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Falk College: Who We Are
Falk College at Syracuse University shares in a legacy that spans a century. The Colleges and Schools that came before us have woven the values of human connection, civic service, and social justice into the very heart of Falk College, including Home Economics, Human Development, Human Services and Health Professions, Human Ecology, Nursing, and the School of Social Work. These same values shape a…
Inaugural sport management event encourages professional growth, networking October 13
Sport management students networking with industry professionals during a networking event hosted by Women in Sports and Events at SU last spring. Connecting students with industry practitioners and leaders in sports is a hallmark of Falk College’s Department of Sport Management.When Falk College’s Department of Sport Management considered what companies to invite to campus to network with current…
Q&A with Sport Management alumnus Jeff Petrino ’08
Jeff Petrino ’08 (left) Hometown: Rochester, NY Twitter Handle: @Trino5903 Number of years in current position: Almost 4 years with Turner First job in sports business: Event Coordinator, working on Allstate’s soccer sponsorship business at Octagon Most memorable moment on the job: Being courtside in Houston to cheer on Trevor Cooney, Malachi, and Gbinije during the Orange’s improbable run to the…
Marriage and family therapy alumna sees rising need for trauma-informed practice
Carrie Land-Steves G’09 For alumna Carrie Land-Steves G’09, marriage and family therapy was an obvious career choice. After completing her undergraduate studies in social science, she looked into graduate school and found Syracuse University to be an “immediate fit,” from the program and courses, to the professors and students. As a Clinical Supervisor at Vera House, a Syracuse agency offering com…
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…
Mary Kiernan Inducted into American Academy of Chefs
Associate Teaching Professor Mary Kiernan In July, Associate Teaching Professor Mary Kiernan was inducted into the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the honor society of the American Culinary Foundation (ACF). The ACF was established in 1929. Today, the professional chefs’ organization boasts 17,500 members and more than 150 chapters throughout the U.S. See the full list of 2017 AAC inductees onlin…
Syracuse Lead Study continues recruitment
The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition at Syracuse University’s Falk College continues to actively recruit for the Syracuse Lead Study. Eligible zip codes are 13202, 13203, 13204, 13205, 13206, 13207, 13208, 1321, 13211, 13212, 13214, 13215, 13219, 13224, and 13057. The study is examining environmental toxins (lead) that collect in our system and how that impacts stress respon…
Counseling, therapy services available at Couple and Family Therapy Center
The Couple and Family Therapy Center, conveniently located on the Centro bus line in the heart of downtown Syracuse, offers confidential services with therapists trained to work with adults, children and families. Our therapists are graduate students in the nationally accredited Marriage and Family Therapy program at Syracuse University. They work with faculty supervisors who are experts in the ma…
Human development and family science alumna delivers inclusive education
Charlotte Klass ’17 Inspired by her mother, Charlotte Klass ’17 discovered her career ambitions in teaching at a very young age. “As a child, my mom placed a huge emphasis on including others, no matter their ability. She requested that we were placed in classrooms that focused on inclusive education. She instilled in me a passion for helping others, one that eventually led me to want to become a…