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Departmental News
Fall Lecture Series: "On the The Road to Copenhagen" 
This fall, the Department of Environmental Studies and Randolph G. Pack Environmental Institute welcome Dana R. Fisher, Dept. of Sociology, Columbia University, and David O'Connor, Chief, Policy Analysis and Networks Branch, Division of Sustainable Development, United Nations, for a mini-series of lectures, "On The Road to Copenhagen", addressing the policy and political challenges of global climate change negotiations scheduled to take place December 7-18, 2009, in Denmark. On October 1, Dr. Fisher spoke on "How Will American Politics Affect International Climate Negotiations?" In a related talk, ESF doctoral alumnus, Delfin Ganapin, manager of the United Nations Global Environmental Fund's Small Grants Program, discussed "Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change" on October 15. On Thursday, November 5, Dr. O'Connor will address "Policy Challenges of Global Climate Agreement Negotiations". For further information on any of these talks, please contact Chris Crysler at 315.470.6636, or <envsty@esf.edu>.
Chinese Scholar Examines Environmental Kuznets Curve 
Zhang Pijing, Associate Professor of Economics, Qingdao University, China, is Visiting Scholar in residence with the Department of Environmental Studies through January 2010. During his visit, Dr. Zhang is examining the "Environmental Kuznets Curve", a structural economic theory suggesting that although pollution may intensify during periods of rapid industrialization, once sufficient capital has been accumulated and institutional capacity developed, new cleaner technologies and processes then tend to be more generally employed, resulting in environmental improvements. He is interested in better understanding "the dynamics of environment-friendly policies in different regimes, cultures, and stages of economic growth". For further information about Dr. Zhang's visit, including contact information, please contact Chris Crysler at <envsty@esf.edu>; for a copy of his CV, click here.
New Graduate Students, Fall 2009
This fall, the Department of Environmental Studies welcomes 20 new graduate students from China, Columbia, Ghana, Scotland, and the Onondaga Nation (Native American), as well as from around the United States. Thirteen make up the second cohort of the Department's new Environmental Studies graduate program. Other new students will be working with ES faculty in the interdepartmental Environmental and Natural Resources Policy (ENRP) doctoral program and Graduate Program in Environmental Science (GPES). Three Fulbright Fellows are among the incoming graduate students. For a listing of new Dept. of Environmental Studies graduate students, click here.
"Collaborative Goverance and Global Warming: Can We Change More than the Climate?"
William J. Donlon Visiting Scholar Kirk Emerson's public lecture, "Collaborative Governance and Global Warming: Can We Change More than the Climate?", presented in February 2009, now is available on YouTube. It can also be viewed and downloaded by double-clicking on Track 1 of "Visiting Minds" on ESF's iTunes U site, under "Courses" (iTunes software required).
Environmental Studies Students Earn ESF College Awards
Twenty-eight Environmental Studies students were honored with ESF awards and scholarships during the 2008/09 academic year. Six graduate and 22 undergraduate students together were the recipient of 39 awards. The Department of Environmental Studies congratulates these diligent students and celebrates their achievements. For a full listing of ES-affiliated award winners during the 2008/09 academic year, click here.
John Felleman 21st Century Environmental Challenge Fund 
After 35 years at ESF, Professor John Felleman retired in Fall 2008 from the Department of Environmental Studies. In celebration of his long and distinguished teaching, research and consulting career, the John Felleman 21st Century Environmental Challenge Fund has been established to benefit students and programs of the Department of Environmental Studies. The fund is a fitting tribute to Professor Felleman’s lifelong commitment to advancing interdisciplinary environmental education and solving the most pressing environmental issues of our times. The Department of Environmental Studies applauds and welcomes the creation of this fund and invites former students, colleagues and friends to join in honoring John. Tax-deductible contributions to the John Felleman 21st Century Environmental Challenge Fund can be made to the ESF College Foundation through its website. The names of all donors to the Fund will be given to Professor Emeritus Felleman in a framed dedication document.
Undergraduate Student Organization Established
An Environmental Studies Student Organization (ESSO) has been formed for Environmental Studies majors. For further information, contact ESSO President, Chris De Francesco <cfdefran@syr.edu>.
Environmental Studies Announcements Listserv
An e-mail listserv has been set up for citizens, scholars, and others in central New York interested in being notified of guest speakers and other events sponsored by the Dept. of Environmental Studies. If you would like to receive such notices, contact the Department at <envsty@esf.edu> or 315.470.6636.
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Graduate Studies Coordinator
Jack Manno is the new Coordinator of the Environmental Studies graduate program. Students needing petitions signed, etc. should contact Professor Manno.
Undergraduate Studies Co-Coordinators
Brenda Nordenstam and Richard Smardon are Co-Coordinators for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies program. Students needing petitions signed, etc., may contact either one. Smardon will serve as coordinator of the Department's newly updated Environmental Policy, Planning and Law undergraduate option, as well.
ESF Writing Program Director
Benette Whitmore is the new Director of the ESF Writing Program.
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