James S. Gleason to Speak at Simon School Commencement; Will Receive David T. Kearns Medal of Distinction
University of Rochester Simon Business SchoolThe William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration will hold its commencement ceremonies on Sunday, June 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. in the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, New York. University of Rochester President Thomas H. Jackson will preside. Charles I. Plosser, dean of the Simon School, will deliver the Salutation to the Class of 1998. James S. Gleason '68, chairman and president of Gleason Corporation, will deliver the commencement address and receive the David T. Kearns Medal of Distinction, which recognizes "significant achievements in business, public service and education." Paul A. Brands '66, chairman and CEO of American Management Systems, Inc., will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award.