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Reining in High Sodium Diets by Raising Awareness
Two of the five leading causes of death for residents of Onondaga County in New York are heart disease and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly one in three people in the county is especially at risk due to high blood pressure, a rate that is comparable to the risk nationwide.
Taking Teletherapy Mainstream
Falk College’s Marriage and Family Therapy graduate programs are pushing telehealth to the forefront in a quest to serve an increasingly diverse clientele. Linda Stone Fish makes sure her space is clean and quiet as she places a virtual call in her small, downtown Syracuse office. Tucked away on the fourth floor of Peck Hall, the Syracuse University professor supervises doctoral students who provi…
Alumna Elevates Black Authors and Illustrators One Little Library at a Time
Sarah Kamya is working to put stories about and by people of color in Little Free Libraries all over the country. Sarah Kamya ’17 says the Little Free Diverse Libraries project has included placing books for every age group.When in-person instruction at her school was canceled for the rest of the year because of the pandemic, school guidance counselor Sarah Kamya ’17 decided to work from her homet…
Syracuse University presents “Dr. Sarah Short: Long on Life”
Syracuse University Libraries and Falk College have partnered to produce a vibrant audio documentary featuring Professor Emerita Sarah “Sally” Short. Syracuse University Libraries and Falk College have partnered to produce, Dr. Sarah Short: Long on Life, a vibrant new audio documentary featuring Professor Emerita Sarah “Sally” Short, an academic trailblazer in nutrition and proud Orange alumna who…
SPM Emerging Leaders Council To Launch Virtual Professional Series July 15
Falk College’s Department of Sport Management Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) will launch a virtual professional development series for young professionals July 15, 2020 called The Juice. The Juice livestream is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and encouraging professional development and social interaction among young professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. Experienced professio…
Nutrition professor inspires students to expand research in nutrition
By Emma Henzes Jessica L. GarayEven while data collection is on hold during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Falk College associate professor Jessica L. Garay, Ph.D., R.D.N., F.A.N.D. is continuing her research, making minor modifications to procedures for her studies so they will be improved when her team resumes data collection. She continues to help students develop future projects, perform…
Falk Student Laura Buys Named Syracuse University 2020 Tillman Scholar
Laura Buys, graduate student in Falk College’s School of Social Work, was recently named the Syracuse University 2020 Tillman Scholar. Syracuse University was invited to become a Pat Tillman Foundation University Partner in 2017.
Falk College shares Racial Justice research guides, resources from SU Libraries
Falk College and the Falk College Dean’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion highlights racial justice research guides available through the Syracuse University Library. The research guide includes recommended reading and non-print media, resources for parents and educators, resources for taking action and getting involved such as petitions and protests, as well as local organizations, mental hea…
Center for Disability Resources Recognizes Falk Faculty
Every year, the Center for Disability Resources (CDR), previously known as the Office of Disability Services, recognizes faculty and staff for supporting students with disabilities. These faculty and staff members are nominated by students, as well as staff from the office. “The Center for Disability Resources looks forward every year to recognize our faculty and staff who go above and beyond for…
Falk College offers safe spaces to discuss recent racial injustices
The Falk College community stands united with Syracuse University in educating against the ideas of hate and terror that support and maintain systemic racism and social injustices throughout our society. “Falk College is built on the values of social justice. I look to our Falk family—students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends—to be educated, be brave, and be active. I ask you to engage both yo…