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Event Information
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Time: 5 – 7 p.m. (Reception Only)
Location: 1 University Parkway University Park, IL 60484, Hall of Governors
Event Timeline
- • 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
- • 5:45 p.m. Awards & Speeches
- • 7 p.m. Head to the Center for Performing Arts for Ailey II performance
Distinguished Alumni Award Finalists and Committee Members
College of Arts & Sciences
Committee Members:
- • Stacy Amedeo
- • Dr. Mary Carrington
- • Dr. Walter Henne
- • Dr. Rashidah Muhammad
- • Dan Nearing
Finalists in Alphabetical Order:
- • Beth Boggs
- • Dr. Natalie Coleman
- • Debbie Halvorson
- • Janet Muchnik
College of Health & Human Services
Committee Members:
- • Dr. Catherine Balthazar
- • Dr. Nicole Bing
- • Dr. Maryleen Jones
- • Dr. Ling Nu
- • Dr. Cathy Tymkow
Finalists in Alphabetical Order:
- • Donnica Austin-Cathey
- • Megan Fisher
- • Dr. Jennifer Groebner
- • Dr. Roxanne Spurlark
College of Business
Committee Members:
- • Dr. Anthony Andrews
- • Dr. John Simon
- • Dr. Steve Wagner
- • Dr. Jun Zhao
Finalists in Alphabetical Order:
- • Ernest Edwards
- • Jeremy Joyce
- • Phil Kambic
- • Dr. Airica Steed
College of Education
Committee Members:
- • Dr. Shannon Dermer
- • Dr. Danel Koonce
- • Dr. Glenna Howell
- • Dr. Eman Tadros
- • Dr. Amy Vujaklija
Finalists in Alphabetical Order:
- • Myron Hester
- • Dr. Shaniqua Jones
- • Dr. Pat Robey
- • Dr. Kim Snow
Rising Star
Committee Members:
- • Darcie Campos
- • Dr. Janelle Crowley
- • Dr. David Rhea
- • Dr. Konya Sledge
- • Jessica Specht
Finalists in Alphabetical Order:
- • Laurie Crosby
- • Lester Moody
- • Jenna Naser
- • Megan Rodgers
Emeriti/Retiree
Committee Members:
- • Dr. Stuart Fagan
- • Judy Ferneau
- • Joan Johns-Maloney
- • Penny Perdue
Finalists in Alphabetical Order:
- • Christine Cochrane
- • Dr. Dianna Galante
- • Dr. Larry McClellan
- • Dr. Addison Woodward