September 15, 2017
La Roche College to Present Design Dialogue Presentation on Oct. 24
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2017 – The La Roche University Interior Design Advisory Board will host its annual Design Dialogue Presentation at the Pittsburgh Opera House on Oct. 24.
Janine James, an internationally recognized speaker and thought leader in brand strategy, sustainability and social equity, will take the stage to lead a design discussion furthering the University’ mission of co-creating a world of compassion, justice and peace.
Ms. James is renowned for her leadership in business, her creative genius and passion for the advancement of human consciousness. She is a visionary on the knowledge economy, multidisciplinary dynamics and cultural branding. Ms. James has brought success to some of the world’s most influential brands including American Express, Aveda, BASF, Knoll Textiles and Shaw Industries. She believes in the power of love, compassion, integration and balance of power to support and have compassion for others, and to appreciate the interconnectedness of all humanity.
The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. General admission tickets cost $40, $25 for La Roche alumni and $10 for non-La Roche students. La Roche students receive free admission. Tickets are available online.
The Design Dialogue Speakers Series is an annual event sponsored by the La Roche University Interior Design Advisory Board. The series brings an internationally known designer to Pittsburgh to speak to the professional design community and students. Featured designers also visit the La Roche campus for an informal discussion with interior design and graphic design students.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs and one doctoral program, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences, as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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