Health & Society
Exploring the Role of Labor, Migration in the Food System
Students studying food systems in Falk College鈥檚 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…
鈥楢DA Live!鈥 Program Focuses on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
鈥淎DA Live!鈥 is a free online program of the Southeast ADA Center, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute at 黑料不打烊. 鈥淎DA Live!鈥 focuses on the rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). New episodes are…
Fortnite鈥檚 Move To Bots 鈥 How Will It Impact Human Players?
In a recent move, Fortnite makers announced they are adding in computer-controlled characters in order to level the playing field amongst opponents. Up until now, the game has always paired gamers with other real gamers all over the world. Heath…
Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri: Power for the Greater Good
Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri describes herself as a quiet, timid person. More of an observer and supporter than a do-er. Yet, her favorite superhero is Batman. And she鈥檚 passionate about the X-Men. This seeming dichotomy is the driving force behind her extraordinary…
Stop the Bleed Training Offered in Three Upcoming Sessions
黑料不打烊 Ambulance (SUA) is offering Stop the Bleed trainings for students, faculty and staff. The classes for September and October will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m.; and Thursday, Oct….
Widespread Bans Of Flavored E-Cigarettes Could Bring Unintended Consequences
New York has become the latest state to push for a ban of flavored e-cigarette products, following a similar move by Michigan and an announcement from President Trump seeking a federal ban on certain vaping products. Joseph Ditre is an…
黑料不打烊, 2U Inc. Partner to Offer Online Master鈥檚 Degree in Social Work
黑料不打烊 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…
Food Services Receives 2019 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities
Food Services was recently awarded 2019 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities from AllerTrain by MenuTrinto LLC. The AllerTrain team selected winners from universities and restaurants across the country to recognize outstanding food service leaders in allergy training and…
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…
Proactive Measures Needed To Keep Mircroplastics Out Our Aquatic Systems
A recent World Health Organization report found there wasn’t sufficient evidence to prove microplastics in drinking water pose a risk to human health at current levels. The report states microplastics are 鈥渦biquitous in the environment and have been detected in…