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Falk Professor Named NSCS National Advisor of the Year
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation’s preeminent honors organization for first- and second-year students, named Karen Kirkhart the Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year. Kirkhart, a professor at the School of Social Work in Falk…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply to Be First-Year Experience Facilitators July 9
Dear Colleagues: Over the last several weeks, many of you have indicated a willingness, even an eagerness, to support the 2018-19 academic year first-year experience. We are grateful for your participation and leadership in creating a more diverse and inclusive…
Do New Yorkers Need to Worry About Earthquakes?
Jeffrey Karson, professor of earth sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed by WSYR Radio to discuss recent volcanic and earthquake activity. Karson, an expert in seismology says, “Earthquakes and volcanoes are completely normal behavior. They get…
Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute Appoints New Director
James A. Hewett, associate professor of biology and neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is the newest director of the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI). He succeeds Kevin Sweder, professor of forensic science, who is…
Tropic of Squalor: New Book by Peck Professor Mary Karr Highlights Irreverent Brand of Poetic Faith
“Before I believed in God, I believed in poetry,” confesses Mary Karr, speaking by phone from the Upper East Side, where she is dress shopping for the funeral of her friend and fellow writer Philip Roth. “Even when I was…
Keith A. Alford Appointed Interim Chief Diversity Officer
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Professor Keith A. Alford to the newly created post of interim chief diversity officer (CDO), effective July 1. Alford is an associate professor, chair of the Falk College’s School of Social Work and graduate program…
Teacher-scholar Brian Taylor Shows How Putin’s Mentality Shapes Russian Politics
The running joke among foreign analysts is that, despite Russia’s dismal FIFA ranking, it may emerge as the real winner of the World Cup. Between now and July 15, millions of fans will flock to various Russian cities, including Moscow,…
Resources Available for Community Members Affected by Travel Restrictions
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Trump Administration’s executive order barring individuals from Iran, Syria, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, North Korea and Venezuela (in limited cases) from entering the United States. After reviewing the Supreme…
Become a Facilitator for Shared Reading Discussion Groups
As part of enhancements to the first-year experience, all new students arriving this fall will now engage in a shared experience that includes a shared reading of Trevor Noah’s memoir, “Born A Crime,” and discussion groups that will focus on…