Statement by President Bollinger on the Passing of Former Provost, Professor Theodore de Bary
July 19, 2017
Ted de Bary was a truly great Citizen of Columbia on every level -- as an accomplished student, visionary scholar, and respected academic leader. By bringing classic Chinese and other Asian texts to our undergraduate Core Curriculum he showed how Columbia could build on its unique intellectual tradition by continuing to expand our perspectives on the world. To the last, he was a beloved teacher and friend who remained devoted to his alma mater. And for that, generations of fellow Columbians will always be grateful.
In honor of Professor de Bary, the University will fly Columbia flags at half-staff on Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21.
Related:
- Wm. Theodore de Bary, Renowned Columbia Sinologist, Dies at 97, The New York Times, July 17, 2017
- Columbia College mourns the loss of Wm. Theodore de Bary CC’41, GSAS’53, Columbia College News & Updates, July 19, 2017