FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS
Bob Greene Recognized For 40 Years The onset of the pandemic last spring sidetracked many plans. One of them was the recognition of Dr. John Robert (Bob) Greene for his 40th anniversary of teaching at the College.
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ob Greene began as a part-time instructor at Cazenovia in September 1979 while also serving as manager of the campus radio station, WICT. He became a full-time faculty member in 1984 and was tenured in 1987. He was named Distinguished Faculty Member in 1993, and awarded the College’s first endowed chair, the Paul J. Schupf Chair in History and Humanities, in 2000. He served several terms as chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division. Given his penchant for history, it is only natural that Bob also serves as the College Archivist.
Dr. Greene is also known for his writings on American history. He is a leading scholar of the American presidency and has edited or written 19 books including works on Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and George H. W. Bush. He is a sought-after subject matter expert for interviews with national and local print and broadcast media outlets. Many alumni recall watching him on WCNY’s The Ivory Tower during his 17-year run as a regular on the program. Always a mindful supporter of Cazenovia, Bob often includes a mention of the College in his interviews.
In 2000, he published Generations of Excellence: An Illustrated Biography of Cazenovia College and donated all proceeds to scholarMANY STUDENTS ships for Cazenovia CREDIT BOB WITH College students. PROVIDING THEM WITH He also endowed a scholarship THE FOUNDATIONAL in his daughter’s name, the Mary TOOLS THAT PREPARED Rose Greene Scholarship, annually THEM FOR GRADUATE awarded to an outstanding junior or senior student pursuing a degree SCHOOL AND SUCCESSFUL in the Social Sciences. CAREERS AS TEACHERS,
When alumni are asked about their most valued academic experience, Dr. Greene’s name often comes up. He is known as a challenging but supportive professor who encourages students to push beyond their comLAWYERS, HISTORIANS fort zone. Many students Congratulations, Bob, on your AND IN GOVERNMENT. credit Bob with provid40 years here! Thank you for ing the foundational your dedication and many tools that prepared them for graduate contributions to the College and its school and to go on to successful careers. students. Cheers to many more years!
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Cazenovia College Magazine: Winter/Spring 2021
