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‘Theater of War’ Performance Coming to Campus
“Theater of War”—an innovative public health performance presenting readings of ancient Greek plays as thought and discussion starters around social issues—will be staged on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium in Maxwell Hall. The event…
Red Meat: Healthier Than We Thought?
Jane Burrell Uzcategui, an instructor at Falk College, was quoted in a story in MarketWatch titled “Totally bizarre!’ — nutritionists see red over study downplaying the health risks of red meat,” and on Silive.com for the story, “No need to…
Exploring the Role of Labor, Migration in the Food System
Students studying food systems in Falk College’s Department of Nutrition and Food Studies learn about ecological sustainability and social justice as faculty members, such as Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, highlight practices like agroecology and food-related social movements. Interactive class discussions shed important…
Make-A-Wish Central New York Named Beneficiary of Sport Management Club’s 15th Annual Auction Nov. 16
The Sport Management (SPM) Club at Syracuse University has announced Make-A-Wish Central New York as the beneficiary of its 15th Annual Charity Sports Auction. The auction will take place in conjunction with the Orange men’s basketball game versus Seattle University…
Syracuse University, 2U Inc. Partner to Offer Online Master’s Degree in Social Work
Syracuse University today announced an expanded partnership with 2U Inc. to deliver a new online master of social work (M.S.W.) within the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. With this agreement, 2U now supports 15 online graduate…
Could More Time Off For Military Members Provide Mental Health Benefits?
Officials at the Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are giving service members a day off following the suicides of several airmen. They will also get another day off in September, and gather for small-group training to address suicide…
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…
Summer Camps Requiring Vaccinations for Children
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in Falk College, was quoted in the CNN article “Summer camps are requiring children get vaccinated amid measles fears.” In the article, Kmush explains that “if one child comes to a camp with the measles virus…
The Impact of New Farm Worker Rights on New Yorkers
Rick Welsh, Falk Family Endowed Professor in Falk College, was quoted in the Democrat and Chronicle article “Five ways a new bill of rights for farm workers will impact New Yorkers.” In the article, Welsh called the recently passed legislation…
Poetry in Motion: ‘Inspiration Can Strike Anywhere,’ Says Pass Rusher, Poet Kendall Coleman ’20
Those hands. Meet senior Kendall Coleman, and they are hard to ignore—thick, muscular wrists, fleshy palms and slender fingers that exude confidence. Authority. They are hands that have mercilessly attacked hundreds of football jerseys, including that of West Virginia quarterback…