Making It Better for New Columbians
Jonathan S. Lavine CC’88 honored at Alexander Hamilton Dinner
(L to R): Dean James J. Valentini; University Trustee Jonathan S. Lavine CC’88; Michael P. Behringer CC’89, president of Columbia College Alumni Association; University President Lee C. Bollinger PHOTO: EILEEN BARROSO
Columbia College awarded University Trustee Jonathan S. Lavine CC’88 the Alexander Hamilton Medal on November 16 at a black-tie dinner held in Low Rotunda. The medal is the highest honor awarded to a member or members of the College community for distinguished service to the College and accomplishment in any field of endeavor.
More than 400 guests joined Dean James J. Valentini, President Lee C. Bollinger and the Columbia College Alumni Association to honor Lavine, who is vice chair of the Trustees of Columbia University. “Over and over again, Jonathan has invested in our students, current, and future, and in our faculty,” said Columbia College Dean James J. Valentini. “He is committed to improving situations, to helping people live healthy, satisfying lives, and especially—to enabling our students to get the most from the Columbia College Experience.”
“Every time I set foot on campus, I walk a little taller and I just smile. I hope that I have made it better for another generation of Columbians.”
— Jonathan S. Lavine CC’88
