In Memoriam - Carol Cyganowski

Dear Colleagues,

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Carol Cyganowski.  A Professor of English and former program director for both American Studies and Women's Studies, Carol served at DePaul from 1983 until her retirement in 2014.  She passed away on November 11 at the age of 67.

A celebration of life service will be announced early in 2017.

Our condolences go to the family, friends, colleagues, and former students who mourn the loss of Carol.  May she rest in peace.

Source: Office of Mission and Values, November 14, 2016

Book Club Meeting, October 5, 2016

We all enjoyed the comparisons and contrasts we were able to make between "On Beauty" by Zadie Smith, and "Howard's End" by E. M. Forster. The book discussion led to wider discussions dealing with social class and how they changed between 1915 and 1905; issues of academic culture and conflict; and the psychological conflicts of our modern world. Of particular interest was the contrast between the need for social decorum at the beginning of the 20th century in opposition to the self analysis, often public, seemingly required at the beginning of the 21st century. The insights we gained in the conversation were helpful to us all in understanding both books.

Our next book will be "The Hare With Amber Eyes", by Edmund de Waal. Here is the New York Times Review from September, 2011.  

We next meet Wednesday, December 7, in Room 115 of the Richardson Library. Discussion begins at 1:30, with the room open at 1 pm. for anyone who wants to bring in a brown bag lunch.  For further information contact Kathryn DeGraff or Helen Marlborough.

As we considered titles for future consideration, rather than simply review our existing lists, we decided to have all participants submit titles they would like to read to Kathryn DeGraff. She will compile the list with brief annotations for us all to review together.

In Memoriam - Gerard Radice

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Gerard Radice. Gerard was a professor in the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems until his retirement in 1988. He passed away on October 28 at the age of 97. He is survived by his brother, and many nieces and nephews. A retired Lt. Colonel of the Army, Gerard was a WWII veteran of the Pacific Theatre, and the recipient of 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars for Valor, and a Silver Star Mention.

Visitation will take place Friday, November 4, 3 - 9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard, Ill. Funeral on Sunday, November 5 at 10:15 a.m. from Knollcrest to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1 S 314 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace for mass at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment service at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove on Saturday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. Online condolences may be submitted at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=gerard-radice&pid=182214379&fhid=2342

Our sympathy goes to the family, friends, colleagues, and former students who mourn the loss of Gerard. May he rest in peace.

Source: Office of Mission and Values, November 1, 2016

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Gerard V. Radice, age 97, LT. Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), fond brother of Richard (Frances), the late Marguerite (Louis) Spizzirri, the late Doris Grace (Dennis) Flanagan; uncle of Nicholas (Barbara) Radice, Michael (Betty) Radice, Vincent (Carol) Radice, Terry (Doris) Radice, Cathy Radice, Rena (Brian) Sisco, Theresa (Jim) Radice Blank, Joyce (Edward) Mueller, Louis (Prudence) Spizzirri, Anilise (Ernie) Flanagan Frankl, Michael Flanagan, Milton (Becky) Flanagan, the late Sharon Merritt; Granduncle of many nieces and nephews.

World War II Veteran of the Pacific Theatre; Recipient of 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars for Valor, and a Silver Star Mention.

Visitation Friday, November 4th, 3-9 PM, at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. So. of Roosevelt Rd) Lombard. Funeral Saturday, November 5, 10:15 AM from the funeral home to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1 S 314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace. Mass 11:00 AM. Inurnment service at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Saturday, November 12, 10:00 AM. Funeral Info: 630-932-1500 or knollcrest.net.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Oct. 30, 2016