![Famed Columbian Jacques Barzun ’27 passed away at 104. A distinguished teacher, historian, educator, cultural critic and University administrator, Barzun taught Contemporary Civilization for more than 30 years and was a driving force behind the creation of “Humanities A,” which became Literature Humanities. Famed Columbian Jacques Barzun ’27 passed away at 104. A distinguished teacher, historian, educator, cultural critic and University administrator, Barzun taught Contemporary Civilization for more than 30 years and was a driving force behind the creation of “Humanities A,” which became Literature Humanities.](https://www.college.columbia.edu/annualreport/sites/default/files/styles/timeline_photo_enlarged/public/timeline/Barzun%20%2727_Jacques%20headshot.jpg?itok=LJ8X6gsU)
October 25, 2012
Famed Columbian Jacques Barzun ’27 passed away at 104. A distinguished teacher, historian, educator, cultural critic and University administrator, Barzun taught Contemporary Civilization for more than 30 years and was a driving force behind the creation of “Humanities A,” which became Literature Humanities.
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