Houk Memorial Planned

Dear Colleagues,

This February, the university was saddened by the loss of long-time friend and colleague, Professor Dick Houk. Dick taught for over 50 years beginning in 1946, and founded the Geography Department and the DePaul Geographical Society.

A memorial service for Dick will be held on Wednesday, May 30, from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Cortelyou Commons at the Lincoln Park Campus. Faculty, staff, and retired colleagues are welcome to come celebrate Dick's life, legacy, and valued service to DePaul.

Please RSVP your attendance to Alice Farrell in the Office of Mission and Values, at afarrell@depaul.edu or 312/362-8822 by Monday, May 28. Thank you.

Mission and Values, May 18, 2012

To listen to Dick Houk's life remembrances go to the DES Oral History Project.