Department News
Professor Lane receives American Anthropological Association honors
Falk College professor of public health, Sandra D. Lane, received the 2019 George Foster Award for Practicing Medical Anthropology in recognition of outstanding contributions to applying theory and methods in diverse contexts that demonstrate a significant impact on policy.
Sport Analytics students pitch research at national competition
The Syracuse University Baseball Statistics and Sabermetrics Club sent four teams to the SABR Diamond Dollars Case Competition at NYU on November 15, 2019. The competition is for undergraduate students from universities across the country to compete against each other by preparing an analysis and presentation of a baseball operations decision.
Falk College offers graduate program scholarships for 2020
Alumni admitted to one of Falk College eligible master’s program for 2020: All Syracuse University alumni can apply for a scholarship equivalent to 25% of tuition for one of Falk College’s eligible residential master’s degree (listed below). In addition, GRE tests and application fees waived. Scholarship is for residential programs, only. All students who are full or part-time Syracuse University…
Sport Management hosts third annual alumni event
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing students’ professional growth and networking opportunities, Sport Management hosted the third annual “SPM Alumni in #SportsBiz” event on October 18, 2019 in Falk College. More than 30 alumni and 150 sport management, sport analytics, and sport venue and event management students attended the event. “It’s impressive and humbling to see the amount of al…
Strengthening mental health interventions for refugee families
Rashmi Gangamma, Ph.D., L.M.F.T. Like others in the mental health profession, Rashmi Gangamma continues to ask herself, “How can we as family therapists promote social justice in our clinical work, in the therapy room?” One critical area of need is improved training models and intervention methods to better serve the needs of resettled refugees, according to Gangamma, associate professor of marria…
Counseling support available for students at Peck Hall
Through Falk College's Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed mental health services are available at no cost to students.
SPM hosts major leaguer, area coaches for State of Baseball event
On November 11, 2019, Syracuse University's Department of Sport Management hosted a panel discussion titled "The State of Business 2020." Students heard from Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro, 27, who is originally from nearby Auburn, NY. Locastro, who has been named the "fastest player in Major League Baseball," is the only player to ever steal at least 20 bases in the Majors without being caught.
Falk College Statement Regarding Hate Crimes and Student Activism at Syracuse University
Falk College and its academic and administrative departments unequivocally condemn the racist incidents targeting Black, Asian, and Jewish communities that have taken place on and near our campus in the past week. The College recognizes that these are the most recent incidents of a pervasive problem and we confirm our commitment to anti-racism and social justice. We therefore extend our support to…
Joan Christy Lecture Series Presents Culinary Demonstration with the Iroquois White Corn Project
Falk College and its Department of Nutrition and Food Studies hosted the Iroquois White Corn Project for a culinary demonstration and tasting on Thursday, November 14 in Falk (MacNaughton Hall) 104. The Iroquois White Corn Project aims to bring Iroquois White Corn back as a staple of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) diet through the production of hand grown, picked, and processed products from heirloo…
November 16 Charity Sports Auction to benefit Make-A-Wish Central New York
The Sport Management Club’s 15th Annual Charity Sports Auction takes place Saturday, November 16, 2019 in the Syracuse University Carrier Dome backcourt. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Sport Management Club is a student-run organization in Falk College’s Department of Sport Management. Over the last 14 years, the Sport Management Club has raised over $460,000 for local charities...