Lawrence Wien
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Lawrence Wien (1905 – 1988) was an American lawyer, philanthropist and real estate owner.
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[edit] Early life
Wien was born in Manhattan, New York City, and received his bachelors degree from Columbia College in 1925 and his law degree from Columbia Law School in 1927.
[edit] Career
Wien served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Brandeis University and Vice Chairman of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
He was also a Trustee of Columbia University from 1966 to 1972.
[edit] Named after Lawrence Wien
- Wien Hall: a dormitory at Columbia University, renamed from "Johnson Hall".
- Wien International Scholarship: Scholarship instituted for international students at Brandeis University
- The main reading room at Butler Library at Columbia University
- Lawrence A. Wien Stadium: Stadium located at the northern tip of Manhattan and home of the Columbia University Lions football team
- Wien Walk: Pathway running from the Central Park to the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan
