Paper & Bioprocess Engineering Faculty Search Candidate Seminar 11:00 am - 12:15 pm | 211 Walters Hall
"Biomass Utilization for Sustainable Energy and Renewable Materials" Dr. Pranjali Muley, Ph.D, LSU
Contact: Lynn Mickinkle, 3154706501

State of the Students Address 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Gateway Center (A/B)
ESF students are winning! Come hear USA President, Ben Taylor, revisit USA's accomplishments and explain why ESF students continue to win with the help of USA's leadership.
Sponsor: Undergraduate Student Association |

Environmental Studies Seminar Series 11:00 am - 12:20 pm | 213 Marshall Hall
Environmental Studies Seminar Series Thinking Together about identity, sustainability, and American progress Presented by Dr. Paul Hirsch and Barrett Holmes Pitner April 26, 2018 11:00am - 12:20pm 213 Marshall Hall Dr. Paul Hirsch is an associate professor ... Read More
Sponsor: Environmental Studies | Contact: Rebecca Hart, 315-470-6636

Town Hall Meeting with SUNY Leaders 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Gateway Center | Town Hall Livestream
You are invited to a Town Hall meeting with SUNY leaders from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Thursday, April 26 at ESF’s Gateway Center. We will be joined by Joseph Porter, Senior Vice Chancellor for Executive Leadership and Employee Development; Dr. Grace Wang, Interim Provost ... Read More
Contact: Mark Lichtenstein, 470-4748

Capstone Seminar - Monica Blaisdell 10:30 am - 11:30 am | 327 Marshall Hall
The Farming Fissure: A Study Exploring Agricultural Diversification in Onondaga County, New York
Contact: Cariann, 6528

Thesis Defense - Monica Blaisdell 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | 327 Marshall Hall
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: James Gibbs, 470-6764

Capstone Seminar - Kristy Barhite 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | 327 Marshall Hall
Urbanization and the Environment: Strategies to Strengthen the Urban Core Against Sprawl and Climate Change
Contact: Cariann, 6528

Thesis Defense - Maggie Todaro 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 310 Baker
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Dylan Parry, 470-6753

Leopold Bench Building Workshop 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5922 State Route 28N, Newcomb, NY | Events Calendar
Participants will build the iconic Leopold bench. This simple garden bench is a timeless classic and easy to construct. Registration includes materials and refreshments. Tools provided. The film "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold And A Land Ethic For Our Time" will ... Read More
Sponsor: Adirondack Interpretive Center | Contact: Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5185822000

Thesis Defense - Theodora Weatherby 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 110 Moon
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Wendong Tao, 470-4928

The Gathering at ESF 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Nifkin Lounge | Event Website
The Gathering at ESF features music, speakers, deep questions, and discussion in a range of topics- including god, evil, spirituality, justice, science, and others. It is an atmosphere to Explore God and Discover Ourselves. Come once or every week, we guarantee ... Read More
Sponsor: Vineyard Student Group (Hendrick's Chapel) | Contact: Ben Taylor, 7164504799

Last Day of Classes

Hydrological System Science (HSS) Seminar Series: Student presentations 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Moon Library Room 110 | Event Website
This presentation in the HSS Seminar Series on the Finger Lakes and its watershed will be given by three students in the class (Anne McElwee, Maggie DeMarco, Kristen Slodysko) and titled "Risks and Benefits of hydraulic fracking in the Finger Lakes watershed".
Sponsor: Great Lakes Research Consortium | Contact: Gregory L. Boyer, 315-470-6825

TGIO 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Gateway
Come grab some free food and alcohol (if 21 or older) and enjoy fun activities sponsored by ESF Clubs while mingling with fellow students and staff! Its a great way to end a long week and celebrate the end of the semester.
Sponsor: USA | Contact: Madison Cullen, 3157775696

Paper & Bioprocess Engineering Capstone Seminar 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | 154 Baker Lab
"Applications of Cardboard Tubes in Sustainable Architecture and Construction Engineering" Ammar Abdullah, MPS Candidate
Contact: Lynn Mickinkle, 3154706501

Reading Day

Thesis Defense - Dynta Trishana Munardy 9:00 am - 11:00 am | 313 Bray Hall
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Douglas Daley, 470-4760

Thesis Defense - Collin Mettey 9:30 am - 11:30 am | 334 Illick
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Shijie Liu, 470-6501

Cap & Gown Pick Up 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Bray Hall Rotunda | Event Website
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6660

Thesis Defense - Harrison Goldspiel 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 16 Illick
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Stephen Shaw, 470-6939

Pizza Party Study Break 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Gateway Center Concourse
Need a break from studying and writing final papers? Come to the Gateway Center on May 2nd at 7pm for a “Pizza Party Study Break!” The Alumni Association will be passing out free pizza and soda (bring your own mug!) in recognition of all of your hard work. Just ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association |

Final Exams ONGOING —continues through Friday, May 4, 2018

Leadership Council Meeting 8:00 am - 9:00 am | 408 Baker
The Leadership Council convenes representatives of the administration, faculty, academic governance, staff and students on a weekly basis during the academic year.
Sponsor: President's Office | Contact: Ragan Squier, x6686

Dissertation Defense - Catherine Landis 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 314 Bray Hall
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Scott Shannon, 470-6599

Thesis Defense - Erica McPhail 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 6 Illick
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Matthew Smith, 470-6724

Megan E. O'Keefe - Capstone Seminar 10:00 am - 12:00 am | 314 Bray
Capstone : Unmanned aerial systems for estimating canopy structure and assessing vegetation health in willow biomass crops
Contact: Stephanie Melnyczuk, 6536

Thesis Defense - Megan O'Keefe 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 314 Bray
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Emanuel Carter, 470-6544

Reading Days ONGOING —continues through Sunday, May 6, 2018

ESF QWL Annual Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am - 11:00 am | Heiberg Memorial Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY 13159
Come down to ESF's Heiberg Memorial Forest for our annual pancake breakfast! Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes topped with ESF's own maple syrup produced right here at Heiberg Memorial Forest, breakfast sausage, potatoes, coffee, tea, and juice. $5 for adults, ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Quality Work Life | Contact: Jill Carncross

Introduction to Fly Fishing 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5922 State Route 28N Newcomb, NY 12852 | AIC Events
At this one-day workshop, you will be introduced to the art and science of fly fishing. Instruction will focus on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. Licensed Fishing Guide Rick Kovacs will be your instructor for this event. No equipment or experiences ... Read More
Sponsor: Adirondack Interpretive Center | Contact: Adirondack Interpretive Center, 518582-2000

Final Exams ONGOING —continues through Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Leadership Council Meeting 8:00 am - 9:00 am | 408 Baker
The Leadership Council convenes representatives of the administration, faculty, academic governance, staff and students on a weekly basis during the academic year.
Sponsor: President's Office | Contact: Ragan Squier, x6686

Commencement Rehearsal 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Marshall Auditorium | Event Website
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6946

May Graduation Champagne Toast 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Gateway Center
The ESF Alumni Association would like to "raise our glasses" to the College's newest graduates. Please join us for a champagne toast honoring the Class of 2018 May graduates! The event will take place in the Gateway Center immediately following commencement ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association |

Thesis Defense - Paul Picciano 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 6 Illick
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Sarah Vonhof, 470-6594

SU/ESF Joint Commencement Rehearsal 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Carrier Dome (enter gate D) | Event Website
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6660

Committee on Curriculum Meeting 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 314 Bray
Contact: Stephanie Melnyczuk/Erin Tochelli, 6536/6599

Inclusive Excellence Graduation Reception 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Alumni (Nifkin) Lounge | RSVP to Google form
The Chief Diversity Officer, Office of International Education, CSTEP and EOP Director, and Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives are sponsoring the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Graduation Reception. This event is to honor our graduating international ... Read More
Sponsor: CDO, OIE, CSTEP, EOP, Office of Diversity and Inclusion | Contact: Eileen Baldassarre, 315-470-4895

Thesis Defense - Carrianne Pershyn 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | 6 Illick
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Mary Collins, 470-6636

Thesis Defense - Joshua Harris 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 130 Jahn
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Gregory McGee, 470-6792

Board of Trustee Meeting 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Gateway Center C
Meeting will be live streamed ESF-TV Internet Broadcast http://www.esf.edu/its/html/streaming%20media.htm
Contact: Nancy Otts, 6622

Higher Degree Ceremony & Reception 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6660

ESF May Commencement

Honors Student Ceremony 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Gateway Center Room A | Event Website
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6946

Environmental and Forest Biology Awards Ceremony 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | 5 Illick | Event Website
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6946

Department-Specific Receptions 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Event Website
Chemistry - 1st floor Baker Atrium Environmental & Forest Biology - Illick Hall Foyer Environmental Resources Engineering - Gateway Center Environmental Science - 408 Baker Lab Environmental Studies - Alumni (Nifkin) Lounge Forest & Natural Resources Management ... Read More
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6946

Commencement 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm | SRC Arena & Events Center 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike Syracuse, NY 13215 | Event Website
2 pm - Doors open at the SRC Arena and Events Center 2:30 pm - Student line up at Allyn Hall Gym, SRC Arena and Events Center 2:45 pm - Student processional begins
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6946

ESF/SU Joint Commencement

SU/ESF Joint Commencement 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | Carrier Dome | Event Website
Contact: Megan Thurston, 315-470-6946

Maymester begins
Sponsor: ESF Open Academy | Contact: Beth Minard, 3154706654

Grades Due

Last Day of Classes
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Leadership Council Meeting 8:00 am - 9:00 am | 408 Baker
The Leadership Council convenes representatives of the administration, faculty, academic governance, staff and students on a weekly basis during the academic year.
Sponsor: President's Office | Contact: Ragan Squier, x6686

Dissertation Defense - Kyungsun Lee 9:00 am - 11:00 am | 213 Marshall Hall
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Kimberly Schulz, 470-6808

Ranger School Graduation Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Summer session 1 and Combined summer session begin
Sponsor: ESF Open Academy | Contact: Beth Minard, 315-470-6654

Leadership Council Meeting 8:00 am - 9:00 am | 408 Baker
The Leadership Council convenes representatives of the administration, faculty, academic governance, staff and students on a weekly basis during the academic year.
Sponsor: President's Office | Contact: Ragan Squier, x6686

Alumni Gathering at Dinosaur BBQ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Dinosaur BBQ, Syracuse | Click Here to Register!
Join the CNY Alumni Group for the second annual gathering at Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse! This event will be held from 6-9pm at the Dinosaur BBQ's private room and is free to attend! Food will be provided; cash bar. Pre-registration is REQUIRED and will be accepted ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association |

Spring Wildflower Walk with Peter O'Shea 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5922 State Route 28N, Newcomb, NY | Events Calendar
Join guest naturalist Peter O'Shea for a jaunt around the Adirondack Interpretive Center’s trails to look for spring and early summer wildflowers. Please call or email to register.
Sponsor: Adirondack Interpretive Center | Contact: Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5185822000

Dissertation Defense - Zhuyun Ye 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | 432 Baker
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 470-6636

ESF Alumni Association Board Meeting 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Doubletree by Hilton, East Syracuse
The ESF Alumni Association will meet for its semi-annual board meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Doubletree by Hilton in East Syracuse. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 5pm, followed by the meeting at 5:30pm, and dinner by 7:30pm.
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association |

Alumni Eco-Trip to Savannah, GA ONGOING —continues through Sunday, June 10, 2018 | Click Here for More Information!
Mark your calendars to travel to Savannah in June for this fun-filled adventure! Kayak tours, boat trips, and local sight-seeing are all on the agenda. If you'd like to be added to our interest list for this trip, please e-mail alumni@esf.edu.
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Relations |

ESF Alumni Day at the Syracuse Chiefs! 11:30 am - 4:00 pm | NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse
Come cheer on the Syracuse Chiefs baseball team on Sunday, July 1st as they take on the Buffalo Bisons! The Alumni Association will be hosting a pre-game tailgating party in the stadium parking lot. Ticket price will include baseball game, tailgating party, ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association |

Summer session 2 begins
Sponsor: ESF Open Academy | Contact: Beth Minard, 315-470-6654

Metro NY Alumni Gathering - Long Island 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Long Island, NY
Save the Date for the 2018 Metro NY Alumni Gathering on July 12th! Join us on Long Island for an inside look at ESF research, plus cocktails and dinner on the Long Island Sound. We'll start with a tour of the Brookhaven National Lab, followed by a guided walk ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association |

Ranger School Summer Bridge Arrival and Orientation
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Ranger School Summer Bridge Classes begin
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Annual Rubber Loon Race 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5922 State Route 28N Newcomb, NY 12852 | AIC Events
Our Annual Rubber Loon Race will be on July 21st at 3:00 PM. Come and join the fun as we release our rubber loons to race down the outlet of Rich Lake. There are great prizes available to the top loon athletes. You can sponsor a loon for $10 and all proceeds ... Read More
Sponsor: Adirondack Interpretive Center | Contact: Adirondack Interpretive Center, 518582-2000

Hamilton International Film Festival 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm | 7 Lebanon Street Hamilton, NY 13346 | ONGOING —continues through Sunday, July 29, 2018 | Film Festival
Meet filmmakers from around the world for a week filled with films, Q & A sessions, and other fun events! Screening tickets are $8 and Festival passes are $30
Contact: London Green, 3107412096

2018 ESF Golf Tournament Radisson Greens Golf Club
Attention ESF golfers and sponsors! We’ll be back at the beautiful Radisson Greens Golf Club in Baldwinsville, NY on August 10, 2018 for our annual tournament to benefit student scholarships. Mark your calendars to join us for this fun event!
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association |

Ranger School Summer Bridge Classes end
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Ranger School Arrival/Move-in Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Ranger School Registration/Orientation Ranger School | ONGOING —continues through Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Ranger School classes begin Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Classes begin
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Labor Day (no classes)
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Labor Day - No Classes Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Last day to add a class
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Last day to drop a class
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Alumni Reception @ SAF National Convention Portland, Oregon
Join other ESF alumni at a gathering held in conjunction with the SAF National Convention in Portland, OR on October 4th. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and soda while mingling with ESF faculty members and students. Please note that this event is open ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association | Contact: ESF Alumni Office, 315-470-6632

Columbus Day - No classes (Ranger School only) Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Senior Reunion 2018 ESF Campus | ONGOING —continues through Sunday, October 14, 2018
Graduates from the classes of 1968, 1963, 1958, 1953, 1948 and 1943 are invited back to campus to celebrate their own special reunion years. The Class of 1968 will be our honored class, celebrating their golden jubilee! Mark the dates on your calendars now ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association | Contact: ESF Alumni Association, 315-470-6632

Alumni & Family Fall Weekend and Reunions ESF Campus | ONGOING —continues through Sunday, October 14, 2018 | Event Website
Save the date for this year's Alumni & Family Fall Weekend and Reunions! Mark your calendars for a great weekend in Syracuse: October 12th - 14th. Reservation materials will be available online later this spring, and will be mailed to all reunion years in ... Read More
Sponsor: The ESF Alumni Association and ESF Office of Student Affairs |

ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo - Alumni Tailgate Philadelphia, PA
Do you plan on attending the 2018 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo in Philadelphia this October? Make sure you save to date to attend the special ESF alumni tailgate held during the conference on October 20th from 4:30PM to 6:00PM. More details will be available ... Read More

Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of W
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Advising for Spring 2019 ONGOING —continues through Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Registration for Spring 2019 ONGOING —continues through Friday, December 14, 2018
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Thanksgiving Recess Ranger School | ONGOING —continues through Sunday, November 25, 2018
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Thanksgiving Recess ONGOING —continues through Sunday, November 25, 2018
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Last day to withdraw from a class with a W or WF
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

December Commencement
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

December Commencement
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Last day of classes
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Reading days ONGOING —continues through Sunday, December 9, 2018
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Final Exams
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Final Exam (p.m.)
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Reading Day (a.m.)
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Final Exams
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Reading Day (a.m.)
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Final Exam (p.m.)
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Final Exams
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Last day of fall semester Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Grades Due

Ranger School students return Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Ranger School classes begin Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Classes Begin
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Martin Luther King Day - no classes Ranger School
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Martin Luther King Day - no classes
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Last day to add a class
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Last day to drop a class
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Spring break ONGOING —continues through Sunday, March 17, 2019
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Ranger School spring break Ranger School | ONGOING —continues through Sunday, March 24, 2019
Contact: June McWharf, 315-848-2566

Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of W
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Advising for Fall 2019 ONGOING —continues through Sunday, April 7, 2019
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of W or WF
Contact: Beth Minard, 6654