11/11/03, On The Front Page - Almanac, Vol. 50, No. 12

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On the Front Page: November 11, 2003

Law School's First Law Firm Endowed Chair
The Law School recently announced the first endowed professorship in its history from a law firm. Cozen O'Connor, one of the 100 largest law firms in America, will donate $2 million to endow the Stephen A. Cozen Professor of Law Chair...

Zisman Family Professor of CIS: Rajeev Alur
Dr. Alur received his bachelor's degree in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology at Kanpur in 1987, and his doctorate degree in computer science from Stanford University in 1991...

Wharton Alumnus Endows Term Professorship for
Excellence in Teaching
Wharton alumnus Evan Thompson, '64, has pledged $1 million to endow a professorship that recognizes teaching excellence. The chair will be called the Evan C. Thompson Endowed Term Professorship for Excellence in Teaching...

Almanac, Vol. 50, No. 12, November 11, 2003

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Tuesday,
November 11, 2003
Volume 50 Number 12
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The President and Provost reflect on Veterans' Day.

Law School's first Endowed Chair from a law firm honors alumnus, Stephen Cozen.

A Chair for Excellence in Teaching for faculty in SEAS, Nursing, the College and Wharton.

The inaugural Zisman Family Professor of CIS is named.

The Trustees' Fall Stated Meeting held last Friday had a full agenda.

NIH-provided funding for a Center of Excellence in Biomedical Computing.

The Provost's State of the University presentation to Council.

Let it Snow! Snow Day Child Care will be available to those who pre-register.

Health Care Pre-tax Expense Account now includes certain OTC drugs.

Art Auction to benefit MFA Class of 2004 Thesis Fund.

Talk About Teaching and Learning: Communication Within the Curriculum