On November 17′”, MSRC hosted the first meeting of the Dean’s Council – a group of influential community and business leaders who will assist MSRC in advancing its mission of research, education, and publicservice in the marine and atmospheric sciences. The six initial members of the Council are alumni or friends of MSRC that have been involved in supporting the Center in myriad ways. The inaugural members are: Robert Komitor (M.S. ’80) – Partner, Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP; Jane Ross – Vice President, Alfred and Jane Ross Foundation. Inc.; Andrew Sabin – President and Owner, Sabin Metal Corp.; Craig Allen (B.S. ’79) – Chief Meteorologist, CBS Radio; Michael White (B.S. ‘ 74) – Partner, Environmental Practice Group, Jaspan Schlesinger Hoffman, LLP; and Michael Zeitlin (M.S. ’80) – President, Magic Consulting, Inc.
The day-long meeting began with welcoming remarks and a lively discussion with University President Shirley Strum Kenny, followed by an overview of MSRC including highlights of research and Center activities, a meeting with Lance King, SBU’s Vice President for Advancement, and tours of several MSRC laboratories. The Council plans to meet about twice a year and each gathering will highlight different aspects of the Center for the Council. Council member Michael White noted that he was “extremely impressed to see the growth of the Center.”
“The Council will play a very important role in the advancement of MSRC and they are enthusiastic about helping us,” added MSRC Dean David Conover. “This is just the beginning: we expect the Council to double in size and to expand the scope of its activities over the next year.”
