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In Memoriam - Richard Beeman (1942-2016)

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 12:15pm

THE MITCHELL CENTER EXPRESSES PROFOUND appreciation for the life of Richard Beeman, the John Welsh Centennial Professor of History, Emeritus, who passed away in early September of 2016.  In addition to his distinguished career as a scholar and teacher of early American history, and his superb administrative service as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Rick was a founding member of the DCC Executive Committee, and he also skillfully chaired the Planning Committee for the 2012-2013 DCC Faculty Workshop Series on "Constitution Making." He was an endless source of energy, enthusiasm, and great ideas.  The DCC program, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the University of Pennsylvania were all greatly enriched by Rick Beeman’s remarkable contributions, and we will all seek to carry forth his great legacy.