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Discussion Series for PTSD Awareness Month this June

U.S. Air Force veteran Scott Aubin with his dog Dash. Scott will present “Dealing with Unrecognized PTSD” on Wednesday, June 13th.To educate the local community about issues related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Syracuse University’s Falk College is offering a discussion series during the month of June, which is designated as National PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder…

Falk 2018 Convocation Speech

by Fanta Drame, 18′ Good Afternoon Everyone, It is such an honor to be here today. During my first encounter with public health, sitting in Dr. Byrne’s class, I learned about the social determinants of health, the different aspects of one’s life and surroundings that determine his or her health status. Or more generally speaking, the factors that determine one’s outcomes. Social determinants tell us that first generation students will struggle. Low income families will be set for failure and lack access to opportunities. Minorities will be placed at the bottom of the social ladder and be at a constant…

Mindfulness interventions for children, May 4 presentation

Falk College and its Department of Human Development and Family Science, the Syracuse University Humanities Center, Hendricks Chapel, Contemplative Collaborative and the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies hosted “Mindfulness Interventions to Reduce Stress and Foster Resilience in Children Across Diverse Communities” with Andres Gonzalez, co-founder and marketing director for the Ho…

Congratulations Class of 2018!

Falk College congratulates its 450+ degree candidates who will be celebrated during Convocation ceremonies on Saturday, May 12 and Syracuse University’s 164th Commencement on Sunday, May 13. Important Convocation Information If you have family and friends who are unable to attend Convocation or Commencement in person, they can watch live online.

Class of 2018 Falk Scholars

Seven graduating seniors from the Class of 2018 were named Falk Scholars in recognition of their academic excellence, creative accomplishments, personal achievements, and commitment to the campus and local communities. They include: Destiny Castro, Sport Management Baylee Douglass, Human Development & Family Science Fanta Drame, Public Health Christopher Henderson, Sport Management Abigail Moore,…

Social work professor Keith A. Alford receives 2018 InterFaith Leadership Award

In acknowledgement of a professional and personal life devoted to social justice and social transformation in building a civil community, Keith A. Alford will receive the 2018 InterFaith Leadership Award at the “Creating a Civil Community” celebration on May 1 at the SRC Arena & Events Center. Dr. Alford is chair and associate professor in the School of Social Work, Falk College. A former chil…

Professors Jung, Weissman honored for excellence in graduate teaching

In recognition of dedication to graduate students and commitment to excellence in graduate teaching and mentoring, Falk College faculty members Eunjoo Jung, associate professor of human development and family science, and Evan Weissman, assistant professor, food studies, received 2018 Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Awards. The honors were presented by the Graduate School at S…

A Message From Dean Murphy

Summer 2018 Dear Falk College Students, During the Spring 2018 semester, Syracuse University learned about deeply disturbing conduct by one of its professional fraternity chapters. The troubling actions seen in online videos are contrary to the community standards we expect of our students. Syracuse University and Falk College are committed to ensuring our living and learning environment fosters dignity and respect at all times. Faculty and staff across campus are currently developing new approaches to keeping the topic of embracing all members of our community at the forefront of our discourse. New and returning students will note academic changes and…

Trans Support Day benefits transgender community

Students at Trans Support Day April 12, 2018 More than 50 attended Trans Support Day on April 12, 2018, including individuals, couples, parents, and kids. Hosted by the Syracuse University Trans Team, the event included clothing and makeup giveaways, makeup tutorials, legal advice for ID changes. The clothing and makeup giveaways were made possible by generous donations to the Trans Team’s clothin…

HDFS awards four doctoral degrees in 2018

The 2016 Falk College Convocation As summer approaches, the Class of 2018  looks forward to Syracuse University’s 164th Commencement on Sunday, May 13, at the Dome. Additionally, Falk College will recognize its graduates at the Falk College Convocation May 12, 2018 in Manley Field House. Among the College’s many soon-to-be graduates are four Ph.D. students from Falk College’s Department of Human D…