Ray Whittington Appointed Dean of DePaul's Business School
Ray Whittington has been named the new dean for the College of Commerce and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Whittington joined DePaul's faculty nine years ago to direct its School of Accountancy & Management Information Systems. He successfully implemented curricular changes that responded to new accountancy industry education requirements and strengthened the school's relationships with prominent accounting firms that hire DePaul graduates.
"Our priorities for the college include expanding partnerships with the Chicago business community to provide part-time education to their employees while further establishing DePaul as a source for high-quality interns and new hires," Whittington said. "We also plan to reach out to DePaul's extensive alumni network with life-long learning opportunities that increase access to quality business education throughout their careers," stated Whittington.
Commencement Speakers Announced
The DePaul 2006 commencement ceremonies will feature an array of notable speakers. They include:
College of Law: Samuel K. Skinner, former chief of staff to President George H.W. Bush.
School of Education: Patricia Albjerg Graham, former dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education and one of the nation's top education historians.
School of Music and The Theatre School: Charlayne Woodard, an award winning writer and actor of the stage and screen. Woodard was nominated for a Tony Award and most recently appeared on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit".
School for New Learning: Ronne Hartfield, a poet, writer and expert in arts education and administration who has earned a reputation for her dedication to the ennobling power of the arts. Hartfield received the Presidential Medal for the Arts for her work.
College of Commerce: John W. Rowe, chairman and CEO of Exelon Corp.
18th Annual Awards for Excellence in the Arts
Two-time Tony Award-winning actor Brian Dennehy ("Death of a Salesman," "Long Day's Journey Into Night"), Tony Award-winning actress and "The Cosby Show" star Phylicia Rashad ("Raisin in the Sun") and Theatre School alumna Judy Greer ("American Dreamz," "Elizabethtown") were honored at The Theatre School at DePaul University's 18th Annual Awards for Excellence in the Arts on May 4, 2006, at The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. This year's gala hosted 400 guests and raised more than $220,000 for The Theatre School Scholarship Fund, a record amount for the annual event.
Benefit of the Month: Discount on Alumni Apparel
Enjoy this discount and show your DePaul pride! For the months of May and June, alumni will receive a 15% discount on DePaul Alumni apparel at both DePaul bookstores. The discount will also be available for online purchases and by calling the Lincoln Park store at 773.325.7700 and the Loop store at 312.362.8795.
Alumni Directory Mailing
To help you reconnect with old friends and build a strong professional network, the Office of Alumni Relations will be publishing a new Alumni Directory in 2007. During the next month, you will be receiving a letter or email with more information about the directory and a request to update your information for our records. To ensure you stay connected to DePaul and fellow alumni, please confirm your current contact information with Harris Connect, the company that will be compiling this information on our behalf. Harris will not sell or give this information to any other parties and it will be used strictly for Alumni Relations and Alumni Directory purposes. If you have any questions or concerns about the directory or this process, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 800-4DP-1898.
A Night at the Symphony
Join the DePaul Symphony Orchestra as it celebrates its 30th Annual Joseph and Marie Grant Spring Concert at Orchestra Hall-Symphony Center on Tuesday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Acclaimed conductor Cliff Colnot leads the orchestra in a program featuring works by Mendelssohn, Ran, and Berlioz. For complimentary general admission tickets, stop by the Office of Alumni Relations on the 18th floor of 55 East Jackson, or email your name, address, phone number and number of tickets (maximum of 4) to musictickets@depaul.edu. Tickets can also be requested by calling the DePaul School of Music at 773-325-7260.
