Take our Kids to Work Day Gateway Event Center, Nifkin Lounge, Quad, + | Event Website
Celebrate 25 years of sharing ESF careers with hands-on workshops for 8-11 yr olds with an adult who works or studies here.
Sponsor: ESF Women's Caucus | Contact: Heather Engelman, 315-470-4752

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

Tie Dying 9:30 am - 4:00 pm | Quad (Marshall Rain Location)
Come Tie Dye and Earth Week shirt (or something of your own) and buy a sticker!

SCB-CNY Art Symposium 10:30 am - 2:30 pm | Gateway Concourse
SCB (Society for Conservation Biology) is hosting their annual art symposium that exhibits artwork created by students on campus and auctions it to raise funds for donation to a local conservation organization. This year's donation will go to the Onondaga Environmental ... Read More
Sponsor: SCB-CNY | Contact: Micaela Snyder

Campus Clean Up 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | The Quad near Moon | Campus Clean Up Sign Up
Help us clean the quad and rid the campus of cigarette butts. We will collect all the cigarette butts to demonstrate how much trash is generated from smoking. Meet on the Quad near Moon for a trash bag
Sponsor: Community Service | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 315470-4909

Indigenous and Western Science Workshop 11:00 am - 12:20 pm | Nifkin Lounge, basement of Marshall Hall, ESF
A celebratory workshop about the relationship between Indigenous and Western Science. We invite you to join us to explore the question: How can we learn to see through both eyes? Please RSVP via email -- click on the event name for the address.
Sponsor: Graduate students in the course 'Knowledge Integration' |

PhD Capstone Seminar 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | 437 Baker lab
Tomasz Falkowski PhD Dissertation Seminar: Assessing the Socioecological Restoration Potential of Successional Lacandon Maya Agroforestry in the Lacandon Rainforest of Chiapas, Mexico
Contact: Tomasz Falkowski, 716-706-9693

Earth Week Speaker: Dan Wharton 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Illick 5
Dr. Dan Wharton, a renowned zoologist and conservation biologist, will be giving a speech on species management programs for the Western Lowland Gorilla and Snow Leopard.
Sponsor: USA/Earth Week Committee | Contact: Jacob Kunz

Birds of Prey 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Nifkin Lounge
Cindy Paige Wildlife is coming to campus for a birds of prey exhibition. Come share a room with eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons.
Sponsor: USA/Earth Week Committee | Contact: Jacob Kunz, 6073510270

3v3 Soccer Tournament 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ESF Quad
Come join in a 3x3 soccer tournament! Winner gets vintage soccer jersey!
Contact: Tia Ogus, 6313568425

Challenges to Conservation in Panama and the Neotropics 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Baker 408
Join the Academic Director of SIT study abroad in Panama for a discussion of her research and insights on conservation in Panama. SIT offers semester and summer programs in Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation.
Sponsor: Office of International Education |

3v3 Soccer Tournament on the Quad 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | ESF Quad | To register, click the link below!!
Come out for the second annual Earth Week 3v3 Soccer tournament on the Quad hosted by the ESF Mighty Oaks soccer teams! Registration is free and there are prizes for the first place team, follow the link for details on the tournament format and rules. Tournament ... Read More
Sponsor: Mighty Oaks Soccer Team | Contact: Adam Scalisi, 3154277350

Earth Week Concert: Get Down and Earthy 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Nifkin Lounge
Come join Music Society during Earth Week for our last concert of the semester! This concert will feature live performances by String Theory (our orchestra ensemble), Ecotones (our a Capella group), and many other talented individuals. Make sure you lug your ... Read More
Sponsor: ESF Music Society | Contact: ESF Music Society

Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of W or WF

Tie Dying 9:30 am - 4:00 pm | Quad (Marshall Rain Location)
Come Tie Dye and Earth Week shirt (or something of your own) and buy a sticker!

Lettuce Eat! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | 110 Moon Library
Come enjoy a plant-based luncheon sponsored by SARO.
Sponsor: USA/Earth Week Committee/SARO | Contact: Jacob Kunz

Henna Artist 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | ESF Quad (Rain: 110 Moon)
Come get a professional Henna tattoo done by a local artist!
Sponsor: USA/Earth Week Committee | Contact: Jacob Kunz, 6073510270

EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Meet on the quad
Come help OCRRA clean up trash that has been collecting under all the Syracuse snow. Lets make our community sparkle!
Sponsor: Community Service at ESF | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 4909

Earth Week Yoga 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | ESF Quad
It's been a long week... wrap it up in a relaxing way with another yoga class taught by Julia.
Sponsor: USA | Contact: Julia Greco, 9735254249

Concert 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | The Quad (rain location: Marshall Auditorium)
Come join us to enjoy some talented student performances - everything from freestyle raps to spoken word poetry - and free food. Lug your mug and get ready to jam! Interested in performing? Email for info (click on event name for full event listing to find address)
Sponsor: AXS | Contact: Matt Lerro

Insomniacs Event: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am | Nifkin Lounge | ONGOING —continues through Saturday, April 21, 2018
Join ESF Insomniacs for a fun and earthy night of DIY crafts, fun, and food!
Sponsor: Earth Week | Contact: Ian Laih, 814-730-8322

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

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

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

CARE Support Group Meeting 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | 217 Bray Hall
Peer-led support group for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. All identities are welcome.
Sponsor: Counseling Services | Contact: Ruth Larson, 315-470-4741

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

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 |

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

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

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

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 |

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

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

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

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

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

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 11th - 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 |