandated all of its colleges to create a diversity plan, the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity committee wanted to make one. Read More »
SUNY-ESF student tackles wastewater treatment plan in Iceland during study abroad
SUNY-ESF senior Maria Scicchitano completed her capstone project while working with an engineer in the town where she stayed in Iceland. Read More »
SUNY-ESF graduate student’s use of beer helps to euthanize tiny snails
SUNY-ESF grad student Cody Gilbertson uses beer as a new way to anesthetize snails before euthanization. Read More »
Former dean appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement
Cathyrn Newton, dean emerita and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement. In her new role Newton is expected to expand undergraduate research. Read More »
After opening this fall, SUNY-ESF’s counseling center hosts first alcohol awareness week
After opening this fall, SUNY-ESF’s new Counseling Center hosted an alcohol awareness week for the school's community. Read More »
Cues from SUNY-ESF could lead SU to thorough sustainability
Environment columnist Victoria Chen points to SUNY-ESF as a model of sustainability for Syracuse University. Read More »
SUNY-ESF researcher receives grant for landscape preservation of cemetery
The grants come from the United States National Parks Service to assess and develop plans for the preservation of the Fredericksburg National Cemetery and the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Read More »
SUNY schools ‘ban the box’ asking about criminal history on applications
Starting in the 2018 admissions cycle, SUNY schools will no longer ask about criminal history on applications, making them the first higher education system to eliminate "the box." Read More »
SUNY-ESF graduate program focuses on indigenous knowledge as part of sustainability
With the help from a USDA grant, ESF is creating a partnership program with Salish Kootenai College in Montana to study biocultural restoration. Read More »
SUNY-ESF places 2nd in Sierra Magazine’s “Cool School” ranking
State University of New York College of Environment and Forestry has been named No.2 "cool school" by Sierra Magazine. Read More »
Syracuse University improves one spot in U.S. News and World Report rankings
SU moved from No. 61 to No. 60 in the National University rankings. Read More »
SUNY-ESF researchers work to fight disease-spreading mosquitoes
A graduate student and professor from SUNY-ESF are trying to recreate a compound that can be placed in water to attract mosquitos. The mosquitos would then be killed. Read More »
SUNY-ESF students to no longer receive health care from SU Health Services
For the 2016-17 academic year, SUNY-ESF students will now be receiving health care from Crouse Medical Practice, located at 739 Irving Ave. across from the SU Health Services building located on Waverly Avenue. Read More »
Crime this week: SUNY-ESF student arrested for possession of a controlled substance; 4 people arrested for shoplifting at Destiny USA
Here's a roundup of some crimes that occurred in the Syracuse-area this week, according to the police bulletin. Read More »
Syracuse University faculty reflect on Donald Newhouse as 2016 commencement speaker
Before giving his commencement speech on Sunday, Syracuse University faculty discuss Donald Newhouse as this year's commencement speaker. Read More »
See when and where Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF are holding each of their convocation ceremonies
Here are the locations, times and speakers for each of the individual Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF convocation ceremonies. Read More »
Two SUNY-ESF students recognized with highest SUNY student award for well-roundedness
Two senior State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students received the highest SUNY student recognition for their well-roundedness and academic excellence. Read More »
How sexual assault on college campuses is reported differently at Syracuse University versus public institutions
Even after Syracuse University adopted in 2015 sexual assault prevention legislation that required it to make changes to its sexual assault policy, it is still unclear as to how many reports of sexual assault have been made by SU students due to the university's status as a private institution. Read More »