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Today WINTER 2011 A MAGAzINE FOR THE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF DILLARD UNIVERSITy FeatureS 14 Justice Ortique Commemorated On the night Dillard’s Mock Trial Center was dedicated in honor of alumnus Justice Revius Ortique, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visited campus and gave the Inaugural Ortique Lecture on Law and Society. 18 Commencement 2010 President Marvalene Hughes, Ph.D. Relive the best moments from Commencement, Reunion, and the “Timeless Voices” concert. Executive Vice President 22 A New Path for Higher Education Walter L. Strong, Ph.D. By restructuring its academic offerings, Dillard has positioned itself—and its students— for success in the 21st century. Executive Director of Alumni Relations Adrian Anderson, J.D. 24 Living the Legacy Alumni Relations Manager Dillard hosts the Black College Fund’s Legacy Summit. Monchieré Holmes 26 Taking the Lead Senior Director, University Communications & Marketing Dillard has been awarded a $6.5 million NIH grant to establish a Minority Health and Mona Duffel-Jones Health Disparities Research Center. Web Content Editor Brendan Twist DepartmentS Web & Graphic Designer Norward Sears 2 Letter from the President In her letter to the Dillard community, Dr. Marvalene Hughes describes the tremendous Administrative Specialist growth the university has undergone in recent months. Geralyn Love 3 Campus News DillARD ToDAy The 411 on everything happening now at DU. Executive Editor 6 People Mona Duffel-Jones From public policy to the music industry, our alumni and faculty excel in a wide range Editor of fields. Plus, students detail their summer internship experiences. Brendan Twist 13 Sports Contriubuting Writers Maria Mercedes Tio The Bleu Devil Advocates salute the past and support the present; Volleyball wins its Diana Chandler first conference title. Art Direction & Design 28 Advantage Dillard! Alison Cody Updates on fundraising, naming opportunities, and the dedication of the John and Photography Dathel Georges Auditorium. Kim LaGrue Bernie Saul 30 Alumni Today Norward Sears Reconnect with your fellow Bleu Devils: chapter news, alumni accomplishments, Arthur Winfield class shout-outs, and a whole lot more. page 14 page 18 page 26 page 30 WINTER 2011 1 From thePresident Greetings, Dillard university has experienced a season of tremendous growth and change. We are pleased to share the excitement of our progress with you in this Winter issue of Dillard Today and invite you to celebrate with us. In particular, several milestones stand out in my mind and are detailed in this issue. Dillard launched its minority Health and Health Disparities research Center in partnership with the LSu Health Sciences Center. Funded by a $6.5 million grant from the national Institutes of Health, minority Health and Health Disparities Center, this program will provide research and health trials for underserved individuals with chronic illnesses as well as opportunities for faculty, students and staff. We dedicated the Justice revius O. Ortique, Jr. mock trial Center in honor of a great civil rights attorney, judge, trustee, and loyal alumnus. During the same ceremony, we launched the Ortique Lecture Series on Law and Society with u.S. attorney General eric Holder as the inaugural lecturer. In addition, we dedicated the Georges auditorium, made possible through a generous Marvalene Hughes, Ph.D., President gift to the Dillard university Scholarship Fund from John and Dathel Georges and the Galatoire Foundation. Both the mock trial Center and the Georges auditorium are located in the newly opened professional Schools and Sciences Building. Our growth and change are also evident in our newly restructured academic programs, which are outlined in this issue of Dillard today. the university is evolving in ways that will align it with current industry needs while ensuring that our students are well prepared for leadership in their respective fields. as we celebrate another holiday season, I want to offer my sincere thanks for your support throughout the year. On behalf of the entire Dillard university community, I wish you a healthy and prosperous new Year. Sincerely, Marvalene Hughes, Ph.D. President 2 DILLARD TODAY Dillard news Melton fellow Arielle Calloway, ’12, and a small group of international Award is named for former Law at the Melton Foundation Symposium Melton fellows traveled to Ju Coun- Center Dean Paul R. Dean. in China ty, located in the mountains outside Jones, a partner with Kirkland of Hangzhou, where they taught & Ellis, specializes in litigation. geography, history and English to He has been selected as “one of the schoolchildren, ages 6-13. Despite top 10 business litigation attorneys a language barrier, the fellows were in Washington” by Legal Times, treated like family by their hosts in “one of the top 10 trial attorneys in the farming community. “Respect, the nation” by The National Law hospitality, appreciation and a sim- Journal, “one of the 75 best lawyers ple smile are all part of the universal in Washington” by Washingtonian language that connects human magazine, and “one of America’s top beings and made this journey mutu- black litigators” by Black Enterprise ally beneficial,” said Blair. magazine. Jones has a national trial practice and has appeared in a num- Dillard receives SACS ber of media outlets. 10-year reaffirmation Jones graduated summa cum On June 30, 2010, Dillard Uni- laude from Dillard University versity received word of a 10-year and cum laude from Georgetown reaffirmation from its accrediting Law. While at the Law Center, he body, the Southern Association of received the Thurgood Marshall Colleges and Schools-Commission Award and edited the Georgetown Melton fellow Cedric Blair, ’11, Melton fellows travel to China on Colleges (SACS-COC). Law Journal. Following graduation, teaching geography to students in for 2010 symposium “We are deeply grateful to each he clerked for Senior Circuit Judge Ju County, China Dillard University’s Melton fellows of you for your support, and to our Elbert P. Tuttle of the United States traveled to Zhejiang University in entire campus community, who Court of Appeals for the 11th Cir- Hangzhou, China, for the 19th worked tirelessly on the develop- cuit. He is currently a member of annual Melton Foundation Sym- ment of our compliance documents Dillard’s board of trustees and the posium in September. The Melton and our Quality Enhancement Plan Georgetown Law board of visitors, Foundation is an organization that (QEP),” said President Hughes in a and an adjunct faculty member at unites students from across the letter to the school community. the Georgetown Law Center. globe to engage in cross-cultural “Although an enormous amount learning experiences. Its five mem- of hard work, the reaffirmation pro- ber universities hail from Germany, cess was positive for Dillard Uni- India, China, Chile and the United versity, as it helped to clarify and States. reaffirm our mission and strategic The theme of this year’s sym- directions for the university,” said posium was “China NOW,” and President Hughes. “We are all very participants discussed everything pleased with this outcome.” from politics and religion, to trade markets, waste disposal and the Dillard University trustee honored fashion industry in China. Dillard by Georgetown Law School University student Cedric Blair, Dillard trustee Michael Jones, ’11, described the symposium as “an ’82, was recently honored by the incredible experience that taught Georgetown University Law me many lessons about Chinese cul- Center with the annual Paul R. ture, the future of global economic Dean Award, given to outstanding development, political power, and alumni who have exhibited leader- innovation in China.” ship to Georgetown Law and to the Following the symposium, Blair legal profession. The Paul R. Dean Michael Jones, ’82 WINTER 2011 3 Dillard news Second Congressional District Network. “Our purpose is to share debate held on campus teaching innovations that contrib- In the week before the November ute to the quality of historically congressional election, Dillard’s black colleges and universities.” political science department and The stated mission of the HBCU Office of Undergraduate Research Faculty Development Network is to hosted a candidate’s debate with promote “effective teaching and stu- Cedric Richmond, a democrat dent learning through a variety of representing Louisiana state dis- collaborative activities that focus on trict 101, and the Rev. Anthony faculty enhancement.” The UNCF Marquize, an independent who co- (L-R:) Martin Bradford, Ian Lawrence and Cherelle Palmer in the DU Theatre Institute for Capacity Building co- production of “Fences.” founded the Global Strategy Chris- sponsored the forum. tian Association of Evangelical Faith, an association of 62 churches. Theatre performs “Fences,” theatre students helped 12 students Minority health expert Dr. John Congressman Joseph Cao suffered supports high school production from McDonogh 35 College Pre- Ruffin keynotes Founders’ Day the loss of his father that week and To kick off its 75th season, Dil- paratory High School with their Dr. John Ruffin, ’65, gave the cancelled all appearances. lard University Theatre produced own production of “Fences.” Dillard keynote address at Founders’ Day The forum was designed to give “Fences” in the Samuel DuBois students assisted with every level of on Nov. 14, 2010 in Lawless Memo- Dillard and other college students Cook Fine Arts Center. Ray Vrazel the production, including lighting, rial Chapel. In June, Dr. Ruffin an opportunity to hear the candi- directed the show. “Fences,” set in sound and costumes. “This was an helped award Dillard University dates on the important issues facing the 1950s, explores the evolving excellent opportunity for our stu- and the Louisiana State Univer- the district, state, and nation, and African American experience and dents to work with young, talented, sity Health Sciences Center a $6.5 to give students an opportunity to examines race relations, in addition potential DU students in a profes- million grant to develop a Minor- explore public policy issues in an to themes of love, death and family sional setting,” said Cortheal Clark, ity Health and Health Disparities academic environment. obligation. The play earned writer Dillard’s theatre program coordina- Research Center. Richmond, who subsequently August Wilson the 1987 Pulitzer tor and interim dean of the Depart- Dr. Ruffin is the director of won the district by nearly 67 Prize for Drama and won James ment of Humanities. “The theatre the National Center on Minority percent, said the “questions the Earl Jones a Tony Award for Best department is again working in the Health and Health Disparities and students asked were by far the Actor. “Fences” community and giving young people oversees the center’s $210 million most thoughtful and researched” ran six times at Dillard throughout excellent training and a never end- budget. He also provides leadership that he had heard throughout the late October. ing avenue of opportunity.” for the minority health research political season. After the show ended, Dillard activities of the National Institutes HBCU faculty meet in New Orleans of Health in Washington, D.C. In late October, Dillard University and Louisiana’s HBCUs hosted the 17th National HBCU Faculty Development Symposium at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans. This year’s symposium focused on “teaching millennial students” and emphasized the three-fold role of HBCU faculty in teaching, research and commu- nity outreach. “HBCUs must adapt to the needs of millennial students,” said Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, Dil- lard University’s associate provost, and the president of the board of Cedric Richmond, center, with a panel of Dillard students. the HBCU Faculty Development Dr. John Ruffin, ’65 4 DILLARD TODAY DUCDC mounts 2010 Housing and Home Improvement Fair for Gentilly community The July Housing Fair offered the Gentilly community a variety of resources, from financial advice to home improvement tips on roof- ing, siding, flooring, cabinetry and landscaping. Exhibitors included banks and other lenders, contrac- tors and homebuilders, realtors, and numerous small business owners. Major corporate sponsors Pearl Fryar included Capitol One Bank, Enter- Students participated in a round-table discussion at the Green Up New Orleans community conference. gy New Orleans and Enterprise Topiary artist Pearl Fryar Community Partners, Inc. visits Dillard “The mission of Dillard’s Com- Green Up New Orleans community hip-hop duo Dead Prez, who head- On Oct. 15, topiary artist Pearl munity Development Corpora- conference rocks campus lined the concert. Fryar visited Dillard University tion is to help build sustainable Green For All, a national organiza- for a morning of inspired program- communities,” said Nick Harris, tion that promotes environmental- Dillard campus location of ming. Fryar’s story begins in 1984, assistant vice president of com- ism and social justice, produced a upcoming Taraji P. Henson when he and his wife sought to buy munity and economic development community conference and concert movie “From the Rough” a house in an all-white neighbor- at Dillard. “Our housing fairs give at Dillard University on Nov. 13. Dillard University’s campus will hood of Bishopville, S.C. They were homeowners the tools needed to The conference showcased environ- “star” in Oscar-nominated actress discouraged by residents who said, rebuild their neighborhoods. mental activists and innovators in Taraji P. Henson’s new golf picture, “Black people don’t keep up their We’ve assembled a one-stop shop the Gulf Coast region, offered free “From the Rough.” The movie is yards,” but Fryar responded by where our neighbors can access workshops, and spotlighted Dillard based on the story of Dr. Catana transforming his ordinary suburban the services they need, and con- University’s green initiatives. Musi- Starks, the first female head coach yard into a horticultural wonder- tractors and other trade workers cal talent included local favorites of an NCAA Division I men’s golf land, filled with topiary sculptures can upgrade their industry skills Charmaine Neville and the Hot 8 team. Although the real action that express his vision of peace, love and knowledge.” Brass Band, as well as the New York took place on an HBCU campus and goodwill. His garden stands in Tennessee, Louisiana’s movie to this day, and has been visited by credits have lured the producers travelers from across the globe. of this film and others to shoot in Dillard University hosted a screen- New Orleans. ing of “A Man Named Pearl,” the A number of the movie’s piv- 2006 documentary that details otal scenes were shot on campus. Fryar’s remarkable story. The Henson’s character, Starks, was a screening was followed by a topiary swim coach before taking on the sculpture demonstration by Fryar golf team. Producers used Dillard’s himself. Then Loyola University swimming pool, locker rooms and jazz scholar Janna Saslaw moder- coaches’ offices. The production ated a panel discussion titled “The team also used Howard House as a Nature of Improvisation: Plants dormitory for the golf team, and the + Food + Jazz,” featuring Fryar, interior and exterior of Kearny Hall culinary artist Leah Chase, and jazz for scenes on the fictional southern saxophonist Edward “Kidd” Jordan. campus. A number of Dillard stu- The events were held in Lawless dents were hired as extras. Memorial Chapel and sponsored by Gentilly residents attended the 2010 Housing and Home Improvement Fair in Look for “From the Rough” in Longue Vue House and Gardens. Dent Hall. late 2011. WINTER 2011 5 Dillard people FACULTY EXCELLENCE Giving Back: The CPA Way Washington uses her accounting skills to aid the community When Kemberly Washington was students in our taxation classes and Washington recently served in high school she wanted to fol- then they are tested by the IRS be- as president of the National low in her father’s footsteps. At 16, fore being certified as volunteers,” Association of Black Accountants she was interning at his architec- she explained. Last year, Dillard (NABA), and she advises the or- ture firm, Hewitt-Washington and students assisted in the prepara- ganization’s student chapter at Associates, with hopes of becoming tion of more than 500 income tax Dillard. Through her professional an architect. But while helping with returns. networks, Washington has helped bookkeeping and payroll, she be- Currently, Washington serves as students obtain scholarships from came interested in accounting. a chair of the Learning Assurance the New Orleans Chapter of the “My plan was to major in ar- Committee in Dillard’s efforts to NABA and has mentored students chitecture and accounting,” said seek accreditation for its College of like Brandi Lucier, ’08, who recently Washington, an accounting profes- Business through the Association passed the CPA and is now em- sor at Dillard who is working on a for Advancement of Collegiate ployed by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Ph.D. in personal financial planning Kemberly Washington, CPA Schools of Business (AACSB). Although Washington is nearing at Texas Tech University. But in She noted that Dillard would be completion of her Ph.D. in financial 2001, she fell in love with educating Web site launched by the AICPA only the fourth private HBCU planning, her other goals include while teaching a course at Southern to inspire young people interested to attain AACSB accreditation. becoming a Certified Financial University in New Orleans and- in accounting, recently profiled “Accreditation of our business Planner (CFP) and establishing her working on her master’s degree. Washington. The profile describes school is important because it will own CPA Services. She noted that Before starting at Dillard, how Washington helped people in make us a premier institution able less than one percent of the 62,000 Washington was a revenue agent her community after Hurricane to attract funds, and qualified fac- CFPs in the country are minorities. and criminal investigator for the Katrina by starting a blog that pro- ulty and staff.” Internal Revenue Service. In vided localized financial advice. 2006, when Dillard offered her But Washington did more than the opportunity to teach full-time, just volunteer information. In Washington accepted, even though 2008, she wrote a $70,000 grant, FACULTY EXCELLENCE it meant a decrease in salary; after funded by the Louisiana Board Urban Planning Expert six months of training with the of Regents, to establish a Small Collins studies the redevelopment of New Orleans IRS, Washington left to follow her Business and Accounting Center passion. “I wouldn’t change a thing. at Dillard to help small business It’s been a busy five years for Dr. people get scared because it’s a sen- When you find your passion, you owners in their recovery efforts. Robert Collins, professor of urban sitive process.” don’t really feel like you’re working,” The center assists small businesses studies and public policy at Dillard Collins recently published an es- she added. and self-employed individuals with University. Collins says he loves the say entitled “No More Surprises: Washington never looked bookkeeping, payroll and account- urban studies discipline because it’s Land Use Planning in the City of back and has already made sig- ing, and offers free classes. complex, diverse and exciting. “We New Orleans” as part of the New nificant strides as a Certified “Helping people become fi- work with sociologists, historians Orleans Index at Five Report, which Public Accountant and instruc- nancially literate is very impor- and political scientists,” he said. tracks the rebuilding and redevel- tor. The American Institute of tant to me,” Washington said. In the wake of Hurricane opment of the city post-Katrina. CPAs (AICPA) recently selected “Volunteering and helping others Katrina, Collins has assisted the The New Orleans Index is a joint Washington to participate in its are part of my core values and I city with perhaps the largest urban project of the Brookings Institution leadership academy designed to think CPAs should give back.” planning and rebuilding project in Metropolitan Policy Program train accountants under the age of Washington also supervises stu- the history of the U.S. “It’s been and the Greater New Orleans 35. Only 30 CPAs from around the dent volunteers in the Volunteer challenging because people are Community Data Center. It tracks country were selected for the three- Income Tax Assistance program afraid they’re going to lose their and measures the progress of New day leadership training. that Dillard has participated in land and their homes,” Collins said. Orleans over time based on research “This Way to CPA.com,” a new for the past 10 years. “We train “Anytime you talk about land use, and relevant data. 6 DILLARD TODAY ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT True Story, Real Character Davis aims to bring his music to the masses “They contacted me and were Five years into his research, Franklin Davis IV, ’04, started work on his record. looking for local experts on the hur- Collins said New Orleans may only singing at his father’s Bibleway “I’m fusing gospel, soul, jazz and ricane and asked if I would work have reached the halfway mark of its Missionary Baptist Church in pop all on one album,” said Davis. with them,” Collins said. He notes recovery. Studies of other cities af- New Orleans when he was just “Most record companies would say in his essay that it took the city 22 ter disasters show it often takes 10- five years old. Now, more than two that doesn’t make sense because they months to develop a comprehensive 15 years. “It’s really at 10 years that decades later, he’s on the verge of don’t know how to market it, but I comeback plan that was accept- we’ll see more,” he said. The impact releasing “True Stories: Fictional feel like all these songs – whether able to the federal government. “It of the BP oil spill on the Gulf Coast Characters,” an album of original they can be performed at church or in is long and complex,” said Collins economy may also slow the city’s music that combines gospel and the club – are important.” of the 500-page document, which is recovery time. secular styles. Davis’s career received a huge available online. “One role that the In addition to being a researcher Davis studied music and theater boost last spring when he made the university plays is helping to inter- and a professor of urban studies, at Dillard, just like his father did. cast of the third season of “Sunday pret the language so that people in Collins considers himself a scholar, He also pledged the same frater- Best,” a reality show on BET that the community can understand it.” too. His challenge is finding the nity as his dad: Phi Beta Sigma. aims to find the next gospel superstar. Citizens feel more comfortable time to write, research, revise, and After graduating, he earned a “It was beneficial for me because it talking to university officials than write again. Sometimes that only master’s in speech communication put me in the public eye,” Davis said, government ones, Collins said, so he happens in the middle of the night, from Minnesota State University “and I had the opportunity to work is often asked to attend local plan- when all is quiet, but Collins doesn’t at Mankato, but he never stopped with some of the greatest gospel art- ning meetings throughout city. “We seem to mind. “I enjoy what I do,” honing his skills as an artist and ists of all time, one-on-one. I couldn’t are public servants and people need he said. “There’s an old saying: if performer. After living in Houston have paid for that experience.” to have a voice and feel like their you enjoy what you do, you’ll never and Detroit, Davis returned to New When he’s not recording or per- voice counts,” he added. work a day in your life.” Orleans in 2007 and commenced forming, Davis is back at his alma mater, where he teaches public speak- Dr. Robert Collins, professor of urban studies and public policy ing. “I loved being in college,” said Davis, explaining why he became an adjunct professor. “I like being around people who are constantly learning, debating, and standing up for what they believe in.” The opportunity to teach at Dillard is especially important to Davis. “Dillard is a family school for me,” he said. “My great-grandfather was a student at Dillard. I’ve been going to the Dillard concert choir events since I was born because my dad was always the guest soloist. I grew up with an understanding of what Dillard meant, heritage-wise, so it was a natural progression for me to go there. I knew that many African Americans paid very high prices for me to be able to attend university, and I felt a sense of accountability as an African American at Dillard.” Last year, Dillard’s theatre WINTER 2011 7 Dillard people ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT Opening the Path of Success Stewart rehabilitates criminals as a community supervision officer There’s no such thing as an average their friends and family. If an of- something positive, we’d have a lot day at the office for Trina Stewart, fender breaks parole, she may assist of Albert Einsteins on our hands,” ’04, a community supervision of- the metropolitan police in track- she said. ficer in Washington, D.C. “The only ing down the fugitive; community Stewart prepared for her career thing that’s typical around here is supervision officers are not armed, by studying sociology and criminal Franklin Davis IV, ’04 that I come to work,” she said. but they do carry law enforcement justice at Dillard University, where As an employee of the Court credentials. she graduated magna cum laude department staged “My Name Services and Offender Supervision Stewart is tasked with the dif- in three years. “I was exposed to Means Free,” an original musical, Agency, a federal organization that ficult job of exhibiting compassion so many things at Dillard,” said written and composed by Davis, monitors adults on probation, pa- while demanding accountability. Stewart. “We took trips to Angola that tells the story of a boy’s journey role and supervised release, Stewart “Our job is unique in that we’re try- Penitentiary and the women’s fa- of self-discovery. The show champi- keeps an eye on offenders to make ing to protect the person and get cility in St. Gabriel. We spoke to ons individuality over conformity. sure they’re in compliance with their them onto a path of success, while inmates and their attorneys, and “It was a privilege and an honor,” release conditions. also ensuring that the public has made pen pals.” said Davis. “Being able to oversee Offenders on her caseload have a sense of community safety,” she She also excelled in extracur- that entire production at my school been charged with a variety of felo- said. ricular activities: Stewart served and knowing that I learned [so nies and misdemeanors, ranging Stewart says changing the mind- as president of the Beta Gamma much] here on this same stage, I just from narcotics possession and vehi- set of offenders is the most difficult chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta felt so humbled by it. People in the cle theft, to manslaughter and first- aspect of her job. “How do you get sorority, and became vice presi- hallways at Dillard are still sing- degree murder. It’s Stewart’s job to people to think in a pro-social at- dent of the Student Government ing the songs, so I guess it touched ensure that offenders enroll in anger mosphere when they’ve been think- Association in just her second year those individuals.” He is currently management, perform community ing another way their whole life?” of school. “I was really into school,” revising the show in hopes of some- service, submit to drug testing and she said. “You have to teach a person said Stewart. “I was a residential day taking it to Broadway. treatment, and pay restitutions, as to think differently before you can assistant in Camphor Hall. I would Davis performs both locally and the case may be. change their actions.” travel to watch the volleyball team nationally, and has played in cit- On a given day, Stewart may in- As a native of Washington, D.C., and support them. I really made the ies such as Dallas, Orlando and spect an offender’s home, visit their Stewart takes special pride in work- best of my time down there.” Philadelphia. He plans to self- place of employment, or interview ing with her neighbors. “I approach Stewart still tries to visit cam- release his album in December (it my job knowing that it could have pus annually. This year she visited will be available on iTunes shortly been me on the other side of the over the summer while in town for thereafter), and in August, he plans desk,” said Stewart. “You can have a sorority convention, and she also to relocate to New York City. everything going for yourself, but in attended the Bleu Devil Classic bas- “Honestly, and this is with all se- the blink of an eye it can all change. ketball games in January. riousness, I feel like within a year I The law doesn’t always yield on the “Make the best of your time at can be an A-lister,” said Davis. “My side of those who are right. Dillard,” Stewart advises current faith in God tells me that is what’s “The criminal mind is amazing. students. “If there’s something that going to happen for me next. The amount of energy people spend hasn’t been done, that doesn’t mean “And,” he adds, laughing, “I’m figuring out how to commit crimes it cannot be done. You are the pur- gonna be friends with Beyonce.” Trina Stewart, ’04 – if they spent half that time on pose of the university.” 8 DILLARD TODAY