November 8, 2023

Top Stories

Dr. Karin Limburg Receives Distinguished Career Award

Dr. Karin Limburg, Distinguished Professor, was honored at the International Otolith Symposium in Viña del Mar, Chile.

Indigenous author & botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer named recipient of OSU’s 2024 Stone Award

Congratulations to Dr. Robin Kimmerer on her recent honor.

Oregon State

New SUNY Council to Focus on Improving Sustainability Efforts

President Joanie Mahoney talks about the new council working on accelerating SUNY's leadership on sustainability and climate action.

WRVO

Tune into the ESF Podcast!

Season 5, Episode 3

Bridging Diversity and STEM in the Adirondacks



Paul Hai, Associate Director Adirondack Ecological Center, is committed to education and outreach – and making sure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are infused into both. He has spent two decades working to make STEM more accessible. In this episode, he’ll share how and why he sees informal science education and experiential learning as cornerstones to making that happen.

What's Happening on Campus

Crafting Against Imposter Syndrome

By centering on the experiences of marginalized students in STEM, this discussion and activity will help students practice practical steps for building community and busting stress. Food, drinks, and crafts will be provided!

Wednesday, Nov. 8 I 5-6:30 p.m. I Academic Success Center, Team Room 3

Shop at the Winter Market 

Get a jump on your holiday shopping or treat yourself to something fun at the annual Winter Market sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. 

Thursday, Nov. 9 I 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. I Gateway Center

Celebrate Diwali with Desi Club

Hosted by the Desi Club, enjoy Bollywood music, dinner, dancing, and crafts. All are welcome!

Friday, Nov. 10 I 6 p.m. I Gateway Event Space 

Sustainability Development Goals Are Focus of 17 Rooms

The ESF community is invited to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 17 Rooms Event hosted by the Office of Sustainability.

Monday, Nov. 13 I  2-5 p.m. I  Gateway Event Space

17 Rooms acts as an ‘audit’ of campus to identify areas where SDG awareness and implementation can be improved, both academically and operationally. It also aims to convene the widest variety of campus stakeholders possible, analyze the state of campus, build a sense of community and common purpose, and use information from the event to inform and improve ESF’s soon-to-be-developed Sustainability Action Plan. 

The 17 SDGs have been strategically grouped into four focus areas, to facilitate greater discussion and action:

• Community & Wellness
• Economics
• Environment
• Equity

Refreshments will be provided!

I, Too, Am Study Abroad: LGBTQIA+ Identities in Study Abroad

As part of International Education Week, the Office of International Education invites the ESF community to a virtual presentation featuring a panel of four study abroad alumni who will share their perspectives on studying abroad as LGBTQIA+ individuals. 

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to learn how these students selected their program, how their identities impacted their experiences abroad, and how studying abroad influenced who they are today.

Tuesday, Nov 14 I 1-2 p.m. I Virtual

Join in the Friendsgiving Celebration at Moon Library 

Students who can’t travel home for break and all members of the ESF community are invited to the Sixth Annual Friendsgiving Dinner hosted by Moon Library staff and faculty. This event is free. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Monday, Nov. 20 I Noon I Moon Library

Staff and faculty support make this event possible. You can provide a monetary donation via the College Foundation: Friends of Moon Library or contact Nan Clark to coordinate food you wish to contribute. 

Community Listening Session “Access and Disability Justice”        

Join the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access to find ways for ESF to embrace disability justice.

Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 408 Baker

Events

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