ESF Co-sponsors 'Onondaga Land Rights' Series

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will help lead the educational series "Onondaga Land Rights & Our Common Future II," which kicks off Monday, Feb. 8, with an event at Syracuse Stage.

This series, which will continue through December, aims to bring together the ESF community with the Central New York community, including Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, SUNY Empire State College and other organizations to talk about cultural and land rights issues. The Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation created the series two years ago to promote education and respect, dispel racism and improve relations between the United States and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. (2/4)

Helping Hurricane Katrina Victims Rebuild

Ten ESF students and one faculty member spent a week of the 2009-2010 winter break in New Orleans. Yes, they did do a little sightseeing but most of the week was devoted to helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina put their lives and neighborhoods back together. (2/1)

Syracuse Mayor Delivers State of the City Address at ESF

Mayor Stephanie Miner gave her first state of the city address Thursday night to a packed Marshall Auditorium at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Miner said she chose ESF because of its focus on the environment and to highlight one of the many institutions she intends to work with during her tenure. (1/29)

N.Y. Gov. Paterson at ESF to Announce Solar Energy Initiative

N.Y. Gov. David Paterson came to the ESF campus to announce a major energy initiative that would lead to the installation of up to 100 megawatts of solar photovoltaic systems throughout the state by 2014. (1/27)

ESF's New Mascot, Oakie, Meets the Public

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry President Cornelius B. Murphy, Jr., introduced the College's new mascot, Oakie the acorn, Friday to 250 members of the College community who gathered in Bray Hall for the debut. (1/22)

ESF President Supports Higher Education Empowerment, Innovation Act

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry President Cornelius B. Murphy, Jr., has expressed his support for proposed legislation that would significantly reform the state's higher education system. (1/15)

ESF, OCC And Syracuse Schools Win Grant

Dr, Richard Beal, Associate Director for ESF Educational Outreach, spoke at the news conference Friday, December 18, 2009 where details were released about the "Smart Scholars" program. About 300 Syracuse High School students will be helped through the program. Syracuse was one of 11 recepients of the grants in New York State. (12/21)