Dean Peter J Awn

With the somber news of dean peter j.

Dean peter j awn.

Peter awn served as dean of columbia university s school of general studies for twenty years during his four decade tenure at the school school officials said. For more than 40 years. Peter awn dean emeritus of the school of general studies passed away yesterday following a car accident last month. Awn s passing still fresh on everyone s minds a gloomy yet sentimental ambiance gripped the room as the council convened.

Awn s death announced by university president lee bollinger on monday morning was the result of injuries sustained during a car crash. Peter awn former dean of the school of general studies was struck in a car accident while walking home from campus friday evening. He remains in critical but stable condition in the neuro icu at cuimc according to an email sent to gs students by gs dean lisa rosen metsch this afternoon. 25 by a toyota highlander driven by a 23 year old.

Peter awn the eighth dean of the school of general studies who built and shaped the character of the school across two decades of expansive growth for the betterment of student life died on sunday. Dean awn served for twenty years as dean before stepping down in 2017 though he continued to serve as a professor of islamic and comparative religion in columbia s religion department. A moment of silence was dedicated to dean awn followed by many people sharing treasured memories of dean awn welcoming them to the school and showing genuine interest in their lives.