Earlier this year (May 17, to be exact), Dr. John Rudley was named the interim UH System Chancellor and UH President.

This past Saturday, friends of Dr. Rudley organized an event to commemorate the occasion and toast the celebrant. Among them were William and Chana Traylor. I photographed William's 30th birthday party at Brennan's restaurant a little under a year ago and I was more than happy to come out for this event as well. There was also another Angela sighting. It's always good to bump into friends when out working.

The event was held at the luxurious St. Regis Hotel which helped set the tone for a classy evening.

Here are a few images from the occasion:

Congressman Al Green and Texas House Representative Sylvester Turner talk shop

Dr. Rudley (center) and some friends

Dr. Rudley was presented this plaque by Representative Turner

Dr. Rudley's wife, Docia, reacts to the guests applauding her

The Chancellor receives gifts courtesy of the event organizers

It's been a busy summer and it doesn't seem to be slowing down any. As I hinted at in a previous blog entry, I'll be teaming up with Stacy of Mist Photography once again for a wedding this weekend at the Houstonian Hotel. I'll be sure to post some images from that as well.