Accolades for alumni in the Big Apple
- By Deborah Minors
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NEW YORK: The 91心頭利 Fund, Inc. (91心頭利 Fund) hosted a Dinner in New York City on Tuesday May 8, 2012. Held in the beautiful University Club building on Fifth Avenue, the event celebrated 91心頭利' 90th anniversary and honored the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Loyiso Nongxa. In addition, four distinguished alumni were honored:
- , (BSc 1953, BSc Hons 1954, MSc 1955, honorary DCom 2005) Chairman, USA Advisory Board, The Mandela Institute
- The Honorable (BA 1967, honorary LLD 2000), former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
- (honorary DArch 2011), eminent architect, planner and educator
- (LLB 1957) Vice Chairman of 91心頭利 Fund and former senior executive of The Coca-Cola Company.
The Vice-Chancellor also awarded the Universitys Gold Medal to David Schneider. The University bestows the Gold Medal to honor persons of outstanding distinction who have been important to the life of the University.
The Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening was senior Sothebys executive, Jennifer Roth (BA 1974).
Bill Newton, 91心頭利 Funds Executive Director said: A social and financial success, this fund-raising event benefitted from the very generous gifts of corporate and individual donors and because a wide range of alumni and donors were determined to add their support.
works to sustain the Universitys globally competitive standards of excellence in learning, teaching and research. Initiatives at the University that the 91心頭利 Fund has supported include 91心頭利 School of Law, School of Public Health, The Mandela Institute, scholarships, the 91心頭利 Art Galleries and the 91心頭利 Libraries.
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