The SUNY Oswego community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Daniel Griffin, the university’s former director of Admissions, who peacefully passed away this weekend at home with family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Our campus has lost a much-loved member of our community; Dan’s warmth, kindness, witty humor and Oswego pride touched so many. An Oswego alumnus with a 1992 bachelor's degree in English and a 2000 master's degree in education, Griffin was a member of the Admissions team since his time as a student. In 2018, Dan earned a high honor from SUNY – the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service – where he was aptly recognized for his nearly three-decade career at SUNY Oswego.
Often referred to by many as a "consummate professional," "true visionary," “role model” and even "Oswego's biggest cheerleader," Dan’s enduring legacy will live on and his high integrity and commitment to excellence in admissions and enrollment has set a precedent for future generations to follow.
Dan made many positive contributions to SUNY Oswego including securing record-breaking applications, enrolling more than 2,200 freshmen and transfers, and attracting the most diverse freshman class of Oswego students ever in 2017. He was instrumental in coordinating and growing the college's scholarship program for first-year students, organizing a College Night at SUNY Oswego, expanding open houses and accepted-student days, creating an admissions counselor-in-residence program in New York City and Long Island, boosting recruitment efforts in such cities as Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., developing the Start Now program, and working closely with the Office of International Education and Programs to increase the numbers of international students.
Our condolences go out to Dan’s wife, Sharon, and daughters Hannah, Natalie and Allie, who remain a significant part of the Oswego family. Our thoughts are also with Dan’s friends and colleagues in Admissions at this difficult time.
Information on memorial services will be shared once they become available.
Sincerely,
Mary C. Toale, Ed.D.
Officer in Charge