Xavier names first female president in schoolâs 190 year history Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD, will serve as the 35th President of Xavier University, starting July 1, 2021 (Source: Provided by Xavier University) By FOX19 Digital Staff | January 11, 2021 at 1:22 PM EST - Updated January 11 at 1:37 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Xavier University has announced that Colleen Hanycz, Ph.D., will become Xavier Universityâs 35th president effective July 1.
She currently serves as President of La Salle University in Philadelphia, a Catholic University. Prior to that, Hanycz served for seven years as President of Brescia University College in London, Ontario, Canada, a Catholic womenâs university.
Mwilu takes helm of Judiciary as Chief Justice Maraga retires
Monday January 11 2021
Mr Maraga replaced Dr Willy Mutunga who retired in June 2016.
He was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on October 19, 2016, as Chief Justice.
Previously, he served as the presiding judge of the Court of Appeal in Kisumu and was also the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee on Elections.
He had also served as the presiding judge of the Family Division of the High Court in Nairobi and resident judge of the High Court in Nakuru.
Support for judges
Speaking during the official retirement ceremony at the Supreme Court in Nairobi on Monday, Mr Maraga called on Kenyans to continue giving unwavering support to judges and magistrates so that justice can continue flourishing in the country.
HESTA
HESTA today announced Michael Sommers has been appointed as the new General Manager Portfolio Construction & Risk, joining the Fund’s redefined investment leadership structure.
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Sonya Sawtell-Rickson said the appointment will enhance the delivery of the $56-billion Fund’s investment strategy to keep delivering strong, long-term returns.
“Strengthening our portfolio construction and risk management is key to our overall investment strategy that aims to continue delivering competitive, long-term investment performance for our 870,000-plus members,” Ms Sawtell-Rickson said.
“With over 20 years’ experience in financial services, Michael has a proven track record in portfolio construction, derivative and alternatives strategies and risk management that will complement the skills and capabilities of our existing Investment team talent. I’m thrilled to welcome him to the team.”
De Kay, 80, will be replaced by Assistant Director Micayla Hall, 33.
De Kay s departure comes as the library has wrapped up a $1.8 million capital campaign that included the recent completion of an expansion and renovation project that made the library handicapped accessible.
“It seems like a natural time,” De Kay said Wednesday about her retirement. “We’ve worked together all this time and the idea was always Micayla would take over. I think it’s time to launch her. She’s a young, wonderful person and I don t want to stand in her way.”
While De Kay has retired, she will remain the library s director emeritus and plans to continue to work at the library to acquire books and materials for the collection, which she said is her true passion.