SUNY Oswego releases statement ... In Memorium: Brian Hough
October 8, 2018 - 9:05pm
Updated Statement: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, 2:10 p.m.
SUNY Oswego, Office of Communications & Marketing
Contact: Wayne Westervelt, chief communication officer,
Phone: (315) 312-2265, email: wayne.westervelt@oswego.edu
The SUNY Oswego campus community is deeply saddened by the death of Brian Hough, an assistant professor of geology, who passed away on Saturday. The college is able to confirm this afternoon, after receiving positive identification from the New York State Police, that Brian Hough was one of the pedestrians killed in the deadly limo crash that occurred this weekend in Schoharie, New York.
A valued colleague and dedicated teacher, he first arrived on campus in 2016 as a visiting professor. Hough was a scholar who specialized in the interactions of tectonics and climate and paleoelevation. He taught courses in stratigraphy, oceanography, historical geology, and paleontology.
He earned his PhD from the University of Rochester, master's degree from Idaho State University, and bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University.
“In a short time, Brian became a major part of our campus family,” said SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley. “He was a dedicated faculty member who inspired his students to learn and understand at a deep level, and whose contributions were often sought by his colleagues. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all, always.”
Our condolences go out to Brian’s family, friends, colleagues and his students during this difficult time. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Counseling Services will be available this week from 9 a.m. – noon, and 1-3:30 p.m., in 113 Walker Health Center, or by appointment for those in need.
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Statement releasted: October 8, 2018
The SUNY Oswego campus community is deeply saddened by the death of Brian Hough, an assistant professor of geology, who passed away as a result of an accident on Saturday. At this time, the college is still awaiting official confirmation from New York State Police on any connection to the deadly limo crash that occurred this weekend in Schoharie, New York.
A valued colleague and dedicated teacher, he first arrived on campus in 2016 as a visiting professor. Hough was a scholar who specialized in the interactions of tectonics and climate and paleoelevation. He taught courses in stratigraphy, oceanography, historical geology, and paleontology.
He earned his PhD from the University of Rochester, master's degree from Idaho State University, and bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University.
“In a short time, Brian became a major part of our campus family,” said SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley. “He was a dedicated faculty member who inspired his students to learn and understand at a deep level, and whose contributions were often sought by his colleagues. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all, always.”
Our condolences go out to Brian’s family, friends, colleagues and his students during this difficult time. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Counseling Services will be available this week from 9 a.m. – noon, and 1-3:30 p.m., in 113 Walker Health Center. The regularly scheduled Let's Talk sessions (drop-in counseling) will also be held on Monday evening in the Lakeside Resource Room from 3-4 p.m., Seneca Hall from 4-5:30 p.m., Cayuga Hall from 5:30-7 p.m., and the Village from 7-8:30 p.m.