DES Luncheon, May 18, 2012

We had another wonderful gathering of the DePaul Emeritus Society at the luncheon on Friday, May 18, 2012.  As has become our Spring custom, Alice Farrell prepared note cards upon which attendees had the opportunity to write short messages to retirees who were unable to join us.

After a lovely "cocktail" reception catching up with colleagues, the more than 60 retirees and guests heard DES updates from Elaine Beaudoin; was introduced to one of the DES Scholarship recipients by Denny Shea; and then, after receiving a very warm welcome from Dick Meister, our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Solway, Chair, History of Art and Architecture, furnished a lively and informative presentation on the new Arts and Letters Hall.

As always, Alice selected an outstanding menu including a spring salad with fruit, a generous slice of poached salmon on a bed of couscous with asparagus spears, and a deliciously sweet red velvet brownie.   The wait staff was most generous providing us with red and white wines.

Following lunch, Jerry Goldman conducted the DES Steering Committee Election.  He asked for nominations from the audience and hearing none, placed in nomination the names of candidates already received. By acclamation, Dick Meister and Doris Brown were each elected to a three year term.  Congratulation to you both!  Jerry also give a short update on HR items his committee is working on.

Phil Kemp announced the Program Committee is considering some vocal entertainment for our Fall Luncheon on October 19 and shared we would be going to the Loop Campus for our Spring DES Luncheon on May 17, 2013,

In preparation for the Summer Newsletter, Nancy Rospenda asked the attendees "What was new?"   She asked all members to share their news and send it to her at nrospend@depaul.edu   Everyone enjoys hearing what their colleagues are up to, so please send her a note with your activities, accomplishments and what gives you joy!

Elaine Beaudoin recognized the loss of four members since our last luncheon: Dick Houk, Virginia Rutherford, Rosemary Bannan and Herb Newman.  They each made a termendous impact on the University.  The three faculty members, collectively, served the University for more than 100 years.

At the end of the luncheon, Margaret Marnell, Program Assistant, History of Art and Architecture, lead a tour of the Arts and Letters Hall.  For more information about the tour click here.

The DES Members are looking good.  Take a peek for yourself ------



Photography courtesy: David Sims; Video Production: Elaine Beaudoin