Nationally known artist Carmon Colangelo has been named the inaugural Ralph J. Nagel Dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University, where he has been a visionary leader since he arrived in 2006. Colangelo oversees the school’s four academic units and the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. The newly endowed position was established with a $5 million commitment from Wash. U. trustee Ralph Nagel and his wife Trish, both alums. Pictured above: Ralph J. Nagel and Carmon Colangelo
Exciting things are already happening at the partially refinished Arch grounds downtown. Although the entire makeover will not be complete until late 2017, the newly renovated Luther Ely Smith Square between the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse will host Winterfest at the Arch Dec. 27 to Jan. 8. The series of fun events kicks off with an ice rink made of synthetic ice, courtesy of the St. Louis Blues and CityArchRiver Foundation.
Congratulations to Saint Louis University law professor William Johnson, who has been named the new dean of the universi
ty’s School of Law, effective Jan. 3. Johnson graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. He joined SLU in 2012.
We knew it was special, but this just confirms it! The Saint Louis Club once again has been recognized as a Platinum Club by the Club Leaders Forum, placing it in the top 5 percent of private clubs across the nation. The local dining dynasty has been included in every biennial publication since the rankings were established in 1997. Paris-born executive chef Pierre Chambrin (who had a stint at the White House!) and his hard-working chefs, along with the entire staff, earn a well-deserved tres bien!
Rossman School has received quite a large birthday present—$1 million to be exact—from the William R. Orthwein Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation. The gift is just another reason to celebrate as the independent preparatory elementary school marks its 100th year. The money will be used to establish an endowment fund for faculty and staff professional development.
