Penn Plans Memorial for President Emeritus Sheldon Hackney: March 27
The University of Pennsylvania will hold a memorial service for Sheldon Hackney (Dec. 5, 1933–Sept. 12, 2013), former University of Pennsylvania president on March 27.
WHAT:
Memorial service for Sheldon Hackney, former University of Pennsylvania president.
WHO:
Penn President Amy Gutmann invites the University and wider community to celebrate the life of Penn President Emeritus Sheldon Hackney (Dec. 5, 1933–Sept. 12, 2013)
Featured speakers:
Amy Gutmann, president, University of Pennsylvania Thomas Ehrlich, visiting professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education Drew Gilpin Faust, president, Harvard University The Rev. Timothy Safford, rector, Christ Church, Philadelphia Barbara D. Savage, Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies Fain Hackney, Dr. Hackney’s son
Featured performers:
Danielle Harris, vocalist Erol Danon, pianist The Glee Club, University of Pennsylvania
WHEN:
Thursday, March 27, 2014 4-5 p.m. Memorial program (open to the public) 5-6 p.m. Reception (open to the public)
WHERE:
Irvine Auditorium 3401 Spruce St. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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