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	The Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration of the Arts, Rhetoric, and Science
About The Basler Chair
In 1994 the Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration of the Arts, Rhetoric, and Science was named in honor of an individual who has continuously supported the university over many years. This chair will help to bridge the gap that exists in academia between the sciences and the arts and humanities disciplines. Chairholders will serve for one semester, or the equivalent, allowing a number of individuals from a variety of fields to participate over time. Past Chairholders: 1996 - John Bowers (fall semester) 1997 - Gustavo Perez Firmat 1998 - Coramae Richey Mann 1999 - Patrick Cronin (spring semester) 1999 - Lisa Alther (fall semester) 2000 - Dr. George Gale (fall semester) 2001 - Dr. Anne LaBastille (fall semester) 2002 - Dr. John Shelton Reed (fall semester) 2003 - Mr. John Blake, Jr. 2004 - Mr. Mel Chin 2005 - Dr Martin A. Hendry Created in 1994 but no chairholder chosen until 1996

The Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration of the Arts, Rhetoric, and Science