BILL T. JONES Bill T. Jones is the artistic director of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, and one of the greatest living solo dancers. He has received many honors and awards, including The MacArthur "genius" Fellowship in 1994. In addition to creating over fifty works for his own company, Mr. Jones has been commissioned to create dances for modern and ballet companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Boston Ballet, and Berlin Opera Ballet among others. The Robert Gwathmey Chair at The Cooper Union The Robert Gwathmey Chair has been endowed by Charles Gwathmey in honor of his father's distinguished career teaching drawing at The Cooper Union. The chair, which will alternate annually between The Cooper Union's schools of Art and Architecture, will continue to be offered to distinguished professionals of international stature, who will bring a wisdom and perspective that will engage, challenge, and enlighten the community.