Associate Professor Emerita
1978-2006
Dr. Ann H. Lowenkron, Associate Professor Emerita, 79, award-winning nurse educator and beloved wife, mother and grandmother died peacefully surrounded by her husband and daughters Saturday, March 26, 2022.
A New Yorker born and bred; Ann graduated from Taft High School in the Bronx winning a New York State Regent’s Scholarship for college. She graduated from Alfred University’s baccalaureate program in nursing in 1964 and completed a Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University. Years later she earned a PhD from Indiana University’s School of Nursing while teaching full-time and raising her family.
Ann was admitted into membership of the International Honors Society in Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, and was a Founding Faculty member at IUPUI’s University College, a program that helps develop successful first-year college learners. She was awarded “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” multiple times by her IU baccalaureate graduates, truly a reflection of the student support and advocacy that was her hallmark.
Ann and her husband moved to Indianapolis in 1977. She is a long-time member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, its Sisterhood, and B’nai B’rith. She was an avid Colts fan who never missed watching a game and enjoyed Mah Jong and reading. But most of all, Ann loved her family.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Henry "Hank" Lowenkron; daughters, Rosemary Lowenkron Borek, and Tara Lowenkron Kamm (Justin); and grandchildren, Megan Kamm, Amanda Borek, Zachary Kamm, Sara Borek and Kayleigh Borek. She was predeceased by her parents, Reuben and Sara Herman; and her brother, William (Billy) Herman.
This memorial resolution is presented to the Faculty Council of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis as an expression of the School and campus faculty’s appreciation of Associate Professor Emerita Lowenkron’s contribution to the University. Upon adoption of the resolution, we request that a copy be sent to her loving husband, Mr. Henry “Hank” Lowenkron at their home 15327 Declaration Drive, Westfield, IN 46074.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Indiana University School of Nursing
Prepared by Dr. Enid Zwirn, Associate Professor Emerita