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

Randy Fuller, Russell ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø faculty members across campus. ºÚÁÏÍø’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 ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

Alumni, parents, and friends streamed into the Village of Hamilton by the thousands on Friday, Sept. 21, joining the campus community for Colgate’s three-day Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration. They were greeted by banners hailing ºÚÁÏÍø at 200 Years and a calendar packed with special events.

ºÚÁÏÍø has named Paul B. Mischler, currently deputy chief advancement officer at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Medicine, as vice president for advancement at ºÚÁÏÍø. He will take up his new post on November 5.

Tara Bubble, deputy director of undergraduate admissions at Cornell University, has been named dean of admission at ºÚÁÏÍø. She will take up her new post on October 15.