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News & Events
News & Events
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Dillard Alumna Honored as a Best New Orleanian |
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Dillard University Alumna Dr. Doris R. Hicks is one of the best; local media has deemed her so. Gambit and BestofNewOrleans.com recognized and made honorable mention of four outstanding school principals, including Dr. Hicks in their annual "Best of New Orleans" issue. The principal and CEO of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School in the Lower Ninth Ward acknowledges the dedication of students, teachers and parents in making a difference. The school will graduate its first class of senior students this spring.
For more information on Dr. Hicks and other Dillard Alumni, contact Adrian Guy Anderson, Executive Director in the Office of Alumni Relations at (504) 816-4325 or
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Jazz Journey at Lawless Memorial Chapel |
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Several Ladies of Jazz will descend onto Dillard University's Lawless Memorial Chapel on Friday, January 13 for an evening of phenomenal music. Iconic vocalist Rene Marie will be joined by other jazz legends such as Betty Shirley, Germaine Bazzle and Stephanie Jordan for a special concert beginning at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the performance is one in a series of events designed to promote the music and culture of jazz while giving back to the community.
René Marie, the award winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel, has quickly become a heroine to many; a woman of great strength exuding stamina and compassion; often explaining how finding her voice and self through singing gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage. But since the release of her recording debut, Renaissance, this Colorado based heroine has also evolved into one of the greatest and most sensuous vocalists of our time. Unmistakably honest and unpretentious while transforming audiences worldwide with her powerful interpretations, electrifying deliveries and impassioned vocals — René Marie has drawn a legion of fans and music critics who find themselves not only entertained, but encouraged and even changed by her performances.
Dillard University is proud to partner with the Jazz & Heritage Foundation on this Jazz Journey. There is no cost to attend the concert and doors will open at Lawless Memorial Chapel at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Brendan Twist, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications at 816-4328 or
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Martin Luther King Jr. 2013 Week for Peace |
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You're invited to join us for the Martin Luther King Jr. Week for Peace, a week of events to commemorate Dr. King's life and legacy and honor all past and present leaders for social change. The MLK Week for Peace is coordinated by the DREAM Team, a coalition of staff and students from Dillard, Loyola, Tulane and Xavier universities.
Many of the events are free and open to the public, including the convocation on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Dillard's Georges Auditorium in the PSB. Titled "The Continuing Need for Affirmative Action in a Diverse American," this panel discussion will feature W. Jelani Cobb of Rutgers University, Silas H. Lee of Xavier, Justice Bernette Johnson of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Bill Quigley of Loyola, and more. It will be moderated by Melissa Harris-Perry of Tulane and MSNBC and be preceded by a light reception at 5:30 p.m.
For more information regarding the Interfaith Service and any other Week for Peace events, contact Jerald Bowman at 816-4792 or
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President Lyons and the Staff Task Force Recognize Employees Who Go Above and Beyond |
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In December, Interim President James Lyons and his Staff Task Force named Lynette Berry of business and finance the Employee of the Month, and gave You Got Caught Doing Something Good Awards to Cedric Warren and Vaughn Williams.
Also in attendance were Keith McKendall, assistant vice president of facilities, James Hobbs, assistant vice president of ITT, Kim Ramsey, chief accounting officer, Dr. Kevin Bastian, assistant vice president of student success, and Dianna Holliday Woods, chair of the President's Staff Task Force.
Dillard would like to thank all its employees who go the extra mile to make this university a special place to work and learn!
Lynette Berry of Business & Finance was the Employee of the Month for Dec. 2011
Cedric Warren of Facilities "Got Caught Doing Something Good"
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Ruth Simmons and Ronald Burns Appointed to Board of Trustees |
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 Dillard University has appointed two new members to its board of trustees: Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, president of Brown University, and Mr. Ronald V. Burns Sr., president and C.E.O. of BMG Enterprises.
“I am very excited to welcome these two stellar individuals to Dillard University’s board of trustees,” said Joyce Roche, the board’s chair. “Between their appointment and the recent announcement of Dr. Walter Kimbrough as our next president, it is a very exciting time at Dillard.”
Ruth J. Simmons has served as president of Brown University since July 3, 2001 and plans to step down from that position at the end of the 2011-2012 academic year. She was president of Smith College from 1995 until the time of her appointment at Brown.
 A native of Texas and a 1967 graduate of Dillard University, Simmons received her Ph.D. in Romance languages and literatures from Harvard University in 1973. She was recently appointed by President Obama as a member of the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. In 2001, Time Magazine named her America’s best college president. In 2007, she was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s top U.S. leaders.
Ronald V. Burns Sr. owns BMG Enterprises, a diverse corporation consisting of three different businesses. Burns graduated from Dillard University in 1973 with a B.S. in accounting. In 1974, he assumed the position of vice president and internal auditor with Liberty Bank and Trust Company, which he held until 1984.
In 1984, Burns founded Quick Courier Services, Inc., a same-day delivery and logistics service. In 1992, he started Burns Management Group, a consulting firm with an emphasis on business development and government relationships. In 1993, he founded Global Parking Systems, a parking management company whose clients include Louis Armstrong International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and the William Hobby and George W. Bush airports in Houston. |
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