Social Work News
MSW alumnus Dan Sieburg named Rescue Mission CEO
Dan SieburgDan Sieburg G’16, LMSW, was named Chief Executive Officer of the Rescue Mission by its Board of Directors in November. In this role, he will oversee a $20 million annual budget, as well as staff and programming in the Syracuse, Binghamton, Auburn and Ithaca areas. Sieburg joined the Rescue Mission 10 years ago and most recently served as Chief Program Officer responsible for the oversig…
Professor Keith A. Alford to deliver keynote address for InterFaith Works of CNY October 26 Spiritual Care Day
Since 1987, the last week of October annually marks Pastoral Care Week, a celebration that is truly international in its scope. As it is celebrated October 22-28, 2017 around the world, locally in Syracuse, InterFaith Works of CNY will hold its Annual Spiritual Care Day on Thursday, October 26, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Crouse Hospital’s Marley Education Center. Falk College’s director o…
19th Annual Stone Legislative Policy Day November 3 explores opioid epidemic
James L. Stone talks with students at Legislative Policy DayOn November 3, students in Syracuse University’s School of Social Work will explore the opioid epidemic, including the widespread nature of the crisis, state, local, non-profit and advocacy responses, and next steps for addressing it at the 19th Annual James L. Stone Legislative Policy Forum. The day-long event will explore: Dimensions of…
Non-traditional paths part of special Syracuse tradition
Nearly 100 years ago, Syracuse University became one of the first universities in the nation to open its doors wide to “non-traditional” students. That night, 18 evening courses met in downtown Syracuse, which marked the beginning of University College. These classes attracted hundreds of students who wanted to earn a bachelor’s degree but who—unlike traditional undergraduates—had to work all day…
Falk College welcomes prospective students at New York City
On Sunday, October 1, Falk College will welcome prospective students and family members in the greater New York City metropolitan area to an informational program at 12:00 noon at Syracuse University’s Lubin House, 11 E. 61st Street. A parking garage is available adjacent to the Lubin House building. In addition to the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Falk Admissions Office staff, the program w…
Falk College welcomes new faculty and staff
Dayeon Shin, Ph.D., R.D., Assistant Professor Falk College is pleased to announce the appointment of one new faculty member, Dayeon Shin, as well as three visiting faculty members, Kate Clancy, Indu Gupta, and Sreekumar Nellickappilly, all joining the the Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition. Falk also welcomes new staff members who have joined various departments of Falk Colleg…
Social work alumna follows family legacy into the helping professions
Jodi Kapes G’97, LCSW-R Jodi Kapes G’97, LCSW-R, decided to pursue a career in the helping professions when she was in high school. “As an adolescent, I felt there were not enough adults to understand or support what teens are going through and felt it was my calling to try to change that,” she says. Her mother was a registered nurse and her father a social worker who earned his MSW from Syracuse…
Congratulations Falk faculty!
Professors Ellen deLara and Mary Ann Middlemiss at Falk Convocation.Professor Sarah Short and Dean Diane Lyden Murphy at retirement celebration. Photos courtesy of Prof. Alejandro Garcia. Dean Murphy, along with Falk College faculty and staff, congratulate faculty who retired at the end of the 2016-17 academic year, including: Ellen deLara, associate professor emerita, social work; Mary Ann Middle…
Congratulations Class of 2017!
Dean Diane Lyden Murphy, along with the faculty and staff of Falk College, congratulates the Class of 2017! We are excited to see where your careers take you. Remember that you are “forever orange” and will always be a part of Falk College and Syracuse University. We invite you to stay in touch and connect through social media, on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. As alumni, you will now…
Falk College celebrates the 60th anniversary of the School of Social Work
The Falk College School of Social Work commemorated its 60th anniversary at a celebration event Friday, April 21 at Drumlins Country Club in Syracuse. Guests were welcomed with remarks from Keith Alford, director of the School of Social Work, as well as Diane Lyden Murphy, dean of Falk College. Xenia Becher, internship placement coordinator in the School of Social Work, presented a special selecti…