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More Than 1,000 Students Honored at December Commencement
ȺpÎÞÂë celebrated December Commencement ceremonies for more than 1,000 students December 13-14 on the university’s campus in Romeoville. The celebrations began December 13 in Sancta Alberta Chapel with a Mass of Celebration for all the accomplishments of the graduates as well as their families, friends, and educators. All graduates and their families, faculty and staff were invited to attend, regardless of faith tradition. The Afternoon Undergraduate Degree Ceremony honored the College of Business, the College of Education and Social Sciences, the College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications and St. Augustine College degree recipients. The Evening Undergraduate Degree Ceremony recognized College of Aviation, Science and Technology, as well as College of Nursing and Health Sciences degree recipients. During the ceremony, Austin J. Kind, bachelor of science in mathematics and data science , was honored with the Father Aquinas Colgan Award. Leonimar T. Mapa, bachelor of science in nursing , offered the Lasallian Address at both undergraduate ceremonies, sharing insights on the University Mission values and their meaning to his education. December 14, the Morning Graduate Degree Ceremony for the College of Aviation, Science, and Technology and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences honored students receiving certificates of advanced study, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as graduates of adult accelerated programs. The Afternoon Graduate Degree Ceremony for the College of Business and College of Education and Social Sciences recognized students receiving doctoral degrees, certificates of advanced study, and master’s degrees, as well as graduates of adult accelerated programs. Father Dennis H. Holtschneider, CM, received an honorary doctoral degree for his commitment to Catholic Higher Education. For more than 30 years, Holtschneider has faithfully served vital ministries of the Catholic Church, especially through his extensive and influential research, writing, teaching and leadership in Catholic Higher Education. Former president of DePaul University , he recently served as president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU). Recordings of the degree ceremonies are available at youtube.com/LewisUniversity by the ȺpÎÞÂë Television Network and Department of Communications . Visit the ȺpÎÞÂë Commencement website lewisu.edu/commencement/ for more information.
Listen to Christmas Music on WLRA 24/7 Until 2025
WLRA Radio is offering holiday music 24 hours a day, seven days a week until January 1. The student-run 88.1 FM is also available online iTunes, Google Play, and iHeartRadio. The WLRA Christmas programming features sacred, traditional, contemporary and new hits for people of all ages. The 24-hour
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Senior Student Art on Display December 5-15
The Senior Capstone Art Exhibition will be displayed from December 5 to 15 at the Wadsworth Family Gallery on ȺpÎÞÂë’s Romeoville campus. The exhibit will be free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p . m . daily . Bowie Dauner and Matt Schrieffer a re the ȺpÎÞÂë students
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Ray and Hickey Named AVCA Division II All-Americans
ȺpÎÞÂë volleyball players Bella Ray (Plainfield, Ill./Joliet Catholic) and Ally Hickey (Granger, Ind./Penn) were named American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Americans, the AVCA announced Wednesday (Dec. 11). Ray was named AVCA Third Team, while Hickey was awarded Honorable Mention.
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ȺpÎÞÂë Showcases First-Year Writers Online
Fall 2024 ȺpÎÞÂë First-Year Writing Showcase
Fall 2024 ȺpÎÞÂë First-Year Writing Showcase
The Fall 2024 ȺpÎÞÂë First-Year Writing Showcase is now available online at lewisu.edu . It highlights 11 pieces reflecting a variety of genres, including
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Accounting Students Attend IMA Leadership Conference
For the third consecutive year, ȺpÎÞÂë’s Accounting Program participated in the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Annual Student Leadership Conference from November 7-9 in Anaheim, California. Assistant Professors of Accounting Drs. Iyad Rock and Ting He, accompanied six students to
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Lewis Students Collaborate to Enhance Workplace Safety
Students from ȺpÎÞÂë's Aviation Maintenance , Occupational Therapy (OT) , and Exercise Science programs recently joined forces for a unique interdisciplinary experience designed to promote workplace safety and health. This initiative aimed to reduce the risk of injuries often faced by aviation
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Jet Fuel Review Launches 28th Issue
The 28th issue of the Jet Fuel Review , ȺpÎÞÂë's student-run and faculty-advised literary journal is available online . The Fall 2024 online journal features work by ȺpÎÞÂë students and faculty as well as international artists. The work includes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, book reviews,
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Athletics Raises Record Amount in 2024-2025 Campaign
Assistant Vice President of Athletics, John Ashaolu, announced this week a record-breaking Annual Athletics Crowdfunding Campaign this year. The Annual Athletics Crowdfunding Campaign supporting the athletic team's annual funds ran from September 1 through November 30 and raised a historic high of $240,000
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Ray, Hickey Named AVCA Division II All-Midwest Region
The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its 2024 AVCA Division II All-Midwest Region Teams as Bella Ray (Plainfield, Ill./Joliet Catholic) and Ally Hickey (Granger, Ind./Penn) saw their names on the list. Ray was named to the first team and Hickey was named honorable mention. Ray
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Dr. Honnold Honors Elise Hall at Iowa Saxophonists’ Workshop
Dr. Adrianne Honnold, assistant professor of music at ȺpÎÞÂë and associate director of the Gros Institute for Dialogue, Justice, and Social Action, was invited to present a lecture and perform on a recital to celebrate Elise Hall on the anniversary of her death 100 years ago. Iowa Saxophonists’
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Women's Volleyball Season Comes to an End at #1 Ferris State
The ȺpÎÞÂë women's volleyball team saw its season come to an end in the NCAA DII Tournament Second Round as the Flyers fell to the No. 1 seed and the top team in the country Ferris State Friday (Dec. 6). TEAM RECORDS #1 (1) Ferris State 33-0 | (RV) (4) Lewis 23-11 LEWIS
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Teaching, Careers, Self-Discovery Books Available By Boysen
Dr. Sheila M. Boysen, a ȺpÎÞÂë professor of Organizational Leadership and Management, MAOL Program Director, ICF Level 2 Coach Training Director, and director of Continuing Education and Micro-credentials, has recently published several books. Teaching in the Age of AI: Making ChatGPT Your
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Construction Delays Expected Near Lewis Romeoville Campus
ȺpÎÞÂë encourages students to plan ahead and adjust their commutes accordingly. Drivers traveling to and from the ȺpÎÞÂë campus should be aware of ongoing construction at the intersection of Illinois 53 (Independence Boulevard) and Illinois 7 (Renwick Road) in Romeoville. The Illinois
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