Summer 2014
Around the Quads
Lavine Honored with Seixas Award
On May 15, University Trustee Jonathan S. Lavine ’88 received the 14th annual Gershom Mendes Seixas Award from Columbia/Barnard Hillel. The award is given to those who have made outstanding contributions to Jewish life at Columbia.
Robert K. Kraft ’63 (left) and Seixas Award honoree Jonathan S. Lavine ’88. Photo: John CostelloA former chair of the Board of Visitors, Lavine is the managing partner and chief investment officer of Sankaty Advisors. President Lee C. Bollinger said, “Jonathan Lavine is a joy to us on the trustees. We depend upon his enthusiasm. Every day, we’re grateful for his involvement.”
Held in the Low Rotunda, the event raised more than $1.3 million thanks to a matching gift of $500,000 from Lavine and Robert K. Kraft ’63, setting a record for the largest gift in the award’s history. Kraft, who also presented the award, spoke about Lavine’s passion for social justice.