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September

Wednesday

Time Management: Academic Success Center Workshop Series

10:30 am - 11:30 am | https://phi-syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/95904535157 Meeting ID: 959 0453 5157 Passcode: 657227 | Event Website | Time Management Do you have too much to do and not enough time to complete everything? This workshop will help you manage your time using various tools and time organization strategies. (Online Synchronous Workshop) Tuesday 9/22/2020 at 6:00pm-7:00pm EST ... Read More | Sponsor: Academic Success Center | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 315-470-6752

SUNY ESF Adopt-a-Block Cleanup

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | SUNY ESF's Adopt-a-Block Site | Sign up here | Join us for ESF's Adopt-a-Block site clean up! We will be meeting on the Quad at 4PM and walking to and from the site just off campus. There is a 10 individual limit for the clean up, so sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot! Be sure to bring a mask, ... Read More | Sponsor: Alpha Xi Sigma Honor Society | Contact: Molly Mulhare, 845978-8385

September

Thursday

Diversity @ ESF 24/7/365

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | Diversity@ESF 24/7/365 meetings are on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Thursdays at 1pm. We'll be meeting over zoom for this semester. You only need to register once to go to the rest of the meetings. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Lizette Rivera, 315-565-3079

"Activate the Quad" LA Installations

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | The ESF Quad | Please join the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture sophomore design studio (LSA 226) for an afternoon to "Activate the Quad." Three groups of students will have a total of 60 minutes to place, experience, and remove their installation---designed to activate ... Read More | Sponsor: Department of Landscape Architecture | Contact: Robin E. Hoffman, 315-783-4985

Environmental Studies Seminar Series

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Zoom Meeting | Event Website | Environmental Studies Seminar Series 2020-2021 Engaging Diverse Publics Around Complex Environmental Issues Syracuse Lead Crisis: A Panel Discussion with Local Researchers and Organizers Thursday, September 24th 2:30pm - 4:00pm Zoom Meeting The Environmental ... Read More | Sponsor: Environmental Studies - Randolph G. Pack Institute | Contact: Rebecca Hart, 315-470-6636

Fall 2020 Anti-Bias Training (Open to any student)

Latina / Latino / Latinx Heritage Month 2020

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Google Meet/Virtual | Latina / Latino / Latinx Heritage Month 2020 September 15-October 15 All Events Via Zoom / Google Meet- Registration Required for ALL programs. Please see program descriptions for program links. Programs co-sponsored by the ESF Inclusion, Diversity and Equity ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Lizette Rivera, 315-565-3079

September

Friday

Flu Shot Clinic

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | ESF Quad (Rain Location: Bray Rotunda) | Fall 2020 Flu Shot Clinic WHERE: Quad Tent INCLEMENT WEATHER LOCATION: Bray Rotunda WHEN: Friday, September 25th Tuesday, September 29th Wednesday, September 30th Thursday, October 1st TIME: 12 pm - 4 pm for all dates listed WHAT ... Read More | Sponsor: Student Affairs | Contact: Laura Crandall, 3154401995

September

Monday

MS Thesis Defense - Daniel Kalina

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Videoconference | Thesis Title: Engineering a Novel, Non-Antibody PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Using High-Throughput Fluorescence Polarization Screening Program of Study: FCH Biochemistry | Contact: Jacqueline Frair, 315-470-4905

OIDE New Normal Workshop 5: Solicitation

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | OIDE Presents 10-week Series to Put 'New Normal' in Focus Week #5 Solicitation (Flexibility) ESF will host a series of virtual events for ESF and community partners designed to help audiences claim knowledge and self-care in the face of unprecedented change. Hosted ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Malika Carter, 315-565-3016

Navigating Stress in the Age of COVID-19: Academic Success Center Workshop Series

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | https://phi-syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/99590438694 Meeting ID: 995 9043 8694 Passcode: 391577 | Navigating Stress in the Age of COVID-19: Zoom | Navigating Stress in the age of COVID-19 This semester may be especially challenging, given some of the recent global and national events and concerns regarding the pandemic, racial injustice, and the growing impacts and risk of climate change. Learning to ... Read More | Sponsor: Academic Success Center | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 315-470-6752

Human Library: Latina/Latino/Latinx Edition

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | Latina / Latino / Latinx Heritage Month 2020 All Events Via Zoom / Google Meet- Registration Required for ALL programs. Please see program descriptions for program links. Programs co-sponsored by the ESF Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee Sep 28, ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Lizette Rivera, 315-565-3079

Family Engagement Session: Self-Care and Trends in College Students

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Zoom, Register in Advance | Register In Advance | Join us as we talk with ESF Counseling Services staff on how to help you help your student succeed in College and beyond. We will talk about self-care tips and trends we are seeing in our students. Register in advance for this meeting: https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkdO6orT4vHtLKRR6ear67FaO_1dUxD63x ... Read More | Sponsor: Division of Student Affairs | Contact: Laura Crandall, 3154704921

September

Tuesday

Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair

11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Virtual via Handshake Platform | Students can register for the fair here! | Interested in furthering your education? Attend the Graduate and Professional School Fair to speak with representatives from graduate schools, law schools, medical programs, etc. Registration is required in order to sign up for 1:1 and group sessions with ... Read More | Sponsor: Career Services Office | Contact: Casey Duffy, 3154704738

Flu Shot CIinic

"Activate the Quad" LA Installations

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | The ESF Quad | Please join the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture sophomore design studio (LSA 226) for an afternoon to "Activate the Quad." Two groups of students will have a total of 60 minutes to place, experience, and remove their installation---designed to activate the ... Read More | Sponsor: Department of Landscape Architecture | Contact: Robin E. Hoffman, 315-783-4985

Fall 2020 Student Safe Zone LGBTQIA+ Ally Training (Open to any student)

Study Skills: Academic Success Center Workshop Series

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | https://phi-syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/98594252058 Meeting ID: 985 9425 2058 Passcode: 616794 | Study Skills Zoom link | Study Skills Do you have trouble recalling information from your lectures, readings, or notes? This workshop will provide you with some skills on how to improve your memory in order to help you be more successful in your studies. Unlock your amazing BRAIN POWER ... Read More | Sponsor: Academic Success Center | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 315-470-6752

September

Wednesday

Study Skills: Academic Success Center Workshop Series

10:30 am - 11:30 am | https://phi-syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/99930848095 Meeting ID: 999 3084 8095 Passcode: 159548 | Study Skills Zoom Link | Study Skills Do you have trouble recalling information from your lectures, readings, or notes? This workshop will provide you with some skills on how to improve your memory in order to help you be more successful in your studies. Unlock your amazing BRAIN POWER ... Read More | Sponsor: Academic Success Center | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 315-470-6752

Global Dialogue Series: SEA Semester

11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Please join OIE for the first in a monthly Global Dialogue series, featuring lectures and discussions hosted by some of our study abroad partners. This first session will take place Wednesday, September 30 at 11:00am and will feature Dr. Mark Long, Associate ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of International Education | Contact: Kerrie Findlay, 315-470-4903

Flu Shot CIinic

MS Thesis Defense - Matthieu Ahouangbenon

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Videoconference | Thesis Title: Projected impacts of climate change on Maize, Millet and Rice in West Africa: A Modeling approach using Aquacrop and remotely sensed data Program of Study: SRM Natural Resources Management | Contact: Yaqi You, 315-470-6765

October

Thursday

Virtual Career and Internship Fair

11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Virtual via Handshake Platform | Register for the Career and Internship Fair here: | Please join us for our very first Fall 2020 Virtual Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 11am-3pm! Our Career and Internship Fair brings together representatives from a broad range of organizations that offer careers associated with ... Read More | Contact: Jennifer Fazio, 315-470-4741

Flu Shot CIinic

October

Friday

Effective Note-Taking: Academic Success Center Workshop

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | https://phi-syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/98641921491 Meeting ID: 986 4192 1491 Passcode: 638087 | Effective Note-Taking Zoom link | Note-Taking Skills Learn different note-taking techniques that can help you stay organized, retain more information, and become a helpful guide when it comes to studying and review Friday 10/2/2020 at 11:30am-12:30pm https://phi-syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/98641921491 Meeting ... Read More | Sponsor: Academic Success Center | Contact: Amelia G Hoffman, 315-470-6752

October

Saturday

Fall Campus Day of Service

8:30 am - 12:00 pm | Meet in Bray Hall Rotunda | Pre-Registration is required, space is limited. | Join us as we volunteer at Thornden Park and help us remove invasive trees and work on the bricks. Be sure to wear layers and closed toe shoes. Pre-registration is required https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0444A8AF28A5FF2-campus We will meet at Bray Hall Rotunda ... Read More | Sponsor: Student Involvement and Leadership | Contact: Sarah Houck, 3154704719

October

Monday

What’s in a Name?: (Latina/Latino/Latinx/Hispanic)

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | Latina / Latino / Latinx Heritage Month 2020 September 15-October 15 All Events Via Zoom / Google Meet- Registration Required for ALL programs. Please see program descriptions for program links. Programs co-sponsored by the ESF Inclusion, Diversity and Equity ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Lizette Rivera, 315-565-3079

OIDE New Normal Workshop 6: Temporary Structures

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | OIDE Presents 10-week Series to Put 'New Normal' in Focus Week #6 Temporary Structures (Construct) Learn about responsible stewardship of institutional resources and to protect the safety of persons and the security of property ESF will host a series of ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Malika Carter, 315-565-3016

Family Engagement Session: Sustainability Initiatives at ESF

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Zoom, Register in Advance | Register In Advance | Join us as we talk with ESF Sustainabilty Staff to provide updates on ESF Sustainbility Initiatives as well as tips to improve your carbon footprint at home! Register in advance for this meeting: https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAudu6uqD0qHNYzcm-atFUk8nGzAwvoakFl ... Read More | Sponsor: Division of Student Affairs | Contact: Laura Crandall, 3154704921

October

Tuesday

Test Prep: Academic Success Center Workshop Series

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | https://phi-syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/95107827971 Meeting ID: 951 0782 7971 Passcode: 259230 | Test Prep Zoom link | Test Prep Do you feel stressed at the thought of an upcoming test? Don’t know how to prepare for your midterm or upcoming tests? This workshop will focus on giving you an introduction to some basic study techniques, test preparation, test-taking, and learn ... Read More | Sponsor: Academic Success Center | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 315-470-6752

October

Wednesday

Candidacy Exam, Oral - Michelle Viera

9:00 am - 11:00 am | Online or TBD | Degree: Ph.D. Program: ESC Environmental and Natural Resources Policy | Contact: Aidan Ackerman, 315-470-6545

Test Prep: Academic Success Center Workshop Series

10:30 am - 11:30 am | https://phi-syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/94943057221 Meeting ID: 949 4305 7221 Passcode: 146320 | Event Website | Test Prep Do you feel stressed at the thought of an upcoming test? Don’t know how to prepare for your midterm or upcoming tests? This workshop will focus on giving you an introduction to some basic study techniques, test preparation, test-taking, and learn ... Read More | Sponsor: Academic Success Center | Contact: Amelia Hoffman, 315-470-6752

October

Friday

Candidacy Exam, Oral - Atef Amriche

9:30 am - 12:00 pm | Videoconference | Program: ERE Geospatial Information Science & Engineering Degree: Ph.D. | Contact: Alexander Weir, 315-470-6791

Environmental Studies Grad Welcome!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Virtual (TBA) | Fall 2020 Dept. of Environmental Studies graduate student welcome event, for all new and continuing departmentally-affiliated graduate students and faculty. | Sponsor: Dept. of Environmental Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 315464-0084

October

Monday

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Brief Overview of Taínos (The Caribbean People Columbus Encountered in 1492) with OIDE

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | Latina / Latino / Latinx Heritage Month 2020 September 15-October 15 All Events Via Zoom / Google Meet- Registration Required for ALL programs. Please see program descriptions for program links. Programs co-sponsored by the ESF Inclusion, Diversity and Equity ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Lizette Rivera, 315-565-3079

OIDE New Normal Workshop 7: Facilities and Grounds Use

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | OIDE Presents 10-week Series to Put 'New Normal' in Focus Week #7 Facilities & Grounds Use (Re-Grounding) ESF will host a series of virtual events for ESF and community partners designed to help audiences claim knowledge and self-care in the face of unprecedented ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Malika Carter, 315-565-3016

Family Engagement Session: Housing Trends/Planning for Next Year

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Zoom, Register in Advance | During this Final Family Engagement Session, we will talk with Centennial Hall Staff about housing for next year as well as programming trends/trends in general. Register in advance for this meeting: https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYoc-uhrT0rGtXVm2dyzFhKIDOLPBL0-ihJ ... Read More | Sponsor: Division of Student Affairs | Contact: Laura Crandall, 3154704921

October

Tuesday

Environmental Justice Panel: Food Justice

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom, Register in Advance | Register In Advance | Join us as we talk with several key faculty, staff, and practitioners in the field of Food Studies including: • Anne Bellows, professor and graduate program director of food studies in the Falk College; her area of specialty is a human rights-based approach ... Read More | Sponsor: Student Involvement and Leadership | Contact: Laura Crandall, 3154704865

October

Thursday

Afro-Latinidad: ¿Quién soy Yo?

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | Latina / Latino / Latinx Heritage Month 2020 September 15-October 15 All Events Via Zoom / Google Meet- Registration Required for ALL programs. Please see program descriptions for program links. Programs co-sponsored by the ESF Inclusion, Diversity and Equity ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Lizette Rivera, 315-565-3079

October

Monday

OIDE New Normal Workshop 8: Weapons and Explosives

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | OIDE Presents 10-week Series to Put 'New Normal' in Focus Week #8 Weapons & Explosives (Encounter) ESF will host a series of virtual events for ESF and community partners designed to help audiences claim knowledge and self-care in the face of unprecedented ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Malika Carter, 315-565-3016

October

Tuesday

Environmental Peacebuilding in the Middle East

12:00 pm - 12:50 pm | Virtual event (via Zoom) | Further information | (Part 1 of 3) Introduction and overview to "Environmental Peacebuilding in the Middle East" efforts by alumni, staff, and students of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Ketura, Israel. Part of the 2020 Dialogue Tour. This virtual event is open to ... Read More | Sponsor: Dept. of Environmental Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 315-464-0084

October

Thursday

Environmental Peacebuilding in the Middle East (Dialogue Session #1)

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Virtual event (via Zoom) | Further information | (Part 2 of 3) Dialogue Session #1, small-group follow-up to the "Environmental Peacebuilding in the Middle East" introductory event on Tues., October 20. Alumni of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Ketura, Israel, engage with undergraduate and graduate ... Read More | Sponsor: Dept. of Environmental Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 315-464-0084

Environmental Peacebuilding in the Middle East (Dialogue Session #2)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Virtual event (via Zoom) | Further information | (Part 3 of 3) Dialogue Session #2, small-group follow-up to the "Environmental Peacebuilding in the Middle East" introductory event on Tues., October 20. Alumni of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Ketura, Israel, engage with undergraduate and graduate ... Read More | Sponsor: Dept. of Environmental Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 315-464-0084

Fall 2020 Anti-Bias Training (Open to any student)

October

Friday

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

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

October

Sunday

Thursday classes in session - Main Campus only

| Contact: Registrar's Office, 315-470-6655

October

Monday

Advising for Spring 2021

ONGOING —continues through Tuesday, November 3, 2020 | Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

OIDE New Normal Workshop 9: Public Speech and Speakers

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | OIDE Presents 10-week Series to Put 'New Normal' in Focus Week #9 Public Speech/ Speakers (Amplify) ESF will host a series of virtual events for ESF and community partners designed to help audiences claim knowledge and self-care in the face of unprecedented ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Malika Carter, 315-565-3016

October

Tuesday

Fall 2020 Student Safe Zone LGBTQIA+ Ally Training (Open to any student)

November

Monday

Candidacy Exam, Oral - Jenny Frank

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Videoconference | Program of Study: SRM Sustainable Energy Degree: Ph.D. | Contact: Francis Webster, 315-470-6822

November

Tuesday

OIDE New Normal Workshop 10: Political Activities

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Zoom Event | Register here | OIDE Presents 10-week Series to Put 'New Normal' in Focus Week #10 Political Activities (Multiply) ESF will host a series of virtual events for ESF and community partners designed to help audiences claim knowledge and self-care in the face of unprecedented ... Read More | Sponsor: Office of Inclusion Diversity & Equity | Contact: Malika Carter, 315-565-3016

November

Wednesday

Registration for Spring 2021

ONGOING —continues through Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

November

Sunday

Friday classes in session - Main Campus only

| Contact: Registrar's Office, 315-470-6655

November

Tuesday

Fall 2020 Student Safe Zone LGBTQIA+ Ally Training (Open to any student)

November

Wednesday

Ph.D. Dissertation Defense - Jinxia Yuan

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Videoconference | Dissertation Title: Co-generation system of bioethanol and electricity with microbial fuel cell technology Program of Study: Chemical Engineering Bioprocess Engineering | Contact: Martin Dovciak, 315-470-6749

November

Thursday

Fall 2020 Anti-Bias Training (Open to any student)

November

Friday

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

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

November

Tuesday

Last day of classes

November

Wednesday

Thanksgiving recess

ONGOING —continues through Sunday, November 29, 2020 | Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

November

Monday

Reading days

ONGOING —continues through Wednesday, December 2, 2020

December

Tuesday

Candidacy Exam, Oral - Namjoo Heo

9:00 am - 11:00 am | Program: Environmental and Forest Biology, Ecology Degree: Ph.D. | Contact: Nosa Egiebor, 315-470-4733

December

Thursday

Final Exams

ONGOING —continues through Friday, December 4, 2020 | Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

December

Saturday

Reading day

ONGOING —continues through Sunday, December 6, 2020

December

Monday

Candidacy Exam, Oral - Yao Wang

Videoconference | Program of Study: ESC Environmental and Community Land Planning Degree: Ph.D. | Contact: Mohammad Razkenari, 315470-6835

Final Exams

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm ONGOING —continues through Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

December

Thursday

Grades due

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

January

Monday

Candidacy Exam, Oral - Timothy Morris

9:00 am - 11:00 am | Zoom | Program: EFB Conservation Biology Degree: Ph.D. | Contact: Andrea Parker, 315-470-6573

January

Monday

Martin Luther King Day - no classes

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

January

Tuesday

Classes begin

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

January

Tuesday

Last day to add a class

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

February

Friday

Last day to drop a class

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

March

Sunday

Spring break

ONGOING —continues through Sunday, March 21, 2021 | Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

March

Tuesday

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

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

March

Tuesday

Internship & Engagement Expo

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Gateway Center | Event Website | The Internship and Engagement Expo will have sophomores/juniors/seniors tabling about their internship/engagement experiences to other ESF students. A variety of experiences will be represented including i.e. internships (industry, research, government), field ... Read More | Sponsor: Career Services Office | Contact: Casey Duffy, 315-470-4738

March

Wednesday

Advising for Fall 2021

ONGOING —continues through Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

April

Wednesday

Registration for Fall 2021

ONGOING —continues through Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | Contact: Beth Minard, 6654

April

Friday

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

| Contact: Beth Minard, 6654