CalendarAlumni, Parents & Friends
Thursday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Gateway Tabling | ONGOING —continues through Friday, November 22, 2019 | Join us at December Soiree to honor December graduates! Tickets are $20 for undergrads and $30 for guests. The event will be: Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Drumlins Country Club [800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse, NY, 13244] from 6:00 PM to Midnight Van ... Read More | Sponsor: Undergraduate Student Association | Contact: zoie gold, 5164154425
Adaptive Peaks Seminar: The River and the Wall
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | TBD | Adaptive Peaks Fall 2019 Heather Mackey, The River and the Wall Research area: Ornithology, public outreach, filmmaking Seminar: 4-5 PM | Sponsor: EFB | Contact: Roxanne Razavi
Alumni Admissions Ambassador Training Session (Online)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | ONLINE | Event Website | Brief online presentation hosted by the ESF Office of Alumni Relations & the Admissions Offices to prepare alumni to volunteer at college fairs. To learn more about becoming an Alumni Admissions Ambassador, visit http://www.esf.edu/alumni/involve.htm | Sponsor: ESF Office of Alumni Relations
Friday
Deadline for Undergrad Graduation Application
12:00 am | Graduate Students:Bray Hall 227, Undergraduate Application: 111 Bray | The Undergraduate Application for Graduation must be completed and returned to the Registrar's Office (111 Bray Hall). If you do not meet this deadline, your name will not appear in the commencement program. All graduate candidates MUST return their RSVP card ... Read More | Contact: Division of Student Affairs, 3154706660
San Diego, California | ONGOING —continues through Monday, November 18, 2019 | Do you plan on attending the 2019 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo in San Diego this November? Make sure you save to date to attend the special ESF alumni tailgate held during the conference. More details will be available this summer.
Saturday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Nifkin Lounge | We will be hosting a workshop on using an indoor worm bin for composting food scraps! We'll be doing a demonstration of a simple worm bin construction as well as answering questions about how to take care of your worms and how to compost. | Contact: Carly Kaste, 631-905-1757
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp | Click Here to Register! | Join fellow SUNY ESF alumni at a gathering in San Diego on November 16th! Landscape Architecture Department Chair Doug Johnston '80 will host this informal event at Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp beginning at 7:00pm. This gathering is being held in conjunction ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Monday
Trust in the Land: New Directions for Restoration
10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Marshall Hall - Nifkin Alumni Lounge | Event details on FB | Dr. Beth Rose Middleton Manning is a Professor of Native American Studies at UC Davis. Beth Rose’s research centers on Native environmental policy and Native activism for site protection using conservation tools. Her broader research interests include intergenerational ... Read More | Sponsor: Center for Native Peoples and the Environment | Contact: Tusha Yakovleva
Tuesday
Sustainability Management Online Degree Completion Program Informational Webinar
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | online | Event Website | The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry invites you to participate in an upcoming informational webinar about its upper-division online Bachelor of Science degree program in Sustainability Management. This webinar provides an introduction ... Read More | Sponsor: Open Academy | Contact: Katherine Lang, 315-470-6818
Thursday
Remembrance Day for Lost Species
8:00 am - 8:00 pm | Multiple campus locations | On Thurs., Nov. 21, in collaboration with the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment, SUNY-ESF students will host a day-long series of campus activities in observance of Remembrance Day for Lost Species. A tradition that originated in the UK, Remembrance ... Read More | Sponsor: Center for Native Peoples and the Environment | Contact: Jess Cherofsky, 845-300-7118
8:00 am - 8:00 pm | Bray Rotunda | Event Website | Make your presence felt on Remembrance Day for Lost Species. Bring a gift to leave at the Remembrance Circle (flowers / shells / photo / art / writing / leaves / meaningful objects / etc!) This quiet, reflective space complements the many activities of Remembrance ... Read More | Sponsor: Center for Native Peoples and the Environment | Contact: Jess Cherofsky
Collaborative Braided Rug Crafting
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Nifkin Lounge | Event Website | Join us for rug braiding, as part of Remembrance Day for Lost Species. Using upcycled fabric, we will work together to craft a beautiful braided rug whose design symbolizes remembrance + biocultural relationships. No experience needed - drop in whenever! (We ... Read More | Sponsor: Center for Native Peoples and the Environment | Contact: Jess Cherofsky
11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Baker 408 | Event Website | As part of Remembrance Day for Lost Species, a Community Ceremony will be held as unique space for grief, healing, and connection. Daily, members of the ESF community work hard for our environment and fellow beings. This will be a space to complement that work ... Read More | Sponsor: Center for Native Peoples and the Environment | Contact: Jess Cherofsky
Adaptive Peaks Seminar: Disease Ecology, Invasion Biology, Epigenetics, Galápagos
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Illick 5 | Adaptive Peaks Fall 2019 Dr. Sabrina McNew, Cornell University Research area: Disease ecology, invasion biology, epigenetics, Galápagos Seminar: 4-5 PM with reception to follow in Illick 12 | Sponsor: EFB | Contact: Roxanne Razavi
Saturday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Heiberg Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY 13159 | Cut your own Christmas tree at Heiberg Forest. Wreaths and ESF maple syrup will also be available. Trees: $30 Wreaths: $15-$35 Cash or check only | Sponsor: Forest Properties | Contact: Jill Rahn, 315-470-6627
Sunday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Heiberg Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY 13159 | Cut your own Christmas tree at Heiberg Forest. Wreaths and ESF maple syrup will also be available. Trees: $30 Wreaths: $15-$35 Cash or check only | Sponsor: Forest Properties | Contact: Jill Rahn, 315-470-6627
Monday
12:00 am | SU Bookstore | ONGOING —continues through Friday, December 6, 2019 | Pick up pre-ordered regalia from SU Bookstore. | Contact: Division of Student Affairs, 3154706660
Coffee/Tea Break & Networking/Brainstorming
12:45 pm - 2:15 pm | 324 Bray | Event Website | Network with other women on campus! You might be thinking “I (or my students) don’t have time to lounge mid-day.” Of course not! But short breaks help individuals regroup and gain fresh perspectives, and diversity of thought is beneficial for problem solving. ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Women's Caucus | Contact: Heather Engelman, 315-470-4752
Wednesday
Champagne Toast for December Graduates
3:00 pm - 4:00 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 2019 December graduates! The event will take place immediately following graduation rehearsal in the Gateway ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | Rehearse for commencement and following rehearsal, the ESF Alumni Association will host a champagne toast in the Gateway Center. | Sponsor: Division of Student Affairs | Contact: Division of Student Affairs, 3154706660
Thursday
Inclusive Excellence Graduation Reception
11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | The Inclusive Excellence Graduation Reception honors our graduating Graduate Diversity Fellows, international students, students of color, CSTEP and EOP students, and members of Kings, LASS, and the Rainbow Scholars. Each graduating student will receive a special ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity | Contact: Lela Randall, 315-470-6660
Friday
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Syracuse University Hendricks Chapel | Event Website | December Commencement is a gathering of the ESF community to formally recognize students completing their degrees in August and December 2019. Held prior to final exams, it is a celebration of scholarship and academic accomplishment with many featured and distinguished ... Read More | Sponsor: Student Activities | Contact: Student Affairs, 3154706660
Graduates of Distinction Reception & Dinner
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Genesee Grande Hotel | ESF Alumni Association Board Members & the College will be honoring the 2019 Graduates of Distinction during this evening reception and dinner. | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Saturday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Heiberg Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY 13159 | Cut your own Christmas tree at Heiberg Forest. Wreaths and ESF maple syrup will also be available. Trees: $30 Wreaths: $15-$35 Cash or check only | Sponsor: Forest Properties | Contact: Jill Rahn, 315-470-6627
6:00 pm | Drumilns Country Club | This semi-formal dinner-dance is sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Association in honor of August and December degree candidates. Tickets are required and will be available for purchase throughout November. | Sponsor: Undergraduate Student Association | Contact: Division of Student Affairs, 3154706660
Sunday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Heiberg Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY 13159 | Cut your own Christmas tree at Heiberg Forest. Wreaths and ESF maple syrup will also be available. Trees: $30 Wreaths: $15-$35 Cash or check only | Sponsor: Forest Properties | Contact: Jill Rahn, 315-470-6627
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Heiberg Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY | Make your own holiday wreath at Heiberg Forest Cost is $20 and includes all materials. Space is limited to 15 people per workshop. Pre-register with Maura Stefl (mhstefl@esf.edu) Cash or check only | Sponsor: Office of Experiential Learning and Outreach & Department of Forest Properties | Contact: Jill Rahn, 315-470-6627
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Gateway Center Concourse | Need a break from studying and writing final papers? Come to the Gateway Center on December 8th at 7pm for a “Pizza Party Study Break!” The Alumni Association will be passing out free pizza and soda (lug your mug!) in recognition of your hard work. Just bring ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Tuesday
Mathew Ovadias - Capstone Seminar
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | 210 Walters Hall | Lignin Thermoplastic Blends: Biorefinery Willow Lignin and Poly(lactic acid) | Sponsor: Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering | Contact: Mathew Ovadias, 3156637013
Thursday
Alumni Gathering in San Francisco
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Tabletop Tap House, San Francisco | Click Here to Register! | Join fellow SUNY-ESF alumni at a gathering in San Francisco on December 12th! Local alum Cariann Quick '09 will host this informal event in the Mini-Bar at Tabletop Tap House beginning at 6:30pm. Planning to be in town for the AGU Annual Meeting? This venue ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Saturday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Heiberg Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY 13159 | Cut your own Christmas tree at Heiberg Forest. Wreaths and ESF maple syrup will also be available. Trees: $30 Wreaths: $15-$35 Cash or check only | Sponsor: Forest Properties | Contact: Jill Rahn, 315-470-6627
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Heiberg Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY | Make-your-own holiday wreath at Heiberg Forest Cost is $20 and includes all materials. Space is limited to 15 people per workshop. Pre-register with Maura Stefl (mhstefl@esf.edu). Cash or check only | Sponsor: Office of Experiential Learning and Outreach & Department of Forest Properties | Contact: Jill Rahn, 315-470-6627
Sunday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Heiberg Forest- 7393 Maple Ridge Road, Tully, NY 13159 | Cut your own Christmas tree at Heiberg Forest. Wreaths and ESF maple syrup will also be available. Trees: $30 Wreaths: $15-$35 Cash or check only | Sponsor: Forest Properties | Contact: Jill Rahn, 315-470-6627
Tuesday
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Little Goat Diner Bar | Click Here to Register! | Join fellow ESF alumni at a gathering in Chicago on January 14th! ESF's Director of Alumni Relations, Debbie Caviness, will host this informal event at the Little Goat Diner Bar beginning at 6:30pm. Beverages and light snacks courtesy of the Alumni Association. ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Wednesday
ESF Alumni Association Board Meeting
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Gateway Center | The ESF Alumni Association will meet for its semi-annual board meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Thursday
Alumni Gathering in Greenville, SC
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Liability Brewing Co. | Event Website | Join fellow ESF alumni at a gathering in Greenville, SC on January 23rd! Local alum David Suarez '91 will host this informal event at Liability Brewing Co. beginning at 6:30pm. Beverages and pizza courtesy of the Alumni Association. This event is FREE to ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Doubletree Hotel, Carrier Circle, Syracuse | Join fellow NYSAF members at an alumni reception being held on January 23, 2020 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Doubletree Hotel in East Syracuse. This is a great opportunity to meet with fellow ESF alumni attending the conference! | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Saturday
Gateway Center | Mark your calendars for our annual alumni event held in conjunction with an SU basketball game. This year we will be offering discounted tickets to the SU vs. DUKE game on February 1st (tip-off TBD). Prior to the game, we'll be hosting a pre-party in the Gateway ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Tuesday
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Latitude Bar & Grill | Join fellow ESF alumni at a gathering in Manhattan on Feb. 4! This informal event at Latitude Bar & Grill will begin at 6:30 p.m. (third-floor lounge). In town for the NYWEA Annual Meeting? Latitude Bar & Grill is a quick 8-minute walk from the Marriott Marquis. ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Monday
Career Development Series: Making Connections: Alumni and Student Networking Event
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Nifkin Lounge | This event allows you the opportunity to network with people who were once in your shoes. This experience will provide the opportunity for your resume to be reviewed, allow for an opportunity to learn from their professional experiences, and discover job positions ... Read More | Sponsor: Career Services Office and Alumni and SUNY-ESF Alumni Association | Contact: Casey Duffy, 315-470-4738
Tuesday
Spring 2020 Career and Internship Fair
10:30 am - 2:00 pm | The Gateway Center | Event Website | Our Career and Internship Fair brings together representatives from a broad range of organizations that offer careers and internships associated with the environment. Invited organizations will include corporate, government, and non-profit agencies. This exciting ... Read More | Contact: Jennifer Fazio, 315-470-4741
Monday
Environmental Studies Seniors Showcase
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Nifkin Alumni Lounge, Marshall Hall | 7th Annual Environmental Studies Seniors Showcase, juried poster-presentations by seniors graduating in May or December 2020. Open to the campus community. | Sponsor: Dept. of Environmental Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 315.470.6636
Thursday
Central New York Alumni Dinner
Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles, NY | Mark your calendars now for the 2020 Central New York Alumni Dinner on Thursday, April 16th. This year we will be at the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, NY. More details to come! | Sponsor: ESF Office of Alumni Relations
Saturday
Alumni Lounge, Marshall Hall, 1 Forestry Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210 | Event Website | Girls' Summit is a hands-on S.T.E.A.M.-based career exploration day that introduces girls in grades 5-10 to “non-traditional” fields through a keynote address, a series of hands-on workshops, and a college-readiness panel composed of students from local colleges. ... Read More | Sponsor: WCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County); ESF Women's Caucus, Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Pr | Contact: Heather Engelman, 315-470-4752
Thursday
Nifkin Lounge, Quad, + | Event Website | Celebrate more than 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
Thursday
Syracuse, NY Area Alumni Gathering
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | The Craftsman Inn, Fayetteville, NY | Join the Syracuse, NY-Area Alumni Group for the fourth annual gathering in May! This event will be held from 6-8pm at the newly-renovated Craftsman Inn in Fayetteville, and is free to attend! Food will be provided; cash bar and free parking. | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
Friday
Storm King Art Center & Historic Thayer Hotel | Save the Date for the 2020 Metro NY Alumni Gathering on Friday, June 5th. Join us for a specialized guided tour of Storm King Art Center, focusing on their ecology projects (including the replanting of their allee). Later that evening, join fellow ESF alumni ... Read More | Sponsor: ESF Alumni Association
