Abrams named TMS Honorary Member

Words: Phillip SamblanetThe Masonry Society (TMS) recently announced the elevation of Dr. Daniel P. Abrams of the University of Illinois as its 16th Honorary Member for his significant contribution to masonry research, education and to the well being of the Society. In addition, TMS announced that Dr. Paulo Lourenco of the University of Minho Portugal and Dr. Vilas Mujumdar, formerly of National Science Foundation were also named as Fellow Members of TMS for their contributions to the advancement of knowledge on masonry.

Brief backgrounds on these new Honorary and Fellow Members are available at www.masonrysociety.org.

TMS will formally recognize Dr. Abrams, Dr. Lourenco, and Dr. Mujumdar during its Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 8, 2016 as part of its Annual Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina.

We hope you can join us there to congratulate these special Members!
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