FALKTALK | ISSUE 16 | DECEMBER 14, 2022

Dear Falk College Family,

In the story below you’ll find a link to a podcast with Falk alumna Rachel Johnson, who has made a career out of helping people in a variety of ways. Listen to the passion in her voice, and feel the compassion in her heart. I am inspired by the thought that all of us, like Rachel, are dedicated to making the world a better place. As we approach the holiday season, let us reflect on the blessings in our lives and the ways in which we can create stronger, healthier communities. Wishing you a safe and peaceful holiday,

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

Immersed in Research

Human Development and Family Science Ph.D. candidate Xiaoyu Fu recently attended the Gerontological Society of America’s annual meeting, where she presented her own research and networked with other talented researchers from around the world.

Build, Inspire, Grown

Sport Management major Elena Randolph was one of only 11 high-achieving sport management students in the United States and Canada who received a 2022 BIG (Build, Inspire, Grow) Initiative Award at the recent Michigan Sport Business Conference.

Like Father, Like Son

Jack Pullano is following in his father’s footsteps. Jack is a student veteran and Health and Exercise Science major on the pre-physical therapy track, while his father also served in the Air Force and graduated from Syracuse University in 1994.

‘A Memorable Experience’

Maddy Baker was one of nine dietetic interns from the Nutrition Science and Dietetics program who attended the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. Maddy shared her thoughts on networking, professional development, and winning the School Spirit Award!

Down to Earth

For the Food Studies graduate students in Professor Esteli Jiménez-Soto’s agroecology class, Pete’s Giving Garden on South Campus provides an ideal space to literally get their hands dirty and test the concepts they learn in class.

A Path to Public Health

Renée Verdi’s ’22 ultimate goal is to advocate for reform in the healthcare industry. To get her started on that career path, she was a dual major in Public Health and Policy Studies and recently joined the health team for a strategic communications firm.