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Outstanding Alumni to be Recognized During Roosevelt University’s May 9 Commencement


CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2015.  Three distinguished Roosevelt University alumni, Congressman Michael Quigley, commercial real estate broker Goldie Wolfe Miller and public relations executive Al Golin, will receive honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees at the University’s Spring 2015 Commencement on Saturday, May 9 in Roosevelt’s Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy., Chicago.

Mike Quigley

The Commencement ceremonies will also feature two student speakers, Amelia Enberg and Lucas Coker, and the presentation of a distinguished service medal to George Carter, Roosevelt’s lead campus safety officer.

Quigley (pictured at right) will deliver the Commencement address and receive an honorary degree at the 10 a.m. ceremony for graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education.

Quigley graduated from Roosevelt with a BA in 1981 and briefly served as an adjunct professor of political science for the University from 2006-2007, lecturing on politics, the environment and local government.

He was elected as a member of the House of Representatives in April 2009, succeeding Rahm Emanuel in Illinois’ 5th district. As a member of Congress, his legislative agenda has focused on government reform and fiscal responsibility.

Quigley is the only Illinois member of the House Committee on Appropriations, where he advocates for investments in innovation and infrastructure in order to grow the Chicago economy and create new jobs.

Quigley is a vocal leader on important issues such as LGBT equality, a woman’s right to choose  and gun reform laws. He constantly pushes for greener environmental policies that protect natural resources and take into account the effects of climate change.

Goldie Wolfe Miller

Wolfe Miller (pictured at left) will deliver the Commencement address and, along with Golin, will receive an honorary degree at Roosevelt’s 2 p.m. ceremony for graduates of the Walter E. Heller College of Business, the Chicago College of Performing Arts and the Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies.
 
After starting out in advertising, Wolfe Miller, a 1967 Roosevelt graduate, class president and valedictorian, used her negotiating skills to become a successful real estate broker. In 1988, the Chicago Sun-Times named her Broker of the Year. During her illustrious 40-year career, she completed approximately $3 billion in transactions, making her one of the country’s most successful female real estate brokers and one of the industry’s most sought-after professionals.

Realizing that women were an underrepresented group in real estate, Wolfe Miller created a program for women at Roosevelt.  Started in 2007, the Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate Initiative gives women resources to succeed in the profession. The program prepares women for leadership roles in all sectors of real estate by offering scholarship assistance, accomplished mentors and networking opportunities to support their education.

Golin, founder of the Golin public relations and communications firm, graduated from Roosevelt University in 1950 and is still active with the University as a member of its Board of Trustees.
 
In 1956 Golin founded the firm and in 1957 gained McDonald’s as a client after he made a cold call to former CEO Ray Kroc during the restaurant’s early years. He and his firm have maintained a strong relationship with McDonald’s ever since.

Al Golin

Headquartered in Chicago with offices across the globe, Golin (pictured at right) is head of one of the largest communications and public relations firms in the country with clients such as Toyota, Johnson & Johnson and Nintendo of America.

Al Golin is one of the most influential figures in public relations nationally, earning lifetime achievement awards from the Public Relations Society of America and Inside PR magazine.

Amelia Enberg, who will receive a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in International Studies, will be the student speaker at the 10 a.m. ceremony.  She was a member of the first class of Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms fellows program, a 4A’s Multicultural Advertising intern, Washington Media Scholars fellow and member of Roosevelt’s softball team.

Lucas Coker, the student speaker at the 2 p.m. ceremony, has had to battle stage IV cancer while earning his degree in Criminal Justice. “My mantra is ‘Never Give Up,’ and that is what I live with every day of my life,” he said. His goal is to pursue a PhD so he can teach.

George Carter, who will be honored by Roosevelt President Chuck Middleton, is one of the University’s most visible and popular employees.  He joined Roosevelt 18 years ago as a security officer and warmly greets students, faculty and staff every day when they enter the University.

Source: www.roosevelt.edu


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