A Celebration of the Life and Service of John Silber
A memorial service for John R. Silber (Hon.’95), Boston University president emeritus and [...]former chancellor, was held Thursday, November 29, 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.
Hosted by Boston University on November 29, 2012.
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