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.
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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.
Detachment 535: Virtual Leadership Panel
On November 6, 2020, Syracuse University’s Detachment 535 Air Force ROTC program will be hosting their first-ever virtual Leadership Panel. Speakers will reflect on different leadership styles and personal experiences in the real world. These speakers have volunteered their times to give u s tips on what it is like to be a successful leader so we may carry them with us into our Air Force careers.
If you would like to attend, please email afrotcofc@syr.edu with the following:
- First and last name (Must match Zoom display name)
- Associated University or Program
- Why you are seeking to join
KEY SPEAKERS
- Colonel Johnny L. Barnes II
- Lieutenant Colonel Myron L. Chivis
- Lietenant David Lyle
- Stacy L. Pearsall
Hometown Hero: Jay Knight
United States Army Captain (Promotable) Jay Knight hails from Huntsville, Alabama. He completed his bachelor’s degree in 2000 at the University of Alabama – Birmingham and enlisted into the United States Army in 2005 as an 11 Bravo – Infantryman.