May 1, 2024

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Listen Up! Campus Conversations: The Podcast

Hear what former commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation thinks about the students, programs, and research at ESF.

Basil Seggos recently spoke with President Joanie Mahoney about his experience as the longest-serving DEC commissioner, his commitment to environmental science, his time spent in Ukraine — and much more.

Feeling Finals Season Stress?

The end of the semester and finals can be a stressful time of year. Prioritize time to focus on feeling your best. TimelyCare provides free 24/7 access to digital self-care tools and resources that can help you re-center yourself in preparation for exams.

Spring Cleaning Continues this Week

Did you miss ESF's first cleanout event? It's been extended throughout the week!

Use the labeled recycle and trash bins available across campus to eliminate clutter and keep campus looking top-notch.

Bins are available in the following locations and will be checked often:

• 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
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Items accepted include, but are not limited to, paper, soft-cover books, cardboard, plastic bottles/containers, glass/metal food containers, beverage bottles, and more. Take this opportunity to clean off your desk, clean out your office, or go through an old storeroom — don’t delay, get rid of it today!

If you have a large volume of hardcover books or have questions, contact Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS) at x6952.

Learn About ESF's Facilities Planning

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend this semester's final College Hour Presentation to learn the latest on what's happening around campus. Executive Operating Officer Mark Lichtenstein will present on facilities, properties, and operations.

Thursday, May 2 | 11 a.m. | 24 Marshall

Get Gently Used Office Supplies

Stop by the Reuse Station and give items from the Spring Cleanout a second life! 

9 a.m. May 1 - 2 p.m. May 2 I Gateway Center

Items are available to the campus community, free of charge, for reuse on campus, including:

• File sorters
• Binders
• Clipboards
• Manila folders
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Questions? Send an email to the Office of Sustainability.

Trailhead Café Summer Hours and Catering Services

This summer, Trailhead Café will be open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please note the café will be cashless during this period.

Trailhead will also be available this summer for campus catering needs, any time or day. Please contact Steve Morrison for any catering needs.

ESF CDO Participates on Diversity Panel

Danushi Fernando, Chief Diversity Officer at ESF, is participating in the upcoming SUNY panel "Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month." Register here for the virtual discussion.

Wednesday, May 8 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. | Zoom

Register for the Healthy Water Solutions Conference

Registration is open for the second annual meeting of the NYS Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions. Faculty and student researchers are encouraged to attend this meeting, which brings together people to find collaborative approaches to current and emerging water issues in New York.  

May 15-16 I Gateway Center

ISO Volunteers for Environmental Summit

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.

We're looking for judges and reviewers. This opportunity is open to faculty, staff, undergraduates, and graduate students. No experience is required — a scoring rubric and instructions will be provided.

• Oral presentation judging: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Poster reviews: noon – 1 p.m.
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Sign up here >

Questions? Send an email to Olivia Whitmarsh.

Students: Don't Forget to Take the Moon Library Survey

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to take Moon Library’s Spring Space Survey. This is an opportunity to provide insight and feedback to inform design for the library’s December 2024 renovations.

Submit Your Events

Please add your events to the campus events calendar. And to find out what’s happening on campus this week visit the ESF Calendar and ESF Engage!