Nov. 21, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Harvey Levenson
Cal Poly Graphic Communication
805-756-1108; hlevenso@calpoly.edu
Cal Poly College of Liberal Arts Names Industry Leader Ray Hartman 2006 Honored Alum
SAN LUIS OBISPO -- Ray Hartman, a 1979 Cal Poly graphic communication graduate and group executive vice president for manufacturing technologies and engineering at RR Donnelley/Moore Wallace, has been named the Cal Poly College of Liberal Arts 2006 Honored Alumnus.
The Honored Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon Cal Poly alumni by the university’s Alumni Association. The distinction is given to one alumnus from each of the university’s seven academic colleges for achieving a high level of career success and influence.
“Ray has become one of the most visible and influential individuals in the graphic communication profession,” said Harvey Levenson, head of Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department. “His influence extends around the world. During his frequent trips that span the globe, Ray also spends an enormous amount of time on philanthropic and volunteer activities, including projects involving his alma mater, Cal Poly.”
Hartman serves on many national and international professional committees and boards. At Cal Poly, he is a frequent guest lecturer and serves on the Graphic Communication Department Advisory Board. Recently he was instrumental in establishing two memorial endowments at Cal Poly: the Terry Bell/ColorGraphics Endowment and the George Prue Graphic Communication Endowment.
As part of the Honored Alumnus distinction, Hartman was recognized at the university’s recent Homecoming Grand Reunion and Honored Alumni Banquet.
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About Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department:
Founded in 1946, Cal Poly has one of the largest Graphic Communication programs in the United States (www.grc.calpoly.edu). With over 33,000 square feet of laboratory space, Cal Poly continues to advance the educational offerings for students studying printing, electronic imaging, packaging, publishing and cross-channel communications. The department houses some of the most modern laboratory facilities in graphic arts education. The department is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Collegiate Graphic Communications. The department houses the Graphic Communication Institute at Cal Poly (www.grci.calpoly.edu) to conduct research, testing, product evaluations, seminars, workshops and conferences. As part of its 2005-2006 60th Anniversary year, a $2.5-million development effort is under way to ensure that the department continues serving the industry through highly qualified graduates.
About RR Donnelley:
RR Donnelley is one of the world's largest print providers with over 50 facilities and over 33,000 employees in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe and Asia. The company is No. 265 on the Fortune 500 List and has close to $9 billion in revenue.
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