Last month The Kogod School of Business held its annual Dean’s Dinner celebration at the Katzen Rotunda. This celebration brings together select alumni and donors to highlight and recognize their various contributions to Kogod’s success.
During the ceremony, Dean Michael Ginzberg awarded two Kogod alumni for their steadfast and exemplary commitment to the school and its students, one of which was a former MBA. Ginsberg presented the 2014 Community Leadership Award to Richard Clark, MBA ’70. The award honors an alum who demonstrates exemplary leadership and dedication to making a positive and lasting impact in his work and community.
Clark previously served as president, CEO, and chairman of Merck before retiring in 2011. Clark’s lengthy career at Merck spanned more than 39 years. His time at the company will be defined by his lasting commitment to contribute to his community. He championed “passion, purpose, and commitment to corporate responsibility” during his time helming Merk.
Since his retirement, Clark has helped launch the Richard T. Clark Fellowship for World Health, which began in 2012. The program urges Merck and its employees to tale part in humanitarian efforts around the world. The Fellowship helps non-profit organizations by providing additional human capital and necessary resources to accomplish humanitarian missions.
Ginsberg also awarded Marc Duber, BSBA ’81, with the 2014 Dean’s Alumni Award. That award honors a Kogod alum who illustrates outstanding service to his school, community and field.
“I am incredibly grateful for the education, knowledge and relationships I gained by attending [Kogod],” he said. “They set me on a course for a life I that I love and truly appreciate both personally and professionally. Giving back to AU and Kogod had always been a goal I had aspired to and it is something that gives me great pleasure.”
