Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, Center for Women and Leadership Loyola University Chicago | Piper Hall 6525 North Sheridan Road | Chicago, Illinois 60626
“Oh, the places you'll go
(with apologies to Dr. Seuss)!”
Emily L. Barr
The 2008 Ann Baum Speaker
The Ann F. Baum Women and Leadership Speaker Series
In 2006, the Gannon Center became the fortunate recipient of a bequest from the estate of the late Ann and Alvin H. Baum family for a speaker series. Ann and Alvin Baum were close friends of Sr. Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, and wished to support the work of the Center. We are pleased that Emily L. Barr is our speaker for the second lecture in this annual series, which focuses on women and leadership in the professions.
Emily L. Barr – ABc 7 chicago President and General Manager
Emily L. Barr is the President and General Manager of ABC 7 Chicago (WLS-TV), the ABC-owned station in Chicago, Illinois. She has held this position since April 1997. Under her leadership, ABC 7 has strengthened its dominance in the market. Currently, ABC 7’s entire news lineup is rated #1 in Chicago. Barr’s vision to create a street-level studio that would give viewers a window into the world of television was realized in April 2006, when the state-of-the-art State Street Studio debuted and became ABC 7’s new broadcast home. Barr has positioned ABC 7 as the most technologically advanced television station in Chicago. Under her leadership, the station moved into the new era of High Definition television in January 2007, becoming the first Chicago station to offer viewers a complete schedule of local news and programming in stunning HD television. Among other “firsts” Barr spearheaded were the station’s acquisition of the city’s only HD helicopter, video podcasting and extensive distribution of news, weather, traffic and information via handheld and wireless devices. ABC 7 has also expanded local coverage with its use of additional digital channels including a 24-hour digital news and weather channel. Barr is actively involved in the Chicago community and serves on multiple boards including Chicago Central Area Committee, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Children’s Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Currently, Barr is the President of the Board of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago, and is the past Chairman of the Board for the Illinois Broadcasters Association and a current Vice Chair-TV for the IBA. She is also a member of the Economic Club, the Executive’s Club and the Chicago Network.
Barr has been honored for her civic involvement, and was appointed by Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley to be on the State Street Commission. She currently is the State Street Commission’s Vice Chair. The Chicago Urban League recognized Barr’s contributions to the League by selecting her as their 2006 Spirit Award winner. The Niagara Foundation, promoting diversity, tolerance and global fellowship, honored her with their 2006 Communications Award. In 2004, she received the Luminary Award from the Girl Scouts of Chicago, recognizing her community involvement and visionary leadership. In 1998, she received the Dante Award from the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.
Sponsored by: The Gannon Center for Women and Leadership
“Oh, the places you'll go
(with apologies to Dr. Seuss)!” February 20, 2008
Terry Student Center, Rooms 303-304 26 E. Pearson Water Tower Campus
4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Emily L. Barr Round table discussion Reception In Association with: The School of Communication
The Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, Center for Women and Leadership initiates creative programming that supports, strengthens, and enhances women’s leadership. Its mission encompasses women on and off campus.
To register for the program contact the Gannon Center at: 773.508.8430 gannoncenter@luc.edu www.luc.edu/gannon.
This program is free and open to the public.