March 15, 2023

Top Stories

4 Revolutionary Women You Need to Know About

Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer is among the women highlighted by Her Campus to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Her Campus

Local climate leaders convene, set goals

The Cazenovia Lake Association is working with ESF experts to study harmful algal blooms, monitor the introduction of aquatic invasive species, and examine other conditions influenced by climate change.

Eagle News

The 2023 Higher Education Power 100

President Joanie Mahoney was named among New York state’s most influential leaders in higher education.

City & State

ESF Students Receive SUNY Awards for Graduate Research Tackling Pressing Environmental Issues

Graduate students Elizabeth Clippard and Abby Webster were among 33 students selected for the 2023 SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) award, which recognizes outstanding student researchers.

ESF Students Named Finalists in National Environmental Storytelling Competition

Congratulations to Eden Gardner, Eva Sideris, and Owen Volk for earning spots among the finalists of PlanetForward’s Storyfest! The Planet Forward Storyfest Awards highlight the voices of students seeking to understand and illuminate their own innovations for how to best care for the earth. 

"Ecological Modernisation Around the World: Perspectives and Critical Debates” published in Japanese

The Japanese translation (tr. Hiroshi Matsuno) of "Ecological Modernisation Around the World: Perspectives and Critical Debates," (eds. Arthur P.J. Mol, and David A. Sonnenfeld), has been published by Minerva Shobo, Kyoto, Japan. The collection includes contributions from members of the International Sociological Association's Research Committee on Environment and Society (RC24) and the American Sociological Association's Section on Environment and Technology. The volume was published initially by Frank Cass/ Routledge in London and Portland in 2000; and has been translated and published also in a Chinese edition, by Commercial Press (Beijing, 2011). 

What's Happening on Campus

Save the Date for the State of the College Address

Mark your calendars for the 2023 State of the College Address. President Mahoney will share ESF’s progress and initiatives with the College community, alumni, ESF Board of Trustees, ESF College Foundation, and our community partners.

Wednesday, March 22 I 2:30 p.m. I Gateway Center

Service of Commemoration Honors Those We Have Lost

The annual Service of Commemoration seeks to honor Syracuse University and ESF students, faculty, staff, retirees, trustees, and students who have recently passed away. This program provides an opportunity for our campus communities to pause, reflect, acknowledge all that has been lost, and be placed on a collective path for shared renewal.

President Joanie Mahoney will provide remarks and will read the names of ESF community members we have lost between January 2022 and March 2023.

Tuesday, March 21 I 4 p.m. I Hendricks Chapel

Vote for Oakie in Mascot Madness 2023

ESF’s Oakie is looking to recapture the SUNY Mascot Madness title as they take on Victor E. Bull from the University of Buffalo in Round 1 competition starting today!

Round 1 voting began at noon and runs until 4 p.m. March 17. Votes can be cast every 12 hours and remember to share the voting link with friends and family.

Get all the details on Mascot Madness and check out Oakie’s profile here. And don’t forget to share Oakie’s voting link with your friends and family. Every vote counts!

Reminder for May Graduates: Complete Graduate Survey

ESF is hosting a Commencement ceremony at the St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview on Saturday, May 13 to recognize students who will be completing their degree requirements this semester. All May graduates are required to complete the Graduate Survey.

Please note, to access the survey, you have to open the link in incognito mode and use your esf.edu credentials. If you have issues accessing the link, please contact the Division of Student Affairs.

The College has a number of events planned — please visit the Commencement website for details.

Parking Changes Made to Aid Traffic Flow

To alleviate parking and traffic flow at the southeast end of campus, Building & Grounds vehicles will be parked in a designated area in lot P14/15 along the East end of the Old Maintenance Building. New parking signs have been installed to mark these spaces for Facilities Vehicles only. This consolidates where Facilities vehicles can be parked and there is no net loss of parking for employees. Contact ESF Parking with any questions.

Nominate a Student Leader for a SOLAR Award

Nominations are being accepted for ESF’s Student Organization and Leadership Achievement Recognition Ceremony (SOLAR) Awards. These annual awards recognize student leaders and organizations in several categories.

Nominations are open until midnight, March 22!

Save the date for the 9th Annual SOLAR Awards!

Thursday, March 30 I 5 p.m. I Gateway Center

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Syracuse Crunch

The ESF community is invited to join the ESF Alumni Association for a behind-the-scenes of the OnCenter War Memorial tour and take in a Syracuse Crunch hockey game!

Sunday, March 26 I 1:30 p.m. I OnCenter War Memorial

You will have the chance to tour the Syracuse Crunch facility and learn more about the sustainability efforts and environmental aspects of the arena. The tour includes the locker room, gym area, and video room.

Discounted tickets for the game are purchased directly through the Syracuse Crunch ticketing site. Seats are in Section 107; $20 each.

Sunday, March 26 I 5 p.m. I Syracuse Crunch vs. Utica Comets

There will be time to grab a bite to eat between the tour and game. It’s a great time to check out nearby Salt City Market!

Share Your Environmental Health Knowledge at Earth Week Kickoff

The Earth Week committee is looking for panelists with experience or knowledge of environmental health and human health for a keynote panel to kick off Earth Week celebrations. The Earth Week theme is "Our Planet and Us: Environmental Health is Human Health."

Monday, April 17 I 6 p.m.

Be a Squirrel Spotter and Help Measure Evolution

Help measure evolution in action! Graduate student Jess Proctor created the citizen science game "Squirrel Spotter" to measure how quickly gray and black squirrels are detected in different environments.

Squirrel Spotter works best on computers and it is not recommended to play on mobile devices.

If you're interested in learning more about the project, visit SquirrelMapper or contact Jess Proctor.

Study Abroad at Mahidol University (Thailand) | Scheduling 1:1 Appointments

Interested in studying abroad? Consider ESF's program at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand, an especially great program for Environmental Science and Environmental Biology students. If interested, please reach out to the Office of International Education and they can set up a 1:1 meeting with ESF’s partners at Mahidol.

How Sweet it is! Maple Weekend is Coming

The sweetest weekend of the year is coming! Mark your calendars for ESF Maple Weekend at Heiberg Forest is coming. More details will be announced soon.

March 25 and 26 I 9 a.m.-3 p.m. I Heiberg Forest

Study Abroad Drop-In Advising at Gateway

Stop by the Study Abroad table in Gateway later this month to learn about unique study abroad opportunities and get answers on deadlines, timelines, and scholarships. Students visiting the table will be entered in a drawing for a special international-themed prize!

March 29 and April 4 I 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. I Gateway Center

Events

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