Walter Cooper ’57 (PhD), a retired research scientist at Eastman Kodak Co., a founding member of the Rochester chapter of the National Urban League and Action for a Better Community, and a New York State regent emeritus; and David Kearns ’52, retired CEO of Xerox Corp., former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education under President George H. W. Bush, and University life trustee and past board chair, were recognized at a celebration of their achievements in September.
MEDALISTS: David Kearns ’52 (far left) talks with Walter Cooper ’57 (PhD) during a celebration to honor them as recipients of the University’s Frederick Douglass Medal; Robert Goergen ’60 (right) addresses undergraduates at Convocation after receiving the Hutchison Medal.The University also honored Robert Goergen ’60, the chairman and CEO of Blyth Inc. of Greenwich, Conn., and one of the nation’s leading educational philanthropists. Goergen, a trustee since 1982 and board chair for 12 years, received the Charles Force Hutchison and Marjorie Smith Hutchison Medal, the University’s highest alumni honor. Goergen received the award during this fall’s College Convocation, a ceremony at which the College presents its annual teaching awards, named in recognition of the support of Goergen and his wife, Pamela.
