Seven Falk College students have completed the first year of the WellsLink Leadership program, with honors presented during an October 31 ceremony at Hendricks Chapel. The WellsLink Scholars include Kristin Abraham, Isaiah D. Brown, Niakale Camara, Emma L. del Sol, Ashley K. Dixon, Steve Lopez, and Matilda A. Owuo. “WellsLink Scholars have a reputation for positively influencing our campus during their four years at Syracuse University,” says Huey Hsiao, associate director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and lead for the program. “The Transitions Ceremony is an annual tradition and a joyous occasion for us to celebrate the first-year accomplishments…
The Syracuse University Remembrance Scholars held a panel discussion titled “When Terrorism Visits Small Towns” on October 23. Among those taking part in the event were (in top photo from left) John Kelso, former Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Laura Beachy, Director, Editor and Co-Executive Producer of “We Were Quiet Once”; Sport Management student and Remembrance Scholar Lauren Strand; and Sport Management professor of practice Dennis Deninger, who emceed the event. Also featured at the event was Dr. Lawrence Mason, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications professor and author of “Looking for Lockerbie;” and Ryan Balton, co-producer,…
The Sport Management (SPM) Club at Syracuse University will hold its Tenth Annual Charity Sports Auction Saturday, December 6 at the Carrier Dome. Silent bidding on hundreds of auction items, including sports memorabilia and hands-on experiences, electronics and tickets to major sporting events, will take place in the backcourt during the SU men’s basketball game against St John’s University. Doors will open for the auction at 3:15 p.m. through Gates A, B, C & E. Game time is 5:15 p.m. All of the proceeds from this year’s auction will benefit Make-A-Wish Central New York. “We are thrilled that the students…
Farming is one of the most important professions by Christina LiPuma Nutrition Major, Class of 2016 As a college student from April to September I’m always bombarded with the same question: What are you up to this summer? I love seeing the expressions on people’s faces when I tell them I work on a farm. People have some pretty wild interpretations of the term ‘farmer’ so it always requires further explanation. I work at Stults Farm, a family-owned berry farm in Plainsboro N.J., a suburb of Princeton. In this post I’ll go through what a typical day of work for…
by Daria Webber, Director Bernice M. Wright Child Development Lab School Department of Child and Family Studies As I read an announcement: NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Endorses the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Position Statement: Early Childhood Science Education, I found myself reflecting on how we integrate science into our curriculum at the Bernice M. Wright Child Development Lab School here at Syracuse University. We know that children are natural scientists, “discovery scouts” as one of my own children’s preschool teachers called them, and their everyday play is full of scientific exploration. They are daily…
More than a century after its construction, Archbold Gymnasium continues to evolve in its service to the campus community by Rick Burton David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management Department of Sport Management Here’s an easy trivia question for you: Name a Syracuse University building that virtually burned to the ground, rose up out of its ashes, was rebuilt, still contains the entrance to a secret walled-up tunnel, and yet finds itself in massive use today? The answer isn’t hard if you’ve read this story’s headline or looked at the accompanying photos. But here’s a tougher one for you:…
Professor, students travel to Italy to study and explore benefits of the Mediterranean diet by Tanya Horacek, Ph.D., R.D. Professor of Nutrition Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition What is the Mediterranean diet and why do people eat this way? How many ways can we really define the Mediterranean diet, based upon regional and cultural differences? This year, we had a great group of 16 women and two men experience one of the most renowned cuisines in the world. Through class discussions, we investigated the historic, geographic, and socio-economic underpinnings of the Mediterranean diet. We critiqued the health…
Perché il cibo è un’arte – Because food is an art by Rachel Johnson Nutrition Major, Class of 2015 What if you had the opportunity to learn about Mediterranean cuisine and then be given the chance to experience it first-hand in Italy? Would you accept the offer? This past spring, about 19 students and myself were given that opportunity. We were enrolled in NSD 354: Mediterranean Food, Culture and Health: An Italian Experience. Throughout the semester, we learned about the dietary habits of the countries within the Mediterranean region and then compared those habits with the American diet. Our trip…
SU Abroad student follows her heart to Madrid by Keri Sherise Gausney-Jones Nutrition Major, Class of 2015 After a yearlong countdown, I was preparing for the most anticipated trip of my life. Once I stepped foot onto the plane, my built-up excitement turned into a bittersweet feeling that I couldn’t shake from my gut. For four months I would be out of the country for the first time in my life and I was going alone to a foreign country with only little knowledge of the native language. I quickly realized I had become accustomed to returning to Syracuse in…
What leads a person to become a bully? Is sports more or less a breeding ground for bullies than other avenues in life? If so, why? If less, why? Those were just some of the questions on the minds of listeners and panel moderators on the September 17 edition of HWTP Sports Talk Radio, a New York City-based weekly sports talk radio show. Associate professor of social work, Ellen deLara, and Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management, Rick Burton, were the featured guest expert panelists for this roundtable discussion. Prof. deLara is internationally recognized for her expertise in the areas…