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2017 News Archive
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Sen. Schumer Calls for Federal Action to Fight Tick-borne Illness
07/13
Dr. Melissa Fierke: Lyme disease research a ‘priority’ in ESF environmental health program
ESF Earns ‘Leader’ Status from REV Campus Challenge
06/29
ESF has been designated as a "Leader" by the REV Campus Challenge, which promotes clean-energy efforts by colleges and universities in New York state.
Philosopher’s Camp Returns to Newcomb Campus
06/29
The Philosophers' Camp, an annual collaboration between the ÌÇÐÄvlog of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) Northern Forest Institute and St. John's ÌÇÐÄvlog of Santa Fe, New Mexico, reimagines the original Adirondack excursion as a weekend retreat in elegant Great Camp style at the historic Masten House.
Restoration of Piping Plovers Happening on Multiple Fronts
06/28
Piping plovers are found along the Atlantic Coast and in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions. Unique to North America, the birds nest on open, sandy beaches, making them vulnerable to predators and the dangers of being in close proximity to humans who use the beaches for recreation.
Mighty Oaks Welcome a New Coach
06/07
With long time cross-country and track-and-field Head Coach John View retiring this year, ESF tapped local running star Mike Melfi to lead the Mighty Oaks programs.
ESF President Joins U.S. Leaders : 'We Are Still In’ on Paris Agreement
06/07
ESF President Quentin Wheeler is among 1,219 governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and university leaders from across the U.S. or with significant operations in the U.S., representing the broadest cross section of the American economy yet assembled in pursuit of climate action, who this week declared their intent to continue to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in reducing carbon emissions.
SUNY Ranks among Top 100 Worldwide for Patents Granted in 2016
06/06
SUNY campuses were awarded 57 U.S. utility patents for advances in biotechnology, cancer research, manufacturing, renewable energy, and much more.
Dr. John Farrell Named Exemplary Researcher at ESF
05/22
Dr. John Farrell, a professor in ESF's Department of Environmental and Forest Biology (EFB) was named the ÌÇÐÄvlog's Exemplary Researcher for 2017-18.
Martin Hogue Receives Teaching Award
05/22
Martin Hogue, visiting associate professor at the ÌÇÐÄvlog of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), received the 2017 ESF ÌÇÐÄvlog Foundation Award for Exceptional Achievement in Teaching.
Students Recognize Contributions of Faculty, Staff
05/22
Three awards were presented to ESF employees at the Undergraduate Student Association's Spring Banquet.