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Rabbi Barry R. Baron, former command chaplain in the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., has been named associate university chaplain and campus rabbi at ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû, effective June 15.

ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû’s Leadership tradition, 200 years in the making, was on full display last weekend as alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends gathered for a series of celebratory events on campus.

Antonio Delgado ’99, U.S. Representative for the 19th Congressional District, will deliver the commencement address to ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû’s Class of 2019 on May 19, 2019.

Trustee Emeritus Robert Hung Ngai Ho ’56, H’11 has confirmed a $15 million gift to ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû to establish the Robert Hung Ngai Ho Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative.

Randy Fuller, Russell ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû Distinguished University Professor of biology and environmental studies, has received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the Society for Freshwater Science (SFS).

Robert H.N. Ho ’56, H’11 has been appointed Member to the Order of Canada (C.M.), one of that country’s highest civilian honors.

ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû is a distinctive, leading American university known for its intellectual rigor. Daily, the university’s world-class professors are conducting field-leading research across disciplines, often offering their undergraduate students an opportunity to contribute to unique knowledge-building projects.

Each year, endowed academic chairs and professorships provide resources that support the work of ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû faculty members across campus. ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû’s Board of Trustees approved a new slate of endowed chairholders during its autumn meeting, September 28–29.

Daniel B. Hurwitz ’86, P’17,’20, current Chair of the ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû Board of Trustees, has announced that he will step down from his chairmanship, effective May 4, 2019, in response to increased professional obligations.

Steve Fabiani, vice president and chief information officer, has accepted the position of vice president for digital innovation and technology at Hofstra University. He will take up his new role later this semester.