Lawrence Wien - Biography

Lawrence Wien (1905 – 1988) was an American lawyer, philanthropist and real estate owner.

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.

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.

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

External links

• Lawrence A. Wien Papers, Columbia University Libraries