Health & Society
School of Education Professor Kal Alston Named President Elect by the Philosophy of Education Society
Kal Alston, professor of cultural foundations of education and associate dean for academic affairs in the School of Education, will serve as president elect for the Philosophy of Education Society for 2019-20 year before becoming president of the organization in…
Alumna Cerri Banks, Skidmore College Dean of Students, to Deliver 2019 School of Education Convocation Address
Cerri Banks 鈥00, G鈥04, G鈥05, G鈥06, dean of students and vice president for student affairs at Skidmore College, will deliver the convocation address at the 2019 School of Education convocation ceremony on May 11, 2019. In her role at Skidmore…
Register for Nourish a Healthy Child Workshop for Faculty, Staff
Want to get started down a path (or get back on) to nourishing and feeding your child well? Together, let鈥檚 take a look at the principles and benefits of creating a joyful mealtime experience and building healthy habits. Attend the…
Odds of Perfect Bracket Are 1 in 9.2 Quintillion, so Why Do We Play?
The odds are, quite frankly, astronomical. If you are sitting down today to fill out your NCAA bracket, know this: the odds of getting it 100 percent correct are 1 in 9.2 quintillion (a number string 19 digits long). But…
Participants Sought for Research Study on Development of Speech in Young Children
Boys from ages 3 to 5 years are needed for a research study in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The research focuses on the development of speech in young children, specifically on how excitement influences speech motor control…
University Supports 25th Anniversary White Ribbon Campaign
March marks the 25th anniversary of the Vera House White Ribbon Campaign. Throughout the month, the University supports the campaign in raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence. The University launched its campus campaign on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the…
Why are People Throwing Cheese at Their Babies?
Newhouse School Professor Makana Chock offers insight on the latest鈥攁nd very odd鈥攙iral phenomenon.
Combat the Disease of Busyness with the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion
To celebrate National Public Health Week, the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion will host a luncheon with guest speaker Jaime Weisberg of Northbound LLC on Monday, April 1, at noon. The event will take place at the Schine Student…
Joan Christy Lecture Series Presents Culinary Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Julie Taboulie March 20
The Falk College nutrition program will host 鈥淟ebanese Cuisine & Culture and Mediterranean Living,鈥 a lecture presentation and live culinary demonstration with culinary star, TV host and award-winning cookbook author Julie Taboulie, on Wednesday, March 20, at 4:30 p.m. in…
Last Chance to Register for Elder Care Webinar for Faculty, Staff
When helping to care for an elderly loved one, it is important to plan ahead for future decision making. Join this webinar to learn tips for talking with parents and family, how to assess needs, managing resistance, holding a family…