As part of Syracuse University’s enduring commitment to veterans and military-connected students, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs today announced the recipients of its four scholarships specifically dedicated to these members of our community. These awards, made possible by the generous philanthropic commitment by donors, will provide outstanding military-connected students with meaningful financial assistance as they pursue their educations at Syracuse University.
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Veterans Day Ceremony 2020
Watch the Syracuse University’s Veterans Day ceremony right here. With keynote speaker Dino Babers, Head Coach, Syracuse University Football.
Rebel With a Cause: Marion Dorfer
When Associate Professor Marion Dorfer joined the U.S. Army, she did so despite the fact that her mother, father and brother had all served in the U.S. Air Force. “I think I joined the Army instead of the Air Force because I was more of a rebel. I wanted something different,” says Dorfer, who has taught surface pattern design, computer-aided pattern design and computer design classes in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Design since 1992.
A Higher Calling: James E. Baker
The Hon. James E. Baker has always known that he was meant for a life of public service. Growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was raised—as his mother once told him—to be a teacher. But he had other plans.
College of Law to Host Virtual Veterans Day Commemoration
Today, Nov. 10, the Syracuse University College of Law and members of the greater Syracuse legal community will gather to honor those who have served in and out of uniform during the College of Law’s third annual Veterans Day Celebration. Traditionally held in Dineen Hall in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom, this year’s ceremony—beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET—will take place virtually.
More Than Contact Tracers, Students ‘Want To Make a Difference’
When students hired for the Syracuse University COVID-19 contact tracing team did not have many contacts to trace, they nimbly and creatively morphed into what student supervisor Taylor Spires calls the “COVID response team.”
A Special Thank You to OVMA Executive Director Retired Col. Ron Novack
On behalf of Syracuse University Athletics and the rest of the University, we thank our very own retired Col. Ron Novack for all he does to make Syracuse University the Best Place For Veterans! Learn more about Ron’s military service and his role at SU below.
Hometown Hero: Charlie Poag
United States Marine Corps veteran and Syracuse University senior Charlie Poag enlisted in the Marine Corps in the summer of 2001 and completed boot camp two weeks prior to the tragic events of 9/11.
Undergraduate Internship Award Provides Student Veterans With ‘Pathway to Employment’
When a national survey by Student Veterans of America showed that the No. 1 concern of student veterans is the lack of internships, Ron Novack and Jennifer Pluta from Syracuse University’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) decided they wanted to do something to change that.
Father-Daughter Duo Scott and Lauren Deutsch Are Taking on the College of Law
It’s common for children to follow in a parent’s footsteps by attending their alma mater. But attending the same law school at the same time is much more unique. At the College of Law, father-daughter duo Scott and Lauren Deutsch are making pursuing a J.D. a family activity.