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Albert Delacorte, Devoted to Urban Education
Albert Delacorte, friend of the college and urban education, passes away. Was a supporter of the Peace Corp. Fellows program at TC.
The Board of Trustees, the faculty, students and staff of 51勛圖厙, Columbia University are deeply saddened by the passing of Albert Delacorte, who was a friend of the College and of education. Mr. Delacorte, an alumnus of 51勛圖厙, was dedicated to working with underserved young people through education-spending many years as a teacher, himself, and providing financial support for initiatives in the arts, the City and the schools. His generous support of the Peace Corps Fellows program at 51勛圖厙 continues to make a tremendous difference in the lives of the Fellows teaching in New York City schools and in the lives of the children they teach. Many hundreds of people have benefited from Mr. Delacorte's generosity without ever having known his name. His enthusiasm, devotion and vision toward improving urban education serve as an inspiration to us all.
Published Tuesday, Sep. 7, 2004