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Public health in action: Applied epidemiology students host coronavirus community forum
When Syracuse University announced on March 10 that its academic residential programs would move to online course delivery in response to the coronavirus global crisis (COVID-19), graduate students in a Falk College applied epidemiology class were finalizing details for an already-planned public forum that evening. The idea for the Department of Public Health-sponsored coronavirus forum came out o…
Syracuse University, CNY Care Collaborative, Inc. Launch Care Coordination Certificate Program
An enhanced training program, funded by the Central New York Care Collaborative (CNYCC) and developed by Falk College’s School of Social Work in partnership with the CNY Regional Planning Consortium (RPC), and other state and local stakeholders, will benefit frontline workers who play a critical role in the state’s efforts to integrate patient care services. Proposed by the CNY RPC in late 2018 an…
Supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through InclusiveU
Through InclusiveU, students with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be part of a strong community, taking advantage of opportunities across campus while learning to be independent. As one of 20 model programs in the United States for transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities, Syracuse University’s InclusiveU sets an example other programs want…
Falk College and Career Services Host Community Health and Wellness Alumni Speaker Series
Falk College and Syracuse University Career Services present The Alumni Speaker Series: Community Health and Wellness March 3, 2020 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Grant Auditorium followed by a networking reception with refreshments from 5 to 7 p.m. The panel discussion will focus on trends in community health and wellness. The topics will be of particular interest to students seeking internships or careers…
Therapy program seeks outreach to improve mental health of refugees
Rashmi Gangamma wants to expand what it means to provide therapy to refugee families in central New York. Gangamma, an associate professor in Syracuse University’s Marriage and Family Therapy department, oversees the refugee mental health program. The Ph.D. program is now offering greater clinical services to better communicate with local refugee families, focusing on the effects displacement can have on mental health.
Professional workshop gives students techniques to support healthy play for children
Danielle Beck, Anuoluwapo “Anu” Omole, Samira Suljic (left to right) at the Life is Good company headquarters in Boston, MA discussing the concept of O’Playsis, or how to create an oasis for play.In August 2019, Syracuse University students travelled to Boston, Massachusetts to complete a two-day training through the Life is Good (LIG) Playmaker 2-Day Intensive Retreat for professionals who work w…
Sport Management Club raises $57,021 at 15th Charity Auction
The Sport Management Club at Syracuse University raised $57,021 for Make-A-Wish Central New York as a result of its 15th Annual Charity Sports Auction. During the SU men’s basketball game on Nov. 16, 2019, at the Carrier Dome, supporters placed bids on more than 500 items, including sports memorabilia, electronics, jewelry, gift baskets, trips, and tickets to sporting events.
SPM alumnus Matt Samost ’13 selected for Sports Business Journal’s ‘New Voices Under 30’
Sports Business Journal’s (SBJ) New Voices Under 30 inaugural list announced in January 2020 recognizes 30 accomplished professionals who, as today’s young influencers, embody the skillsets needed to lead the next generation in sports business.
Human development and family science alumna empowers children, young women in Uganda
Shaylah Nichols, courtesy of SIT Shaylah Nichols ’18, a human development and family science alumna of Syracuse University’s Falk College, was recently named an Alice Rowan Swanson Fellow at the School for International Training (SIT). Nichols, who studied abroad in Uganda in 2017 through SIT, will to return to Uganda in May 2020 to establish an empowerment program for girls and young women in Kis…
Sport Management’s Emerging Leaders Council to support next generation of industry leaders
Current and future students in Falk College’s Department of Sport Management will be the true beneficiaries of its newly announced Emerging Leaders Council (ELC). This core group of 31 influential Syracuse University alumni is committed to supporting the next generation of sport professionals with the tools necessary to be successful leaders and practitioners.