Department News
How one alumna discovered her calling to marriage and family therapy
Blessed Unami Sikhosana ’11, G’12, G’17 stands in front of Falk College Complex. Growing up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Blessed Unami Sikhosana ’11, G’12, G’17 lived with her grandmother and 6 younger siblings. “My mother was not there,” Sikhosana explains. Her grandmother was the caregiver. Sikhosana recalls the small garden her grandmother made at the back of their yard, teaching her grandchildren ho…
Associate Professor Bergen-Cico assigned to Rotary Peace Fellowship in Thailand
Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D. The Rotary Foundation has selected associate professor of public health, Dr. Dessa Bergen-Cico, to receive a 2017 Rotary Peace Fellowship as part of the Rotary Peace Centers program. She has been assigned to the Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. The three-month program in peace, conflict prevention and resolution begins June 12, 2017. Fo…
Congratulations Class of 2017!
Dean Diane Lyden Murphy, along with the faculty and staff of Falk College, congratulates the Class of 2017! We are excited to see where your careers take you. Remember that you are “forever orange” and will always be a part of Falk College and Syracuse University. We invite you to stay in touch and connect through social media, on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. As alumni, you will now…
Creating meaningful food system and policy change
Daina Falk Endowed Professor of Nutrition, Jennifer Wilkins, Ph.D., R.D.At the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Expo, Daina Falk Endowed Professor of Nutrition, Jennifer Wilkins, Ph.D., R.D., attended a presentation that prompted her to take action with exciting implications for Syracuse University students. Presented by the chair of the nominating committee for the Society fo…
Falk College celebrates the 60th anniversary of the School of Social Work
The Falk College School of Social Work commemorated its 60th anniversary at a celebration event Friday, April 21 at Drumlins Country Club in Syracuse. Guests were welcomed with remarks from Keith Alford, director of the School of Social Work, as well as Diane Lyden Murphy, dean of Falk College. Xenia Becher, internship placement coordinator in the School of Social Work, presented a special selecti…
Falk College honors faculty for excellence in service, research, teaching
Bruce Carter, Katherine McDonald, Gina Pauline named 2017 Falk College Faculty of the Year Faculty members from the Departments of Human Development & Family Science, Public Health, Food Studies & Nutrition, and Sport Management were honored for excellence in service, research and teaching with 2017 Falk College Faculty of the Year Awards. The honorees, who are nominated by their peers for…
Social work students visit agencies in New York City during Mirken immersion trip
Students outside the Tenement Museum during the 2017 Mirken immersion trip. Each spring, faculty, students and staff from the School of Social Work embark on a three-day journey to the New York City area for the Alan B. Mirken New York City Social Work Immersion Trip, sponsored by the Alan B. and Barbara Mirken Foundation, designed to help students to learn how U.S. social welfare developed. This…
32 Students inducted into Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society
Adriana Sotolongo ’18, president of Phi Alpha, Zeta Gamma Chapter, presents a medal to inductee Danielle Cajigas. On Friday, April 21, the Syracuse University Falk College School of Social Work held its 2017 Phi Alpha Honor Society, Zeta Gamma Chapter, Induction Ceremony in Grant Auditorium, followed by a reception in Wildhack Lounge. This year’s inductees included 14 MSW students and 18 BSSW stud…
Social work alumna realizes passion for mentorship at the Syracuse City Schools
Social Work alumna Melissa Mendez ’16, G’17 was recently highlighted by the Syracuse City School District, where she is currently employed as a social worker at the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central. Mendez worked as a hairstylist before realizing her vision to become a social worker for the SCDS. Today, she gives high school students the mentorship and encouragement she wished she had r…
Human Development and Family Science students inducted into Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society 2017
The students inducted into the honor society include: (L to R) Erin Brill, Kylie Honigfeld, Emma Simches, Denisse Ortiz and Noelle Rowe. Not included in the picture also inducted: Alison Ebert, Emilie Ricco, Elizabeth and Juliannah Vining.The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) honored nine high-achieving students in an induction ceremony of the Kappa Omicron Nu, Omicron Alph…