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Update from across the pond 🇬🇧

Students Penelope Diamond and Jordan McGuire have been squeezing in some sight-seeing while studying abroad in London!

Transferring to ESF is the move, but don't just take our word for it. Here's what Conner Grant, an Aquatics and Fisheries Science major, has to say:

Groundhogs have been spotted on our Syracuse campus! Let's learn some more about our neighborhood woodchucks:

🧑‍🔬 The scientific name for this species is Marmota monax
🧬 They have 2 layers of fur; the dense gray inner layer makes them look "frosty"
🌲 They can swim and climb trees

Another exciting 🌲 In April, over 20 ESF Forestry Club members and SUNY ESF Ranger School students went to Newcomb to help plant thousands of tree seedlings!

This massive undertaking is an integral part of the Adaptative Capacity Through Silviculture (ACTS) study, with project sites located in Newcomb, Heiberg Forest and a site in northern Michigan. This study is focused on evaluating different strategies for managing forests for climate change mitigation and adaptation. The planting component of the study is part of what is called “assisted migration”, or planting tree species that are expected to become more adapted to the anticipated future climate conditions of a given site.

Did you know that Americans spend about a third of their time at the office? That means it is an area primed for making sustainable changes!

Shalon Stevens from Spectrum News 1 Central New York/S Tier chatted with Rochelle Strassner from our sustainability office about things we all can do to make our offices more environmentally friendly. Check out the story here:

How to reduce food waste through being sustainable in the office According to SUNY ESF, most Americans spend about a third of their time in the office and that’s where a portion of food waste is coming from.

"Only 1% of the population gets to actually be in production agriculture. 1% of us feed the other 99%."

NYS Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball dropped this stat on us for the latest edition of Campus Conversations 🤯 Catch the episode here: https://bit.ly/ESFxRichardBall

CNYCentral.com chatted with Professor Theresa Selfa about the "Right to Food - Food as Commons" conference that brought more than 400 people from across the globe to campus to talk about sustainable agriculture and food equity and justice.

You can watch the story or read about it here: https://bit.ly/RightToFoodConference

Did you know about 30% of our students transferred to ESF? When you look at our academics, tuition, culture, location, research activity... You get the idea. It just makes sense.

Learn more about transferring here: esf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer

It's 🌎

Celebrated by the UN since 1973, this day acknowledges the importance of the environment and our obligation to care for it through restoration and outreach. It's one of ESF's favorites (for obvious reasons 😉)

Fun fact: ESF's current name was determined in 1972, a year before the UN's dedication of this special day!

Ticks and black flies and mosquitos, oh my! It's time to talk bug bite prevention 🦟

Whether you are in the field for research or recreation, it's important to prevent bug bites, including the diseases that can come with them. Here are tips for avoiding bites.

Avoiding Bug Bites: The ABCs of Prevention | Adirondack Mountain Club If you’ve already read the companion to this blog, “New York’s Most UN-Wanted: 3 Bugs to Avoid," you’ve learned about the diseases three common New York bugs can transfer, and might be tempted to stay inside this summer. Don't cancel your summer plans! Let’s review steps you can take to re...

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Today Graduate Student Association President Emme Christie (they/them) raised the Pride flag on campus!

When it comes to protecting the environment, sustainability plays a major part.

Over the next month, ESF will be on Spectrum News 1 Central New York/S Tier sharing how you can be more sustainable in your daily life! To kick off this awesome series, we are talking about sustainable fashion 👖👕

Exploring the world of sustainable fashion Being sustainable with our fashion

It's official, Bray Slope is now truly on its way to becoming Bray Meadow! A few things you should know:

🌼 It will provide a bloom turnover of resources for native pollinators from spring through fall

🪻 It includes host plants for butterflies, moths, and specialist bees

🦋 Classroom enrichment and research opportunities will come with this new addition

Why do transfer students 💚 ESF?
📚 Our programs are renown for their depth and breadth
💰 Our tuition is competitive

You'll also tap into a proud alumni network that is 19,000+ strong and covers the globe 🌎

Learn more about transferring here: https://bit.ly/transferesf

Do you want to learn how to make fire by friction? Do you love playing tabletop games or propagating plants? There's a club for that.

One of our favorite parts of ESF life is the amount of unique clubs there are. Students can also join a club at SU, too.

Check out our club list: https://engage.esf.edu/organizations

Let's check out some 🌸

When the weather turned a corner, Dr. Rebecca Rundell's EFB 311 course made their way to Ithaca to examine the geology of famous Taughannock Falls and then wrapped up the day with a visit to Museum of the Earth in Ithaca. Pictured in slide 2 is one of the largest "heteromorph" ammonoids known to science. It roamed the Late Cretaceous seas of Antarctica, about 70 million years ago.

If you're a Memorial Day hiker, make sure that you on the trails. Try to leave the environment in better shape than you found it 🌳

We've had some amazing events the past few weeks! Here is a link to our galleries. See if you can spot yourself or a loved one 💚

https://www.esf.edu/galleries/

"The possibilities for connection open up so many more avenues than any kind of silencing ever will."

Camille Dungy is an award-winning poet, our honorary degree recipient, and our newest podcast guest! Take a listen to our newest episode. You can catch this episode and previous ones on Spotify or our website 🎧

🔗 https://spoti.fi/44oW1mj

Future students: wondering what life is like in Syracuse? Student Landon Debes gives some recommendations on what to do in our Central New York city!

🔗 https://bit.ly/lifeincuse

Check it out! Students Lauren Hamilton, Dani White, and Abrielle Hamilton recently attended The Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training in New York City. The training is a multi day event held in cities across the world where participants gain a deeper understanding of the climate crisis and solutions from Vice President Al Gore, scientists, activists, and others.

Learn more about The Climate Reality Project at https://www.climaterealityproject.org/.

We proudly present the SUNY ESF Ranger School Class of 2024! You've officially joined an impressive group of alumni. Congratulations on your achievement 🎓

It's Graduation Day in Wanakena! Congratulations to our newest SUNY ESF Ranger School graduates on your big achievement. We look forward to celebrating you today 🎓

You're joining a great group of alumni, just like the Class of 2023 here! Drop your well-wishes in the comments!

TGI(ES)F 🌳🌸

ESF + SU = Awesome

ESF's environmental focus, innovative research, and culture mixes with the resources and clubs of Syracuse University, which means you can get both the small and big college feel! Take an arts class in the morning, and come back across the street for your wildlife sciences class in the afternoon.

Plus, Oakie and Otto are besties 💚🧡

In case photos weren't enough, we have a video of highlights from our Commencement Ceremony!

We are so proud of the newest class of alumni 🎓 You can also rewatch the whole ceremony on our YouTube channel.

Commencement 2024 Highlights | SUNY ESF at the Amp Check out the highlights from one of our favorite days of the year!_____Keep up with us 🌱 Instagram: .esf Facebook: TikTok: Esf.edu

Did you know that SUNY ESF is the first and only higher education institution in New York State to have the designation of Adobe Creative Campus?

This means that students have access to Adobe Creative Suite with their email with no charge! Check out the work that student Emma Virnelli has been making using the programs 🐝

Planet Forward correspondent applications are due May 20th 🗓️ Here's the deets:

Planet Forward is a climate storytelling project. SUNY ESF 💚s Planet Forward (we are a pillar school). You may have heard of Storyfest - the international competition that awards climate stories created by people like YOU. Not to brag, but we had 4 finalists!

Planet Forward has regular correspondents during the year. You submit 4 stories and work with an editorial team, build a portfolio, and have the opportunity to attend trips. You also get one of your pieces submitted to the competition.

To review all of the perks and submit an application, head to their page: https://planetforward.org/our-correspondent-program/