Columbians Ahead of Their Time

Columbia 250 celebrated the people and ideas associated with Columbia that have shaped the world and how we see it. Here are a few Columbians—faculty, administrators, and alumni—who have had such an impact. We will continue to post new Columbians Ahead of Their Time profiles throughout 2005.

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James Renwick
Architect
"A magnificent Gothic Revival church, designed by an engineer who studied the copybooks of [English] theorists and detailers…One of the city's greatest treasures."
—AIA Guide to New York View

Stephen Wise
Rabbi
"How can a rabbi be vital and independent and helpful if he be tethered and muzzled?" View

John Corigliano
Composer
"I find the best art coming out of HBO…No matter what it's doing, whether it's comic or horror, it knows it must reach an audience." View

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