Erica Doe is a 2012 graduate of the School of Social Work and received a Fulbright Award that has taken her to Johannesburg, South Africa in January. Her award falls under the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program. She is based at the University of the Witwatersrand’s School of Education where she is responsible for leading lectures and student study groups, grading papers and exams, and conducting one-on-one meetings with students. She is teaching two courses, Language Methodologies and New Literacies for Teachers. She also assists in the Writing Center and on research projects. Doe is in the process of starting…
The Sport Management Club at Syracuse University, in collaboration with Steiner Sports Memorabilia, is holding an online auction of more than 25 premium items now through December 16, 2012. Just in time for the holidays, this on-line auction is part of the Sport Management Club’s Charity Sports Auction to benefit Special Olympics New York. The on-line auction offers a wide range of sports memorabilia that makes great gift ideas, including an New York Knicks basketball signed by Anthony, Thomas, Kidd, Chandler, and Coach Woodson; a Shaq autographed basketball; Moses Malone signed 76ers jersey, a pair of Maria Sharapova autographed tennis…
SU Showcase will sponsor “What’s On Your Plate?,” a food action workshop, beginning Nov. 13. Participants can learn to take action on such critical local issues as food justice, food waste or the environmental or health impacts of food choices. They will work with local experts and students across disciplines to make a difference. This workshop has three components: attendance at “Food Politics from Farm to Table: A Recipe for Change,” a University Lectures presentation by Marion Nestle, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. attendance at dinner and a panel discussion with community and university leaders…
The Falk College and its Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition partnered with the Office of University Lectures to bring Marion Nestle to Syracuse University November 13. A consumer activist, nutritionist, award-winning author and academic who specializes in the politics of food and dietary choice, Marion Nestle’s research examines the scientific, economic and social influences on food choice, with an emphasis on food marketing. Nearly 900 members of the campus and local community attended the event. Dr. Nestle was introduced at the evening lecture by Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition Department Chair and Associate Professor, Kay Stearns…
As part of the senior class gala held last spring, HPM seniors, along with faculty, staff and other students in the program working closely with them, raised $4,293.58 to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY. Last year, nearly 400 families found respite at the CNY Ronald McDonald House for a combined total of 3,400 guest night stays, all because of the love and generous donations of donors and volunteers.
Drop-Off Location: 3rd Floor, Sims Hall With the recent storms in the New York City and New Jersey areas, students in the School of Social Work, led by members of its student organization, Social Workers United, have been collecting items to support those affected by the storms. Due to overwhelming and very generous response of donations of coats, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves and blankets arriving daily to Sims Hall, the drive has been extended through November 30. Because transportation volunteers are bringing donations personally to the severely affected areas, they can provide regular updates to Social Workers United on specifically…
The historical, ethical, political, and economic considerations regarding residential care for persons with special needs were explored during the Syracuse University School of Social Work’s 14th Annual James L. Stone Legislative Policy Symposium on Friday, October 26. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, was organized around the theme, “The Measure of a Society: What Does New York State Owe its Most Vulnerable Citizens?” State officials, disability advocates, persons who have direct experience as consumers of state-funded residential care, and service providers explored the likely impact of the recently established Justice Center for…
Women in Sports and Events (WISE) at Syracuse University invites the campus community to join them for “A Night at the Olympics with 2012 London Silver Medalist Natalie Mastracci and USA Rowing CEO Glenn Merry.” Dr. Gina Pauline, assistant professor in the David B Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, will serve as the moderator. The event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in 105 Life Sciences. Mastracci (senior, English and Textual Studies) is a student at Syracuse University and was a member of the Canadian Olympic Rowing team in 2012. Merry has been at the…
Sport management and psychology double major Sarah Costello was named a Remembrance Scholar for 2012-13. The Remembrance Scholarships, among the most prestigious scholarships awarded by Syracuse University, were founded as a tribute to the 270 people, including 35 students studying abroad through Syracuse University, who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. The scholarships are funded through an endowment supported by gifts from alumni, friends, parents and corporations. Costello, from Haverhill, MA, previously served as vice president of SU’s collegiate chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE) and continues her…
Come out and join the SU NASCAR Kinetics Team for the Hollywood Casino 400 Viewing Party on October 21st. NASCAR was looking for high-achieving, innovative students who thrive on creativity, problem solving and teamwork to participate in a national marketing competition it launched in 2009 to foster brand awareness throughout campus communities. Falk College sport management instructor Patrick Ryan knew his students in SPM 490—Independent Study: NASCAR would be up to the challenge. And he was right. The five-student team recently placed at the top in the first phase of the NASCAR Kinetics Marketing in Motion competition that partners students…
