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‘A moral and intellectual compass’ Jim McLeod, pioneering Washington University dean, passes at 67 Washington University Dean James E. McLeod passed Tuesday at age 67.
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fast loyalty to the university. He enjoyed deep and lasting respect from all who were fortunate to interact with him.” James E. McLeod – a revered pro“For those of us at Washington fessor and dean who served four University whose memories go back decades at Washington University – Courtney Crawford, 25 years or more, Jim McLeod was and helped thousands of students and Ervin Scholar the cornerstone upon which this faculty to succeed – passed away on school is built,” said Gerald Early, September 6, 2011 of lung cancer. He director of the Center for the was 67. Humanities at Washington University. “No single individual has had a “Jim was not only an influence in the world of students greater impact on the vitality and the quality of student life at this university,” said Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. See McLEOD, A6 “Jim was truly a man of wisdom, compassion, and steadBy Rebecca S. Rivas Of The St. Louis American
“When you talk about changing lives and making dreams come true, that’s what Jim McLeod embodies.”
A laugh with Dad
United Way announces $71M goal
Jordyn Jones, age 2, entertained her father Antonio Jones recently at the Festival of Nations held in Tower Grove Park.
Danny Ludeman, CEO of Wells Fargo, is 2011 campaign chair By Rebecca S. Rivas Of The St. Louis American “Not since the Great Depression have so many people felt the degree of need, desperation and fear as they do now,” said Danny Ludeman, CEO of Wells Fargo Advisors and 2011 United Way campaign chair. On Sept. 7, Ludeman announced that the United Way – Richard Mark, 2011 of Greater St. Louis’ goal for its chair of the African 2011 fundraising campaign is $71 American Leadership million. Ludeman addressed Society more than 300 people at the kickoff event at Lumen in St. Louis. The campaign is now underway and ends early in November. “The weak economy and persistent unemployment are increasing the need for more and human services for more people,” Ludemen said. Unfortunately, the need increases just as the agencies that
“Many members of the Chapman Society are giving more to pick up the slack and help more people.”
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STL and the MLK monument Alphas from St. Louis help make dream a reality on National Mall
“There is someone who looks like me on the Mall.” – Fred Sweets
By Kenya Vaughn Of The St. Louis American “St. Louis has had its hands in the process to make this memorial a reality in a major way,” said Ty Christian. “And everyone should be as proud of that as I am – because now a King stands between two presidents.” He spoke of the St. Louis-based firm that was responsible for designing the lighting for the memorial. He mentioned the celebrities from St. Louis – including Nelly and
Cedric The Entertainer – who gave their time and talents to promote fundraising for the project. But most of all, he is eternally grateful to fellow Christian Brothers College High School alumnus Harry E. Johnson Sr. – who fertilized the seed for the grand notion of Dr. King standing among the founding fathers on the National Mall in our
nation’s capital. It was a project Johnson officially started while serving as national president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity back in 2002, though it was first discussed in the fraternity (which counted King as a member) years before. See MLK, A10
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College-age members of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity sang “Lift Every Voice” at the private dedication ceremony for the MLK memorial held recently on the National Mall. They donned ties and hats in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who often wore a similar tie and hat.