Tag: SUNY-ESF
Syracuse University expands breadth of research under leadership of Chancellor Kent Syverud
Chancellor Kent Syverud has worked to hire research-focused administrators, make key partnerships and develop a culture of appreciation and collaboration in the research sector on campus since addressing it during his inauguration speech two years ago. Read More »
Earth Day panel members discuss path toward environmental justice
The talk was the third installment of State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s "Moonlighting Discourse Series." Read More »
ESF professor plans park in town 30 minutes outside of Syracuse
Jocelyn Gavitt is a visiting professor at SUNY-ESF and helped plan the park with the help of the Village of Cazenovia community. Read More »
What to watch for this weekend
Take a look at some of this weekend's lectures and exhibitions, as well as SUNY-ESF's Earth Week celebrations. Read More »
SUNY-ESF researchers look to restore American chestnut tree population
The American chestnut accounted for 25 percent of the tree population in the eastern United States before the arrival of blight. Read More »
Syracuse University students can win $20,000 in campus business competition
Sixteen semifinalist teams were selected for the competition, which will take place from Friday to Saturday. Read More »
Block Party tickets sold out, more seating made available
Tickets for Block Party sold out on Tuesday night so University Union will provide additional seating for the concert. Read More »
ESF researchers win award for trying to improve the survival rates of bats
The researches won an award for a study focused the dangerous white-nose syndrome in bats. Read More »
SUNY-ESF vice provost for research talks about the history and restoration of Onondaga Lake
Neil Ringler, professor and vice provost for research at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, gave a lecture about the history of Syracuse and the restoration of Onondaga Lake. Read More »
Syracuse University students line up for free bus tickets to Houston for men's Final Four game
The first student on line for free bus tickets arrived at the Schine Student Center around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Tickets were distributed starting at 10:30 a.m. Read More »
Researcher explains decline in bee population at SUNY-ESF lecture
New York state lost 54.1 percent of its honey bee colonies in 2014-15. Read More »
SUNY-ESF study finds global climate change is affecting the water cycle
A recent study led by a SUNY-ESF graduate student found that global climate change is affecting the water cycle, leading to flooding and drought. Read More »
SUNY-ESF professor works to find the age of cod in the Baltic Sea
By determining the age cod in the Baltic Sea, researchers — including a professor at SUNY-ESF — can help the fishing industry. Read More »
Group protests on Marshall Street over sale of Canada Goose jackets
About 20 Syracuse community members protested J Michael Shoes over the store's selling of Canada Goose jackets. Read More »
New York State Assembly introduces legislation to reduce student debt
The Minority Republican Caucus in the New York State Assembly has introduced a legislative agenda aimed at reducing student debt. If passed, three of the agenda’s seven bills will have a direct impact on Syracuse University. Read More »
SUNY-ESF professor wins research award and presents campus-wide seminar
Giorgos Mountrakis, an associate professor at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, received the 10th annual SUNY-ESF’s Exemplary Researcher Award in May 2015. Read More »
SU and SUNY-ESF's chapter of NYPIRG to advocate for higher education reform in Albany
The Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry chapter of NYPIRG will travel to Albany on Thursday to advocate for higher education reform in the state capital. Read More »
Syracuse University graduate students create petition standing in solidarity with Indian university students
Sixty-six members of the Syracuse University, Colgate University and SUNY-ESF communities have signed a statement of solidarity for students at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. Read More »
Syracuse University competes in annual recycling contest
SU is participating in RecycleMania, an 8-week recycling competition with over 100 universities across the US and Canada. Read More »
SUNY-ESF officer participates in training program to remove policing bias
A police officer from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry recently completed a training program used in Ferguson, Missouri, designed to prevent officers from exhibiting bias. Read More »
Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF should maintain strong academic partnership
The Daily Orange Editorial Board considers a recent agreement made by Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and discusses what the move should mean for the neighboring institutions moving forward. Read More »
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF officials detail services agreement
The agreement was made in part because there was and increase in demand for health, wellness and IT services. Read More »
Student Association holds elections for assembly and gives updates on initiatives
The Student Association of Syracuse University held elections for its general assembly and positions on the University Senate and the Judicial Review Board. Officials also updated the assembly on current SA initiatives. Read More »
This SUNY-ESF Ph.D. candidate has been appointed to a federal advisory panel
Xiaoliang Yang, a Ph.D. candidate at SUNY-ESF, has been appointed to the National Coal Council and will assume his role in April. Read More »