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Destress For Success: Improving Student Mental Health With A New Healthy Monday Program, Mary Kate Schutt Dec 2019

Destress For Success: Improving Student Mental Health With A New Healthy Monday Program, Mary Kate Schutt

Population Health Research Brief Series

College students’ mental health is declining at alarming rates. Rates of depression and suicidal ideation among students have doubled since 2007. This causes campus counseling centers and staff to become overburdened and under resourced. This issue brief describes the launch of the DeStress for Success program, a new Healthy Monday program that provides a positive resource for students to help increase mental health and improve academic performance.


Veterans Day Ceremony, Kent Syverud Nov 2019

Veterans Day Ceremony, Kent Syverud

Chancellor's Collection

No abstract provided.


Results From The Su Health & Wellness Goal Survey, Shannon M. Monnat, Mary Kate Schutt, Ashley Van Slyke, Alexandra Punch Nov 2019

Results From The Su Health & Wellness Goal Survey, Shannon M. Monnat, Mary Kate Schutt, Ashley Van Slyke, Alexandra Punch

Population Health Research Brief Series

In Spring 2019, SU’s Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion surveyed over 600 SU faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students to identify their goals related to health and wellness. This research brief summarizes the top ranked goals, including increasing physical activity, improving diet and nutrition, and better managing stress. There were interesting differences in goals across SU roles, sexes, and racial/ethnic groups.


Remembrance Scholar Convocation, Kent Syverud Oct 2019

Remembrance Scholar Convocation, Kent Syverud

Chancellor's Collection

No abstract provided.


Alumni Awards Celebration, Kent Syverud Sep 2019

Alumni Awards Celebration, Kent Syverud

Chancellor's Collection

No abstract provided.


The Barnes Center At The Arch Dedication, Kent Syverud Sep 2019

The Barnes Center At The Arch Dedication, Kent Syverud

Chancellor's Collection

No abstract provided.


Fall 2019 Welcome Message, Kent Syverud Aug 2019

Fall 2019 Welcome Message, Kent Syverud

Chancellor's Collection

No abstract provided.


2019 New Student Convocation, Kent Syverud Aug 2019

2019 New Student Convocation, Kent Syverud

Chancellor's Collection

No abstract provided.


How Tesol Contributes To Bringing Quality Education In Myanmar, Sam Yung Aug 2019

How Tesol Contributes To Bringing Quality Education In Myanmar, Sam Yung

English Language Institute

TESOL can contribute to bringing quality education in Myanmar by helping students to succeed in academic/professional settings and teachers to attain/deliver knowledge more proficiently thereby creating quality education.


An Overview Of Migration In The Northern Countries Of Central America, Fatima Rodriguez Pacas Aug 2019

An Overview Of Migration In The Northern Countries Of Central America, Fatima Rodriguez Pacas

English Language Institute

While migration is a positive and empowering experience for many, it is quite clear that forced migrants from Central America tend to be disproportionately vulnerable. Often their human rights and fundamental freedoms are at risk, not just in the countries they leave but in the dangerous route and places they settle. This poster promotes an understanding of migration from a critical though that challenge normative and dominant ideas provide a wider understanding of the complexity of the problem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, territory called northern triangle of Central America.


How To Get Rid Of Student Loans, Imane Ait Mohand Aug 2019

How To Get Rid Of Student Loans, Imane Ait Mohand

English Language Institute

As young adults, students are increasingly confronted with the need to borrow money to build their future, and the longer the studies are, the longer the repayment period will be. In some countries, such as the United States, indebtedness issue has become very problematic. The present work based on a real case study aims to highlight an effective solution to get rid of these loans and ensure a better future.


Epigenetic Regulation On Plant Stress Memory, Febri Adi Susanto Aug 2019

Epigenetic Regulation On Plant Stress Memory, Febri Adi Susanto

English Language Institute

Plants are sessile organisms; they cannot move like animals when the environment is not favorable. Therefore, plants need a mechanism to cope with environmental changes. For example, when a plant experiences stress, like water deficit, it will employ a certain mechanism that allows the plant to survive the next exposure (see Fig. 1), often referred to as “Epigenetic” regulation. By application, epigenetics deals with the changes of the level of the gene expression without change in the DNA sequence, by DNA methylation, histone modifications, and or small RNA regulation. Plant epigenetic regulation is related to the Lamarckian theory of evolution. …


Northeastern Brazilian Music Features In Ascensão, Helder Alves De Oliveira Aug 2019

Northeastern Brazilian Music Features In Ascensão, Helder Alves De Oliveira

English Language Institute

Musical elements from Northeastern Brazil served as a source for Brazilian nationalist art music. Its principal representatives are Villa-Lobos and Camargo Guarnieri. According to José Maria Neves, “Brazilian nationalism [a musical movement] is essentially neoclassical with respect to formal principles and language: it employs classical forms (suite, sonata, variations, etc.) and traditional melodic and harmonic structures using elements of Brazilian folk music.


Social Aspects Of The Influence Of Syracuse University On Local Community: Social Marketing Analysis, Olga Khokhryakova Aug 2019

Social Aspects Of The Influence Of Syracuse University On Local Community: Social Marketing Analysis, Olga Khokhryakova

English Language Institute

People are born with antipathy for those who are different. The reason for that is “the behavioral immune system” that for years helped people to protect themselves from diseases brought with strangers (Schaller, Park, 2011). Today that instinct is expressed in “experience of disgust, for extroversion and social interaction, for xenophobia and other prejudices, and for the origins of the cultural differences” (p.99). Research of Syracuse University students showed that the one of the best ways to increase empathy between people is in working with younger children. That is how “Empathy Matters” appeared – social project of Hendricks Chapel, the …


Women's Empowerment In The Middle East, Dina Rishmawi Aug 2019

Women's Empowerment In The Middle East, Dina Rishmawi

English Language Institute

This research aims to point out the argument for empowering women in the Middle East, and why it is important to the development of a country.


Metaheuristic Algorithms For Transit Network Design, Ni Luh Putu Satyaning Paramita Aug 2019

Metaheuristic Algorithms For Transit Network Design, Ni Luh Putu Satyaning Paramita

English Language Institute

Public transportation is a crucial part in developing sustainable transportation in urban areas. Without a good public transportation system, private vehicle ownership increases, which lead to many problems: traffic congestion, air pollution, energy exploitation. Planning and designing efficient public transportation is essential.


How To Improve Higher Education In Panama, Gustavo Jose Santamaria Gonzalez Aug 2019

How To Improve Higher Education In Panama, Gustavo Jose Santamaria Gonzalez

English Language Institute

Panama is a country with potential for economic growth. Its higher education system is internationally considered the second most problematic.A stronger focus on quality , access and resources are key to a competitive higher educational system in order to support the Panamanian economic growth.


Changes To Landscape And Its Effects On Environmental Sustainability, Angela Maria Cortes-Gomez Aug 2019

Changes To Landscape And Its Effects On Environmental Sustainability, Angela Maria Cortes-Gomez

English Language Institute

Since about the 1960´s the changes in landscapes have been more intense and have affected biodiversity due to society becoming increasingly urbanized. At the same time natural ecosystems have deteriorated (Metzger et al., 2006, Laurance et al. 2014). Reducing environmental change is one of the most important sustainability pillars of our world because all societies and businesses depend on the natural system for well-being. The complexity of this problem, arises as a result of diverse cultural, political and social factors. In this poster, I focus on how agriculture has transformed landscapes and decrease global sustainability.


The Impacts Of Travel Restrictions On Palestinians’ Healthcare In The Gaza Strip, Ghada Alhaddad Aug 2019

The Impacts Of Travel Restrictions On Palestinians’ Healthcare In The Gaza Strip, Ghada Alhaddad

English Language Institute

This poster aims to examine how travel restrictions impact healthcare services for Palestinian people traveling to and from the Gaza Strip.


"Supported Decision Making" In People With Mental Illness, Renata Komalasari Aug 2019

"Supported Decision Making" In People With Mental Illness, Renata Komalasari

English Language Institute

People with serious mental illness (SMI) may experience cognitive impairment, requiring others to help in making important decisions. The concept of "supported decision making" is preferable to previous concept "substitute decision making" due to more benefits for the person with SMI. Individual Placement Support is a strategy incorporating SDM. While there are challenges, many countries have incorporated SDM in their mental health acts.


The Importance Of Bio-Distance In Epidamnos (Modern Day Durrës), Marlon Koçi Aug 2019

The Importance Of Bio-Distance In Epidamnos (Modern Day Durrës), Marlon Koçi

English Language Institute

This poster presented discusses Greek colonization of Albania (Illyria) in the 7th Century BC.


Internally Displaced Persons In Iraq, Amal Hussein Shimir Aug 2019

Internally Displaced Persons In Iraq, Amal Hussein Shimir

English Language Institute

Internal displacement is a global issue in which Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) flee their home because of war, conflict and other issues, yet remain in their own country of origin (OCHA, 2016).


Developing A Community- Based Tourism Model In Rural Areas: The Case Of Indonesia, Popi Irawan Aug 2019

Developing A Community- Based Tourism Model In Rural Areas: The Case Of Indonesia, Popi Irawan

English Language Institute

Since 2010, Indonesia has been trying to develop tourism as one of its vital economic generators, resulting in the opening of employment opportunities, increased foreign exchange, and economic growth. The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism reported that, in 2018, tourism ranked second as a source for Indonesian foreign exchange after exports of palm oil (Ministry of Tourism of Republic of Indonesia, 2019). With regards to the abundant natural resources in rural areas in Indonesia and varied cultures expressed tangibly and intangibly, Indonesia has opportunities to develop more of its rural areas as tourist destinations. The objectives of developing these villages, however, …


Vector Control Strategies: A Push For Malaria Elimination By 2030, Sabere Ansele Traore Aug 2019

Vector Control Strategies: A Push For Malaria Elimination By 2030, Sabere Ansele Traore

English Language Institute

Despite all efforts to control malaria, the disease remains a burden in Africa, especially in Burkina Faso. In other ongoing field studies conducted in Kenya, researchers have identified ways to improve malaria vector control strategies useful for accelerating the elimination of the disease. These studies often review two methods of fighting malaria: indoor residual spraying (IRS) using organophosphates, and genetically modified bacteria for larval source management.


Cluster Approach In Humanitarian Response, Hayasa Tahmazyan Aug 2019

Cluster Approach In Humanitarian Response, Hayasa Tahmazyan

English Language Institute

The cluster approach is a system of coordination which ensures that international responses to humanitarian emergencies are predictable, accountable and have sufficient global capacity to overcome complex crises and natural diseases. It also aims to improve strategic field-level coordination and prioritization


Sexism In The Workplace Of Bangladesh, Rifat Rezowana Siddiqui Aug 2019

Sexism In The Workplace Of Bangladesh, Rifat Rezowana Siddiqui

English Language Institute

To analyze feminist concerns over the present condition of women and their contribution to the development of Bangladesh. This study also focuses on discrimination against women in the economic sector, along with the causes of flawed construction of gendered identity and the effects of such faulty concepts. Finally, it offers viable solutions by addressing mental health issues and suggestions for further research.


4d Printing Processes And Healthcare Applications, Nijat Isgandarov Aug 2019

4d Printing Processes And Healthcare Applications, Nijat Isgandarov

English Language Institute

4D dimensional printing is a developed technology for the fabrication of complex structures based on 3D printing where stimuli-responsive materials take part in a production of static structures that can change its form or function when exposed to a determined stimulus. This poster aims to give a brief overview of the materials and process used for 4D printing.


Inflation In Latin America: Comparative Study Of Leftist And Rightist Governments, Maria Emilia Altamirano Brizuela Aug 2019

Inflation In Latin America: Comparative Study Of Leftist And Rightist Governments, Maria Emilia Altamirano Brizuela

English Language Institute

This comparative research presents inflation in Latin America between Leftist and rightist Governments. This sample result consists in analyzing the current situation of Venezuela and Nicaragua, in contrast, with Chile and Costa Rica.


The European Warden; Reasons And Effects Of Immigration Through Libya., Anas Mustada Buhayh Aug 2019

The European Warden; Reasons And Effects Of Immigration Through Libya., Anas Mustada Buhayh

English Language Institute

In 2009 250 000 people applied for asylum in the 27 EU member states, with most people immigrating through Libya In 2010 the Libyan dictator Moammar Gaddafi offered to stop the illegal immigration if the European Union paid him five billion euros The deal did not go through Traynor 2010 Journey In order to reach to the coast and be on one of the boats sailing to Europe, migrants can spend months and even years on the way Searcy and Barry 2017 The Sahara has become a center for human smuggling. Migrants are handed from one point to another and …


Creating A Happy Education Environment In Vietnam, Mai Nguyen Aug 2019

Creating A Happy Education Environment In Vietnam, Mai Nguyen

English Language Institute

For long, Vietnamese people have put education on the top of their priorities. Accordingly, teachers are the most respectful people in the society. However, after some school violence scandals, the connection between parents, students and teachers has disintegrated