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- The Space in Between: Daniel Feldman, Stefanie Klavens, and Lynn Saville10:00 am
- Memorial Service for Boston University President Emeritus John R. Silber 3:00 pm
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Memorial Service for Boston University President Emeritus John R. Silber
A memorial service for John R. Silber (Hon.’95), Boston University president emeritus and former chancellor, will be held Thursday, November 29, at 3 p.m. in the George Sherman Union Metcalf Ballroom. Silber died September 27 at age 86. As BU’s seventh president, Silber led the University’s transformation from a commuter school to a renowned research institution. He served as president from 1971 to 1996, when he became University chancellor, a position he held until 2003. Silber also was a College of Arts & Sciences professor of philosophy and of international relations, a University Professor, and a School of Law professor of law.
When | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
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Building | George Sherman Union |
Room | Metcalf Hall |
Phone | 617-353-2238 |
Contact Email | evcon@bu.edu |
Contact Organization | Events and Conferences |
Fees | Free |