February 15, 2023

Top Stories

SUNY ESF hosts CNY Youth Climate Summit

More than 100 students and teachers from across Central New York gathered at ESF campus for the "CNY Youth Climate Summit - We are a Force of Nature."

Dan Collins, interim associate director, ESF in the High School

CNYCentral

Restoring the American Chestnut Tree

A project at ESF is closer than ever to bringing back the American chestnut tree.

Adriana Del Grosso, Hannah Pilkney

SpectrumNews

“It Belongs in a Zoo(?)”

ESF students created a short film for Planet Forward that examines if animals should be in zoos.

Hannah James and Nathan Kettler

Planet Forward

Will Durand-Eastman Beach disappear?

What is the future for Durand-Eastman Beach?

Landon Debes

Planet Forward

Jeff Demperio, Maintenance

“As a veteran who has served several tours of duty overseas, Jeff applies his ingenuity and people skills daily. From friendly conversations to thoughtful problem-solving, Jeff embodies a spirit of connection and community. Thank you, Jeff. I'm glad you're here.”

-Tina Limpert, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies

Give a Shout-Out!

Know someone making an impact on campus? Tell us and we'll feature them in an upcoming issue! This could be an ESF student, faculty member, or staff member (or a department, office, or group) who:

• Goes above and beyond
• Demonstrates ESF’s mission to “Improve Your World”
• Contributes to our community in a positive way

What's Happening on Campus

Get Involved – NYS Green Building Conference

The New York State Green Building Conference takes place March 2-3 at the Downtown Syracuse Mariott, bringing together the leaders in green building, education, and practice. In its 21st year, the conference is co-sponsored by ESF. There are several ways for students, faculty, and staff to get involved.

Student Posters Competition

March 2 I 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Students are encouraged to submit their poster title and category by Feb. 21 and receive free conference registration.

If you are interested in serving as a judge, contact Katherina Searing.

Nominate a Green Building Advocate of the Year

The Green Building Advocate of the Year is presented to an individual who:

• Is actively involved in the field of green building, green construction, or sustainable building and their supporting disciplines either in a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Embodies the ideals of using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient in all stages of building.
• Is prominent in promoting the need to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on humans and the natural environment.

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 16.

Attend the Conference

Register today to participate in sessions on sustainable building, LEED building, mass timber, carbon-neutral multi-family building, and more. Check the agenda for a complete rundown of all the conference offers.

Celebrate Black History Month

ESF continues to celebrate Black History Month with a slate of events for the campus community.

Environmental Justice is Racial Justice is Reproductive Justice

Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Nancy Cantor Warehouse

Refreshments will be served.

Community educator and doula (birth worker) SeQuoia Kemp will trace the relationship between environmental racism, reproductive justice, and the production of maternal toxic zones.

Celebrating Blackness

Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Gateway Center

Soul food will be served | entertainment and dancing by Kalabash

Keynote speaker Amara Ifeji is a youth advocate encouraging and supporting underrepresented students in their journey to become environmental stewards and climate justice activists. Soul food will be served. Entertainment and dancing are provided by Kalabash.

CNPE Book Club Explores Indigenous Perspective on Environmental Science

ESF students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Indigenous Environmental Science Book Club hosted by the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. This semester, the group will be reading “Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science” by Dr. Jessica Hernandez. The book club shares ideas, thoughts, tea, and snacks.

Wednesday, Feb. 22 I 5-6 p.m. I 110 Moon Library

Events

Find out what’s happening on campus this week on the ESF Calendar and ESF Engage!

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ESF News is the College's source for all ESF news, information, and events issued every Wednesday.