DON'T MISS DIAMONDS AND DENIM AUGUST 2, 2008
Put on your denim and come out for an evening of music, dancing and all around fun at the Performing Arts Society-sponsored Diamonds and Denim party from 6-10:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at The Change of Pace, 301 N. Campbell St. in Macomb.
A $10 per person entry fee covers entertainment by the End Notes in the main room and DJ Mike Inman spinning tunes on the patio. The first 250 guests will also receive a free Diamonds and Denim Blue Martini in a free PAS martini glass. Savory hors d'oeuvres are also included.
"Everyone is invited; you don't have to be a Performing Arts Society (PAS) member to attend," said Mick Cumbie, WIU'S College of Fine Arts and Communication development director. "We expect a large turnout for the event and hope to welcome many non-PAS members to the party. Above all, we want people to come out and have a great time."
One lucky person will win a one carat round brilliant cut diamond, retail value of $4,000, provided by Sue Melton and the Diamond Den of Macomb. Chances to win the diamond are $5 each; there is no limit on the number of chances that can be purchased.
Diamond chances may be purchased in advance at the COFAC Dean's Office, Browne Hall 117, telephone 309/298-1618 or 298-2620, or at the Diamonds and Denim event. The winner does not have to be present at the Aug. 2 party.
To keep the festivities focused on the PAS's Diamonds and Denim theme, The Change of Pace will be closed to the general public during the event.
Advanced admission tickets may be purchased at the following businesses in Macomb: The Diamond Den, MidAmerica National Bank, The Barber Shop, Citizens National Bank and Nelson's Clothing; as well as at the COFAC Dean's Office. For more information, contact the College of Fine Arts and Communication at 309/298-1618 or 298-2620.
Money raised from Diamonds and Denim will support the Performing Arts Society, which includes community and University volunteers who are patrons of the arts dedicated to advancing arts programming at Western Illinois University. PAS raises funds through memberships and social fundraising functions to support arts programming through Western's College of Fine Arts and Communication, including the Youth Performing Arts Series (YPAS) and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs (BCA).
See D & D 2008 poster.
BILL PAULDING RECEIVES COFAC AWARD
At the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) 40th anniversary celebration on Friday, April 11, two inaugural awards were presented. The Outstanding Alumni Award was presented to Bill Paulding (B.A., 1993; MS-ED, 1995) of Naperville, IL, president and CEO of STAFFLOGIX.
Paulding was unable to attend the April event because of the birth of his daughter, so Paul Kreider, Dean, and Roberta Davilla, Chair of the Communication Department, delivered the award to Paulding in his office at Stafflogix in Naperville. Paulding received the elegant crystal vase award which was inscribed with the following: Western Illinois University, College of Fine Arts and Communication, OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD, William Paulding, Outstanding Achievements and Continued Support of the College, April 11, 2008.
The College of Fine Arts and Communication Distinguished Friend Award was presented to John Gay (B.S., 1969) of Denver, CO, president of John Gay and Associates, who serves as chair of the COFAC Advisory Board.
From the COFAC 40th Anniversary Celebration program:
We are pleased to name Bill Paulding as the inaugural recipient of the College of Fine Arts and Communication Outstanding Alumni Award. Born in Laos, Bill lived in Thailand, Iran, West Germany and Panama before deciding to enroll at Western Illinois University as a communication major. Bill is a 1995 graduate of WIU, having earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Western. While building his company, STAFFLOGIX Corporation, Bill has continued to generously give back to his alma mater. He is the rare combination of entrepreneur, strategist, and humanist. While at Western, Bill developed a business opportunity in microfridge rental and management—an early indication of the innovative business spirit Bill possesses. His successful program became a model for other college campuses. After completing his master’s degree, Bill worked as a marketing strategist for an electronic distributor in Chicago and in 1998 established STAFFLOGIX Corporation, which is Chicago’s fifth fastest growing company. Bill has headed several departments within Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the Chicago area. His involvement in all aspects of marketing communication and strategy, planning and implementation for diverse industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, government, communication, and transportation have provided him with tools for success. Among Bill’s most notable attributes is his reputation as a strong leader who genuinely cares for his employees. At Western, Bill has been a major supporter of the performing arts, the International String Quartet, and the Department of Communication. He established and endowed scholarships to assist minority, female, and disabled students. Two of his scholarships are designed to assist single mothers, specifying that the financial award may be used for daycare expenses. These examples demonstrate Bill’s ongoing concern for others and his commitment to positively impacting others’ lives. A corporate CEO who has processed more than 75 million dollars of workforce management services, Bill still has the first check he wrote after coming to Western . . . to Domino’s for his first pepperoni pizza. Having lived and traveled around the world, Bill took the long road to Western Illinois University and we are very glad he did. Since then, it has been intriguing to watch Bill’s career unfold, as well as the careers of the students he is assisting. We are proud to have Bill as a loyal alumnus, friend, and supporter of COFAC and the students we serve.