Syracuse Ranks High for Young Workers

A report from Next Generation Consulting lists Syracuse as one of the best small cities for young professionals. Affordability is a major factor in the rankings. See a story at News 10 Now. You can also see the Next Generation report. (6/29)

Lawler's 'Burrowed Time' Nominated for Best Poem of the Year

Patrick Lawler's poem, "Living on Burrowed Time", has been nominated for the 2009 Rhysling Award for Best Poem of the Year (long form) by the Science Fiction Poetry Association. Lawler is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and a faculty member of the Writing Program. (6/23)

New Threat to New York Trees

Emerald ash borer was recently confirmed in ash trees near Randolph, NY according to the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets. This introduced wood-boring beetle has the potential to cause severe economic and ecological damage in New York forests as it has been associated with 100% ash mortality near Detroit, MI where it was first found in 2002, said Dr. Melissa Fierke, Assistant Professor of Forest Entomology at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. (6/18)

A Snapshot of Central New York Wetlands In The 1800s

(Syracuse, N.Y.) Thousands of travelers along the Onondaga Lake Parkway will be able to watch the rebirth of an inland salt marsh with the last of the plantings completed today by Onondaga County Parks Commissioner Bob Geraci and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry President Cornelius B. Murphy, Jr. (6/15)

ESF's DeBaise is Featured Poet in Syracuse Poster Project

Janine DeBaise, writing program and environmental studies faculty member at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, is a featured poet in this year's Syracuse Poster Project. (6/5)

SUNY-ESF Employees Honored by Chancellor

Three employees of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were honored by Chancellor Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher for their service to the State University of New York. (6/5)

ESF Team Wins The Wildlife Society Quiz Bowl

A team from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) took top honors at the annual meeting of The Wildlife Society in Acadia National Park, Maine. (6/5)