The Frederick W. Gluck Chair in Theoretical Physics at KITP
Inauguration Event - November 26, 2002
Guests from academia and the community crowded into to Kohn Hall to celebrate one of the most distinguished honors the University can bestow on one of its members - an endowed chair. At Chancellor Yang's invitation, guests were invited to celebrate the appointment of David J. Gross to the Frederick W. Gluck Chair for Theoretical Physics, the institute's first endowed chair, and to hear Professor Gross' inaugural lecture "How the Nucleus Works: A Personal Journey in Science".
In introducing Fred Gluck, both the Chancellor and the Dean of Sciences, Martin Moskovosts cited Fred's leadership and vision. Fred transformed McKinsey Co. into a company trading in intellect, fostering the integration of leaders from the worlds of science and engineering into the world of management and finance. Fred, a UCSB Fpundation Trustee, generously contributes his time, talent and resources to the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics.
In his remarks, Fred generously thanked Fred Kavli for "his magnificient gift", and offered insight into what led him to make his gift. "Pure science is the fuel that powers real progress and innovation, provides ever deeper insight into the nature of our existence and accordingly shapes our views on religion, ethics and what it means to be a human being." He shared his conviction that the KITP is uniquely positioned to stimulate and inspire the scientific community to collaboratively reach for answers to the most challenging questions in a symbiotic and creative process which is the heart and soul of the KITP". In David Gross, Director of the KITP, Fred said he found both "an exceptional scientist and an inspiring leader" who inspired him to make his gift of an endowed chair for the institute's director.
