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…
On October 5, SU alumnus Brandon Steiner will be on the Syracuse University campus to sign copies of his newest book, You Gotta Have Balls: How a Kid from Brooklyn Started From Scratch, Bought Yankee Stadium, and Created a Sports Empire. The campus and local communities are invited to meet Steiner and at the same time, purchase a book to have signed at any of these three times and locations: SU Bookstore, Schine Student Center,4:00-5:00 p.m. SU Quad (Family Fun Zone prior to the SU Men’s Football game vs. Pittsburgh), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Orange Shoppe, Carrier Dome during halftime of SU…
The Falk College and its Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition is pleased to partner 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. Her current book project, “Why Calories Count: from Science to Politics,” was published in March. Her books explore issues such as the effects of food production on food safety, our environment,…
School of Social Work Professor Nancy Mudrick has co-authored the book, Rehabilitation Interventions with Margaret A. Turk, Professor, SUNY Upstate Medical University. The publication is one of eight volumes in the SAGE Reference Series on Disability, edited by Gary L. Albrecht, which is a cross-disciplinary and issues-based series incorporating links from varied fields making up disability studies. Rehabilitation Interventions explores issues involving rehabilitation interventions and therapies. Examining topics central to the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families, this book balances history, theory, research, and application, while setting out the findings and implications of research and practice for others…
