Sally and Alvin V. Shoemaker, W’60, HON’95, parents
The Shoemakers established this professorship in 1989 in recognition of their commitment to the liberal arts at Penn and Sally Shoemaker’s service to the Penn Museum. Al Shoemaker, W’60, HON’95, has served Penn as a member and chair of the University’s Board of Trustees. He received Penn’s Alumni Award of Merit in 1994.