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Syracuse University Libraries Receives Gift of Cookbook Collection
Gretel Pelto, an internationally recognized scholar in nutrition and public health, recently gifted Syracuse University Libraries with cookbooks to add to the Libraries’ already significant cookbook collection. The Libraries’ cookbook collection supports academic programs and courses in health, food studies,…
“Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Associated Press article “Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved.” Larsen, who is an expert on epidemiology, explained that intense mask mandates will…
“What Experts Think of Fauci’s Declaration that the United States is Past the COVID-19 Pandemic Phase”
Brooks Gump, Falk Family Endowed Professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the Healthline article “What Experts Think of Fauci’s Declaration that the United States is Past the COVID-19 Pandemic Phase.” Gump, who is an expert…
“Schenectady sewage plant among dozens helping track COVID pandemic.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Schenectady Daily Gazette story “Schenectady sewage plant among dozens helping track COVID pandemic.” Larsen, who is working with the Department of Health to monitor wastewater…
“To find out where the covid pandemic is headed, look here: The sewer”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Washington Post story David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Washington Post story “To find out where…
“Public health expert says comparing COVID-19 to ‘the flu’ could be problematic”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the CNY Central story “Public health expert says comparing COVID-19 to ‘the flu’ could be problematic.” Larsen, an expert on epidemiology and public health, explained the…
COVID-19 Update: Reviewing CDC Mask Guidance
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: As you may be aware, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending indoor masking in Onondaga County. This recommendation is based on three data points, including active COVID cases,…
Internship Helps Falk College Students Consider a More Sustainable Campus and World
Before they graduate and make an impact in the world, Falk College seniors Claire Rein, Tucker Kopp and Caroline King made their impact on campus as interns with the University’s Sustainability Management team. Rein, Kopp and King interned in the…
“Donald Trump falsely claimed that New York delayed COVID-19 treatment for white people.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was interviewed for the Poynter story “Donald Trump falsely claimed that New York delayed COVID-19 treatment for white people.” Larsen, a expert on infectious disease and epidemiology, explained that…
Questions About Returning to Campus? We Have Answers
Earlier this week, the @SyracuseU Instagram team solicited questions from and provided answers to students related to public health guidelines on campus as we approach the beginning of the spring semester. In case you missed it, here is a round-up…