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Submissions sought for upcoming sustainability art exhibition
Calling all artists whose work involves environmental themes of sustainability: submissions are currently being sought for “Art for a Livable Future,” an exhibition that will be displayed in the Menschel Media Gallery in the Schine Student Center April 27-May 4….
Sherburne Abbott appointed Syracuse University’s vice president for sustainability initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today announced the appointment of Sherburne “Shere” Abbott as vice president for sustainability initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy. Abbott, a leading expert in the field of sustainability…
Maude Barlow, leading expert on water issues, to close University Lectures 2010-11 season
Maude Barlow, co-founder of the Blue Planet Project and chair of the Food & Water Watch, will be the final guest in the 2010-11 University Lectures season at Syracuse University on Tuesday, April 5. Her presentation, “The Global Water Crisis and…
SU Showcase Fellows application deadline extended
Students scrambling to apply for one of the limited number of SU Showcase Fellow spots can stress less now because they’ve been given a little extra time. Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students and student…
Call for SU Showcase sustainability video submissions
Whether you’re a film major, an avid YouTube video creator or a student who is passionate about environmental issues, here’s your chance to show off your filmmaking skills in front of a campuswide audience. Students for Tomorrow’s Environmental Policy (STEP)…
SU, SUNY-ESF join RideShare program to provide flexible options, promote sustainable travel
A new rideshare program jointly offered at Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry will now make it easier for students, faculty and staff to find a match when it comes to carpooling, biking, walking or…
Sheraton Syracuse University awarded Blue Ribbon Recycler distinction
The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center received the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency’s (OCRRA) Blue Ribbon Recycler of the Year award in the tourism category. The Syracuse Sheraton was one of eight local companies to receive the Blue…
Extreme Ice Survey Director James Balog will offer insights on climate change during March 8 University Lecture
James Balog, photographer and director of the Extreme Ice Survey, will share his stunning images of climate change in high definition projection during the next University Lectures presentation at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 8. Balog’s presentation will begin at…
Connective Corridor construction includes tree removal and replanting, stormwater management
In preparation for construction this spring and summer along the Connective Corridor, approximately 67 trees, which are dying, damaged or past their useful life, will be taken down along University Avenue and East Genesee Street in the coming weeks. The…
Driscoll discusses historical changes, restoration of Florida Everglades
Charles Driscoll, University Professor of Environmental Systems at the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) at Syracuse University, offered a look at the historical changes of the Florida Everglades along with an overview of the ongoing restoration program and challenges associated with its implementation.