Renowned real estate scholar James D. Shilling appointed Horne Endowed Chair
DePaul University has named James D. Shilling, one of the nation’s foremost experts in real estate economics, finance and investment, as its Michael J. Horne Chair in Real Estate Studies. The new research and teaching position is funded by a $4-million endowment underwritten by the Michael J. Horne Education & Healthcare Assistance Foundation.
Shilling will join the university’s finance department faculty in January to spearhead research for the Real Estate Center at DePaul, teach in the university’s highly ranked MBA program, and foster educational and research connections to Chicago’s real estate community.
The Horne endowment is the third, seven-figure gift the Real Estate Center has attracted in the past 14 months. Alumnus George L. Ruff (COM ’74) founder and senior principal of New York-based Trinity Hotel Investors LLC, donated $1.5 million in September. Last year Douglas Crocker II, retired CEO of Equity Residential Properties Trust, and his wife, Cynthia, donated $2 million.
Alberto R. Coll named president of International Human Rights Law Institute
Alberto R. Coll, the former dean at the U.S. Naval War College and senior official in the George H.W. Bush administration, has assumed the presidency of DePaul University College of Law’s International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI). Coll succeeds IHRLI founder M. Cherif Bassiouni, an internationally recognized authority on human rights law.
Coll has an extensive background in foreign affairs, international law and Latin America. He will apply his expertise in this area as he seeks to expand the institute’s role as a leader in contemporary human rights research, training, publication and advocacy.
New academic programs aim to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields
DePaul University has added new academic programs designed to meet the increasing need for qualified employees in high-demand fields. The new programs include:
An undergraduate major in Chinese Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that provides advanced language proficiency as well as a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary courses in culture and society.
The School of Education now offers a master of education, master of arts and certificate in special education.
DePaul’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business’ new offering is a streamlined master of science degree in marketing analysis, a 12-course program that provides a blend of marketing skills and technical expertise.
DePaul’s College of Law has developed a new certificate in public interest law through its Center for Public Interest Law. Courses cover areas of study such as juvenile justice; feminist jurisprudence; race, racism and U.S. law; civil rights, poverty law, housing and disability law.
Alumni Relations News
Basketball season is here!
The Office of Alumni Relations is gearing up for Blue Demon basketball and will be hosting many events at home and on the road throughout the season. On Nov. 20 in Austin, Texas, and Overland Park, Kan., alumni will gather to watch the Blue Demons take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats. The season will kick off on Dec. 2 for Chicago-area alumni as we host a pregame reception before the Blue Demons play the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Receptions for road games will be held at St. John’s University on Jan. 3, Georgetown University on Jan. 24, and the University of South Florida on Feb. 17.
We hope you can join us as we cheer on the Blue Demons to victory! For a full list of receptions and Game Watches, visit our Alumni Web site at http://alumni.depaul.edu/
events/calendar.asp
Back by Popular Demand – Do-It-Yourself Messiah
We invite you to join fellow DePaul alumni at the LaSalle Bank Do-It-Yourself Messiah. This year's concert will take place at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 at 7p.m.
The LaSalle Bank Do-It-Yourself Messiah is a performance of the complete Handel masterpiece with minor edits made at the conductor's discretion. A full orchestra, four soloists and the conductor fill the stage while the audience, seated throughout the house according to voice range, sings the chorus.
Reserve your tickets by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations at (312) 362-8584 or by registering online here.
Benefit of the Month—DePaul License Plates
Show your Blue Demon spirit with a personalized DePaul license plate. The Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles' collegiate license plate program provides special recognition for DePaul University and provides a source of financial aid for DePaul students. Please visit the Secretary of State’s Web site for more information.
