The leadership role of The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture is changing. Longtime Executive Director Larry Allums is retiring after 23 years. Taking over the helm of the 40-year-old nonprofit educational organization will be Dr. Seemee Ali, who will be its “first-ever president.” In accepting this new role, Seemee told the Institute’s Board of Directors and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture To Transition To New Leadership
Louise Cowan
Awards Of Excellence Toasted Dallas’ Current Standouts As Well As Making A Historic Selfie
Louise Caldwell is an old pro when it comes to preparing for a fundraiser. On Thursday, November 1, she proved that as guests started arriving at The Fairmont Dallas for the Dallas Historical Society’s 2018 Awards for Excellence in Community Service Luncheon. Earlier in the day some called with a last minute request for a table. No problem. Louise had a table in reserve just … [Read more...] about Awards Of Excellence Toasted Dallas’ Current Standouts As Well As Making A Historic Selfie
North Texas Leaders Lost In 2015 Will Live On Through Their Accomplishments And Acts Of Kindness
As the hours of 2015 wind down, it’s only right to recall just a few of the North Texans who passed away this past year. Some were native-born and others "got here as soon as they could." While their lives came to an end, their countless kindnesses, accomplishments, philanthropy and contributions to the community and world will live on as inspirations for others to continue … [Read more...] about North Texas Leaders Lost In 2015 Will Live On Through Their Accomplishments And Acts Of Kindness
A Passing: Louise Cowan
For generations, Louise Cowan was such an inspiration. She and her husband Donald Cowan created an intellectual incubator for the development of people like Nancy Cain Marcus and Gail Thomas. That inspiration ended this morning at 2:27 a.m. at the ripe old age of 98. While her death is a loss, it is gratifying to know that she is with her beloved Donald and that her … [Read more...] about A Passing: Louise Cowan