Tag: SUNY-ESF
Sir Elton John to perform at Carrier Dome September 2022
The concert will be one of over 300 performances in John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. Read More »
Over 50,000 students enroll in SUNY-ESF solar energy course
ESF professor Neal Abrams teaches the course, Solar Energy Basics, on an online learning platform, Coursera. While the course started as an in-person, non-credit intensive workshop, growing demand led ESF to move the course online. Read More »
UU will host silent disco with exclusive Snakehips DJ set
University Union will run a silent disco with EDM music duo Snakehips on Friday. Read More »
SUNY schools will require students to be vaccinated by fall semester
More than 60% of the New York state population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More »
There's nothing traditional about this environmental advocacy group
Community organization focussed on impacting the environment through non-traditional methods. Read More »
UU to screen movie 'Soul' on the Quad
The Pixar film will be screened on the Quad on Friday at 8 p.m. Read More »
SU Steam Station’s complicated relationship with a Syracuse neighborhood
Throughout its nearly 100-year history, the Steam Station has made efforts to reduce its footprint in the community and give back to residents. Read More »
SUNY-ESF and OCC partner on transfer program
Once students transfer to ESF, they are considered juniors and can work toward any of 18 bachelor’s degree programs. Read More »
Despite New York legalization, marijuana still banned at SU
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on March 30 that legalizes marijuana in New York state for recreational use and expunges past convictions. Read More »
Schitt's Creek co-creator Dan Levy will speak at UU Q&A on April 23
University Union will host “Schitt’s Creek” star and co-creator Dan Levy on April 23 for a Q&A. Read More »
Meet SU's 2021 TEDx speakers and the inspiration behind their talks
On April 8, six SU students and professors will give TED talks in a three-hour event livestreamed from the Westcott Theater. Read More »
SU, SUNY-ESF students discuss history of anti-Asian racism at forum
The forum included remarks from Asian students, staff and faculty concerning their experiences with anti-Asian racism. Read More »
UU announces 9 movies for 2nd half of spring Cinemas schedule
University Union announces the remainder of its spring 2021 Cinemas schedule with a total of 9 movies, including the first three Harry Potter films. Read More »
Charli XCX gets real during livestreamed Q&A and concert with students
Charli XCX opened up to Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students on Sunday night about their new album and missing concerts. Read More »
SUNY-ESF ends contract with data-tracking firm
The agreement with the private firm lasted until early 2020, and allowed the firm to install the tracking software on SUNY-ESF’s website. Read More »
SU, SUNY-ESF commemorates community members who’ve died over past 2 years
This is the fifth annual Service of Commemoration, though last year’s ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic. Read More »
Our environment needs more environmental students
The planet depends on an increase of environmental majors. Read More »
Plastic bags at SU dining halls pose sustainability challenge
SU has made its own efforts to reduce plastic usage in dining halls, but the pandemic has made it difficult to make campus more sustainable. Read More »
SUNY-ESF replaces plastic products in vending machines with aluminum
The change went into effect this semester, after ESF signed the #breakfreefromplastic campus pledge last year. Read More »
SUNY-ESF application numbers rebound following 2019 drop
Application rates for the 2021-22 academic year increased by 13% since 2020, at 2,130 freshman applications, with students still in the process of being admitted. Read More »
'Breaking Bad' star, activist RJ Mitte will speak at UU event
The activist famous for his role in the TV show “Breaking Bad” will speak to SU and SUNY-ESF students on March 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST. Read More »
Maggie Rogers performs series of hits in latest UU virtual concert
Maggie Rogers serenaded Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students, faculty and staff on Sunday night. Read More »
SUNY-ESF faculty applaud US decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement
Former President Donald Trump in 2017 pulled out of the agreement, in which countries make efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the rise in global temperature, citing economic concerns. Read More »
SUNY-ESF graduate students feel sidelined in college's COVID-19 response
The educational challenges of the pandemic have widened the disconnect between graduate students and administrators at SUNY-ESF. Read More »