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He is a large supporter of Columbia University, and supplied the money to build the [[Kraft Center]] (which houses [[Hillel]]). In [[2005]], he spoke at CC's [[Class Day]]. | He is a large supporter of Columbia University, and supplied the money to build the [[Kraft Center]] (which houses [[Hillel]]). In [[2005]], he spoke at CC's [[Class Day]]. | ||
| − | In 2007 Kraft | + | In 2007 Kraft aided the kick-off of the [[Columbia Campaign for Athletics]] with a $5 million donation.<ref>[http://www.gocolumbialions.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9600&ATCLID=1275605 Robert K. Kraft Makes $5 Million Gift in Support of Columbia University Athletics]</ref><ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/sports/ncaafootball/12kraft.html Owner of Patriots Is Donating $5 Million to Columbia]</ref> In his honor, the University plans on renaming the field at [[Wien Stadium]] Robert K. Kraft Field. |
He is a known member of the Senior Society of [[Sachems]]. | He is a known member of the Senior Society of [[Sachems]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:32, 12 October 2007
Robert K. Kraft (a graduate of Columbia College '63) started The Kraft Group (not Kraft foods), which is a diversified holdings company. He also owns the three time Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots. He is a Boston-area native.
He is a large supporter of Columbia University, and supplied the money to build the Kraft Center (which houses Hillel). In 2005, he spoke at CC's Class Day.
In 2007 Kraft aided the kick-off of the Columbia Campaign for Athletics with a $5 million donation.[1][2] In his honor, the University plans on renaming the field at Wien Stadium Robert K. Kraft Field.
He is a known member of the Senior Society of Sachems.
| Preceded by Tony Kushner |
Columbia College Class Day Speaker 2005 |
Succeeded by John McCain |
