A THANK YOU TO DEAN SCHWARTZ “KEN HAS ALWAYS
BEEN EXTRAORDINARILY PATIENT, PROVIDING THE TIME AND SPACE WE NEED TO GROW INTO OUR FULL POTENTIAL. FOR THAT, WE ARE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL. ”
Driven is the word that comes to mind for many when thinking of Kenneth Schwartz, FAIA during his 10 years as dean of the Tulane School of Architecture. Driven to build opportunity for the entire school community. Driven to bring fundraising to new heights, surpassing the school’s entire history of fundraising during his term. Driven to secure national recognition and expand local impact.
- Kentaro Tsubaki, AIA
We could go on, but the public milestones are only one side of the story. Within Richardson Memorial Hall, Dean Schwartz was a persistent force pushing people and programs to think bigger and be better.
KENNETH A. SCHWARTZ SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWED FUND
In early May, we had the chance to thank, and kindly tease, Dean Schwartz at a reception hosted by Tulane President Mike Fitts and Provost Robin Forman. Associate Dean Kentaro Tsubaki, AIA shared the refle tions below on behalf of the faculty and staff. “Here is the question. What kind of M.O. can you extrapolate from a dean who writes 4 a.m. work emails, runs a full marathon, competes in downhill skiing and flies an airplan ? A quintessentially driven person who takes calculated risks and consistently executes exceedingly difficult tas with commitment and care, and here is the kicker, who expects others to do the same. Many of Ken’s accomplishments are tied to what generally referred to as Type A personality. One of the key attributes is time management. Ken is extremely organized and effici t. Always 3-4 steps ahead, impatiently waiting for us mere mortals to catch up. When it comes to business, he expects everyone
The new Kenneth A. Schwartz Scholarship Endowed Fund, formed by the Tulane School of Architecture Advisory Board, creates a lasting legacy of Schwartz’s service to the school. The effort was spearheaded by Marcel Wisznia (A ’73), Sonny Shields (A ’74), Kay Favrot and John Williams (A ’78).
to perform at his level. It is quite challenging to have a boss who works harder than you do. I know this fi st hand. What doesn’t quite fit within th Type A mold is that Ken has always been exceedingly generous with his time and effort when it comes to mentoring. This is particularly true for those willing to step up when needed, take some risks, and work hard for the greater good of the
A LEGACY OF FUNDRAISING Giving to the Tulane School of Architecture has soared since 2008. Kenneth Schwartz, the Advisory Board and Advancement team cultivated a community of alumni, parents and friends dedicated to helping advance the school. This
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generous donor support has touched every corner of the school – creating new scholarships, bringing in distinguished faculty, upgrading studio spaces, enhancing community projects and more. On the right is a snapshot of the collective impact from 2008-2018.
school and beyond. Ken has always been extraordinarily patient, providing the time and space we need to grow into our full potential. For that, we are eternally grateful. ” To Ken, thank you. We wouldn’t be here without you. - The Tulane School of Architecture community
“We know how passionate Ken is about architectural education, so creating a scholarship endowment seemed to be a natural,” said Wisznia. “The response from our current board members, and past chairs of the board during the dean’s tenure, was heartwarming.” The group raised more than $144,000 for an endowed fund that will support academic scholarships for graduate students.
+$23 million Total raised from… Alumni, parents, friends and organizations 1,663 whose generosity set a new benchmark of… $3 million in current yearly giving
