Celestino Pennoni

Celestino Pennoni
President of Drexel University
Interim
In office
2009–2010
Succeeded byJohn Anderson Fry
In office
1994–1995
Succeeded byConstantine Papadakis
Personal details
Born
Celestino Robert Pennoni

(1937-12-31) December 31, 1937 (age 86)
Alma materDrexel University (B.S., M.S.)

Celestino "Chuck" Robert Pennoni (born December 31, 1937)[1] is an American engineer and academic who currently serves as the chairman of Pennoni Associates Inc., a consulting engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia.[2] He has also served as interim president of Drexel University twice, from 1994 to 1995 and 2009 to 2010.

Early life and education

Celestino "Chuck" Pennoni is the youngest of five children and only son of immigrants from Perugia, Italy, Annavillia and Celestino. He was raised in Plains Township, Luzerne County, and graduated from Plains Township High School in Northeastern Pennsylvania.[3] Pennoni received his B.S. and M.S. degree in civil engineering from Drexel University.[4]

Drexel University

Pennoni has served as trustee to the university from 1993 to 2006, and as chairman of the board from 1997 to 2003.[4] In March 2003, Drexel University's honors college was named the Pennoni Honors College.[5]

Pennoni served as interim president at Drexel from 1994 to 1995, as well as from 2009 to 2010. In 1995, he was succeeded by Constantine Papadakis, and in August 2010, he was succeeded by John Anderson Fry.[4]

Honors

In 2000, Pennoni was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering "For advancing innovative principles in the art and science of engineering, engineering education, and engineering management".[6]

Pennoni was named as the 52nd recipient of the Drexel University Business Leader of the Year award in 2005.[5]

References

  1. ^ Who's who in Government. Marquis Who's Who. November 1977. ISBN 9780837912035.
  2. ^ "Pennoni Associates Inc". Hoovers. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
  3. ^ Greenspon, Susan (October 12, 2005). "Italians add to county's rich tapestry". News of Delaware County. Archived from the original on July 4, 2007. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
  4. ^ a b c "Interim President C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni". Drexel University. 2007. Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
  5. ^ a b Bonacquisti, Alexa (December 2, 2005). "Pennoni receives prestigious business award". The Triangle. Archived from the original on August 6, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
  6. ^ "Mr. Celestino R. Pennoni". National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 2010-03-21.


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