Sep. 12, 1996-Vol28n03: Newman Centers Award to Honor Rossberg

Newman Centers Award to Honor Rossberg

Newman Centers at UB have announced that the first recipient of the Fr. Raymond Murray Campus Ministry Award will be the late Robert H. Rossberg. Rossberg, who died May 5, 1996, was Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology. He held several administrative posts during his career at UB, including vice president for academic affairs, and continued to teach part time following his retirement in 1994.

The award will be presented Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Annual Convocation and Liturgy of the Holy Spirit, to be celebrated by the Most. Rev. Henry Mansell, Bishop of Buffalo, at 11:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's University Church, 3269 Main Street.

Newman Centers honor Rossberg as "the epitome of a committed scholar, teacher, administrator and a dedicated friend of the university...committed to the notion of service to others in his 40 years at UB. Even with the pressing concerns as a senior academic leader, Bob Rossberg always had time for a junior colleague or a student with a problem or a complaint or who simply needed a compassionate shoulder to lean on. Countless students have admired and respected his wisdom and kind spirit over many years."

Fr. Murray, for whom the award is named, was the first campus minister at UB, beginning his ministry in 1936. A pioneer in the new field of involvement on a college campus, he dedicated his efforts to reaching young people who needed spiritual renewal and strength along with their academic pursuits. The award will be presented by his grand-niece, Kathleen Stamm, a member of the North Campus Newman Center Community.