Fall 2003

The Future is Bright for Graduate Studies St. Benedict’s Rule for Monks begins with Benedictine a powerful imperative: Listen. And at , we believe in the importance of listening to one another. The News From Benedictine University We therefore have named our magazine Benedictine Voices. We pledge that within Fall 2003 | Volume 32 | Number 1 these pages, members of the Benedictine community will speak with candor about Director of Public Relations issues facing our University and our world. Mercy Robb, M.B.A. ’02 We cordially invite you to enter into Editor dialogue with us. Linda A. Hale

Writers Phil Brozynski Linda A. Hale William J. Carroll Mercy Robb, M.B.A. ’02 Contents Julie Cosimo Elizabeth Summers, C00 Kari Gibbons, M.B.A. ’03 Fr. David Turner, O.S.B. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Vision — William Butler Yeats Contributors Pina Arnone Mary LaFleur 1 • William J. Carroll, President 4 - 15• SPECIAL FEATURE Craig Broeder, Ph.D. Br. Rick Poro, O.S.B. John M. Krasa, M.D. — How Bright Is Your Future? Nadia Darwish Jill Redmond Generous Benefactor, University Friend Continuing Studies at Benedictine University Rita Dougherty Debbie Smith 2 • A Distinctive University Vision • The Value of a Graduate Education Alan Gorr, Ph.D., M.P.H. Matt West 3 • Monastic Perspective • The Programs at Benedictine University James Iaccino, Ph.D. • Why Choose Benedictine? Photographers • Benedictine Alumni Come Back For Rick Bamman Ryan Lee Their Graduate Degrees. Here’s Why. Benjamin Bowles Julie Nelligan • The Benedictine Benefits Nadia Darwish Matt West • Department Highlights Art Director Mary Kay Wolf, Wolf Design “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters Values compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Address Corrections: For address corrections, please contact Advancement Services at (630) 829-6099. philanthropy alumni news

16 • Educare Scholarship Ball 19 • Alumni Briefs Benedictine Voices is published three times a year by • The Benefits of A Gift of Real Estate 20 • If The Walls Could Talk the Office of Public Relations. Reproduction in whole 17 • Giving Back: Students Spend Their • Homecoming Schedule or in part without written permission is prohibited. Spring Break Helping Others; • The Festival of the Arts Distributed free to alumni, students and friends of Generosity Helps Us Grow 21 • Alma Matters: the University. 18 • President’s Invitational Outing Grobl Shoots To Save Lives Opinions expressed in Benedictine Voices are not necessarily those of Benedictine University, its administrators, faculty or students. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” Vitality — Louisa May Alcott Letters to the Editor must be signed, and letters not intended for publication should be so indicated. university news class/faculty notes 22 • Benedictine Offers Four-Year 26 • Class Notes Please address all mail to: Benedictine Voices Degrees In Springfield 29 • Recent Events Benedictine University • Benedictine Names New Academic 30 • Faculty/Staff Notes Affairs Administrator 5700 College Road 32 • Buchowicz Teaches In Denmark 23 • Graduation 2003 Lisle, IL 60532 eaglescenter 24 • Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart 34 • Eagles Capture Second Straight • University Volunteers Help NIIC All-Sports Title to Prevent Child Abuse • In The Ranks: Tom Mitchell; • Fast Facts: College of Business Karen Seremet Kunka Update; New Developments In Student Research 35 • Time Out: Benedictine University Sports Highlights annual fundraiser 37 • Educare Scholarship Ball President William J.Carroll, Vision I He wasaTrustee for24years. ofTrustees. our firstBoard evolved into and thatgroup established inLisle1956, Board College Advisory members oftheSt.Procopius Dr. Krasawasoneofthefirst World War I. inFranceduring service twoyearsofmilitary from 1919 to1929afterreturning 1913-1917 andagainfrom college ofmedicinefrom dentistry, teachingin the in theuniversity’scollegeof education, teachingchemistry in had alife-longinterest He city’s medicalprofession. inthe becoming prominent the oldPilsenneighborhood, and establishedhispracticein University ofIllinoisin1913 medical collegeofthe the he graduatedfrom The sonofCzechimmigrants, allofhislife. kept closetieswith and shadow ofthatchurch upinthe . 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Dr. John Krasa University Hospital and failing eyesight prior to continued from page 1 Eye and Ear Infirmary. their deaths. He died the University of Illinois and He specialized in eye, ear, March 17, 1980, at the the University Hospital nose and throat medicine at age of 89. St. Anthony de Padua Training School for Nurses. We take great honor in Hospital in Chicago from He was also an instructor at celebrating the life of Dr. 1930 until his retirement on St. Anthony’s Training School John Matthew Krasa for July 1, 1967. Ironically, both for Nurses and was an his generosity to this Dr. Krasa and his sister had attending staff member at the University. ✝

Dr. John Krasa at his medical practice in Chicago circa 1965. A Distinctive University Vision

oday there are by William J. Carroll, Benedictine University President and about 1,600 private Jim Iaccino, Vision Task Force and The Benedictine Center Implementation Team Chair liberal arts colleges in the . Most of past the year 2010. Given institution. A Chicago learning) to grant funding Tthem are encountering intense this current educational marketing firm was hired to opportunities to community- competition as they attempt climate, Benedictine verify that “excellence in the wide events (e.g., Catholic to develop new programs for University decided to develop sciences” was, in fact, the Identity Days, Benedictine new populations of students. its own Vision Statement that predominant reputation Heritage Workshops). As these colleges carve out would make it a highly (currently and historically) their niche in the region, effective competitor in the of the University. We are now at a point of one factor remains evident: Midwest corridor. implementing those Action there is nothing uniquely As a result, the following Initiatives of the Vision different about them. Their The first step in this process revised Vision Statement Statement at the University. viewbooks and admissions was to garner Board of was developed: A new group, the Benedictine materials portray the same Trustee support for the Center Implementation Team, visioning process. To this end, will be phasing in these things — small classes, Benedictine University — individualized attention, a the president developed a initiatives over a three-year a Catholic University in menu of highly attractive statement that “branded” period. We have already academic majors, sports the institution as one the Benedictine Tradition begun work on the grant programs and highly dedicated to the teaching of that Provides a Values- funding initiative. We are the sciences in the Catholic one of eight institutions in experienced faculty — Centered Liberal Arts most with terminal degrees. Benedictine liberal arts the entire country to receive All of them promise that their tradition. After lively meetings Education Enriched by monies from the National graduates will be better and discussions, the Board Our Excellence in the Endowment of Humanities; approved the statement and these will allow us to prepared to make career Sciences. choices and meet life’s instructed that it be delivered restructure two of the challenges. In their quest to to faculty for verification and The next step was to develop Cultural Heritage courses be successful, private liberal substance. 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The Value of a Graduate Education

by Julie Cosimo, Director of Career Services Are you “In the last 20 years, graduate degrees have followed three trends to emerge as the courses we thinking of know today. They have become shorter in duration, more diverse in their program options and attending more global in their curriculum” (Grad Source, the Magazine for Graduate Studies, Spring 2002). graduate The implication of the emerging trends has made attending graduate school possible for those who might have not been able to attend in the past. Although there are many reasons why people decide school? to further their education, the three most prevalent reasons are: increased salaries, enhancement of If not, education, skills and qualifications for entering a particular field, and keeping a competitive edge maybe you for finding a better position or advancing in their current position. should.

Increased salaries 1. Critical thinking/problem solving According to the 2002-03 Recruiting Trend 2. Intelligence and common sense Survey Report and the 2001 Benedictine 3. Willingness to learn quickly and University employment trend survey, graduates continuously reported an average of $10,000 more at the starting salary level across all majors for 4. Work-related experience that provides holding an advanced degree. The financial an understanding of the workplace. commitment that one makes in deciding to Students adopt a basic level of core invest in a graduate program should be viewed competencies and skills in undergraduate as a long-term investment. Some key factors work, and entering a graduate program allows in determining the value of a graduate degree them to advance their skill level in these areas. should be the loss of income that is involved in putting a degree on hold for several years, the opportunity for advancement within a company and marketability for employment, Keeping a competitive edge according to gradsource.com. Many people who return to Benedictine University for a graduate degree view the Enhancement of education, unstable economy and workforce as an skills and qualifications opportunity to return to college and advance their skill level in their industry so that they In the 2002-03 Recruiting Trends Report, can better market themselves in the future employers reported that when they evaluate and be on the cutting edge in the industry. candidates of employment they want them Once a person attains a graduate degree, they to have “The Total Package.” This is what can expect to be qualified for a higher-level candidates need to be academically prepared in position, advance more quickly in their field their field. “The Total Package” is core skills and see an increase in salary. Often times, and competencies that one needs to become experience alone does not allow people to successful. These include communication skills, advance in their field. The added value of a computer technical aptitudes, leadership, graduate degree along with previous work teamwork, interpersonal abilities and personal experience increases the opportunity for traits (i.e. motivation, flexibility/adaptability, success in one’s career path. ✝ hardworking, etc.). The wrapping, which includes the skills that bind the package and holds it together, includes:

Fall 2003 5 The Programs at Benedictine University

Master of Public Health

The Benedictine University Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program prepares highly competent professionals for the rapidly changing world of health and health care. Students become broadly educated in the core disciplines of public health and may concentrate in one of several areas that reflect the current needs of the profession as well as Master of Science in Management emerging trends. Learning at Benedictine combines instructional expertise with and Organizational Behavior individual initiative, creativity, research and field experience so that the adult learner will In this competitive and complex era, find the M.P.H. experience a stepping-stone companies are demanding managers who to professional success. can achieve financial results and effectively manage human resources. Competence in the The comprehensive course approach to this “human side of enterprise,” including global program goes hand in hand with Benedictine’s interdependence, workforce diversity and the reputation as a leader in the sciences. M.P.H. management of change, has become the degrees are growing in popularity as our world hallmark of excellent managers and leading- changes, and Benedictine offers one of the edge companies. The award-winning Master only accredited programs in the country. of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior (M.S.M.O.B.) program at Benedictine University is recognized both locally and nationally as a leader in providing education toward managing the human side of organizations. It is the oldest and most comprehensive M.S.M.O.B. program geared toward the working professional.

This acclaimed program has students meeting directly with experts from the field through an outstanding lecture series.

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Master of Education Master of Science in Master of Arts in Education Clinical Psychology

To be an excellent educator is to be caring, Benedictine University’s Master of Science in competent and passionate about learning. Clinical Psychology (M.C.P.) program provides Guiding all students, asking relevant questions extensive coursework, clinical experience and a and encouraging life-long learning are just variety of theoretical orientations for the student some of the goals constantly pursued in the pursuing a career in clinical psychology. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of program provides all the courses the state of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) programs at Illinois requires to take the Licensed Benedictine University. Benedictine’s School Professional Counselor (LPC) examination or of Education is a community of dedicated the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor scholars committed to offering one of the most (LCPC) examination. advanced and comprehensive programs in the Chicago area in the diverse areas of education All M.C.P. faculty members are members of and leadership. the North American Association of Master’s in Psychology (NAAMP) — an international The reputation of this program at area schools association which represents the interests of is high and makes a M.Ed. degree from master level counselors in psychology and Benedictine prestigious for its bearer. This promotes advocacy, affiliation, identity and program is tailored for those who have a love networking for psychology students in for teaching and need class hours scheduled training. The group is also a member of the around their lives and current careers. Council for Applied Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP). ➤

Master of Business Administration

Leaders in the 21st century must make their way through the maze of market uncertainty, global competition and constant change. Benedictine University’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) prepares students to chart their course. With the tools of quantitative analysis, students will assess business risks and strategic alternatives. Qualitative analyses align action with opportunity, transforming ideas into implementation. The Benedictine M.B.A. develops both quantitative and qualitative competence for professionals.

The M.B.A. program at Benedictine is a “transformation from where you are to where you want to be.” The executive coach model of learning is followed in this respected program and student success is key. Internship opportunities are also available.

Fall 2003 7 continued from page 7 Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Benedictine University’s Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology (M.C.E.P.) program is a two-year, part-time program designed in accordance with the American Master of Science in Management College of Sports Medicine for certification as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Information Systems Graduates of this program develops the skills and qualifications to work in the prevention of Information systems professionals face the cardiovascular disease and in the rehabilitation challenges of providing reliable, accurate and of those who have experienced cardiovascular timely information to meet the demands of problems. society’s growing dependence on technology. This science-based program allows graduates In addition, organizations are finding that the to work in cardiac rehabilitation, private separation of management and technology practice and consulting or to go on to earn a professionals is no longer efficient or effective. Ph.D. or attend medical school. This degree Professionals with expertise in accounting, transports students into new careers with marketing, health administration or higher earning potential. ✝ management are being asked to initiate and develop information systems. The Master of Science program in Management Information Systems (M.I.S.) at Benedictine University prepares professionals for rapid advances in technology, intense global competition and more complex business environments.

Why Choose Benedictine?

With seven respected graduate programs, 96 percent stated that their present job had 18 graduate certificate programs and one definite or possible career potential. world-renowned Ph.D. program, the reasons to come back to Benedictine are overwhelming. • 95 percent of all respondents indicated that they were employed either full- or part-time Quick Facts: six months following graduation. • Post-Graduation plans — 85 percent of (All facts are based on a six-month follow-up Benedictine baccalaureate alumni have employment trend survey for 2002 that was indicated that they are currently enrolled in completed by Benedictine baccalaureate and graduate school or in a professional program graduate level alumni.) either on a full- or part-time basis. In addition to these statistical facts and all the • 64 percent of graduate level alumni earn individual program benefits and accolades, $50,000 or more and 33 percent earn $70,000 Benedictine’s graduate programs offer what or more at their place of employment. you need to succeed in making that degree a reality. • 94 percent of graduate level alumni rated the quality of instruction at Benedictine as Benedictine’s graduate programs are focused excellent or good. on the professionals — people who want to sit at the highest level in their chosen field. The • Despite the weak job market, for those programs offer all the benefits of degrees from looking for new positions upon graduation, big schools, with the extra benefits of small 62 percent indicated that they found their jobs school attention, focus and flexibility. ✝ within one to three months of graduation.

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Benedictine Alumni Come Back For Their Graduate Degrees.

Patrice Kucia, C91, B.A. Accounting, opportunity to meet with a faculty member M.B.A., ‘96 who reviewed my undergraduate coursework. It was determined that since my undergraduate Here’s When I graduated in 1991 with my bachelor degree in accounting was from Benedictine, of arts degree in accounting, I had no idea I had four classes waived at the graduate that I would be graduating from Benedictine level for a master’s degree in business Why. with a master’s degree within five years. administration. This was a big advantage in After graduation, I started working at a regard to my graduate school cost and time manufacturing company as a junior commitment. I was also aware that at accountant. Within a year-and-a-half from Benedictine the class sizes were small and starting this position, I was out looking for the faculty teaching the classes were highly another job. During my time at this company, educated and dedicated to their students I survived several layoffs. The company’s because that is what I experienced as an financial problems were growing, and I knew undergraduate student. In fact, several of my that the next time the company had to layoff undergraduate professors taught the graduate employees, I might not be so lucky. So I level accounting and financial classes, so I started a job search for another accounting knew what these professors’ expectations position by reviewing the job advertisements were and how they conducted their classes. in the newspapers. From looking at the job Benedictine was able to give me the flexibility descriptions, I discovered that a lot of the to obtain my accounting positions were starting to prefer graduate degree on a or require a master’s degree and/or certified “I was also aware of the fact that at Benedictine the public accounting (CPA) designation. After part-time two months of searching for a job, I obtained basis with class sizes were small and the faculty teaching the classes a position as an accounting assistant with a classes were highly educated and dedicated to their small commercial property management offered in company. It was also at this time in my career the evenings students because that is what I experienced as an that I decided that a master’s degree would and on the undergraduate student.” provide me with more job opportunities in the weekends at future. I believed that the next time I would a convenient be searching for a job with a master’s degree, location. I would have an advantage over other job The [M.B.A.] program was very good. The applicants that were applying for the same majority of the coursework in the master’s position. The more education you had, the of business administration program was case more training and analytical skills you brought studies based on real-life company situations. with you to a company. I also had learned that At the undergraduate level, you learned the people no longer stay at one company for their theory of the business principles. At the whole work career, and anything to make graduate level, you would review these yourself more marketable in this economy principles and apply them to the real business was a plus for your career. world. By seeing these principles in action, it After I decided to get my master’s degree, gave you an opportunity to use them in your I started searching for a graduate program. current position and in your future job I was looking for a master’s program where opportunities. This way of teaching brought I could study on a part-time basis, while real meaning to the ideas that I was learning still working full time. Another factor that I in the classroom and reinforced the concepts. looked at was the cost. Since I was paying for Since obtaining my graduate degree, I have graduate school myself, I needed a program moved from a staff-level property accountant that would not become a financial burden. position to a managerial position, where I I attended a fall open house at Benedictine can apply the skills that I learned in the ➤ for the graduate program. I was given an

Fall 2003 9 “Education Brian J. Qualizza, Jr., C96, B.A. is not the Finance, M.B.A. Financial Management, ’98 filling of a pail, continued from page 9 but the lighting I decided to pursue my graduate degree for graduate program. I have also passed the several reasons. First, I wanted to continue of a fire.” Certified Public Accounting exam, which now my education and be prepared for future requires a master’s degree in order to sit for challenges that would be presented in my the exam. In the future, I would also like to current position. Second, I have always wanted William Butler Yeats return to the academic environment to teach to teach — by having a graduate degree, I accounting at the college level. In order to would be able to pursue that dream. Lastly, I teach at this level, a master’s degree is wanted to extend my knowledge beyond the required. So, the graduate degree has provided undergraduate level and be able to approach me with many current and future opportunities. analytical problems from several directions.

I am currently working as an accounting I decided to stay at Benedictine University for supervisor in the commercial real estate my graduate degree because of the division of a global investment company. I “community and family” environment. supervise a team of four property accountants, I was impressed, as an undergraduate, with the in a department of 15 people. I believe that faculty and staff at the University. I wanted to my graduate degree gave me the opportunity draw upon the vast knowledge and experience to advance into this managerial position and of the professors. In addition, I wanted to stay excel in the position. I have brought the at an institution that valued me as a person — teamwork and strong leadership skills that I and not a number. The intimate class size and learned through the program into my real-life proximity to work and home were additional work experience. I see how the analytical factors. training and problem solving that I gained helps me with my day-to-day work issues and interactions with my employees. I have seen many benefits in my life after receiving my graduate degree. I have been with my current employer for nine years — and was promoted twice after receiving my M.B.A. I am also able to approach technical Nicole Laughridge, C93, B.A. Psychology, M.P.H., ’00 problems from different angles — using the critical thinking skills that were part of the I decided to earn my graduate degree because I was changing professions. graduate program. I had a [bachelor’s of art degree] in Psychology, and I had decided to move to the insurance industry.

I had actually begun my graduate degree at Northern Illinois University as a I am very impressed with the education student at large, and I found the class schedule difficult to manage. Most classes (both undergraduate and graduate) that I were held during the day, whereas all classes at Benedictine were held in the received at Benedictine. The biggest strength evening or over the weekend. This made it more convenient, as I was employed was the instructors. They were extremely full-time while attending school. I have been able to further my career as well as knowledgeable and very well organized and apply business practices I’ve learned immediately. prepared. The class size was small and manageable. The networking opportunities The graduate programs I attended were great — the flexibility existed to bring were fabulous — and long-lasting friendships work-related projects to the table as examples. The majority of the teachers were were made. also working in the industry and current on industry trends, and the classwork was reasonable for working students. I am currently the manager of treasury operations at The ServiceMaster Company in I am currently a product liaison consultant at MetLife, and the majority of my Downers Grove. I am also an adjunct faculty work involves project management, planning and communication. My graduate member in the adult program at Benedictine degree, along with prior work experience, has helped me achieve this position. University where I teach Corporate Finance. My graduate degree has allowed me to progress in my career at ServiceMaster and has allowed me the opportunity to pursue my other passion in life — teaching. Many doors have been unlocked by obtaining my graduate degree at Benedictine University.

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Christine (Markiewicz) Paryl, C73, B.A. Music Education, M.A. Liberal Science, ‘03

I always wanted to further my education. teacher who obviously enjoyed imparting his About six years ago I attended an alumni knowledge on a receptive class. meeting in which Dr. [William] Carroll spoke to the board. He spoke of his idea of having Since my degree, I began offering piano a Master of Arts in Liberal Science in which appreciation classes to parents of my motivated students would learn the arts from students. The graduate classes I took helped teachers who were passionate about their me realize a new potential in my studio. subject. The emphasis would be on writing The parents of my students are interested in and oral communication and not taking learning about piano literature and how to tests. Since music involves all the arts, this appreciate piano music. In developing this seemed like a major that would benefit me class, I found I utilized almost every subject in life and in my career in music. I learned in my graduate studies.

I wanted to seek my degree [at Benedictine] because I remembered the quality of education I received when I worked on my bachelor’s. Linda M. Golan, C99, B.A. Communication Arts, Also, I knew the major I was interested in was new [but Benedictine offered it]. M.B.A. Marketing Management, Management of Innovation and Technology, ‘01 Every subject I have taken in my master’s degree I have applied in my job. I am I thought it would be interesting to shift my constantly using material from my classes in focus from the Arts (undergraduate) to a teaching students at my piano studio. I can business aspect, since I’m working in give them insights into other arts and how advertising, which is based upon strong music relates to them. monthly sales focuses.

Besides my career, my master’s degree has I knew Benedictine had a strong core of values given my life new meaning. I have new and professional faculty and I was familiar interests in subjects I knew little of before, with the school and it gave me the impetus to study subjects environment. I didn’t I would not have thought I had an have to reacquaint interest. This degree has given me the myself with another “Benedictine has a great graduate excitement of learning again, not because institution. program. It’s flexible, convenient and it’s required, but for the love of it. professional. The strengths are the I gained a valuable faculty. They offer professional I cannot praise Benedictine’s program understanding of the people with real world experiences.” enough. I studied with teachers who were business world, passionate about their subjects. Every teacher especially since I was was an expert in his [or her] field and seemed fairly new to my job. to enjoy working with us as we enjoyed The most valuable learning factors were the learning from them. Going to class was always accounting and financial classes, definitely a the highpoint of my week, and although the weakness for myself. workload was heavy, the assignments were creative and interesting. Four hours of class Benedictine has a great graduate program. went by It’s flexible, convenient and professional. quickly The strengths are the faculty. They offer with the professional people with real world experiences. “This degree has given excitement me the excitement of of learning Currently I’m working in advertising for a learning again, not from a major automaker. My graduate degree has because it’s required, made me aware of more opportunities. but for the love of it.” I’m tentatively planning on switching into marketing to gain a wider scope of my industry. ✝

Fall 2003 11 A Note From Admissions: The Benedictine Benefits

Education is paramount in today’s environment. Competition is fierce. Change is necessary. A growing intellectual capacity is essential. As a result, the Division of Continuing Studies at Benedictine University is here for adult students.

by Kari Gibbons, M.B.A., ‘03, Adult students can select from a variety of program offerings at Benedictine University. Benedictine Director of Admissions offers certificates, associate’s degrees, adult accelerated bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and a Ph.D. We have something to offer no matter where a student is in their educational career.

These programs are offered because they are taught by practitioners in the field. Professors and program directors bring first-hand, real-life experience to their teaching, They respect the place in which they work and have a passion about their field of expertise. This is evident in watching them interact with “their” students and seeing them put in long hours at work. I say this not just as the admissions director, but also as an alumna of Benedictine University’s graduate program.

Our graduate studies not only include a variety of programs but also have a variety of formats. Benedictine offers classes during days, evenings, weekends, online and in the cohort format. The whole point is to be flexible around the lives of the student. We understand students have other commitments; these options allow students to plan education around work and personal commitments.

The Continuing Studies philosophy of Mentoring/Networking/ Promoting is alive within the Benedictine University community. This fall, students will experience how each of these Benedictine Benefits can enrich their academic and professional growth.

I am confident Benedictine University has something to offer you, whether it’s acquiring new skills, taking classes for professional development, brushing up on some things you have learned years ago, gathering information about future trends in the workplace or satisfying a personal curiosity. To learn more about the Benedictine Benefits, please visit our Web site at www.ben.edu or call (630) 829-6300 to receive a program brochure. ✝

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Graduate Studies: Department Highlights

Understanding the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Program by Craig Broeder, Ph.D.

The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (M.C.E.P.) program represents a program that The M.C.E.P. program is exemplifies how training to become an exercise physiologist has evolved during the last 100 a highly scientific-based years. In the early 20th century and during program in the Department the days of The Harvard Fatigue Lab’s pinnacle in exercise physiology research, of Biology that will prepare exercise physiology focused on how the body students for leadership roles adapted to various types of acute and chronic in hospitals, independent physical activity. Since those early days, exercise physiology has evolved extensively due to an rehabilitation programs, increased interest in exercise and health within agencies, schools, the professions of physical education, physiology and medicine, especially cardiology. corporations and health clubs throughout the United The M.C.E.P. program at Benedictine community outreach programs including University reflects the most current focus obesity treatment programs for children and States. The program will also of exercise physiology programs throughout adults, preventive clinical programs such as provide a strong educational the county. The M.C.E.P. program is a highly advanced cardiac risk screening programs, scientific based program in the Department comprehensive fitness stress testing and background for those of Biology that will prepare students for exercise prescription programs, osteoporosis students planning on leadership roles in hospitals, independent prevention programs, and a nutrition- rehabilitation programs, agencies, schools, physical fitness lecture series in conjunction continuing their education in corporations and health clubs throughout the with Benedictine’s nutrition department, Ph.D. and M.D. programs. United States. The program will also provide local hospitals and area health care a strong educational background for those organizations. students planning on continuing their education in Ph.D. and M.D. programs. And finally, through several new research grants currently being developed with The M.C.E.P. program has been specifically Molecular Nutrition Inc. and Power Plate designed to provide students with a strong of North America, LLC, students will have focus on the clinical application of exercise the opportunity to gain research experience by physiology, preventive nutrition and the basic participating in cutting-edge clinically-based applied sciences. Students will be trained for cellular, biochemical and physiological and exposed to a wealth of experiences from research projects focusing on obesity and working with diseased populations such as anti-aging interventions. ➤ cardiac, pulmonary and cancer patients to understanding the physiological and nutritional needs for world-class athletes of all ages. The program will strongly focus on becoming endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine in Clinical Exercise Physiology during the 2003-2004 school year. The American College of Sports Medicine is recognized worldwide as the leading organization for clinical sports medicine and exercise physiology. In addition, the M.C.E.P. program will focus on providing real life experiences for its students by developing

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WebFlex M.B.A. Program The development of such a program leverages the already solid teachings of the Benedictine by Mary LaFluer M.B.A. course curriculum while expanding its richness and reach via technology. The program educates an underserved community For more than a quarter century, Benedictine of adult learners who require flexibility with University has been a leader in providing regard to time and teaching. excellence in graduate business management programs. Continuing in that proud tradition, “When we began formulating this program in Benedictine University has developed an spring 2002, we wanted to accomplish several innovative WebFlex Master of Business goals,” said Sandra Gill, Ph.D., chair of the Administration (M.B.A.) program which M.B.A. programs at Benedictine University. blends traditional classroom instruction “We wanted to implement rigorous weekend with Web-enhanced and dedicated online M.B.A. options that responded to the needs learning designed to meet the unique needs of students who travel, and developing a of working adults. weekend business learning session was essential to our program in this market area.”

Master of Public Health Program The internship is a 180-clock hour experience Internship Opportunities that models the professional aspirations of our students. They have the opportunity to take by Alan Gorr, Ph.D., M.P.H. on professional responsibilities and to learn on the job. Many of our students have substantial experience behind them as physicians, nurses, A generation ago, Tip O’Neill, then the allied health professionals and administrators. House Majority Leader, is reported to have The internship can’t duplicate what they said, “All politics is local.” In that oft-quoted typically do on the job. It has to be a true remark he recognized that national and learning experience. international initiatives are no better than the individual person-to-person efforts that Some students have pursued their internships underlie them. We at Benedictine University’s in local health departments and regulatory M.P.H. program are ever more aware of that agencies. These have led to jobs and positions wisdom lately. We may want to believe that the of leadership throughout the county. Recently recent SARS outbreak was half a world away, DuPage County has been recognized for its but a few travelers to Toronto brought it close leadership in disaster preparedness. Many of to home. Shortly thereafter, the monkey pox the leaders in this county are teachers in our virus was communicated to prairie dogs and Disaster Management concentration and then to humans, making a difference locally. certificate and have participated in the The internship is a Issues of health care services increasingly have Suburban Emergency Management Program 180-clock hour their parallels across state lines and nations. under a grant from the Bersted Foundation experience that models Therefore, what we do here does have to Benedictine University. the professional implications not only for the local aspirations of our communities, but often well beyond. We now are reaching out to our extended students. They have community. Under a grant from SBC, courses the opportunity to Over the past year, we have moved to establish from the Disaster Management program are take on professional many local connections. Many of our students being put online. We are investigating the responsibilities and to do their required internships with local possibility of delivering our program to learn on the job. agencies. We have forged alliances with the clusters of learners across the state, including Kane County Health Department, Healthy Springfield. The realization that the local DuPage (a local coalition of health care community is also the world community is providers and agencies dedicated to bettering expected to foster many more initiatives in the health of the county’s residents in all the the coming months. dimensions of living, and Access DuPage, an agency that aims to provide health care for the uninsured. These organizations join many others in playing host to our students.

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According to WebFlex M.B.A. student Jennifer program has been wonderful. I am in Houseward, “Taking classes through WebFlex my fourth class using WebFlex and each “Taking classes has been an ideal way to earn my M.B.A. I time it just keeps getting better. Being a through WebFlex has travel frequently for work, which means I full-time student, it is really convenient to been an ideal way to would miss many of my in-class sessions. have the opportunity to take some classes WebFlex has offered the flexibility of taking from my home.” earn my M.B.A. I travel my classes on the road, while still being frequently for work, The WebFlex M.B.A. program continues to connected to my classmates and instructor. which means I would The online courses still have in-class sessions, meet the needs of individuals who seek a miss many of my in-class which provide meaningful personal interaction. flexible delivery model, but who also desire WebFlex has made it easier to earn my face-to-face personal interaction with faculty sessions. WebFlex has M.B.A. while continuing to work full-time.” members and other students in the program. offered the flexibility For more information about the WebFlex of taking my classes on Joe Benka has been in the WebFlex M.B.A. M.B.A. program, contact Mary La Fleur at program since its inception. Benka said, (630) 829-6368, or e-mail [email protected]. the road, while still “My experience in Benedictine’s WebFlex being connected to my classmates and instructor. The online courses still have in-class sessions, which provide meaningful personal Graduate Program In Clinical Psychology Has Strong Reputation interaction.” by Jim Iaccino, Ph.D.

The graduate department of Clinical Psychology recently received a letter from one of its recent graduates, Liz Shallack, M.C.P. ’03. She relates the following: “I cannot imagine what kind of therapist I would be had I been in a different Village of Downers Grove, has been program… I am so glad I chose Benedictine. supervising Benedictine University To all my professors, thank you … both from students in clinical field placements me and from my future clients!” for more than 20 years. In that capacity she has worked with all of Benedictine University’s master’s program in the major schools in the area and Clinical Psychology has been in existence for reports, “Benedictine students have more than 30 years and has graduated more consistently been well prepared to than 400 students, providing superior training begin their clinical work. for counselors and psychotherapists. We The Benedictine students come continue to receive accolades from our equipped with clinical skills as well as students and from supervisors who welcome a personal maturity, which markedly and guide our student interns through their enhances their professional growth as field placement training. Our master’s program they serve their placements. These in Clinical Psychology has professional students are a pleasure to supervise.” relationships with approximately 100 clinical To learn more field placement sites throughout DuPage, Field placements are a crucial piece of the Cook, Will and Lake Counties. The list student’s training in our program. The other about all the continues to grow as agencies call to request critical component is excellent classroom Graduate Programs our student interns. As a result, we are able to instruction that emphasizes how the offer our students a wide variety of placement psychological theory links to the practical at Benedictine, opportunities to choose from, ranging from skills acquired in the field placements. Both contact the hospital settings to community service of these factors ensure a high quality organizations and health departments. preparation for our students who are then Enrollment Center able to provide a valuable service to our The program’s long history and excellent surrounding communities. ✝ at (630) 829-6300 reputation is something in which we take great pride, but most importantly we take or e-mail gratification in the caliber of the students we [email protected]. graduate. Barbara Leiber, Director of the Department of Social and Health Services,

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f you have thought 2.) Another type of gift allows 3) You can turn non-income The about making a gift to the donor to receive back producing real estate into Benedictine University their original purchase price a source of lifetime income Benefits of but feel that the liquidity while also receiving a tax by donating it through a Iof your assets is problematic, deduction for the amount of charitable remainder trust. consider a gift of real estate. the appreciated value. It is Your property is sold and the A Gift Of It can generate special tax called a “bargain sale.” proceeds placed in a trust. A benefits if it has appreciated Benedictine University would trustee of your choice invests Real Estate in value. pay you the amount that you the proceeds. You receive a originally paid for your readily percentage of the trust’s assets 1.) One unusual way to make marketable real estate. The each year over your lifetime a gift is to donate your home excess in value between the and an immediate tax while you retain all rights to current appraised market value deduction. live in it for as long as you and the amount you receive is wish. You would receive an considered a tax-deductible If you have considered immediate tax deduction gift. The University will assisting future students at while you continue to occupy consider bargain sales for Benedictine University and your home. Some people find homes, vacant lots, apartment helping secure the future this to be more financially buildings and other non- of the University itself, sensible than donating their commercial real estate. please contact Brad Carlson, home via their will. development director at (630) 829-6362. ✝

Help Someone Reach For Their Star: Be a Part of the Educare Scholarship Ball — With Comic Legend, Bob Newhart

n November 1, Newhart will be a special The Educare Scholarship 2003, the Krasa guest at this annual Ball is an essential fund- Center will turn Benedictine event. He is well raising event for student into a spectacular known around the world for scholarships, and all alumni ‘night under the his famous one-way phone are encouraged to attend. You Ostars’ to raise funds for conversation comedy routine, can give back to your alma student scholarships. as well as his two very mater while enjoying a successful television shows, wonderful evening out. Mix In addition to the cocktails, “The Bob Newhart Show” and mingle with University dinner, live music, dancing and “Newhart.” He has also teachers, alumni and comic and popular auctions, starred in many movies legend, Bob Newhart. there will be an added including “In And Out” with ‘star’ at this year’s Kevin Kline, “Catch 22” with For more information about event — comedian Jon Voight, “On A Clear Day this event and how to buy and actor, Bob You Can See Forever” with tickets, please contact Alumni Newhart. Barbra Streisand, and most Director Julie Nelligan at recently at theaters, “Legally (630) 829-6077 or Blonde II” with Reese [email protected]. ✝ Witherspoon.

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Students Spend Their Spring Break Helping Others

he week of Spring local communities. College Break is a time when and high school volunteers Tmany students make from throughout the United plans to go back home or do States join in the service along some traveling. Six Benedictine with the people of . students took a different route More than 750 volunteers by volunteering their time to from all over the United help others. States visited the Farm this year. The organization Caroline Benjamin, Paulette provides housing services Doyle, Nate Rebeck, Rachana in the area of home Patel, Cory Junious and Pat reconstruction and Shanahan along with the rehabilitation as well as Assistant University Minister other repairs for 30 to 40 Br. Rick Poro, O.S.B., and families each year. of community, simplicity, (Left to right): Br. Rick Poro, his niece, Kimberly Skarr, prayer and service, we O.S.B., Paulette Doyle, Cory C00, adventured out to the “While Nazareth Farm’s emphasize working with Junious, Rachana Patel, Pat north central part of West primary service is home repair, Shanahan, Caroline Benjamin, people rather than for them, Nate Rebeck and Kimberly Virginia, in the heart of our work involves much more and we strive to always learn Skarr, C00. Appalachia, to visit the than just the physical labor. from one another,” states a Nazareth Farm from We go beyond hammering Nazareth Farm spokesperson. March 16 to 21. nails and painting walls and and how we are all capable dig deep into the basic need After coming back from this of making a difference in The Nazareth Farm is a for people to feel loved and well-spent week, the students society. For more volunteer Catholic community that is appreciated. With a focus on reflected on the importance of opportunities, contact staffed by laymen and women social justice and cornerstones service within the community Br. Rick at (630) 829-6033. ✝ who serve the needs of the

enedictine University’s These donations will help Our new Annual Fund starts Generosity fundraising efforts provide scholarships, in September, and we look technology upgrades, building Bduring the 2002 fiscal forward to your continued year through direct mail and renovations and overall Helps the phonathon reaped a operating support for the support. If you have any record-setting $166,024.61 in University. We received an questions, suggestions Us unrestricted gifts to support additional $49,426.68 in or comments, please the President’s 21st Century restricted gifts during the contact Nellie Carlos, Fund. A 31 percent increase spring that will enhance our Grow over the previous year, this science, business, education director of annual giving, accomplishment was made and athletic programs. at (630) 829-6366 or possible through the [email protected]. ✝ unwavering support of our As part of our efforts to make alumni, parents, faculty, staff contributing to the University and friends. quick and convenient, we are designing an online payment system. We hope this online system will serve as another viable philanthropic resource for University friends and family.

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Ninth Annual President’s Invitational Golf Outing

he Cress Creek Longest Putt-Men; Christine Country Club Jeffries, Longest Putt-Women; of Naperville was John Calamos, Closest to the the site for this Pin-Men; and Joyce Wagner, year’s President’s Closest to the Pin-Women. TInvitational Golf Outing on July 21. Overnight The Alumni Cup was awarded thunderstorms had done some to the alumni team of Jerry damage to trees on the Gorski, Terry Kalina, C69, course, but it didn’t stop the Larry Krypicka and Jim 192 golfers from teeing off Mathieson with a score of 63. at 7:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Unfortunately, no one won and enjoying a beautiful the car from Fair Oaks Ford day. The morning and on the hole-in-one contest. afternoon tee times allowed more golfers to participate in The alumni office extends this popular event. thanks to the sponsors, donors, golf course, golfers The first-place winning men’s and volunteers who helped team was comprised of Chad make this scholarship Gregory, Executive Vice fund-raising event a success. ✝ President Charlie Gregory, Kyle Gregory and Byron Whitehurst with a score of 58. The first-place mixed team winners were Stephen Collins, Deborah Olson of Wight & Company, former Chicago Bull Bob Love and Mike Wall.

Other winners of the day were: Jeff Kotansky, Longest Drive-Men; Karen Seremet Kunka, Longest Drive- Women; Brian Mosey,

Alumni cup winners — Terry Kalina, C69 and Jim Mathieson.

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alumni briefs

Homecoming 2003 other premium reductions (multi-car, multi-policy, etc.) Please go to the could result in substantial alumni Web site savings for you and your www.ben.edu/alumni family. To compare your and get updated on current costs and coverages new happenings. Special phone Liberty Mutual’s note: the athletic Direct Response Center at: department has planned (800) 524-9400. alumni games for Saturday, October 18, prior to the Homecoming football game. Look for The first-place winning men’s team — Chad Gregory, information coming soon. Executive Vice President Charlie Gregory, Byron Whitehurst and Kyle Gregory. Also, make plans to have your last walk-through of Benedictine Hall on Saturday after the football game.

New Alumni Benefit

Special savings through Liberty Mutual: In an effort to provide our “Centennial” alumni with the best The lithograph of Benedictine possible benefits, Hall (detail above) is for sale Benedictine University and through the alumni office. Liberty Mutual have There are still some teamed up to offer you a lithographs of “Centennial” program called Group Above, Beverage Station Volunteers — Laurie Kuschell; Linda by acclaimed artist Franklin Savings Plus®. Some of Golan, C99, ‘01; Joan Henehan, C91. McMahon available. This the benefits offered are: 32" x 24" picture depicts money-saving group Benedictine Hall on its 100th discounts on auto, home birthday. There were 300 and tenant insurance; printed and each one is convenient payment plans; numbered. To get your print round-the-clock claims of the building that holds so service; and 24-hour many memories, you can emergency roadside contact the alumni office or assistance. Group e-mail [email protected]. The discounts coupled with cost of the print is $300 but the value is priceless. ✝

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October 18, 2003 So what’s the truth? Where are the tunnels on campus? Homecoming

Schedule few days ago, I had a conversation with a reporter from an area 11 a.m. Tailgating newspaper wanting to know something about campus legends, 1:30 p.m. Homecoming especially any that might border on the paranormal! “Where can Football Game A McMurray College vs. one experience ghosts?” she asked. Yes, a lot of tales are handed on from class to Benedictine University class, but perhaps none have been as truly investigated as the stories of tunnels. Eagles 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Class Reunion cocktail parties for the classes of 1963, 1973, 1978, 1983, If The Walls Could Talk 1988, 1993 and 1998 held in Benedictine Hall. by Fr. David Turner, O.S.B., Assistant to the Provost for Academic Affairs The “Celebration of Tunnels? Benedictine Hall” will also be held during this time and will include a final ne can encounter (still existing west of One of the ways one could walk through of this individuals who Benedictine Hall) had to identify these spaces in the are convinced of building. supply the developing past was to see the sidewalks tunnels running campus with heat. Prior to on which the snow would Ofrom the University campus to 6:00 p.m. – Midnight the building of this much quickly melt. There was the Homecoming Benet Academy, to the needed facility, the power slant-walk from Benedictine Dinner/Dance in the and even to Sacred Heart house was located in what Hall to the old gym that Krasa Center Monastery. To tell the honest some refer to as the tin always was clear. However, truth, there are very few shop, a basement area in even in its heyday, this tunnel tunnels, and even those that Benedictine Hall from where had to be traveled very exist are hardly ones that one one could, in past years, carefully lest one be burned Benedictine could walk through, much less travel through a tunnel that by a hot pipe that may have University crawl through comfortably. fed heat to the old gym. lost some of its insulating cover. Presents: The history of the A tunnel was eventually development of tunnels comes developed to heat the old Sorry folks, we truly wish we Festival with the expansion of the science hall, and one can could take you for walks University campus over the even see the residual of this through tunnels as well of the years, and in all cases the issue space from the basement area developed as the ones you is heating. When the first of the Krasa Center. As one might find at the University Arts section of Benedictine Hall comes down the stairs at the of Puget Sound in Tacoma, opened in 1901, the boiler east end, one can look up to Washington. Those tunnels A Celebration of the 25th room could be found at the the right and see a small, are big enough for food carts Anniversary of the north end, on the ground locked door. to travel through as many of Department of Fine Arts floor of the section running the residential facilities are east and west. The residuals There is a tunnel running served from a common November 14-16, 2003 of this section lasted into from the power house all the kitchen. No such luck on contemporary times with a way behind Jaeger Hall and the Benedictine campus. Daniel Hall, Benet Academy chimney serving as an into Kohlbeck. One needs to And truly, if there were incinerator whose use became remember, however, that in usable tunnels, do you Come enjoy a weekend of illegal with the development most instances these are now think some of us oldsters music and art. of houses on the former farm simply buried pipes that would carry umbrellas and properties. supply heat to the various walk in the rain? ✝ For more information, buildings, including Neuzil, contact Alicia Tait at Tunnels actually began when Ondrak and the Rice Center. (630) 829-6324. the power house and coal bin

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Karl Grobl, C83 (far right), and his brother, Steve, C81, met with Fr. Michael Komecheck, O.S.B., to discuss the creation of an alumni art collection and exhibition space. Fr. Michael is acquiring two of Grobl’s alma photographs to kick-off the alumni collection. The art department is celebrating its 25th anniversary this November with a

weekend-long matters celebration of concerts and an art exhibit, titled Festival of the Arts. If you are interested in helping Fr. Michael create an alumni art collection, identifying donors for an exhibit space or volunteering for the weekend, please contact Julie Milam at (630) 829-6361 or [email protected].

successfully explain their InterAction, a coalition of This is not the first Grobl missions and needs. more than 160 private recognition Grobl has received for his photography. voluntary organizations Shoots To After 15 successful years He was named Volunteer of as a sales manager in the involved in humanitarian the Year by the San Diego orthopedics industry, Grobl efforts all over the world, Chapter of the National decided to pursue a career Save Lives recently held its first annual Multiple Sclerosis Society in utilizing his passion for 2001. He was also chosen as by Elizabeth Summers, C00 photography contest, and the photography. He has created the Combined Health With a passion for photographic images of Grand Prize was awarded to Agencies Volunteer of the photography and a desire to humanitarian efforts from Grobl at the organization’s Year for 2002. His works Belize to Vietnam with stops help non-profit organizations, annual forum in Washington, have been seen on the CNN Karl Grobl, C83, has built a in Nepal, Tanzania and Web page and shown in D.C. His grand prize photo body of photographic work Malawi. The photojournalist galleries throughout the that enables charities and recently completed a year-long capturing two school children nation. Not one to rest on foundations to fully explain assignment documenting the from the Peruvian Andes as past accomplishments, Grobl work of Health Volunteers has continued his work and their efforts and sell their they did their homework on missions. By photographing Overseas (HVO), a most recently documented communities, families and Washington-based health care the sidewalk just outside their the struggles of the average children in Peru, India and provider. In doing that task, school won the top award in person’s life in Cuba. ✝ he traveled to countries in Kenya, Grobl has partnered the basic education category with such agencies as the Africa, Asia and South as well. United Nations Population America creating a portfolio Fund, Friends without a of work that HVO will use in Border and the AIDS Kenya its promotions, educational IU Moi Partnership to bring materials and historical attention to their causes and records.

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V Benedictine Offers university news Four-Year Degrees In Springfield

enedictine University college and the first institution I is offering bachelor’s of higher education in the degrees in Business state capitol. class notes and Economics, BPsychology and Management Benedictine University and and Organizational Behavior SCI announced a partnership through Springfield College in January 2003 to bring T in Illinois (SCI) beginning Benedictine University programs and services to the this fall. The I.B.H.E. decision also faculty/staff Springfield area. This means that SCI becomes the The Illinois Board of Higher partnership is expected to notes first four-year, faith-based Education (I.B.H.E.) move the two institutions institution in the state’s approved a proposal by toward a merger, following capitol to offer baccalaureate Benedictine University to I.B.H.E. guidelines and those degrees. ✝ A offer junior- and senior-level of the U.S. Department of programs through the college. Education. eaglescenter SCI is a two-year liberal arts L educare Benedictine Welcomes scholarship ball New Academic Affairs Administrator

I aniel J. Julius, Julius earned his master’s the 23-institution, 350,000- Ph.D., has been degree and doctorate in student California state named Provost education from Columbia university system and was the and Vice President University and a bachelor’s system-wide director of Dfor Academic Affairs at degree from Ohio State personnel services in the Benedictine University. University. He has been a Vermont state college system. senior lecturer in the graduate Julius also served as a member T “Dr. Julius brings a wealth of schools of Education and Business at Stanford of the Mayor’s Task Force experience in higher education University and a visiting on Homelessness in San to the University,” Benedictine lecturer at the Academy of Francisco and was named President William Carroll said. National Economy at Moscow the 1998 “Person of the Year” by the California chapter of “He is a program builder and a State University in Russia. the National Council on Y partner with faculty. He is in Prior to his position as vice Alcoholism and Drug sync with the Benedictine president for academic affairs Dependence. He has authored mission. I agreed with the and director of the Center for seven books and more than Strategic Leadership at the 50 articles and reviews. ✝ faculty and members of the University of San Francisco, search committee who felt Julius served as the assistant that Dr. Julius was the best vice chancellor and director of faculty and staff relations of fit for the University.”

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“The brain starts developing the moment Speak your mind and inform all of what Graduation 2003 you are born and it doesn’t stop until you you see that is despicable, and in turn, More than 500 students received their undergraduate degrees get up to speak. This is fortunate for you what is meaningful. As H.L. Menchan said, on May 10. Long-time University friend and honorary trustee because, as you know, I am a picture ‘Never be shy with the truth.’ Dick Locher was the featured speaker at the commencement. person, not a word merchant. You will be pitched some fastballs. Locher, well known for his career with the as I haven’t always been in a position to Respond to them, be honest with them, go a political cartoonist as well as the national comic strip, “Dick Tracy,” entertained and enlightened the large crowd of graduates comment on absurdities dotting America’s to bat with some energy and you’ll be and well-wishers. Portions of his speech are highlighted here. landscape. I started in college as a surprised at what speaking out can do chemistry major. It was obvious from the when it is intelligently applied. I may just start, and from my professors, that chemistry wasn’t for me. I loved to draw strange pictures. My career compass went spinning for awhile, but I found out how important it is to ‘have an open mind about career development, what developments might occur within your career and the power of communication.’ You have picked a major and you will pursue it, but be prepared for speed bumps and detours. They can, however, contain Commencement speaker Dick Locher. opportunities if you remain focused. In my case, I persisted in a mind-set that a be in a position to cause the Chicago Cubs Academic Awards cartoon is a communication tool. to win a World Series. I made them angry and feisty when I showed a fan holding a College of Arts and Sciences I had a special client called McDonald’s — sign that said, ‘What the hell, anybody Colleen McNicholas perhaps you’ve heard of them. It was with Bettina Zachariah can have a bad millennium.’ McDonald’s that I was privileged enough College of Business, to be on the designing and promoting of For all of us, this is the beginning of a Technology and Professional the famous Ronald McDonald clown. great challenge, that is why you are my Programs heroes. I can see in you, both enthusiasm I learned a lot — mainly, it’s the people Colleen Anne Powers and brightness. You have a magnificent — their energy, optimism, foresight and opportunity to become real-life doers, School of Education communication that launches great ships. Kimberly Kuzma armed with a fabulous Catholic education, Ray Kroch [the founder of McDonald’s] a faith in God and ready to do battle. I Community Service Award had a fantastic credo on a sign behind urge you to look through the windshield of Mary P. Roberts his desk. It read “Persistence, Persistence, America, not in the rear-view mirror. Polite Persistence, but Persistence Service Award Give, give of yourself. Give back to God above all.” Kevin Ivers what God gave to you. Give quality every Thomas J. Dyba Leadership Now I urge you to make communication a day. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Award segment of your career. I’d like to say to Dare to do great things … give Kristine M. Hoffman you, “Communicate, communicate, politely sustenance to your profession — nurture it, refine it. Procopian Award communicate, but Communicate.” Amanda Cherie Miller Good luck to you all. God bless you.” ✝

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SILENT PARTNERS IN ot many people The Benedictine monks their life, so the college realize that when they worked together with the benefited from their practical THE GROWING YEARS are at the crossroads sisters to keep the college and spiritual hours. OF BENEDICTINE of Maple and College growing. The monks were NRoads they are in Benedictine always more visible as they They no longer grace the UNIVERSITY country. The four corners went about their days of campus as they did in the nicely contain four very teaching and/or farming. But past, but Benedictine Sister Benedictine different kinds of Benedictine the Benedictine Sisters were Judith Ann Heble, prioress people and work — Benedictine behind the scenes at the of the Monastery, is on the Sisters of University to the southwest, college from 1901 to 1958. Benedictine University Board the Abbey to the southeast, of Trustees and chairs the Benet Academy to the Though in the background, Student Affairs Committee. the Sacred northwest and Sacred Heart their presence was vital to the Sister Karen Nykiel is Monastery to the northeast. college. They did the laundry an adjunct professor on Heart for about 350 monks, the faculty. The Benedictine Sisters, as students and seminarians. their monk counterparts, were The Sisters also prepared food Now the Sisters are working pioneers in this territory. They three times a day with a on the new challenge of followed the monks from double shift at breakfast and Villa St. Benedict, a senior Chicago to Lisle in 1901, also sewed and repaired living residence being built where they purchased 200 clothing for the monks and on their property. The Sisters acres of prosperous land. boarders. identified a need for the care Because living quarters were of and interaction with area still in Chicago, they moved The days were long — 5 a.m. seniors and donated land into the north section of to 10 p.m. — and in addition from their Sacred Heart Benedictine Hall and began to the cooking, sewing and Monastery to the cause. their silent partnership. laundry, the chanted Villa St. Benedict will be three times a day and made an extension of the Sisters’ time for meditation, spiritual mission of hospitality. To learn reading and some brief quiet more about the sisters’ work, time. Their work was also call (630) 969-7040. ✝

University About 200 children, parents seemingly impossible with her Prevention of Child Abuse and leaders in child abuse cheering us on. The synergy and Neglect (ISPCAN) held Volunteers Help prevention attended a rally in created by this passionate a seminar for professionals to Prevent April recognizing National caring has involved an and students titled Child Abuse Prevention increasingly broad spectrum “Community Partners in Child Abuse Month. Former Illinois of people who simply want to Child Protection — A attorney general and help. They include … Multidisciplinary Approach.” by Elizabeth Summers, C00 Benedictine University Benedictine University’s Distinguished Fellow Jim Circle K organization, which The consortium of the Benedictine University, its Ryan has been in attendance consists of caring students schools has aimed its efforts staff members, students and at both this event and the energized by this atmosphere at increasing awareness of some alumni have combined inaugural event held last year. of caring.” the issue of child abuse and their efforts for a very neglect, while providing an important cause—child abuse Joan Henehan, C91, of Because of Benedictine opportunity to increase clinical prevention. The DuPage Prevent Child Abuse Illinois University’s membership in skills for professionals and Child Abuse Prevention served as the event’s the coalition, its involvement students planning on working Coalition counts them all as organizer. Ellen Wenzel, has branched out into the area with these victims. The members because of their executive assistant to the of education as well. This past consortium plans to hold the participation in a number of president (at Benedictine June, Benedictine University, educational event annually child abuse prevention events University) and coalition National Louis University with each school serving that have taken place over the member said, “Joan Henehan and the Human Services as the host. Benedictine past several months. begs, borrows and cajoles all Department of College of University is scheduled to levels of society on behalf of DuPage with combined host the event in 2005. ✝ children. She is truly amazing, efforts of the coalition and and we all accomplish the the International Society for

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College of Business Update Objectives 1. Ensure academic excellence by continually improving and redesigning our programs. he College of College Mission 2. Find/Develop/Enhance Business, Technology The mission of the College is educational opportunities. and Professional to empower our students and 3. Work with the University to t Program’s faculty faculty for academic and and the Dean’s Advisory increase the effectiveness of professional excellence. We marketing. Committee spent the last year strive to graduate world-class, refining the College’s mission, values-oriented professionals, 4. Work with the University establishing a college-wide and we aim to be the finest to improve recruitment, goal and establishing five educational resource in the retention and student services. core objectives. region. 5. Increase the College’s financial resources. For more information, contact Dean John Cicero at (630) 829-6556. ✝ fast facts

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ine students from aIIbß3 complexes.” These direction of Clay Runck, In addition, several students the Departments of students worked under the Ph.D. (Biology) and presented original research Biological Sciences direction of Dr. Donald presented her research, at a local undergraduate n and Chemistry Taylor (Biology), Edward “Patterns of periphyton symposium sponsored by the presented original research Ferroni, Ph.D. (Biochemistry) biomass accumulation, Associated Colleges of the at national meetings during and Michael Winkler, Ph.D. productivity and invertebrate Chicago Area (ACCA). Shaun spring 2003. Seven students (Chemistry). Colleen colonization above and below Daly and Michael Stankos presented cellular and McNicholas (Chemistry a wastewater treatment plant (Biology majors) presented biochemical research at the major and recipient of the in a phosphorus-rich suburban “Effect of caffeine on nervous Experimental Biology Academic Award from the river,” at the Annual Meeting system propagation” and meetings in San Diego, College of Arts and Sciences of the North American Jabeen Ahed (Molecular California. Kate Hughes at 2003 Graduation Benthological Society in Biology major) presented (Health Science major), Ceremony) presented Athens, Georgia. “Effects of synthetic MCSF Nathan Kucera, Phil Moy, “The effect of cadmium on peptide on osteoclast Renee Peksa and Vassilis osteoclastapoptosis” and Haley Meyer (Molecular differentiation.” These Siomos (all Molecular Biology Jonathan Rink (Biochemistry Biology major) worked at students worked under the majors) presented posters major) presented “Effect of Argonne National Laboratory direction of Wilson. Genica titled “Analysis of the cadmium and osteopontin on under the direction of Zdenek (Chemistry major) binding of peptide fragments Rho-A and the actin Dr. Monica Tischler. Her and Swetha Duggirala corresponding to the putative cytoskeleton in osteoclasts.” results were presented at (Biochemistry major), under platelet recognition sequences McNicholas and Rink worked the Annual Meeting of the the direction of Winkler of fibrinogen and the integrin under the direction of Allison American Microbiology presented “Quantification of aIIbß3 by isothermal titration Wilson, Ph.D. (Biology). All Society in Washington, D.C. inorganic ions in commercial calorimetry” and “Evidence students were supported by in May. The title of the poster teas.” Jonathan Rink and that the mechanism of grants from the Howard was “Adsorption of cobalt Nathan Kucera presented their LSARLAF-induced aIIbß3 Hughes Medical Institute. and cadmium to bacterial work on “Modeling the action dependent outside-in signal surfaces.” potential in EXCEL” under transduction in platelets is not Neha Shah (Health Science the direction of Peter Nelson, dependent on dimerization of major) worked under the Ph.D. (Biophysics). ✝

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Class of ’39 Class of ’76 Recent Alumni Events Fr. Frederic Beller, O.S.B. Mike Sponsler, Biology, is currently (St. Procopius College) was chief of the Division of Mineral African honored by the monks of St. Resources Management, Ohio Procopius Abbey as he celebrated Department of Natural Resources. American the 60th Anniversary of his He and his wife, Doris, live in ordination. Fr. Frederic was prefect Columbus, OH. Four of his five Alumni at St. Procopius College Academy children live on the west coast Association’s in the late 1930s and early 1940s, and he has three grandchildren of St. Joan of Arc Parish in in Franklin, OH. Kick-off Event Lisle, served two terms as prior of Class of ’80 Dr. William Carroll the monastery and was pastor of Julia (Chisholm) Kocal, Psychology, speaks with Ken St. Mary’s Church in Phillips, graduated from the Illinois School Carruthers, C76, Wisconsin, before retiring. of Professional Psychology with a at the kick-off Class of ’49 Psy.D in clinical psychology. She event of the African Fr. Edward J. Kucera, O.S.B. currently is a medical information American Alumni (St. Procopius College) celebrated scientist with AstraZeneca. She and Association at a Mass for relatives and friends on her husband, James Kocal, Physical Blackie’s Pub in May 31 in the Benet Academy Education, have three children and downtown Chicago. The event was held on April 29. A reunion Chapel to mark the 50th reside in Valparaiso, IN. of the group is being planned during Homecoming weekend. anniversary of his ordination. For more information, contact Julie Nelligan, alumni relations Fr. Edward taught history and Class of ’81 director, at (630) 829-6077 or [email protected] ✝ was athletic director at Benedictine James M. Sullivan, Sociology, University and served as the has recently been appointed by After-Hours Fun athletic director at Benet Academy Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to before becoming a chaplain in the be the Inspector General for the The downtown U.S. Air Force. Although he Chicago Board of Education. Elmhurst retired as a colonel from the Sullivan and his wife, Lynne, establishment, Fitz’s Air Force after 20 years, he reside in Chicago with their Pub, was the site of an remains the hospital chaplain at three children. Fitzsimmons Veterans’ Hospital alumni “after hours” Class of ’83 on March 12. Fitz’s in Colorado. Lt. Col. Richard J. Hazdra, Political is owned by Terry Science, is currently the Fitzharris, C67, and Jim Class of ’51 commander of the 34th Education Friel, C82. More events Fr. Terence Fitzmaurice, O.S.B. Squadron (34 ES) at the United have been scheduled (St. Procopius College), an States Air Force (USAF) Academy. at Fitz’s — go to the alumnus of St. Procopius Seminary, He holds M.S. degrees in Military alumni Web site for was honored by the monks of Operational Art and Science, Air events and dates. ✝ St. Procopius Abbey as he Power Art and Science and celebrated the 40th anniversary Aeronautical Science. Hazdra is a of his ordination. Fr. Terence was Master Navigator with over 2600 pastor of St. Procopius Parish in flying hours and a veteran of the Chicago and Our Lady of the Gulf War (1991) with 37 sorties. North Parish in northern He was also the executive officer Wisconsin before retiring. to the U.S. Transportation Command’s Crisis Action Team Class of ’61 during Operation Enduring Don Jacklich, Literature, Freedom. In August 2001 Air completed writing his musical University Press published his “Lovesong” which has been book, “Air Mobility: The Key to playing at the Crossroads Theatre The U.S. National Security in Naperville. Strategy,” ISBN 1-58566-095-7. Class of ’62 Hazdra and his wife, Sue, live in Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kenneth L. Brady, Colorado Springs with their daughter Jackie. History, is currently an AFJROTC instructor at Arlington High Class of ’84 School, CA. Brady received his Catherine (Stein) Arnold, Ed.D. from the University of Nutrition, is the current president Southern California. He and his of the Illinois Dietetic Association wife, Sandra, reside in Perris, CA. and an associate professor of Class of ’71 Nutrition at Benedictine University. Science Alumni Reunion Leo Golembiewski, History, Cress Creek Country Club was the site of the Science Alumni recorded his 500th career victory Brian Krajewski, Accounting and reunion where alumni honored retiring professor, Dr. David on January 17 as the head coach of Computer Science, is currently the Rausch, on May 16. The afternoon began with 18 holes of golf, the University of Arizona’s club mayor of Downers Grove. He followed by cocktails and dinner. Here, Dean John Mickus (right) hockey team. Golembiewski’s played football for Benedictine talks with Dr. Harold Mozwecz, C81, MaryBeth Mozwecz, C81 record stands at 500-110-17 and Downers Grove South High and Dr. Eugene Lopez, C81, during the evening’s festivities. ✝ during his 24 years with the team. School. He was in attendance at

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the high school pep rally sending Class of ’96 the team back to the state Diane Moore, Nutrition, and her championship for the first time husband, Marc Barrera, have since Krajewski played for them. recently moved back to the Chicago area where she has Class of ’89 accepted the position of manager Mark Wanic, Marketing, is of Dietetic Practice Teams for the currently the director of global American Dietetic Association. sales operations for Lucent They reside in Plainfield. Technologies. He and his wife, Leslie, have three boys — Bridget Tuohy, Nutrition, is a Cameron, Chase and Cory — clinical dietitian at Good Samaritan and reside in Long Valley, NJ. Hospital in Downers Grove. Class of ’90 Class of ’97 F. Robert Hartwig, Biology, was Judy Manisco, Nutrition, has put promoted to assistant principal at together her own weight loss plan Addison Trail High School, where and booklet, “Slim for Life” as he has been a biology teacher for well as a healthy eating guide, 11 years. Hartwig and his wife, “Back to Basics, Back to Balance.” Patricia (Depkon) Hartwig, Manisco consults in the areas of Management, reside in Arlington diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, Heights where she works for Micro food allergies, gluten intolerance, Management Technologies as vice gastrointestinal problems and president of operations. The infertility, she is also a representative Hartwigs have three children, Erin, for “Laura’s Lean Beef” and Jimmy and Kristin. “Gevere Natural Chocolates.” Class of ’91 Hina Moinuddin, Nutrition, is the clinical dietary manager at Beacon Ronald S. Ventura, Jr., Accounting, Hill and currently studying to get is currently vice president at Merrill an administrator license. 2003 Golden Eagles Reunion Lynch. He resides in Chicago. Class of ’92 Class of ’98 The Golden Eagles were recognized this May during the Amanda Amburn, Special Andrea Frale-Klouda, Health Education, is the inclusion undergraduate commencement ceremony. Dr. William Education, M.P.H. ’96, is currently facilitator at Naperville North an adjunct faculty member at Carroll welcomed these alumni from both the academy High School. She and her Benedictine University. husband, Mike, live in Plainfield and the college during a luncheon on the fifth floor of Lyle Smith, M.S.M.O.B., is retired with their children, Gabrielle the Kindlon library. Pictured here: front row; Robert from Lucent. He just published a and Julia. book, “101 Ways to Participate in Novak, Bill Hillis, Nick Zabrinas, Mike Novak, Dr. Howard Susan Frain, D.C., Music, is Having the World Work for president and chiropractor at Frain Hurt and Jerome Otawka. Standing: Joan Frauenhoff, Everyone,” ISBN #0-595-26472- Family Chiropractic Wellness 7. He and his wife, Diana, reside Center, Ltd. She received the ➤ Bernie Toussaint, Dushan Krocko, Abbott Dismas Kalcic, in Vancouver, WA. O.S.B., Bob Moroney and Dave Rezek. ✝ Class of ’93 Mary Fleming, Nutrition, ’95 Secondary Education, M.P.H. ’00, is a clinical dietitian at Pfeiffer Treatment Center. missing alumni Class of ’95 Cynthia Baranoski, Nutrition, is If you know where any of the Ms. Amanda L. Holler Mrs. Soo R. Sims the recipient of this year’s Illinois Ms. Sabiha I. Kagdi Ms. Kristen L. Steskla Dietetic Association Emerging following alumni are, please contact Ms. Brenda A. Lissak Ms. Cinda M. Strnic Leader Award. Baranoski continues the alumni office at (630) 829-6080 to work as a dietitian for Easter Mr. James F. Makki Ms. Teresa L. Sullivan Seals of DuPage and a consultant or [email protected]. Mr. David M. McEttrick Ms. Sarah J. Talbot for Quaker Oats as well as being Mr. Sean P. McMillen Ms. Vickie K. Valdez the co-editor of the West Suburban Ms. Teena M. Messer Ms. Shannon A. Verschoore Dietetic Association (WSDA) Class of 1998 Ms. Colleen M. Mulhern Mr. James E. West newsletter. Ms. Kelly K. Delap Ms. Valerie A. Newman Mr. Caspar P. Woermann James Gleba, Nuclear Medicine Mr. Robert D. Garcia Ms. Mary T. (Bucher) Roth Ms. Maribeth A. Wojdyla Technology, was recently promoted Ms. Jennifer L. (Sargeant) Halvorson Mr. Patrick M. Ruffner Ms. Rebecca A. Wysocki to coordinator of nuclear medicine Ms. Susan Harnach and hospital radiation safety officer Ms. Eileen F. Runtz Ms. Jennifer R. Yorke Ms. Mary Ann I. Hart at St. Michael Hospital. He and his Ms. Heena A. Sampat wife, Anne, live in Belgium, WI. Mr. James E. Hoberg Mr. Aheed J. Siddiqi

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John Connolly Most Outstanding Class of ’99 and her husband, Leonard, reside Graduate award from Palmer Stephanie Bobruk, Accounting, in Loveland, OH. College of Chiropractic; the Virgil passed the C.P.A. exam and is Rebecca Karchmar, M.P.H., V. Strong Memorial Philosophy the controller for Precision is a clinical dietitian at West award and was the guest speaker Powerhouse in Minneapolis. Suburban Hospital. at the Palmer College graduation. She and her husband, Patrick Frain, Heather Brixius, Nutrition, M.P.H. Jennifer Meyers, Nutrition, M.P.H. D.C., Communication Arts ’97, ’01, is a clinical dietitian at Michael ’02, currently works for reside in DePere, WI. Reese Hospital in Chicago. HCR/ManorCare in Hinsdale. Nausheena Hussain, Health Michelle (Sobieck) DiRenzo, Susan Murray, M.P.H., is a clinical Science, recently graduated from Nutrition, M.P.H. ’00, is a clinical dietitian at Silver Cross in Joliet. the University of Minnesota dietitian at Delnor Community Hospital. Angela Principe, M.P.H., is earning an M.B.A. in Marketing currently working at East Chicago and Health Care Administration. Michael Isaacson, Nutrition, WIC Nutritionists. Principe also Hussain plans to take the summer M.P.H. ’00, is with the Kane teaches at the Cooking and off and spend time with her Country Health Department as Hospitality Institute. two-year old daughter. The family their emergency response lives in Brooklyn Park, MN. coordinator. Isaacson was on the Julia Richards, Nutrition, M.P.H. Regarding the picture of planning team for the Illinois ’03, is a clinical dietitian for Rebecca Jilek, Nutrition, M.P.H. ManorCare in Palos. alumni in Voices Magazine ’00, is a clinical dietitian at St. portion of the Topoff Disaster (Spring 2003, p.31) pictured Drill in Chicago and Seattle. Edwin M. Rickerson, M.O.B., has Joseph Provena in Joliet. left to right are Alice (Bowe) Aimee Jaremowicz, joined Mobiltrak as vice president Tricia Skowron, Nutrition, M.P.H. Nutrition, Dodge and Susan (Curran) is a renal dietitian at Renal Care of operations. The company is ’00, is a clinical dietitian at the headquartered in Chandler, AZ. Stratford, Class of 81. University of Illinois Chicago. Group, an outpatient dialysis facility. Jaremowicz is writing an Erin Walker, Nutrition, M.P.H. ’02, Keirsten Sparrow, Nutrition, article for National Kidney is this year’s recipient of the Illinois Mary Beth (O’Ryan) Boland, C’82 M.P.H. ’99, is working as a clinical Foundation and working on a Dietetic Association Outstanding dietitian with Linda Owens renal cookbook with other Dietetics Student award. Walker is Consulting. dietitians at the Renal Care Group. currently working at Riverside Jennifer Turano, Nutrition, works Kellie Kurhajec, M.P.H., is a Hospital in Kankakee. in bread product development at Jenny (Arbetman) Garrison, clinical dietitian at Advocate Class of ’02 Turano Bakery. Christ Hospital. Nutrition ’02, and Bill Garrison, Karen Behnke, Nutrition, has been Nutrition ’00, were recently Jennifer (Gorski) Vargo, Nutrition, Beth Murphy-Giacomo, Nutrition, an editor on the West Suburban M.P.H. ’01, is currently the Vargo married. They make their home was recently promoted to the Dietetic Association (WSDA) in Plainfield. Health Care System Service director of marketing and special newsletter and is this year’s Coordinator for Muscular events at the Meadows of recipient of the WSDA scholarship. Tina (Blair) Koral, Nutrition ’99, Dystrophy Association in Florida. Glen Ellyn. M.P.H. ’01, was recently married Lesli Biediger, M.P.H., is currently to Joe Koral in Rome. Koral works Steven J. Taylor, M.B.A., is the the Regional Nutrition Program for the American Medical director of business development manager for the Health Association as a senior research for Allied Domecq Spirits USA. He Department. associate in continuing physician a giving spirit has received the Sales Leadership Stephanie (Zook) Ellis, M.P.H., is professional development. She also Award – Special Recognition and the director of Nutrition Services volunteers at the People’s Resource the Team Spirit Award – Business at Finegold Weight and Health Center in Wheaton doing intake Students Raise Integration. He and his wife, Management Clinic as well as a and needs assessment for the Lauren, live in Southlake, TX. Money For clinical dietitian for Victorian food pantry. American Class of ’00 Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. Elizabeth (Brummel) Munoz, Alice Kraft, Nutrition, M.P.H. ’02, Jennifer Jordan, M.P.H., is Psychology ’98, and Jeromie Cancer Society is currently the nutrition director working as a diet technician at Munoz were married in April at Sun City in Arizona. Silver Cross. 2003. They reside in Bolingbrook. The Office of Student Richard A. Munaretto, DDS, Jane Pietrzak, Nutrition, M.P.H. Amit Vora, M.B.A., is currently Health Affairs exceeded its goal ’02, is a clinical dietitian at the feature manager of Motorola, Science ’97, recently married of raising $50,000 for the Loretto Hospital. Inc. He has received three Bravo Gretchen Rouse. They reside in Lombard. Munaretto also finished American Cancer Society Tiffany G. Pua, Communication Awards. Vora and his wife, Seema, reside in Palatine. first of 65 at UIC College of Relay For Life event this Arts, after two years of broadcast Dentistry for his Doctor of Dental news directing at WREX-TV Class of ’03 Surgery. He is specializing in spring by bringing in (NBC) in Rockford, is moving Christine Curry, M.P.H., is the Endodontics and received his $52,132 for the charity. to Springfield, MO, to direct corporate dietitian for Fox River Certificate in Endodontics in newscasts for KOLR-10 This was made possible Foods, Inc. June 2003. (CBS)/Fox-27. Pua resides by all the students, faculty, in Springfield. Jennifer (Becker) Struif, Marriages Management ’98, was married in staff and friends of the Rebecca R. (Smogor) Babbey, Class of ’01 May 2002 to Jason Struif. They University who worked Biology ’01, was recently married Colleen Holton, M.B.A., is reside in Bartlett where she is a to Thomas Babbey. They reside hard and gave generously. ✝ currently the regional vice human resources administrator II in Tucson where she is a president of finance for Mercy for Boise Office Solutions. microbiology lab manager. Health Partners in Cincinnati. She Jennifer (Proft) Sullivan, M.C.P. ’98, was recently married to Patrick

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Sullivan. The couple will reside in Julie (Flaks) Fulton, Nutrition ’91, Naperville. She is a therapist for and her husband, Robert Fulton, Communities in School in Aurora. Physical Education ’92, announce Steven Wesolowski, Ph.D., the birth of their son, Cole Robert Mathematics ’96, recently married in October of 2002. She is the Meredith Anderson. Wesolowski chair of the Illinois Dietetic is a computational chemist at Association Council on Professional AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Issues and planned the 2003 where he works in discovery of Spring Assembly held at the new drugs for neurological and University of Illinois Chicago psychiatric diseases. His wife is an in April. The Fultons own online course developer and Mint Condition Wellness and consultant. They reside outside Training Center. of Wilmington, DE. George Hinkes, Computer Science ’93, and his wife, Victoria, Births welcomed a beautiful baby Janine (O’Connor) Augustyn, daughter, Catherine Anne, in Business and Economics ’88, and November 2002. The family is her husband, James Augustyn, at home in Elgin. Biology ’89, recently welcomed Victoria (Kohlstedt) Hurley, their fifth child, Gabriel Michael. Biology ’93, and her husband, Gabriel was welcomed to his Christopher, announce the birth of Geneva home by Madeline, 7; their son, Liam George in Bernadette, 5; Sam, 2; and December 2002. He was Veronica, 1. welcomed to their Plainfield home Jennifer (Jedlowski) Brzezinski, by Alexis, Colin and Ian. Physical Education ’95, and her Elizabeth (Marquardt) Konopka, husband, Paul, welcomed their International Business and first child, Samuel Christian, in Economics ’89, and her husband, October 2002. The family resides Raymond Konopka, Mathematics Visit the new in Lombard. and Computer Science ’89, Benedictine Rita (Sullivan) Carlson, Elementary announce the birth of their second Education ’90, and her husband, child, Jack William, in June 2002. Web site today! Kevin, welcomed Patrick Aner in Big brother Christopher welcomed April 2003. He joined his sisters him into their Naperville home. Caitlin, 7, and Molly, 4, in their Ray is the founder of Raize Downers Grove home. Software, a software development ➤ www.ben.edu

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and consulting firm. Elizabeth is a first child, Kathryn Marie. The unit leader with Creative Memories. family is at home in Woodridge Nutrition Department Highlights Richard Montalbano, Jr., Spanish where she works for Fertility ’93, and his wife, Wendy, Centers of Illinois and he is the announce the birth of their athletic director at Immaculate Catherine Stein Arnold (Nutrition) They Ready? Theories of Health third child, Rosemary Ann. Conception High School. received a $10,000 grant from the Behavior Change” at the Illinois Sister, Lucille, and brother William Wilder, Music ’87, and his General Mills Foundation for a Dietetic Association Annual Vincent, welcomed her to their wife, Donna, announce the birth of summer nutrition and fitness camp Conference on April 12 in Chicago. Naperville home. their fourth child, Jacob Gregory for elementary school children. Kimberly (Schoen) Osborn, Biology in April 2003. Jacob joins his two Julie Moreschi (Nutrition) played brothers, Jimmy and Jonathon, and The “Fun, Food and Fitness” ’92, and her husband, Jeffrey, an integral role in the General announce the birth of their third his sister, Jillian, in their LaGrange summer camp for 60 children Mills Foundation grant concept child, Sarah Noelle, in December Park home. entering grades 2-5 took place this formation and the establishment of 2002. Sarah joins brother, summer in West Chicago. The this school district affiliation. The Jonathon, and sister, Kelly, in their project also included school-based Spring Grove, IL home. General Mills “Champions Youth ✝ in memory interventions of bulletin boards at Mary Ann (Corbett) Petrikas, and Fitness” grant program was a the seven West Chicago District 33 Health Science ’96, and her Edward F. Fenili, ’71, passed away national competition and was very husband, Dr. James J. Petrikas, grade schools and newsletters December 15, 2002, in North Fort competitive. More than 650 Health Science ’96, announce the Meyers, FL. targeted to all of the parents. As birth of James Joseph Jr. born in applications were received for Thomas R. Heckenbach, ’67, passed the main evaluative component, an April 2003. The family is at home the 50 grants to be awarded. away on January 21, 2003, in assessment of the cognitive and in Naperville where Dr. Petrikas is Arlington Heights. behavioral changes made in the a resident in radiation oncology Moreschi was also selected as the at Northwestern. Kenneth Konecny, St. Procopius children attending the camp and Outstanding Educator for the Academy ’57 and St. Procopius Steve Prezespolewski, Psychology their households was conducted. state of Illinois for her role as College ’66, passed away on April ’95, his wife, Jill, and daughter, 26, 2003. Dietetic Internship Director. Haley, recently welcomed a boy, Arnold was also a co-researcher The Illinois Dietetic Association Ryan, to their Spring, TX home. Wandalyn Rice, ’87, passed away and co-author of the journal on March 15, 2003, in Arlington recognized Moreschi for her Yuri (Mantera) Wagner, Health article “Productivity of educational Heights. ✝ professional leadership and Science ’98, and her husband, psychologists in educational dedicated service to the education Joseph F. Wagner III, Education psychology journals, 1997-2001,” ’97, announce the birth of their of the next generation of dietetic accepted for publication in a 2003 professionals. ✝ issue of Contemporary Educational Psychology. She also presented “Are

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Fr. Odilo Crkva, O.S.B. (Office provided a step-by-step account of Services) marked the 50th the writing of his screenplay, “The anniversary of his ordination. Vidbond Connection,” including Fr. Odilo, a.k.a. “The Courier,” the genesis of the main idea, the serves the University by delivering development of the major William Carroll (President) the mail from the campus post characters and the composition of office to the U.S. Post Office the dialogue. Video clips of classic Benedictine University President Dr. William Carroll had twice daily and making daily sci-fi and horror films were used as his article “A Discordant Melody of Sameness” published in bank deposits for Ben Central. models for each step. Iaccino also Trusteeship magazine’s March/April edition. He was also He is also one of the organists at addressed “the trials and asked to present this article as a keynote speaker at the Lisle St. Procopius Abbey. tribulations” involved in securing an agent of the Writers Guild of Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon in April. Fr. James Flint, O.S.B. (History), America to represent his screenplay had an article, “Constantine and and sell it to a film studio. This innovative article deals with the idea that liberal arts the Mandatum,” published in the colleges need to stand out to survive or as Carroll states, Winter/Spring 2003 issue of the Fr. Michael Komechak, O.S.B. “Clearly, the path to extinction might be avoided by taking Josephinum Journal of Theology. (Curator of the University art collection) presented a the path to distinction.” Sandra Gill (M.B.A. Programs) photographic slide program at St. presented “Building Health System Joseph Church in Downers Grove Here is an excerpt: Quality with the Chief Medical and at St. Margaret Mary Church Officer,” at the annual Congress in Naperville on seven famous on Health Care Management at paintings of the Annunciation of “American higher education has been caught in a the American College of Health Christ related to its feast day on logjam for decades — a logjam held together by Care Executives in Chicago on March 25. He repeated on April 6 March 18-19. Gill presented with at St. Thomas the Apostle Church sameness. The last two years have seen the gradual Dr. Gerald Gawlik, chief medical in Naperville his Art Institute of officer and senior vice president for Chicago lecture on the spiritual breakup of the logjam. Interestingly, the very strategy, Central DuPage Health. meaning in modern art. All three Four thousand health care presentations were sponsored by phenomena that caused the sameness early on — executives attended the event. Gill the adult education programs in and Therese Yaeger (Organization the . He also served as technology, competition, new pedagogies — are Development) presented with two judge of awards for the exhibit, now driving a wedge in the sameness. When the doctorate candidates, Marianne “Emergence,” at the LaGrange Araujo, R.N. and Bashar Attar, Art League. logs are freed, where will your institution be? M.D., at the Midwest Academy of Management on April 5 in Jonathan Lewis (Sociology) St. Louis. Their session examined presented “Nautical Fiction and …Many of our institutions, at one time, were unique characteristics of the Western: Common Features, organizational development in Common Roots, Common clearly distinct from others. To succeed in the years healthcare where professionals have Writers” at the Popular Culture multiple roles and leadership Association/American Culture ahead, small private liberal arts colleges must identities. Benedictine University Association convention April 16-20 return to their distinctiveness. In some cases, the had the most significant attendance in New Orleans, Louisiana. of faculty and students at this peer- Employing materials housed at the distinctiveness remains at the surface of the reviewed academic conference, and Johanssen Collection of Dime addressed many inquiries on Novels at Northern Illinois institutions and can be recaptured. In other cases, Appreciative Inquiry and related University, the research was OD practice and research. supported by a Horatio Alger distinctiveness has to be developed anew. Fellowship. A condensed version Jim Iaccino (Psychology) had his of the paper appeared in “DuPage manuscript, titled “Forever Knight Arts Life.” …If our colleges and universities cannot be and The Invisible Man: Television Retellings of Jungian Fairy Tales,” Rodney McDanel (Sociology) ‘excellent’ in every program they offer, perhaps published in the refereed journal, appeared in the Vince Carney the focus should shift to a single excellence that Popular Culture Review, Vol. 14 Community Theater production (1) in February. As the editor of the play “The Boys Next Door” will define the institution to the public. At indicated in the Introduction to at the Hickory Grove Community that issue, “Touching on cursed Center in Rochelle in March. Benedictine, the faculty and administration are heroes, tricksters and fools, Iaccino McDanel was also a session emphasizes the point that these organizer and discussant for the working to regain its excellence in the sciences, but Jungian archetypes are still alive Gender Roles Section at the with a twist. The University not only produces and well in contemporary sci-fi Southwestern Social Science and horror shows.” Iaccino also Association Meetings held in excellent scientists, it produces scientists grounded conducted a workshop on “How San Antonio, Texas, in April. To Write A Selling Sci-Fi/Horror Papers ranged from “Sexual in the Catholic-Benedictine liberal arts Film Screenplay” at the Annual Tourism in Belize, Central Popular Culture Association America” to “Domestic Violence tradition.” ✝ Conference on April 16-20 in in the United States.” ➤ New Orleans, Louisiana. Iaccino

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Steve Million and John Moulder potassium channels. Potassium Ken Nordin (Communication Arts) John Ostrowski (Athletics) (Fine and Performing Arts) channels are present in nearly all- wrote a 12-page article, “The longtime Benedictine University performed a free brown bag living things. Nelson’s research was Editorial Comic Art of Clay head coach, reached a concert in April at the Krasa funded by a National Institute of Bennett,” that appeared in the significant coaching milestone in Fireside Lounge. Health fellowship and a grant from Spring 2003 issue of International his 30-year coaching career. While the Howard Hughes Medical Journal of Comic Art. Bennett, coaching the Eagles on their Dr. Pete Nelson (Mathematical and Institute. who won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize annual Florida trip, he recorded his Physical Sciences) presented the for editorial cartooning, draws for 700th career victory in an Eagles’ paper “Concentration dependent Sharon Nelson (Library) The Christian Science Monitor. win over Fredonis State University permeation modes in KcsA” at the presented “An EZproxy Diary: College (3-1) on March 20. Biophysical Society’s 47th annual A Step-by-Step Guide to Nordin also made five 50-minute meeting in San Antonio, Texas on Implementation” at the Endeavor presentations at the National Christine Palumbo (Nutrition) was March 1-5. KcsA is a bacterial ion Information Systems End-User Student Journalism Conference quoted in a story about soy foods channel that is considered Conference in Chicago on that met in New York City March appearing in the June 18 edition representative of a large class of April 24-26. 19-22. The presentations were of Investor’s Business Daily. titled: “Survey Stories: Measuring Ethel Ragland (Nursing) gave a Public Opinion and Behavior on poster presentation “Narrative College Campuses;” “Up Against Pedagogy — The Power of the Wall: Covering Controversial Storytelling” at the Nursing or Sensitive Situations on Church- Education Conference held in Related Campuses;” “Research June at Drexel University in Forum: Questions and Answers;” Philadelphia, PA. “Stories Out of Statistics;” and “The First Amendment: Meet the Pete Seely (Communication Arts) Real World on Church-Related chaired a panel on slapstick comedy Campuses.” Four Candor staff in early television at the Popular members — Michael Friese, Chris Culture Association’s annual conference in New Orleans April Means, Nick Olah and John Vaci — 17-18. He also presented a paper accompanied Nordin to the titled “Hail Columbia! A College Media Advisors event that Deconstruction of the Columbia drew more than 1,000 college Studio’s Style in Comedy Shorts.” student journalists from across the He also presented a paper for the United States. On April 16-20, music panel of the American Nordin chaired a session, “Film VI: Culture Association titled, “Roxy Directors: Sturges, Bergman, Music and the Counter-Culture of Kurosawa and Up-and-Coming Art/Glam.” Women,” and presented a paper, “The Horse in Kurosawa’s Samurai Carol Swett, Sarah Tibbott and Films,” at the annual Popular Kim Brown (Intensive English Culture Association/American Language Studies) presented a Culture Association convention in poster session at the state Teaching English as a Second or Other New Orleans, Louisiana. Nordin’s Language (TESOL) convention paper is scheduled for publication in March at Navy Pier. The in the “Journal of Asian Cinema” presentation was titled this fall. On May 2, Nordin “Integrating International participated in a day-long session Education Week Across the of the Steering Committee of the Intensive English Curriculum.” Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) The poster included examples of at Heartland Community College student work as well as highlights in Normal, IL. Nordin is the last of International Education Week remaining founding member of the 2002. Swett also presented committee which is composed of “Accent Reduction Demystified,” faculty, administrators and transfer at the Spring Workshop of Illinois coordinators from colleges and Teachers of English to Speakers universities across the state. Nordin of Other Languages-Bilingual also serves as co-chair of the IAI’s Education held at Richard J. Daley General Education Communication College on April 12. Panel (writing and speech courses). Alicia Cordoba Tait (Music) The State Board of Higher Many faculty, staff and performed a staged version of Everythings’s Education and the Community “Carmen” with Sinfonia da garden club members College Board jointly formed the Camera as principal oboist in Coming Up . . . volunteered to beautify the IAI in January 1993 to help March at the Krannert Center campus during the annual students transfer easily from one for the Performing Arts on the Geraniums Campus Sweep Day. state institution of higher learning University of Illinois campus in to another. Urbana. On March 16, she was an invited artist to perform for the 15th Anniversary Concert by

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a giving spirit CUBE, “Celebrating the Muses.” and private universities statewide. as Assistant to the Provost for Tait performed on both the oboe The association’s purpose is, Academic Affairs and assists at and English horn for a concert “…to advance academic freedom St. Luke Parish in Carol Stream Staff and held in the auditorium of the and shared governance, to define on the weekends. Faculty ‘Bowl Harold Washington Library in fundamental professional values Chicago. She was the featured and standards for higher education Therese Yeager (Organization For Kids’ Sake’ soloist with Sinfonia da Camera and to ensure higher education’s Development) has been elected to in May at the Great Hall in the contribution to the common the executive board of the Midwest $1,374 was raised for the Krannert Center. She performed good.” Academy of Management. Yeager J.S. Bach’s “Concerto in A major was elected to a three-year term Big Brothers Big Sisters Martin Tracey (Philosophy) was through 2005. Other executive for Oboe d’amore and String of South Kane and Orchestra” and was principal admitted to “Peace and Justice in board members include faculty oboist on Beethoven’s Symphony the Bible and the Quran,” a Lilly from the University of Toledo, Kendall Counties No. 8. Tait also performed English Fellows Summer Seminar for University of Nebraska, Indiana horn and oboe in the New College Teachers held in July at University, Kansas State University through the volunteering Loyola Marymount University in and DePaul University. ✝ Philharmonic concerts in April and generosity at the College of DuPage Los Angeles. Arts Center. of University friends, Fr. David Turner, O.S.B. (Academic Lisa Townsley (Mathematics) has Affairs), a member of the St. faculty and staff who Procopius College Class of 1959 been elected to a three-year term participated in the charity’s on the Council of the Illinois and an alumnus of St. Procopius Conference of the American Seminary, was honored by the largest annual fundraiser, Association of University Professors monks of St. Procopius Abbey as Bowl For Kids’ Sake. In (A.A.U.P.). The conference he celebrated the 40th anniversary represents interests and concerns of his ordination. Fr. David total the charity raised of faculty members at both public continues to serve the University more than $76,000. ✝

M.B.A. Program’s Bruce Buchowicz Teaches in Denmark

ruce Buchowicz, a professor in Benedictine University’s Master of Business Administration program, spent six weeks in Denmark teaching graduate courses in Bbusiness at the Copenhagen Business School. Buchowicz and Timothy Goines, an associate professor in the Department of International Business and Political Science, were selected for the honor after a rigorous application and evaluation process.

“There are a couple of benefits to teaching there,” Buchowicz said. “You have a chance to teach students from as many as 30 different countries, so there is quite a bit of learning on both sides.”

Buchowicz planned to test some new material for a course titled Creativity and Innovation in Business. Fr. David Honored “I am dissatisfied with the material that is available,” he said. “I felt that what was really needed was a different approach. Fr. David Turner, O.S.B., was honored by Lisle Mayor Joe Broda I was hoping to have a rough draft of a new textbook by the this past May with a Mayoral Proclamation for his 40th time I was finished.” anniversary in the priesthood. ✝ He is no stranger to teaching in foreign lands. Last year, he traveled to Peru on a Fulbright Fellowship. ✝

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Eagles Capture Second Straight NIIC All-Sports Title

enedictine University captured the 2002-2003 Northern Illinois-Iowa BConference (NIIC) All-Sports Championship by a narrow margin over Clarke College, marking the second consecutive year that the Eagles have claimed league supremacy. The NIIC awards points based on each team’s final standing in 12 NIIC sports (men’s and women’s cross Front row: Tom Mitchell (football), John Ostrowski (baseball), country, men’s and women’s Brenton Joseph (women’s soccer). Middle: Chris Hitchcock soccer, , men’s and (women’s ), Jon Wolcott (men’s & women’s cross country and track), Tim Keeley (men’s & women’s ), women’s , men’s and Karen Seremet Kunka (volleyball), Kate Keller (women’s tennis women’s basketball, baseball, and ). Back row: Ed LeFevour (assistant football), Dave softball and men’s golf). Swanson (assistant baseball, assistant athletic director), Derek Fourteen points are awarded Niepomnik (men’s soccer), Keith Bunkenburg (men’s basketball). for a league championship, 12 points for second place, their respective sports. Five Benedictine’s baseball team 10 for third and so on, with student-athletes received clinched the all-sports the last place team earning NIIC All-Scholastic first-team championship by winning two points. recognition. the league tournament. The Eagles were rewarded for their Benedictine had strong “Our goal is to balance efforts by receiving a berth in showings across the board. scholar-athletes performing the NCAA Division III The men’s soccer, volleyball to their potential academically tournament. and baseball teams either won as well as athletically,” said or shared league titles. The Benedictine University The NIIC is comprised of women’s cross country, President Dr. William J. four original members: Aurora women’s basketball and men’s Carroll. “Our championships University, Benedictine golf teams finished second, and this award demonstrate University, Concordia while the women’s tennis, that commitment.” University and Rockford men’s cross country and College. Clarke College and softball teams were third. Benedictine University was Eureka College joined the Women’s soccer and men’s the only school in the NIIC conference beginning with the basketball both finished in that did not finish lower than 1996-97 season. Dominican fourth place. fourth in at least one sport. University is the most recent The Eagles are also addition, coming on board Justin Hatch was named handicapped in the all-sports beginning with the 2000-01 NIIC Player of the Year in contributions by race, earning points in only sports season. ✝ men’s golf, while 27 other 11 sports because Benedictine Phil Brozynski & Jill Redmond Benedictine students were does not field a men’s tennis named all-conference in team.

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In The Ranks: New Coaches Karen Seremet Kunka, Women’s Volleyball aren Seremet Kunka has Seremet Kunka earned a Tom Mitchell, Acting Head Football Coach been named the head bachelor’s degree from St. Kvolleyball coach at John Fisher College in Benedictine. She has coached Rochester, New York. While om Mitchell will serve as Mitchell also spent five years volleyball at the collegiate at St. John, she played Benedictine’s acting head at St. Joseph High School in level for six years, most volleyball and basketball and football coach during the Westchester, Illinois, as the T recently at Kenyon College in was named to the All-Eastern 2003 season. Previously, athletic director and head Gambier, Ohio. College Athletic Conference Mitchell was the Eagles’ football coach. Mitchell left team in softball. Seremet and linebacker coach and the St. Joseph as the winningest Seremet Kunka served as head her teammates appeared in defensive coordinator. football coach in school volleyball coach at North history. Mitchell had prior Central College in Naperville four NCAA basketball Prior to joining the Eagles, coaching stints at Elmhurst for five seasons where she tournaments and reached the Mitchell spent two seasons at College, St. Xavier University posted a 93-59 record and “Sweet 16” in 1994. North Central College in and Brother Rice High School won a school-record 31 While earning her master’s in Naperville. He was the in Chicago. matches during the 1999 education at Indiana State recruiting coordinator, season. She guided the University, she served as offensive line coach and head Cardinals to two second-place assistant women’s volleyball junior varsity coach on the finishes in the College and basketball coach at Cardinal staff. Conference of Illinois and DePauw University in Wisconsin (CCIW) Greencastle, Indiana. ✝ tournament.

Murnane, Robinson and Ryan named Athletes of the Year

Tracey Murnane and Julie Robinson Championship race and walked away with Track and Field Championship and tied for loss with an average of 3.3 per have been named the 2002-2003 NIIC Female Cross Country Athlete of the for 10th place with a jump of 5 feet game. He ranked 35th in the nation Female Co-Athletes of the Year and Year honors for the second consecutive 3.25 inches. for quarterback sacks per game and Pat Ryan has been named the year. She also received NIIC Athlete of the set a single-season school record in Robinson was a starter on the Benedictine 2002-2003 Male Athlete of the Week honors on five occasions last fall. tackles for loss for the second women’s basketball team that finished Year by the Benedictine University consecutive season. Murnane, who also competed in track and 13-14 overall and claimed a share of Athletic Department. field, holds the school indoor records in the second place in the NIIC. Robinson started Ryan was an honorable mention Murnane, an elementary education 1500-, 3000- and 5000-meter races, set every game and averaged 12.4 points selection to the prestigious Hewlett major from Tinley Park, was the first every outdoor distance record (1500-, per game. Packard All- team Benedictine female cross-country 3000-, 5000- and 10,000-meter races) and was named to the second team Ryan, an accounting major from runner to qualify for the NCAA Division and qualified for the 2002 NCAA Division by D3Football.com. Earlier in the Chicago, received a number of awards III National Championship. Murnane III Outdoor Track and Field Championship season, Ryan was recognized as for his outstanding performance on the earned All-America recognition by in the 10,000-meter race. Player of the Week by football field. placing 24th in a field of 213 runners. D3Football.com. Ryan was also Robinson, an elementary education major The 6-foot-7-inch, 230-pound defensive named the Illini-Badger Football During the 2002-2003 sports season, from Prophetstown, Illinois, cleared 5 feet lineman finished with 79 total tackles and Conference (IBFC) Defensive Lineman Murnane set school records in the 5K 5.75 inches to finish second in the led the Eagles in tackles for loss (33 for of the Year and was a first-team and 6K and set the Eagle Invitational women’s high jump at the 2003 NCAA minus-138 yards) and sacks (9 for minus- All-Conference selection. ✝ course record. Murnane won the Outdoor Track and Field Championships 53 yards). Ryan was the 2002 NCAA Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference and earn All-America recognition. Robinson Division III Statistical Champion in tackles (NIIC) Female Cross Country also competed at the 2003 NCAA Indoor

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Three Benedictine Student-Athletes Achieve All-American Status

Three Benedictine University Field Championships. Robinson also Coaches Association/Rawlings All-America and a .988 fielding percentage. student-athletes have achieved competed in the women’s high jump at the Baseball Team. Giza was a second-team He also led the Eagles in hits (68) All-American status. 2003 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and selection and Buchanan was named to and doubles (17). Field Championship placing 10th with a the third team. Julie Robinson, an elementary Giza and Buchanan are the fifth and jump of 5 feet 3 inches. education major from Prophetstown, Giza, who played third base and catcher, sixth players in the 96 years of Illinois, placed second in the women’s Aaron Giza, a marketing major from Lisle, led the Eagles in four statistical categories Benedictine baseball to receive high jump competition at the 2003 and Ryan Buchanan, a communication arts and was ranked nationally in five All-American recognition. ✝ NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and major from Peoria, were named to the categories. Buchanan, a first baseman, led 2003 Division III American Baseball the Eagles with a .415 batting average

Five Benedictine Student-Athletes Land On 2003 All-Scholastic Team Baseball: Eagles Claim Conference’s The Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference Casey), cross-country star Tracey Murnane To be eligible for the All-Scholastic team, (NIIC) announced its 2003 All- (an education major from Tinley Park), student-athletes must have at least one full First Automatic Bid Scholastic teams this spring and five and baseball performers Eric Lovitsch (a year at their institution prior to the season The Benedictine University baseball Benedictine University student-athletes special education major from Hinsdale) being nominated, have at a minimum a team went 3-0 in the 2003 Northern received first-team recognition: and Brian Nelson (a finance major from cumulative grade point average of 3.25 Illinois-Iowa Conference (NIIC) volleyball standout Kristy Furto (a Burbank). Baseball team member Brian (on a 4.00 scale), be a letter winner in a Baseball tournament in May to claim nutrition major from Minooka), tennis Mannering (a social science major from conference sport and have actively the conference’s first automatic bid to and softball performer Ashley Gray (a LaPorte) was a second-team selection. contributed on the varsity level. ✝ the NCAA tournament. The Eagles, writing and publishing major from who entered the NIIC tournament as the No. 1 seed with a 13-5 record, snapped Aurora University’s six-year run atop the conference. (47’3.5”) .✝ Three Lady Eagles Track Records Five Benedictine University baseball earn all-conference Hatch Ends The Golf players were named to the 2003 The Benedictine University men’s and Season On A Bang, NIIC All-Conference team: seniors honors in softball women’s track and field teams set seven Ryan Buchanan (Peoria), new school records during the 2003 indoor Team Places Second Kevin Ryan (Lockport) and The Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference and outdoor seasons. Mandy Semenik Brad Astrouski (Roselle) and juniors (NIIC) 2003 All-Conference softball (Lockport) ran a 34.06 in the indoor 200- Justin Hatch (South Beloit) completed his Aaron Giza (Lisle) and team included three players from meter hurdles and scored a record 2,574 sophomore season on the Benedictine Eric Lovitsch (Hinsdale). ✝ Benedictine University: freshman points in the heptathlon. Julie Robinson University men’s golf team in an Angela Bellavia (Carol Stream) and (Prophetstown) set records impressive fashion. Hatch won the juniors Ashley Gray (Casey) and Cari in the indoor (5’5”) and outdoor (5’6”) Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference (NIIC) Zalesiak (North Riverside). The Lady high jump. Chris Johnson (Altamonte tournament, received NIIC Men’s Golf Eagles finished the 2003 season with Springs, Fla.) established new marks in Player of the Week recognition for two a 13-22-1 record including an 8-7 the indoor (49’6.5”) and outdoor consecutive weeks and was named the mark in the NIIC. ✝ (48’6”) shot put. Tom Segers NIIC Men’s Golf Player of the Year. (Crestwood) established a new standard in The Eagles finished second at the NIIC the indoor 35-pound weight throw Men’s Golf tournament for the second

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