Honoree-
Charles H. Zwicker

Now approaching 90 years of age, Charles H. Zwicker, professor and dean emeritus of the School of Professional Accountancy at the C.W. Post Campus, has touched the lives of thousands of students over the course of his 27-year association with Long Island University. Many of his protégés still visit him regularly, no doubt realizing the impact of his teachings and advisement. Their successes have their roots with Mr. Zwicker.

Born in New York City in 1912, Professor Zwicker earned his B.A. and M.B.A. from New York University; he is also a C.P.A. in the State of New York. His professional acumen led to various prestigious positions. He was director of First National Bank of Long Island and served on the National Advisory Council for the Center for the Study of the Presidency. A founding partner in the CPA firm, Zwicker & Simon, he also was a research professor of economics at Teiko Post University. His work is documented in 23 book reviews and nine published monographs as well as chapters written for technical books.

Professor Zwicker believes that his University experiences “colored every moment” of his personal and professional growth. He established the first autonomous school of professional accountancy in the United States at C.W. Post in addition to creating its tax institute.

His accomplishments both on campus and in the corporate community have repeatedly been recognized. Professor Zwicker’s portrait hangs in the Tax Library of the School of Professional Accountancy. In addition, its lobby was named in his honor. He also has received citations from both the Internal Revenue Service and Adelphi University.

Professor Zwicker resides in Southbury, Connecticut with his wife, Mildred. They have two sons. He expresses hope that the University will continue to gain national respect. It certainly received a jumpstart from the efforts of such a dedicated member of its academic community.The following honorees were unable to join us on December 6th. We’d like to take this opportunity to salute their personal achievements as well as the considerable contributions they have made to the University community.

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