President Chuck Middleton presented his annual State of the University Address on Tuesday afternoon at the Schaumburg Campus. Earlier in the day he gave the address at the Chicago Campus. Large crowds at both campuses heard the President describe the many ways the Roosevelt community has been accomplishing the goals set forth in the University’s 2003 Strategic Plan.

Patrick Woods, Roosevelt University’s new vice president for Institutional Advancement and chief advancement officer, greeted guests during a welcoming reception on Monday at the Chicago Campus. Among those visiting with Woods was Janelle Stevenson, assistant director of annual giving.

For the fourth straight year, President Chuck Middleton opened the Institute for Continued Learning's annual winter lecture series. His topic, Follow the Union Jack Road! The Reform Act of 1832 and the Growth of British Democracy," was heard by approximately 200 people at the Schaumburg Campus.

Roosevelt University recently purchased this parking lot at the southeast corner of Congress Parkway and Wabash Avenue for possible future development. The 14,000-square-foot surface lot will continue to be operated by the previous owner.

George Olson, interim dean of the College of Education, welcomed students at a new Student Teacher Orientation on Jan. 16 at the Schaumburg Campus. Students who are preparing to student teach this spring learned about their expectations and student teaching requirements and met with their supervising teacher. More than 130 College of Education students were placed in Chicago and surrounding suburbs this spring. Photo courtesy of Monica Kielar.

Classroom 782 in the Auditorium Building is being renovated during the semester break. Tony Alvarez from Physical Resources painted the multi-purpose room on Tuesday. It is used by Roosevelt's Theatre Conservatory for classes as well as a wide range of other activities, including rehearsals, dress changes, receptions, and production duties.

Roosevelt's admissions counselors met with potential students in the Congress Lounge on Tuesday, Jan 15 during a transfer credit fair. The students were able to learn about Roosevelt's transfer policies and receive evaluations of their credits from previous colleges attended. A similar fair was held at the Schaumburg Campus on Wednesday.

U.S. Representative Bobby Rush (BGS, '74) was the speaker and received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree honoris causa at Roosevelt University's Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 21. Here are pictures from that special day.

Trustee Donald Hunt congratulates Congressman Rush. Also shown are trustees Charles Gardner (far left), James Mitchell (center) and Samuel Rosenberg.

Board Chairman James Mitchell, Congressman Rush and President Chuck Middleton before graduation.

A graduate is all smiles.

Congressman Rush delivers his Commencement Address titled "An American Carol: The Spirit of Social Justice — Past, Present and Future."

Provost James Gandre hoods Congressman Rush.