All Posts in #in memoriam

Professor Jeremy Blumenthal, who joined the College of Law as an assistant professor in August 2005, died on Dec. 18. He was featured as an outstanding professor in the National Jurist (March 2011), where he is identified as being one…

The Center on Human Policy invites the community to gather to remember Steven Taylor, wise scholar and professor, visionary leader, passionate advocate and dear friend on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. A reception will follow….

Steven J. Taylor, Centennial Professor of Disability and director of the Center on Human Policy at the Syracuse University School of Education, died at his home in South Onondaga on Nov. 8. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Edinger,…

Donald Paul Ely, 84, died at home on Sept. 24 after a long illness. Born Sept. 3, 1930, in Buffalo to Paul B. and Florence Fuller Ely, he received his B. A. from SUNY Albany in 1951. Upon graduation, he…

Sari Knopp Biklen, professor emerita of cultural foundations of education and women’s studies, passed away on Sept. 16. “I know that I speak for all of her colleagues in expressing deep sadness over Sari’s passing,” says Eric F. Spina, Syracuse…

Kathleen Delavan, a staff member of the Office of Disability Services, died on Aug. 27 after an extended illness. She began her affiliation with the Office of Disability Services as a communication assistant and, due to her terrific work ethic…

William C. Stinchcombe, professor emeritus of history at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, passed away on Wednesday, June 11. He joined the faculty as an assistant professor in 1967, and was named associate professor in 1971, full…

Professor Mary Marshall would have been proud to receive the warm recognition of those gathered for the dedication of the honors program’s library that now bears her name. “She was the finest of mentors,” said Edward Menkin G’67, G’72, L’77. “She would be thrilled to see so many young women and men here today and deeply touched by this dedication.”

A memorial for Anthropology Professor Bill Kelleher, who passed away last fall, will be held Friday, February 28, at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. This special service will be followed by a reception in the Maxwell School’s Founders Room. Parking…

The University community is invited to celebrate the life of Bonnie Dunay at a memorial service on Friday, March 7, at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. A reception will follow in the Heroy Geology Laboratory lobby. Dunay, a 28-year employee…