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| − | '''Lawrence A. Wien''', [[Columbia College|CC]] '[[1925|25]], [[Columbia Law School|Law]] '[[1927|27]], was a generous alumnus who made his fortune in real estate. | + | '''Lawrence A. Wien''', [[Columbia College|CC]] '[[1925|25]], [[Columbia Law School|Law]] '[[1927|27]], was a generous alumnus and [[trustee]] of the university who made his fortune in real estate. |
| − | Among his many contributions were funds for the construction of [[Wien Stadium]] and renovation of [[Johnson Hall]], for which the building | + | Among his many contributions were funds for the construction of [[Wien Stadium]] and renovation of [[Johnson Hall]], for which the building and it's food court were renamed in his honor. |
In addition, the Wien Reference Room in [[Butler Library]] and the [[Lawrence A. Wien Prize for Social Responsibility]] are named after him. | In addition, the Wien Reference Room in [[Butler Library]] and the [[Lawrence A. Wien Prize for Social Responsibility]] are named after him. | ||
Revision as of 22:34, 10 November 2007
Lawrence A. Wien, CC '25, Law '27, was a generous alumnus and trustee of the university who made his fortune in real estate.
Among his many contributions were funds for the construction of Wien Stadium and renovation of Johnson Hall, for which the building and it's food court were renamed in his honor.
In addition, the Wien Reference Room in Butler Library and the Lawrence A. Wien Prize for Social Responsibility are named after him.
