
The Tower at The University of Texas at Austin will shine orange the evening of Friday, Dec. 2 in recognition of Professor William Lewis, who will be appointed to the rank of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (the Order of Arts and Letters), France’s prestigious order created by Charles de Gaulle in the 1950s.
Lewis is Frank C. Erwin Centennial Professor in Opera and professor of voice at the Butler School of Music in the College of Fine Arts.


Professor William Lewis, Dear Sir, Congratulations on your remarkablle carrer and many achievements, and thank you for sharing your gifts with so many people. Sincerely, Sid Duderstadt, The Duderstadt Ranch of Texas, USA.
Congratulations Professor Lewis! It was an honor working with you in my undergraduate studies, and I have not forgotten what you had taught me. I would love to have the chance to work with you again :)
WOW! Congratulations Professor Lewis!!
Congratulations, Prof. Lewis! I am very proud of you!!!