Spring Campus Day of Service 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Bray Rotunda
The Spring Campus Day of Service is an annual event to close out Earth Week with a chance for students to go out into the community and make an actionable impact for local community organizations and non-profits. Space is limited!
Sponsor: Community Service | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 315-470-4909

Second Annual Stumpy Stampede 9:30 am - 11:00 am | 5k race will start in the P14 parking lot on campus and go through Oakwood Cemetary. | Event Website
Good afternoon Stumpies! Help us celebrate Earth Week by racing to raise money for The Nature Conservancy. There will be good people, food, swag and prizes. Check out the attached flyer for more details! To register please email Jenny at jrfran01@syr.edu. All ... Read More
Sponsor: GSA | Contact: Kirsten McGiver, 5182310855

Earth Fest 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Thornden Park Amphitheater | Earth Fest Facebook Event
Earthfest is a free community wide, sustainability-themed music and arts festival celebrating Earth Day in the Thornden Park Amphitheater on Sunday, April 22, from noon-4 p.m., with a yoga session starting at 11:30 a.m. The day will feature local musicians, ... Read More
Sponsor: SU and ESF | Contact: Paul Otteson, 315-470-4858

MPS Capstone Presentation, Thomas Lombardi 10:00 am - 11:00 am | 314 Bray Hall | Event Website
MPS Captstone Title: "Distribution, Characteristics, and Management of Tamarisk at Pomac Forest Historic Sanctuary, Peru"
Sponsor: Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management | Contact: DIANE KUEHN, 3154706561

Dissertation Defense - Prajakta Dongre 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | 323 Walters Hall
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Robert Malmsheimer, 470-6909

Thesis Defense - Adam Scalisi 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 327 Marshall Hall
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Douglas Daley, 470-4760

Dissertation Defense - Yang Yang 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 324 Bray
Sponsor: Office of Instruction & Graduate Studies | Contact: Donald Stewart, 470-6761

Hydrological System Science (HSS) Seminar Series: Hydrologic Modeling 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Moon Library Room 110 | HSS Seminar Series Finger Lakes and its watershed
This presentation in the HSS Seminar Series on the Finger Lakes and its watershed is "Hydrologic Modeling: The good, the bad, and the ugly" by Christa Kelleher, Syracuse University.
Sponsor: Great Lakes Research Consortium | Contact: Gregory L. Boyer, 315-470-6825

Campus Unity Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Gateway Event Center
A time for ALL members of the ESF community to come together over a meal. One free drink for all. Sponsored by various campus groups to promote Unity. Bring a dessert to pass, we have prizes for the best-voted dessert!
Sponsor: USA | Contact: Ben Taylor, 7164504799

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 |