FalkTalk

Greetings parents, alumni, and friends of Falk College. Before summer officially begins, I invite you to join me in congratulating the Class of 2019 as they begin a new journey. Graduates, today the world needs your knowledge, skills, and selfless dedication to improving the lives of others. Keep the values of social justice and responsibility with you wherever your career leads, and always remember that you build on the work of many, many alumni who came before you. I have every confidence you will make us proud!

Dean Diane Lyden Murphy, M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D.

Noelle Rowe named Syracuse University Scholar

Noelle Kendra-Leah Rowe ’19, human development and family science, was one of 12 Syracuse University Scholars to represent the Class of 2019 at the May 12 Commencement ceremony. Noelle is also a NcNair Scholar, a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, and one of 11 Falk College Scholars from the Class of 2019. Read this story.

Ryan Patel embraces every Orange opportunity

Ryan Patel ’19, a biology and public health double major with plans to pursue medical school, has conducted laboratory research focused on global health and on leukemia. He volunteers at local hospitals, the Syracuse City School District’s Refugee Assistance program, and at Vera House, a haven for domestic and sexual violence victims. But that’s not all he does at Syracuse. Read this story.

Kelsie Wilson tests her culinary knowledge in Atlantic City competition

After high school, Kelsie Wilson ’20 had her eyes set on culinary school. But she decided to take her career path in a new direction when she was inspired by a dietitian. She found her way to Syracuse’s nutrition program, where she was part of the first team to represent the Syracuse Chapter of the American Culinary Federation in the Baron H. Garland Regional Knowledge Bowl Competition in Atlantic City. Read this story.

Dr. Gangamma leads study, strengthens mental health services in local refugee community

Refugees face numerous psychosocial-cultural challenges that are sometimes heightened by language barriers. To help create culturally-informed practices of care, as well as fill a crucial gap in services to promote refugee health, Falk College and The Multicultural Association of Medical Interpreters (MAMI) will collaborate to develop a training module for interpreters and psychotherapists. Read this story.

Food studies partners to bring fresh produce to campus dining halls

Earlier this year, the food studies program brought to campus Kevin Richardson of Agbotic Farms, located an hour north of campus. Richardson met with Sustainability Management and Food Services staff, and Food Studies faculty, and a partnership was created. Now, the University can offer students fresh, locally grown produce year-round, like baby radishes and beet greens. Read this story.

Colonel Parker Schenecker gives keynote address at Social Justice Awards

In commemoration of National Professional Social Work Month during March, the School of Social Work in Falk College presented its annual Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award program in Hendricks Chapel with a keynote address given by Colonel Parker Schenecker, United States Army (retired), titled, “Overcoming Adversity: Embracing Resilience and Social Change.” Read this story.

Sport Analytics students prove they’re ready to storm the industry

Sport analytics is a growing segment of the industry, where many young, aspiring sport professionals are choosing to make a career. They’re data-driven—and they’re catching the eye of sports teams all over the world. At Syracuse, sport analytics students have wasted no time in putting the University’s young sport analytics degree program on the map. Read this story.