Dominican University

Sponsors and Collaborators

The Second Blues and the Spirit Symposium is sponsored by

Dominican University

Rosary College of Arts and Sciences

Blues and the Spirit Planning Committee:
Janice Monti, PhD, Director of the Blues and the Spirit Initiative and Chair of Sociology and Criminology
Robbi Byrdsong-Wright, Assistant Dean of Academic Advising, RCAS
David Whiteis, PhD, Author of Chicago Blues: Portraits and Stories and Adjunct Assitant Professor of Sociology and Criminology

Media Sponsors:
Living Blues Magazine, www.livingblues.com
 
The Blues and the Spirit Initiative is grateful for the support of the following university departments, organizations and individuals:
Office of the President, the Provost and the Dean of the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences
Office of Marketing and Communication
Office of Conference Services
Departments of American Studies, Black World Studies, Communication Arts and Sciences, History, Music, Theology, and the Siena Center
Blues and the Spirit Interns Rayshelle Johnson and Rebecca Lauris
Jean Bevier, Instructor of Graphic Design and her students Jacqueline Ortiz and Cybill Rodriguez 
Betsy Butterworth, , Director of Marketing
Jessica MacKinnon, Director of Public Relations
Greg Bandy, Web Production Artist
Dolores Carrizosa, Senior Event Coordinator
Bill Jenkins, Technical Director, Performing Arts Center
Emma Mims, Faculty Secretary
Samella Johnson-Hargro, Supervisor, Physical Plant and the Physical Plant Crew 
Campus Safety and Security
Chartwells Campus Dining
Dominican University Staff Benevolence Committee
Elgin Sweeping Services and the Cacciatore Family
Big City Rhythm and Blues Magazine:   www.bigcitybluesmag.com
Marie Dixon, The Blues Heaven Foundation:   www.bluesheaven.com
Koko Taylor Celebrity Aid Foundation:   www.kokotaylor.com/foundation.html
Gayle Dean Wardlow:   www.amazon.com/Chasin-That-Devil-Music-Searching/dp/0879305525
Sharon Lewis:   www.sharonlewisblues.com
Fernando Jones:   www.fernandojones.com
Bluesoterica (Jim O'Neal):   http://stackhouse-bluesoterica.blogspot.com/
Soul Patrol (Bob Davis):   www.soulpatrol.com
Bettye Kelly and Barbra Marks, The Howlin' Wolf Foundation www.thehowlinworf.org

Sound assistance provided by:
Papa G's Band Gear Rentals
(708) 453-4609
http://papagsbandgear.com
PapaGsBandGear@yahoo.com

And our favorite blues club:
Rosa’s Lounge
3420 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
www.rosaslounge.com

 



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