Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on July 05, 1953)

Happy Birthday, James Steinberg! From navigating diplomatic waters as Deputy Secretary of State to steering the academic ship at Syracuse University, you've proven that diplomacy and academia both require patience—and a good sense of humor. Your journey from international negotiations to university administration is truly impressive; clearly, managing global crises was just practice for faculty meetings!

Wishing you another year filled with success and laughter. May your days be free from bureaucratic headaches (or at least fewer than usual), your students attentive (mostly), and may every birthday remind you how much you're appreciated—both in Washington corridors and campus hallways alike!