A former Roundtable panelist and Siena University professor has died. Vera Eccarius-Kelly died Saturday at her home in Delmar after a long battle with Cancer.
A professor of Comparative Politics and supporter of refugee organizations, Eccarius-Kelly brought a wealth of knowledge to the panel.
Roundtable host Joe Donahue says “The entire WAMC and Roundtable Panel family grieves Vera’s passing. She devoted herself to creating real change and inspired others to carry that work forward. Though her loss leaves a void, her spirit and vision will continue to guide us.”
In an email to the campus community Saturday, University President Chuck Seifert remembered Eccarius-Kelly as someone who “always greeted you with a smile.”
During her tenure, Eccarius-Kelly held connections in Central America and the Middle East.