January 4, 2023

ESF in the News

ESF announced its participation in the International WELL Building Institute membership program to show our commitment to the health and well-being of our people, community, and the environment.  

On Dec. 19, the New York State Climate Action Council adopted the final scoping plan of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Read President Mahoney’s statement in support of this historic vote.

Resolution for 2023: Celebrate the vitality, wonders, resilience of CNY and its people

Samuel Mukasa

The Post-Standard I Syracuse.com

When in doubt, throw it out: recycling holiday waste

Bob MacGregor

WRVO

Tracking Fish Lifetime Exposure to Mercury Using Eye Lenses

Hadis Miraly, Roxanna Razavi, Karin Limburg

ACS Publications

The lenses of fishes’ eyes record their lifetime exposure to toxic mercury, new research finds

Hadis Miraly, Roxanna Razavi, Karin Limburg

The Conversation

USDA Extends Public Comment Period on Environmental Documents for Deregulation of American Chestnut Developed Using Genetic Engineering

ESF

USDA

The USDA’s approval of GE chestnut trees would be a step forward for threatened species conservation

Erik Carlson

TheHill.com

Biotech chestnut tree poised to restore lost ecosystems and biodiversity — But it needs your help

ESF

Genetic Literacy Project

SUNY ESF students visit Seneca Meadows, recycling facilities for solid waste engineering class

Doug Daley

Fingerlakes1.com

SUNY ESF: Dr. Martin Dovciak Receives National Science Foundation Mid-Career Advancement Award

Martin Dovciak

Adirondack Almanac

Upstate New York tree hunter just discovered the biggest tree in NY (maybe the biggest of its kind in the nation)

Don Leopold

The Post-Standard I Syracuse.com

Are tall Christmas trees in short demand? Perfection could be hard to find

Bob MacGregor

WRVO

Rich Moore, trades generalist, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction



Shout-Out to Rich Moore – trades generalist in Facilities Planning, Design and Construction – for braving the snow and cold in Western New York to help our SUNY colleagues at Buffalo State dig out following the Dec. 23 blizzard. When Buff State put out a call for help during the city’s state of emergency, Rich took time away from his vacation to assist with the recovery efforts. For two days he was depended upon to operate heavy equipment for snow removal from crucial parts of the campus to get them operating again. 

“Rich was an incredible help to us. The entire Buff State community really does appreciate his assistance,” wrote Buffalo State Emergency Manager Tom Galluch in an email. 

Thank you, Rich, for giving your time and talents, and for representing ESF so well!

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What's Happening on Campus

Deadline Approaching for SUNY Chancellor’s Award

Nominations are being accepted through 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, for the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence!



If you know a student who has excelled during their time at ESF, this is the perfect opportunity to recognize their achievements.

This award — the highest honor bestowed upon a student by SUNY — recognizes those who best demonstrate the integration of SUNY excellence in areas of their lives such as academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, or the arts. 

ESF is seeking two exemplary students to nominate to SUNY. Click the button to access the nomination form with detailed instructions. 

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