Vale Professor Henry Jacob (Jack) Cowan AO (1919-2007)

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It is with great sadness that we announce that Emeritus Professor HJ (Jack) Cowan, the world's first Professor of Architectural Science and founding editor of the Architectural Science Review, died on Sunday the 15th of July 2007 in Sydney, Australia.rnIn the eulogy delivered at Macquarie Park, Australia, Rabbi Paul Jacobson offered these words: "Nestled within the pages of the Hebrew Bible is a beautiful story about King Solomon, the third King of Israel. Solomon was often known for overseeing the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, as well as for his sagely wisdom.One story in the Book of First Kings explains how he became so wise. One night, very early into his reign, God visited Solomon in a dream and asked, 'What shall I grant you?' Solomons reply was, 'O Lord, my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David; but I am a young lad, with no experience in leadership. Your servant finds himself in the midst of the people you have chosen, a people too numerous to be numbered or counted. Grant, then, your servant an understanding mind to judge your people, to distinguish between good and bad; for who can judge this vast people of yours?' (I Kings 3:7-9). God is rather pleased with Solomon's request and grants his wish. Solomon is thus blessed with a discerning, thoughtful, wise mind."