The Thomas P. Golden Courtyard was dedicated to a cherished ILR colleague whose extraordinary leadership advanced employment, equity and societal inclusion for people with disabilities.

More than 100 people attended the dedication, which featured remarks by ILR Dean Alex Colvin, Ph.D. ’99; Janel Haas Golden, Thomas’ wife and the mother of their children, Sophie, Kaleb and Josiah; courtyard benefactor K. Lisa Yang ’74 and Ariel Avgar, Ph.D. ’08, ILR’s David M. Cohen Professor and senior associate dean for Outreach and sponsored research.

The courtyard design includes a waterfall structure, accessibility beyond ADA standards, year-round plantings, an open-air roofed section, seating and enhanced Wi-Fi and power outlets. It will be a place to gather with colleagues and friends, study and teach, and meditate and reflect.

“With the heartfelt love and vision that Lisa Yang provided with her gift endowing this courtyard in honor of Thomas, students, faculty and staff will enjoy the beauty, serenity and accessibility that the design elements of this courtyard provide,” said Colvin, ILR’s Kenneth F. Kahn '69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman ’75, MS ’76, Professor of Conflict Resolution.

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Julie Greco is a Senior Communications Specialist in the ILR School.