The mission of the Social Committee of the ESF Graduate Student Association is to foster a sense of community and connectivity among graduate students across all academic departments at ESF.  We strive to fulfill this mission by providing social opportunities that are varied in nature and engage a diversity of the graduate communities’ interests. 

We recognize the importance of a balance between our work as graduate students and our non-academic experiences.  We believe that a strong sense of community and connectivity amongst members of the ESF graduate body will enhance an individual’s graduate student experience; promote pride in ESF; create opportunities for meaningful friendships; and encourage collaboration amongst ESF students during and after graduate school. 

Please check the GSA News Section, Calendar or join our Facebook group: SUNY ESF Graduate Student Association for upcoming GSA Social Events. 

Past social events include:
(Pictures of our past social events are on our photos page)

Ice Skating and Inn Complete TG
Join us at Tennity Ice Rink on South Campus for FREE ice skating with free food and beer at the Inn Complete to follow!
This event is co-sponsored by the GSA & the SU-GSO.  

2012 Chili and Cornbread Cook-off!
Show off your chili and cornbread skill! 
PRIZES FOR BEST VEGGIE AND MEAT CHILI, AND CORNBREAD
This is a trash free event so be sure to bring your, plates, bowls, spoons and appetite! 

A Night of Class for the End of Classes.  A special end of semester TG with wine, beer, cheese, desserts, and dancing.  Fancy attire is encouraged! 

Harvest Potluck. A Sunday evening gathering with food and friends. Please bring: Your favorite dish to share; plates, forks, bowls and spoons to eat the food (let's be trash free!); a non-perishable food item to give to the Regional Food Bank! 


Halloween TG at the Inn Complete. Festive beer, food, candy and costumed fun! Costume contest will be held with prizes for the best male, best female, and best group costumes. Please remember to bring your ID and have a safe ride organized to get you home.

Apple Picking with GSA!
The SUNY ESF Graduate Student Association hosted an outing to Beak & Skiff Farms in Lafayette, NY for Apple picking.

Graduate Student Thank Goodness It’s Friday (TG) events.
The TG (or Thank Goodness it’s Friday) event is a traditional Graduate Student Event at ESF.  It’s a chance to relax with some pizza, soda and beer on Friday evenings.  Middle Ages, a local brewery in Syracuse will be supplying the beer. The food and beer go quick, so come early. Be sure to bring a mug for drinks, we do our best to stay trash free here at ESF! Also, bring a form of age identification, no proof of age = no beer. 

Softball, Frisbee and Ice Cream
Come out to play some Softball and/or Frisbee, we'll put together some teams for some fun pickup games!  Then we'll indulge you with some ice cream/frozen treats. After, if you're still keen for some fun, food, and drink, we'll head over to the Inn Complete, the Graduate Student Pub for ESF and SU students.  The Inn Complete has free pool, ping pong, foosball and popcorn!

Syracuse Chief’s Baseball Game
The Syracuse Chiefs are the local minor league baseball team!  We'll provide you with FREE tickets, you bring the cheer.

Empire Brewing Company and Armory Square Night Downtown
Join us for drinks and food at Empire Brewing Company in the Downtown Armory Square area of Syracuse.  Some of the best beer in town and ESF Graduate Students receive a discount on all food and drink for this event!