Jack Wilson Memorial Lecture Held Nov. 17
Wilson, who died Aug. 23, 2008, was a highly respected researcher and teacher in the area of financial economics, and most recently co-authored journal articles with professors Charles Jones, Robert Clark and Lee Craig in the College of Management. In 2003, he was awarded the Holladay Medal, the university’s highest award for faculty.
Wilson was known not only for his contributions to the academic community but also for his loyal friendship and sly, quick-witted humor. He had joined the NC State faculty as assistant professor in 1964 and completed phased retirement in June 2002. In addition to teaching, he had served as head of the Division of Multidisciplinary Studies and the Department of Business Management.
A number of those attended the lecture spoke fondly of his dedication to research and his particular attention to searching out facts that led many on a path to interesting research findings, resulting in published articles.
One of Wilson’s colleagues, Richard Sylla, Henry Kaufman Professor of History of Financial Institutions and Markets and professor of economics at the Stern School of Business, New York University, presented the memorial lecture. He spoke on the topic: Business Corporations, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Growth in the U.S., 1790-1860.
Individuals interested in making a financial contribution to support a scholarship established in Wilson’s honor in the NC State College of Management may contact Trudi Brown, director of development and external relations in the college.
Photos:
Left: Members of Jack Wilson’s family gathered for a photo with Richard Sylla and Robert Clark (center), at a reception following Sylla’s presentation.
Right: In his memorial lecture, presenter Richard Sylla wove together both the history of corporations, entrepreneurship and economic growth in the U.S. and the story of Jack Wilson’s tenure at NC State University.
