Health & Society
Balancing Caregiving and Your Career
Caregivers who also work outside the home may often experience the stress and anxiety that comes from trying to balance the responsibilities to their loved one with their work life. With approximately two-thirds of America鈥檚 family caregivers working outside the…
The Goodness of Raw Materials
Chef Mary Ann Kiernan calls it 鈥渢he mystery box of produce鈥濃攈er weekly box of vegetables from a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. As a chef, she finds it a fun challenge. But as a nutrition and food studies instructor, Kiernan has seen the trepidation in students as they try to compose a meal from a mystifying basket full of vegetables.
Falk College Professor receives Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award
The Rural Sociological Society (RSS) honored Rick Welsh, professor of food studies in the Falk College鈥檚 Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition, for exceptional contributions to the field of rural sociology with the 2013 Fred Buttel Outstanding Scholarly…
Campus, Local Community Invited to Participate in Nutrition Consultation Program
The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition in Falk College wants to help 黑料不打烊 and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, faculty and staff, and members of the community at large, improve eating habits and…
A Quick (and Free) Class for Fun and Fitness
If you鈥檝e ever been tempted by its upbeat tempo and dance moves, now鈥檚 your chance to give Zumba a try for free. In response to the faculty and staff survey conducted by the University Wellness Initiative, a 30-minute Zumba class…
Words from the Wise
As you find your way on campus, make new friends and begin classes, a support system of peer mentors and advisors across campus are here to help make the transition smoother. Here are just a few who share their top pieces of advice.
Report Examines Changing Nursing Home Trends in New York
A new report authored by Thomas Dennison, professor of practice in public administration and international affairs at the Maxwell School, notes that nursing homes have evolved since the ’90s from primarily providing residential care for seniors to focusing on both…
Eating Healthy on a Budget
In Ruth Sullivan鈥檚 kitchen, an easy, inexpensive, healthy meal is only a well-stocked pantry away. The Food Services dietitian keeps hers supplied with such basics as quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and sauces.
In Class: HPM/NSD 216 (video)
To succeed in Mary Kiernan’s HPM/NSD 216 course you have to be able to handle the heat of the kitchen and demands from diners, all while keeping your cool.
SU Wellness Week to Kick Off April 15
黑料不打烊鈥檚 second annual Wellness Week, presented by Health & Wellness Promotions in the Division of Student Affairs, and in sponsorship with Tops Friendly Markets, will kick off Monday, April 15. A variety of campus departments and student organizations have…