Department News
REU program prepares students for trauma research in veteran populations
SUNY College at Oswego professor Karen Wolford and former student Arthur Delsing are developing a mobile phone application to help people with anxiety disorders, particularly veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Photo Credit: Jeffrey ReaHonoring veterans’ military service and attending to their re-entry into civilian life are important parts of how our nation celebrates veterans d…
Falk College hosts Veterans’ Celebration
Dean Diane Lyden Murphy and Falk College hosted a Veterans’ Celebration on Wednesday, November 8 in the Falk Complex. In addition to the many faculty, staff, and students in attendance, there were a number guests from the SU Institute for Veterans and Military Families, including J. Michael Haynie, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation and IVMF Founder & Executive Director.…
January 2018 courses to focus on therapy with military families, LGBTQ relationships
Several January 8-12, 2018 course offerings for graduate students in marriage and family therapy and other mental health professions, among other programs, will be offered. MFT 788-Systemic Family Therapy with Military Families will emphasize evidence-based trauma-informed clinical practice and provide systemic approaches to working with Veterans and military families. Professors Thom deLara, depa…
Falk celebrates student research, promotes interdisciplinary opportunities
2017 Falk Student Research Celebration The Falk College Office of Research Development promotes a robust, collaborative research community in which students play an active role. At Falk, graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to work directly with faculty to collect data, analyze findings, and draw conclusions in relevant topics surrounding public health, food studies, nutrition,…
Remembrance Scholar’s passion for medicine leads her to public health at Falk
Kelsey Montondo ’18 There are few things more difficult than walking a loved one through illness. For the caregiver, the challenges can magnify their strength to love, to advocate, and to serve. In the process, some discover a new calling both unexpected and beautiful: the desire to extend their hearts and hands to others in similar circumstances by entering the field of medicine. That is how Kels…
SPM senior honored as Valedictorian of Michigan Sport Business Conference
Sport Management senior Chris Henderson ’18 was named Valedictorian of the “Big Initiative” for the 2017 Michigan Sport Business Conference (MSBC) at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. The event was held Oct. 6 and featured guest speakers and industry professionals such as David Levy (president, Turner), Arn Tellem (vice chairman, Palace Sports & Entertainment), Abrah…
Professor Keith A. Alford to deliver keynote address for InterFaith Works of CNY October 26 Spiritual Care Day
Since 1987, the last week of October annually marks Pastoral Care Week, a celebration that is truly international in its scope. As it is celebrated October 22-28, 2017 around the world, locally in Syracuse, InterFaith Works of CNY will hold its Annual Spiritual Care Day on Thursday, October 26, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Crouse Hospital’s Marley Education Center. Falk College’s director o…
19th Annual Stone Legislative Policy Day November 3 explores opioid epidemic
James L. Stone talks with students at Legislative Policy DayOn November 3, students in Syracuse University’s School of Social Work will explore the opioid epidemic, including the widespread nature of the crisis, state, local, non-profit and advocacy responses, and next steps for addressing it at the 19th Annual James L. Stone Legislative Policy Forum. The day-long event will explore: Dimensions of…
Non-traditional paths part of special Syracuse tradition
Nearly 100 years ago, Syracuse University became one of the first universities in the nation to open its doors wide to “non-traditional” students. That night, 18 evening courses met in downtown Syracuse, which marked the beginning of University College. These classes attracted hundreds of students who wanted to earn a bachelor’s degree but who—unlike traditional undergraduates—had to work all day…