May 17, 2023

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ESF Celebrates the Class of 2023

With sunlight sparkling off the waters of Onondaga Lake, ESF conferred degrees on 370 graduates during commencement exercises at the St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview.

Upstate 2.0 Wins $1 Million NSF Award to Transform Economy

ESF announced that Upstate 2.0, a partnership between ESF and Cornell University that aims to bolster economic development in upstate New York, has received a $1 million development award from the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines. 

ESF Appoints Dr. Margaret Bryant to Chair Landscape Architecture Department

ESF is pleased to announce Dr. Margaret Bryant has been appointed chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture.

ESF Appoints Dr. Stephen Teale Environmental Biology Chair

ESF is pleased to announce Dr. Stephen Teale has been appointed chair of the Department of Environmental Biology.

Nearly 400 students graduate from SUNY ESF

Under sunny skies, nearly 400 students received their degrees during commencement exercises at the Amp. Check out some pictures from the day.

The Post Standard I Syracuse.com

Gallery: SUNY ESF celebrates the graduating Class of 2023

Three hundred and seventy students graduated from ESF Saturday at the St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater. Along with their degrees, Dr. Valerie Luzadis, the Interim Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, recognized numerous student achievements.

CNYCentral

SU, ESF Class of 2023 Graduates

ESF graduate Cem Taviloglu shared his thoughts on his college career during joint exercises with Syracuse University Sunday.

WSTM

Syracuse University holds graduation, hands out more than 6,500 degrees

The Post Standard I Syracuse.com

Three Things Thursday: The Wood-Wide Web - A Bottom-up View

Dr. Thomas Horton, an expert on mycorrhizal fungi, will be giving the Three Things Thursday lecture at Rogers Environmental Center in Sherburne, discussing the importance of fungi in the forest ecosystem.

The Evening Sun

National Geographic photographer to deliver keynote address at JCC’s 59th Commencement Ceremony

ESF alumna Jennifer Hayes will deliver the keynote address at Jefferson Community College this weekend.

Watertown Daily Times

Lake Friendly Living Coalition plans two education programs

Sam Quinn, coordinator of the Private Lands Initiative with the Restoration Science Center, and Dr. Donald Leopold will give a virtual presentation on the value to lakes from transitioning turf lawns into wildlife and watershed-friendly meadows.

Finger Lakes Times

Amanda Lincoln, Robyn Jonick, Zach Snyder I Office of Communications and Marketing



Shout out to Amanda, Robyn, and Zach for their support during the past week of Commencement Activities!

I was directly involved in two on-campus events — the Honors Ceremony and the Higher Degree — ceremony. They each paid attention to the details of each event as if they were the only event happening, knowing that every piece was part of the whole. Everything was exceptionally and professionally handled. They did a wonderful job of making all of us look great and making Commencement Week an amazing time for our students, graduates, and families.

-Laura Payne, Office of Instruction and Graduate Studies

Nominate Graduate of Distinction

Do you know an outstanding ESF alumnus who deserves to be recognized for their achievements? Nominate them for a 2023 Graduate of Distinction Award, which is presented at December Commencement.

The ESF Alumni Association is seeking nominations in three categories:

• Lifetime Achievement - alumni who have or will soon end their active careers
• Notable Achievement - alumni who are in the early to mid-point of their careers
• Incipiens Quercu - "beginning oak" for alumni who have graduated within the last decade or so demonstrating their commitment to ESF's environmental stewardship through their professional and/or volunteer work

Nominations can also be submitted on paper to the Graduate of Distinction Award Committee, c/o the Alumni Office, 219 Bray Hall.

The nomination deadline is June 30.

Events

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