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Tailgating for the Calorie-Conscious ’Cuse Connoisseur
With the football season kicking off in just two days, we have crisp weather and pre-game tailgates on the brain. While traditional tailgating foods aren’t necessarily synonymous with good health (think: burgers, beer, BBQ ribs), it’s totally possible to enjoy…
Top Nine Things to Do This Fall in Central New York
Fall brings a ton of fun to Central New York. Check out nine of the must-do activities that come with the season and tell your coworkers some of the ones we missed! Attend a Syracuse Athletics event Football and soccer…
My Summer Vacation in Photos
We asked people to share how they have spent their summer in photos—whether close to home or in some exotic locale. From the great responses, looks like it has been a pretty awesome summer!
When Summer Turns Painful, Here’s What to Do
Dr. Karen Nardella, medical director of Health Services, and her team offer tips on how to treat some of the most common summertime ailments, including sunburn, dehydration and (ugh) ticks. SUNBURN: What home remedies do you recommend to soothe the…
Mmmmm, Talking Barbecue with Sous Chef Carmine Mortellaro
Carmine Mortellaro is a sous chef with Food Services. Below, he offers tips and recipes for grilling the perfect summer meal. TIPS FOR GRILLING: Keep your grill clean. Don’t move food around too much—it will cause uneven cooking. Don’t flatten…
How to Incorporate Gratitude in Daily Life
Having a challenging day? Try a little gratitude. Mary Kate Lee, program coordinator at the Lerner Center for Health Promotion, based in the Maxwell School, offers some ways to show your gratefulness—with the benefits of increasing your mental and physical…
Best Beach Reads
In the last Faculty & Staff News newsletter (in late April), we asked people what they were looking forward to reading this summer—at the beach, in the backyard, wherever—and what favorite books they would suggest to others. Some good responses…
Orange on the Move Walking Challenge: Bringing Back the Joy of Walking
The other day, my high school bestie and I were reminiscing about how we used to walk everywhere as kids. We both came from large families, so the thought of asking for a ride anywhere was laughable. If we wanted…
Tips for Getting Your Yard Ready for Warm Weather
Pat Carroll is just finishing his first year working at Syracuse University. He was a golf course superintendent for 37 years and now is the grounds manager for the University’s Facilities Services. Carroll leads a crew of 57 staff members…
Anthropology Professor Hans Buechler Marks 50 Years of Service
Hans Buechler is an anthropologist at heart. He is fascinated by people and their stories—where they come from, what they do in their working lives and how it shapes their world view. When Syracuse University honored the Maxwell School anthropology…