On December 19, 2024, President and Chancellor of Syracuse University, Kent Syverud, Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, David Van Slyke, and Director of Alumni Relations at Syracuse University, Jessica Murray (PHOTO LEFT, L to R), each received a Paul Harris Fellow recognition from Rotarian John Ambrose Cooper (PHOTO RIGHT) member of the Rotary Clubs of Niagara Falls (NY) and Niagara County Central, and a Syracuse alumnus.John presented these three PHFs in recognition of the recipients’ leadership as part of the Maxwell School centennial anniversary celebration (1924 – 2024)
By presenting this prestigious recognition to these senior leaders of his alma mater, John accomplished two significant achievements:
(1) he enhanced the image and awareness of Rotary International at this major educational institution; and
(2) by funding these PHF recognitions, he provided important financial support for our Rotary Foundation.
John hopes that his example will inspire other Rotarians to consider PHF recognition to the leaders of their alma maters, as well as other business and community leaders.
It is a great way to support our Foundation and promote Rotary at the same time. Recipients will feel greatly honored to receive this prestigious recognition.