Health & Society
Tips for Staying Fit When Snow and Cold Keep You Inside
If the freezing weather is keeping you indoors, Eliza Decker of Recreation Services says don鈥檛 let that stop you from getting in your work out. She offers tips to stay motivated and energized with activities both indoors and out.
Call for Proposals: Disability-Themed Comic Symposium: ‘Cripping’ the Comic Con 2014
Back again for its second year is the highly anticipated symposium 鈥淐ripping鈥 the Comic Con. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淭ake Away the Suit and What Are You?鈥 provides participants with the opportunity to engage in a broad array of reflective discussions…
SU Nutrition Alumni to Help Students Build Professional Social Media Presence
The importance of a professional presence in social media for dietitians and other nutrition professionals will be the focus of an interactive presentation by Falk College nutrition alumni and registered dietitians Lauren Carey and Allison Marco. The event will be…
Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core
The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers鈥攁nd for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.
Q&A Ruth Sullivan: Getting Rid of Trans Fat
SU Food Services dietitian Ruth Sullivan answers some questions about what a recent Food and Drug Administration proposal regarding trans fat would mean for consumers.
Professor Micere Mugo Tells Why Mandela Was a Great Man
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, 95, died yesterday. He became the first black president of South Africa in 1994 after serving 27 years in prison under the repressive apartheid system. Upon his release, he chose to advocate for reconciliation rather than…
Students Organize Initiatives for Typhoon Haiyan Relief
On Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, slammed into portions of Southeast Asia, hitting the Philippines particularly hard. The storm left unbelievable devastation in its wake. More than 5,600 deaths have been officially recorded, and…
Falk College Holds Sports Memorabilia Auction Dec. 7
For the ninth year, the Sport Management Club at Falk College is holding a sports memorabilia auction to raise money for a local charity. This year, the recipient is the Central New York Food Bank. This video describes the hard…
Bringing Sustainable Initiatives to the Caribbean
In Kiven Pierre’s home country of Guyana, cheap electricity is a valuable commodity. He hopes to change that with two new award-winning businesses that are making the most of sustainable options.
Convergence of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah Celebrated
On Thursday, Nov. 28, Americans of the Jewish faith tradition will celebrate two holidays鈥擳hanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah.