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In Memoriam: Life Trustee Anthony Y.C. Yeh G’49, an Innovator at the Intersection of Engineering and Business
After earning a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Anthony Y.C. Yeh G’49 returned to his native country determined to help the throngs of refugees fleeing into Hong Kong from mainland China. He…
Maithreyee (Mai) Dubé ’96, ’16, G’17, Inaugural Staff Representative to the Board of Trustees, Aspires to Lead and Serve
This past fall, the University’s Board of Trustees welcomed its first-ever staff representative. Over a two-year term, Mai Dubé, manager of enrollment services in the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, will use her voice, perspective and experiences as a…
Gift From School of Architecture Alumnus and University Trustee Patrick Ahearn ’73, G’73 Creates Workshop Series
This spring, the School of Architecture will launch the inaugural Patrick Ahearn Workshops, a series of short courses meant to augment and enhance the school’s academic course offerings. Each semester, practicing architects, graphic designers, engineers, brand strategists and others will…
Philanthropy That Recognizes the Value of Education and Educators
Sharon Jacquet graduated from 鶹ƵUniversity in 1972 with a degree in elementary education but decided against becoming a teacher. “I felt it was an awesome responsibility and I was too immature to be responsible for those young minds,” Jacquet…
University Secretary Lisa Dolak to Leave Board Office Post, Return to College of Law Faculty
Lisa Dolak has spent more than 35 years as a member of the 鶹ƵUniversity campus community—first as a law student, then a professor in the College of Law and more recently as senior vice president and University secretary to…
New Staff and Student Representatives Appointed to Board of Trustees
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Maithreyee (Mai) Dubé ’96, ’16, G’17 as staff representative to the Board of Trustees. Dubé, who brings significant experience leading diverse student programs and enrollment services, will serve a two-year term. The staff representative is…
鶹ƵUniversity Mourns the Loss of Life Trustee W. Carroll ‘Nick’ Coyne
W. Carroll “Nick” Coyne ’54, L’57, a 鶹ƵUniversity Life Trustee, respected labor relations attorney whose career spanned more than 40 years at Hancock & Estabrook LLP, and beloved volunteer throughout Central New York, died June 24 at age 89….
Staff Representative to the Board of Trustees—Application and Selection Process
Dear Staff: Following the May Board of Trustees meeting, Kathy Walters, chair of the Board of Trustees, announced that the Board had approved a change to the University bylaws to appoint a staff member as representative to the Board. In…
Trustee Member, Alumnus Cliff Ensley Reflects on Taking Challenges, Making an Impact
In 1978, Cliff Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 had an idea to start his own business and just $2,500 to do it. He was used to taking on challenges—there was no stopping him. Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability—at…
Law Student, Staff Member to Serve as Representatives to the Board of Trustees
鶹ƵUniversity’s Board of Trustees today announced that two new positions for representatives to the Board from the University community were approved at the Board’s May 22 meeting. The new law student representative and staff representative will join the existing…