March 29, 2023

Top Stories

ESF Students to Enjoy Fall Break in 2023

ESF President Joanie Mahoney announced today the inclusion of a four-day October break for the 2023/24 academic year.

The break – Oct. 9 and 10, scheduled for Indigenous People’s Day and the following Tuesday – will allow students a mental health break mid-semester. It also aligns with Syracuse University’s academic calendar, which ESF follows.

NY needs to change its approach to recycling

New York needs to examine and address its waste challenges, and ESF is poised to be an integral partner in that process. Mark Lichtenstein shares what ESF is doing – including supporting Gov. Hochul’s efforts to implement comprehensive solutions to tacked waste reduction - and what other measures can be taken to build a sustainable future.

The Post Standard I Syracuse.com

CNY Inspirations: Celebrating Syracuse

ESF President Joanie Mahoney offers thoughts on the diverse cultures that make Syracuse a special and vibrant community. This is part one of a three-part series.

The Post Standard I Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY

CNY Inspirations: The Environment

Everyone can play a part in improving our world and helping the environment. ESF President Joanie Mahoney offers simple tips anyone can do in part two of a three-part series.

The Post Standard I Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY

SUNY ESF to offer farm tours and forest hikes during Maple Weekend

ESF hosted its annual Maple Weekend at Heiberg Forest. Bob MacGregor reminded people it was the opportunity to get syrup straight from the source!

WAER

Getting Ready: ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ shines light on indigenous wisdom

Robin Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass continues to speak to readers as she blends Traditional Ecological Knowledge with western science.

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What's Happening on Campus

Counseling Services Presentations Continue

Presentations by Counseling Services’ staff therapist candidates continue today and Thursday. These are open to all faculty, staff, and students. Please attend, encourage students to attend, and provide feedback via a QR code, which will be available at the presentation.

March 29, 30 I 1-2 p.m. I 13 Bray Hall (conference room within 14 Bray Hall)

Oakie Makes It to the Final Four in Mascot Madness

Vote today through 4 p.m. Friday to get Oakie past Binghamton University’s Baxter Bearcat.

Share Oakie’s voting link with your friends and family. Every vote counts!

UPD Wants Your Feedback

University Police Department is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment at ESF.

One way they can improve services is through feedback from those they interact with. To that end, UPD is looking for feedback from the ESF community. Please take a moment to complete the survey here. We want to hear from you!

TODAY: Two Great Groups Join Forces to Create a Sustainable Future

Next year, the Mighty Oaks Student Assembly’s (MOSA) SustainabiliTEAM and Green Campus Initiative (GCI) will be combining forces to create a new organization. If you are passionate about sustainability and interested in what you can do on campus, check them out at their organizational meeting!

During the meeting, they will finalize what this new group will look like, and they are looking for more student input. Organizers are also hoping to find their new executive board. If you would like to be among the next group of student sustainability leaders, be sure to attend. 

Wednesday, March 29 I 5 p.m. I 9 Moon Library

If you have any questions, contact Lauren Jones, MOSA director of sustainability.

POSTPONED: Professionals in Sustainability Speaker Series Kicks Off

The Spring ’23 Professionals in Sustainability Speaker Series scheduled for today has been postponed. A new date will be shared with campus as soon as it’s available.

Nominate a Student Commencement Speaker

Do you know an undergraduate student who is graduating this May and is the epitome of what a Mighty Oak is? Nominate them to be this year’s student commencement speaker!

Please Note: Nominations close Monday, April 3!

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!

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

Save a Life, Give Blood

The America Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. Sign-up today and help save lives at ESF’s Blood Drive.

April 4 and 5 I 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. I Gateway Center

Spring Robin Hood Oak Awards Nominations Open

Nominations are being accepted for the Spring Robin Hood Oak awards. These awards are given to May graduating seniors (undergrads) in several categories. If you serve as a club advisor or work closely with a student that you think demonstrates the awards’ qualities, please nominate them. In May, we also have awards for faculty, staff, and academic advisors and encourage you to nominate your deserving colleagues.

Please Note: Nominations close Wednesday, April 5!

The Robin Hood Oak Awards are presented at the Spring Banquet, April 15, at the MOST in Armory Square.

Double Feature Offered by CNPE

The Center for Native Peoples and the Environment (CNPE) invites the campus community to watch environmental stories about Indigenous Peoples, land, and culture. The final screening of the semester is a double feature of “The Good Mind” and “Haudenosaunee Canoe Journey.”

Thursday, April 6 I 5-7 p.m. I 110 Moon Library

Get Your Spring Banquet Tickets Now

Spring Banquet tickets are now on sale. Don’t delay! Registration closes April 8 at 11:59 p.m.

April 15 I 6-11 p.m. I The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

(The MOST)

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. Click the button to let the committee know of your interest. The Earth Week theme is "Our Planet and Us: Environmental Health is Human Health."

Monday, April 17 I 6 p.m.

Events

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