Spring 2012 As Part of the Anniversary Upcoming Events Include the Annual “This I Believe” Essay Project, Which Celebration

the complete renovation of that historic president’s building. We will have two crews working 16 or more hours daily for three months, so that it is ready by the fall. At the same time, work is underway bright, enthusiastic, inquisitive, capable for a major addition and upgrade for perspectivein research, and manifest considerable the Oremus Fine Arts Center. Both promise as future scientists. And now of those structures are vital parts of we have a facility with laboratories, our history, so it is timely that these technology and equipment, and other renewal projects have begun during our learning areas of exceptional quality. No 80th anniversary year. There are many wonder our enrollment in the sciences other projects about to occur that are and Mathematics/Computer Science part of the ongoing transformation t the conclusion of the very keeps growing at a robust pace. of our beautiful campus, which has affirming site visit for Another student population that just recently been designated as a Tree reaccreditation by the Higher Learning depends highly on the excellence of Campus USA for the third year in Commission last year, the two HLC our science curriculum, instructors succession. Furthermore, we are nearing representatives observed that the and facilities, are the undergraduates completion of our Campus Master Plan, AUniversity is now “mission mature,” in the College of Nursing and Health with a multitude of new and renewed meaning that the Lewis Mission has Professions. Already enrolling the largest building and other enhancements been quite successfully integrated student population at that level in laid out incrementally for the next 5, throughout our various academic Illinois, the College continues to excel 10, 15 and 20 years. Several of those offerings, programs and services. They and to achieve remarkable outcomes. buildings will be part of our upcoming might just as well have added that For instance, the last two classes of Capital Campaign, which is expected Lewis overall is an increasingly mature graduates, numbering 112 and 36 to be kicked off sometime during the institution. That is, as we now celebrate respectively, earned a perfect 100% upcoming summer and extend for five our 80th anniversary, there is a broad score on the NCLEX national licensure or more years. realization that the University is not only examination. Nursing students help to If you have not visited campus quite stable and confident in its identity, keep the science labs busy at all times recently, please consider stopping by but there is considerable enthusiasm of the day as they work diligently to sometime during this spring or the regarding our future. No wonder our maintain the very high standards of their coming summer. If nothing else, take current reality seems so dynamic and profession. a good look at us through the lens of our future so promising. Innovation Soon we will be constructing a our Website. You can continue to be abounds and quality enhancements are high-quality departmental area for the very proud of Lewis and all the good everywhere evident. At the same time, Computer Science and Mathematics happenings that occur here on a daily our Mission and Vision provide a firm faculty and students, in the former basis. This is a very hopeful era and foundation for our emerging Strategic science academic building immediately there is every reason to be very proud Plan for the next five years. adjacent to the new Science Center. of the University and of the highly The most dramatic example of It will be fully integrated into that meaningful outcomes that our current our encouraging momentum is the Center and complementary in purpose. undergraduate and graduate students remarkable new Science Center. It During the next year, we will convert the find to be so worthwhile and relevant opened at the start of the current majority of that same science academic in their lives and their present or future semester and was dedicated on March building into the Humanities Commons careers. 23rd. Not only is the architecture and for certain College of Arts and Sciences interior quite stunning, but the building departments, as well as for the Office provides teaching and learning space of the Dean. The building itself will be Sincerely, for our science faculty and staff that can significantly enhanced, with skylights, only be called “a game-changer.” We windows and other features to be added. are so blessed to have an extraordinary Meanwhile, we are presently faculty teaching in those disciplines, constructing an elevator tower on the Br. James Gaffney, FSC as is characteristic throughout the east end of Sheil Hall. At the conclusion President University. The science students are of this semester, work will commence on LEWIS CELEBRATES 17 ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY contents 6 University Updates 2 13 Faculty News 18 A wards and Recognition 22 Athletics University Advancement 24 Gifts and Grants 26 Alumni News

02 21ST CENTURY ARCHITECTURE BRINGS STUDENTS LEARNING TO A NEW LEVEL

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2 21st Century Science Center In one 360-degree circle, visitors can see the past, present and future through the wall of glass windows in the new Science Center on the Lewis University main campus. The foundations of the University are toward the East and West. Turn to the South, and the future appears with a hallway inviting newcomers to see what’s around the bend. Visitors to the new Science Center are impressed and amazed with the high tech, modern Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified structure. by Kathrynne Skonicki ’12 “It is very encouraging to know that this state-of-the-art Science Center already is providing an excellent setting for education in the sciences for our enthusiastic students,” commented Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President of Lewis University. He continued, “The Dedication and Open House took place on March 23 and 24, but classes and labs actually began in mid-January. It was a highly collaborative undertaking that included the fine cooperation from the professionals from Wight & Company and their sub-contractors who made that possible.” The 52,000 square-foot addition to “There have been countless studies, much research and significant the Science Building features 12 labs, six collaboration that have gone into the planning of this magnificent prep labs, eight research facilities, three building,” said Dr. Stephany Schlachter, Provost. For more than six years, conference rooms, classrooms with Smart faculty and administrators explored the best ways to teach science. They Boards, faculty/staff offices and gathering attended conferences focused on the latest trends in science building spaces with terrazzo floors. “It raises the design. They projected student needs and future growth. standard by which we will base all future The increased enrollment at Lewis University, especially in the sciences projects against. It is cutting edge and and nursing, prompted the new structure. The center is expected to inviting,” commented Robert DeRose, continue that increased interest for prospective students and superior Senior Vice President of Finance and faculty. “The building enhances our ability to hire and retain exceptional Facilities. The top floor of the three-story faculty as well as to attract and provide the highest quality education for structure features Biology, the second our students,” commented Dr. Bonnie Bondavalli, Dean of the College of floor features Chemistry, and the lower Arts and Sciences. level is focused on Physics.

The Magazine of Lewis University 3 “Our new facility is an amazing place to study and do science. The In addition to student learning, the new space and laboratories represent a ‘quantum jump’ in modernization. new Science Center also serves as an The building is a showplace that will attract students (not just science epicenter of collaboration among faculty, students) to Lewis,” commented Dr. Charles Crowder, Associate Professor students, staff and industry to make of Physics. Dr. Crowder looks forward to collaborating with the other major advances in science research, areas of science in the new building. Proposals for future projects include especially in areas of nanotechnology, analyzing the effects of laser pens on cockpit windows and developing laser optics, computer and environ- glass coatings to mitigate the distraction to pilots while flying. Another mental science. The building is designed project proposal is to use an optical tweezer to capture bacteria before to foster relationships and partnerships analyzing them. with various organizations, corporations “I have always loved my job teaching at Lewis and coordinating the and agencies so that the University can Biology labs. But it is a pleasure to walk through the door every morning continue to be a resource for the region. into our new space. I can look out the window and see the beautiful “My favorite feature of the new campus landscape. The new building is so open and light, and it feels like Science Center is the fact that the the outdoors is part of the interior space – a biologist’s dream,” commented research labs have been designed to Dr. Marne Bailey, Assistant Professor of Biology and Lab Coordinator. improve the atmosphere of inquiry: The Lewis alumna, who is also the Scholars Academy Director, enhanced instrument inventory as well experienced the old facilities as a student and professor. Dr. Bailey earned as more individualized work stations, her undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Physics in 1997 with a minor which allow the students to extend their in Biochemistry. She said, “The labs are set up to accommodate a variety of experimental work over longer periods student tasks and students can work or listen comfortably to a lecture at of time,” commented Brother Pierre the main lab tables or complete tasks at computer and work stations along St. Raymond, FSC, Chair of Chemistry. the periphery of the room. As an instructor, the layout of the technology He pointed out that the needs of those including the Smart Board and the white boards is ideal so I can easily use working and studying in the Center, multiple visual and audio techniques to deliver content to my students.” as well as the ecological impact of the The new Science Center will be used extensively by science majors, but building were taken into account when it serves all students at the University. Undoubtedly, every student will it was designed. Students and faculty use the building whether the student is taking one or two science courses have access to more equipment, such as as part of the general education curriculum, or the student is in another a fluorescent microscope and a 96-well major with science course requirements, such as nursing, science education plate reader, and better storage areas for and aviation students. the equipment. Every research lab and

4 21st Century Science Center “Unity”

Department of Art faculty, Mark Swain (left) and Paul Mitchell

“Unity,” a unique and beautiful piece of art has been installed on the main floor of the new Lewis University Science Center. Created of wood from trees harvested from the construction site for the new Center, the artwork was created by Mark preparatory room has a refrigerator and fume hood. Swain and Paul Mitchell, faculty members in the Art The Center illustrates Lewis University’s strong commitment Department. This 3’ x 8’ work includes 386 blocks to address the national need for progress in Science, of wood, including sycamore, black walnut, pine, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). “Students are cherry, cottonwood and birch. Dwight DeVries and in awe of it. I bet their achievement will increase because they Mario Zamubio of the Facilities Department, crosscut will feel connected to what they may now perceive as a ‘big time’ the wood. program. Our quality has always been ‘big time.’ Now we have Commissioned by Brother James Gaffney, FSC, the digs to back it up,” commented Dr. Raymond Klump, Chair President, the artwork was a collaborative piece, of Mathematics and Computer Science. reflecting its name, “Unity.” The wood was dried, Students truly agree. Erin Blazina, Biology major, shaped, sanded, sealed with a penetrating clear commented, “The aesthetics add character and life to the new stain and coated with three coats of polyurethane. building. I love the modern look and how every time I walk Dr. Elizabeth Kozak, Biology Professor, provided into school I feel like I just entered the NASA’s Kennedy Space an aluminum support for the artwork which was Center. The most amazing feature is that the entire building designed to be hung either vertically or horizontally. is LEED certified.” Working with wood was a new medium for Professors More than 31 environmentally-friendly features of the Mitchell and Swain who are noted for their paintings. project include its innovative design, indoor environmental Professor Swain said they “capitalized on the quality, materials and resources, energy and atmosphere, water uniqueness” of the various types and shapes of wood. efficiency and sustainable site. The innovative design maximizes open space with 55.71 percent of green space on the site. Low- emitting materials are used throughout the building to reduce indoor contaminants. Regional materials were used throughout the structure to support the use of local resources and reduce environmental impacts resulting from transporting goods. Renewable energy is being used for at least 35 percent of the building’s energy usage. Water efficient landscaping ensures no potable water will be used for irrigation. The project protected and restored natural habitats and promoted biodiversity.

The Magazine of Lewis University 5 6 University Updates

University UpdatesUniversity University Updates for the students. It works also with the potential students secure tuition waivers, scholarships full and other support country.home to return to Iraq and committed be to rebuilding their violence or refugee status. The students intend must also must have had their education Iraqi in interrupted by program selective is with afew stipulations. The students an undergraduate education the in United States. The grass-rootsThe organization helps Iraqi students obtain before being accepted into the Iraqi Student Project (ISP). Baghdad home and fled to Syria. ransom. As aresult, family his no was longer safe their in father released was without having to pay the exorbitant the kidnappers were relatives aneighbor Iraq in of and his family fled to Syria. Luckily, familyhis was able discoverto encing such unrest. swept up into dangerous situations countries in experi - Anas knows too well how innocent bystanders can be notis involved with the political protests or activities, currently residing refugees as Syria. in Although family his Anas. The Iraqi native fears for family his the safety of the countryof important is University to Lewis freshman international headlines. Every news that bit comes of out Iraqi Student Arrives with One Suitcase and an Educational Opportunity of a Lifetime ISP works with American colleges and universities to The teenagerfinished his high school education in Syria Anas’ father kidnapped was Iraq 2007in in before the Headlines conflict, of riots and deathsin Syria flood the Fekete at (815) 836-5549. Brother Jones, Leo FSC, at (815) 836-5677or Michael students University at Lewis available is by contacting the world amore peaceful and better place.” I’m going to my try best to apply what Ilearned to make needs. pressing he might need to change homeland because his has about 20kilos. Anas studying is Psychology, but said he arrived Romeoville in with one suitcase, weighing scholarship other well as as support. In theAnas, of case University,Lewis which provided has an educational and return to Iraq. Technology Services. He plans to graduate May in 2013 and working on campus the in of OfficeInstructional the ISP 2009. in The studentcurrently is studying before taking the exam. studyingchallenge of for the SAT for only one month studied English, math and writing. He remembered the months before being accepted University. into Lewis They mentors ISP for of about 20hours week per for 10 higher education.of For example, Anas worked with to the ease transition into an American institution competence his/hernursing to begin career. entry-level nurse, and passing it demonstrates the student to perform safely and effectivelyas a newly licensed, industry.”healthcare their success they as become professionals the in Health Professions. “Our graduates are to set continue Dr. Peggy Rice, the Nursing Dean College of of and foundation to changes patients,” lives of commented rate. Thirty six additional studentsin passed December. thepassed exam NCLEX 2011with in a100percent pass college’s history. There were 112 nursing students who largest pre-licensure number of nursing graduates the in Lewis Students 100% is Nursing Exam Pass of Rate More information about how to support the Iraqi He said, going is to help me change the“Lewis world. Both Iraqi students have expressed their gratitude to UniversityLewis accepted its first Iraqi student through The NCLEX The exam measures the student’s ability “We’re proudour graduates of who have agood The College of Nursing and Health Professions had its Unpacks

Brother James Gaffney, FSC, Romeoville Names Lewis 2011 proudly displays the Large Business of the Year Large Business of the Year Award On January 10, Lewis University was named Village of Romeoville 2011 Large Business of the Year at the Annual State of the Village address. Brother James Gaffney, FSC, construction of Lewis University President, accepted the award from Mayor a multi-purpose John Noak. athletic and Mayor Noak cited many improvements of the University recreation stadium; during the course of the year that signified a commitment to and completion of progress and to the community. Some of the accomplishments a major bond program with the Village of Romeoville. of the University which he mentioned included: construc- “Partnership means a great deal to us,” Brother James tion of a multi-million dollar Science Center; successful Gaffney, FSC, stated. “Community means a great deal to us. conclusion of a major capital campaign; Lewis being named We are proud to be partners in building community and in Tree Campus USA University by Arbor Day Foundation; improving the quality of life for the region.” opening a campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico; initiation of Numerous dignitaries attended the sell-out event. Among an aviation academy with the City Colleges of Chicago and the those present were U.S. Representative Judy Biggert, State City of Chicago Department of Aviation for the Air Traffic Senator A.J. Wilhelmi, State Representative Emily McAsey, Control Management and Aviation Administration programs; and Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford.

Diversity Week Highlights Civil Rights Movement Education Dr. Dennis Cremin, Associate Professor and Director of the The experience of being in the actual place where history Lewis University History Center, and Donna Sack, Executive occurred enhances the ability to understand the events that Director of the Illinois Association of Museums, presented transpired, added Dr. Cremin. He said, “It was so powerful to “Place-Based Learning: Teaching the Civil Rights Movement” visit the sites where major events happened. I’ll never forget on January 26 as part of Diversity Week. seeing the slave cabin on the Faunsdale Plantation in Alabama.” A four-year $979,000 Teaching American History Grant He continued, “We had the ability to meet some of the people from the U.S. Department of Education opened their eyes to who marched to Montgomery and others who are carrying on a better understanding of place-based learning. For the last the work of Civil Rights in the United States today.” two years, the two historians were among 60 from the fields The sites are being preserved and the stories are being shared of history, museums and K-12 education from the suburban through the work of many dedicated historians. Sack added, “I Chicago area who traveled to historic sites, such as Washington, realized how important local historical societies and museums D.C, Memphis, Tenn., Selma, Ala., Montgomery, Ala., and are in telling their part of the story that then connects to the Birmingham, Ala. national narrative.”

Daybreak Shelter Receives Helping Hand The lesson of giving was a top priority for Lewis University community. The class exceeded its goal by 40 percent. “Our Adjunct Professor Diane Rzeszewski with her Applied students benefited from this experiential learning project that Sociology and Political Science course in Fall 2011. The seven required intensive, active learning, significant planning and adult students enrolled in her course showed that her lesson implementation. However, they received their real reward when didn’t fall on deaf ears when they presented $1,300 cash and they toured the facility and witnessed the impact of their work $800 in new items to Daybreak Shelter in Joliet, Ill. on the clients of the shelter,” commented Rzeszewski. The Daybreak Shelter is operated by Catholic Charities and The Applied Sociology and Political Science program is an has various services for those in need in the community. The adult accelerated program for working adults. The students who Daybreak Shelter offers temporary housing, counseling, senior participated in the project included: Renee Brzuskiewicz, Craig programs, child services, and a variety of other services. Foster, Debra Kopsky, Deborah Malone, Michell Nash, Jennifer The class of students designed the project and collected funds Petric, and Tiffany Smith. and goods from businesses, family and friends throughout the

The Magazine of Lewis University 7 8 University UpdatesUniversity at the spontaneityjazz. of perfect the blend structure classical of music of and John Coltrane and Maurice Ravel, and offersa sources such Miles as Davis and Debussy, Claude andjazz classical music. It inspired is by diverse string quartet, group this Chicago-based integrates Combining Gallioreto’s soprano saxophone with a music while using the truest jazz. elements of the traditions and performance practices classical of Gallioreto, the Jazz-String Quintet immersed is in the composer direction of and saxophonist Jim Gallioreto’s Jazz-String Quintet on April 12. Under contemporary takes on classics. their and minds touching their hearts with fresh literature come alive for their audiences by engaging Players Touring Company. National Players make MiceOf and Men presented was by the National engage, entertain and inform the audience. presents concerts experimental music of designed to and its exceptional performances, the ensemble Yi on March 12. Known for its bold programming legendary George Crumb and award-winning Chen fromthe featuring compositions music new of Netherlands. the and throughout the United States France in well as as contemporaryof works. He performed has for innovative his and impassioned performances thein Philip Lynch Theatre. Marksbestis known and Jane Morlan (harpsichord). Mark Ponzo (baroque trumpet/cornetto/sackbut) (soprano), Lee Zenia of McGrath Casey (violin), active performance careers. The consortis comprised to addition in positions teaching hold collegiate informative and entertaining slant. All four members the era to audience awide on instruments with an the the mission consort of to is present music of Mark Ponzo, baroque trumpeter/cornettist 2009, in maincampus on FebruaryLewis 13. Formed by Campus to Romeoville Brings Variety of Events Performing Series Arts www.lewisu.edu/artsandideas. Information about events all can found be University performancefinal The in be will series the Jim On March 20, an adaptation John of Steinbeck’s The MAVerick Ensemble providedevening an On February 29, pianist Adam Marks performed UpdatesThe Antigua Baroque Consortperformed on the a fourth 10. well out of at $10,000each, acost of and the money raised at the help event to will fund drinking water in Alenga, Uganda. Noté Karacel’s goal to is build 10wells, to help the non-profitgroup NotéKaracel, which builds wells for clean students,an acappella singingLewis group of and raised more than $3,500 community, of support Uprising,” vocal the enthusiastic by aided “Harmonic Professional musicians donated their time and talent to entertain the Lewis Uganda. The benefit a country also the concertwas of focus onOctober 27. community reconciliation efforts to heal warin the their nativewounds of RuffinoEzama and FatherObol, Robert whospoke movinglyon communities. and people efforts(teaching in critical as a practicepedagogy freedom) empowerof the Education Collegeof of built on this analysis to show how current peace, an emerging discourse known as “peace through commerce.” Members ways that ethical approaches to international business negotiations can build by Rose and Dr. Ian Gladding, Professor the in Business College on the of own experiences the in Peace Corps. It followed was by ajoint presentation ciliation offered initiativesby in “peace through health.” NursingCollege of and Health Professions on the recon social promise of - trip to Bolivia, for example). A panel organized by was discussion the students committed to peace involve themselves (the Joliet Diocese mission the justice that true peace requires; projects and the that of kinds Lewis sessions explored the role economic of and political rights guaranteeing in committee promoting Latin American Studies on campus. Subsequent and the Dominican Republic), and asession sponsored by CLASE, afaculty first placein the Americassettled by Europeans(the island shared by Haiti and with adocumentaryon began theconflictin historyHispaniola, of the emphasized ways which in women have played active roles peace in building. House Museum, the settlement house founded by Jane Addams. Events a Professor at University Illinoisat Chicago and Director the of Hull of (SPCE). The Teach-Inwith began a keynote speech by Dr.Lisa Lee, Yun colleges and the School for Professional and Continuing Education campus. on South Bend, they learned more about developing apeace studies presence Institute for International Peace Studies, University Notre of Dame. In University the Lewis of faculty, who did summer training at the Kroc life.” It linked also this year’s events with the knowledge gained by members Addams’ observation that “Peace not is the absence war but the of nurture of about the interdisciplinary academic fieldas known “peace studies.” various ways to teach and learn about peace building and educating students Education Committee University, at Lewis presented 12sessions exploring “JustPeace” in the 21st Century Life: Nurturing Teaching Learning and The Teach-In concludedwith two additionalguest speakers, Father On the third day, Associate Professor Dr. Frank Rose reflected his on Second day events explored approaches anumber of to peace building This year’s Teach-In featured faculty membersfrom across all four The thematic title was chosen highlightto Chicago social reformer Jane 2011The fall Teach-In, an annualevent organized by the Peace Dr. Jason Keleher

Nanotechnology Research is Shared with Scientific Community The work of Lewis University Business Leaders Give High School researchers was recently published in Forensic Science International, an Students a Lesson on Success international journal dedicated to the The College of Business hosted its applications of medicine and science in first Business Leaders Seminar on the administration of justice. Dr. Jason October 21 on the main campus. The Keleher, Assistant Professor of event was a collaborative effort with Chemistry, served as the faculty advisor eight high schools from the surrounding for undergraduate research students area: Bolingbrook, Hinsdale South, Thomas J. Soderquist (now a graduate Joliet Central, Joliet West, Lockport, student at University of Notre Dame), Naperville North, Reavis and Olivia M. Chesniak, Matthew R. Witt, Romeoville. The focus of the seminar Alan Paramo and Victoria A. Keeling. was to provide students with information Their work was entitled, “Evaluation about careers in the different areas of of the catalytic decomposition of business: Accounting, Business Adminis- H2O2 through use of organo-metallic tration, Computer Information Systems, complexes – A potential link to the Economics, Finance, Information The college invited an exceptional group luminol presumptive blood test.” Security, International Business of panelists ranging from CEOs and “This is just one example of the and Marketing. owners of businesses to recent COB excellent research our undergraduate “This seminar offered high school alumni. Discussion panels were split students are doing every day at students a unique opportunity to engage into three concentrations: Accounting/ Lewis University,” commented Keleher. with several successful business leaders Economics/Finance, Computer He leads a research group of undergrad- to learn about their careers.” said Dr. Information Systems/Information uate students studying various aspects Rami Khasawneh, Dean of the College Security and Business Administration/ involving nanotechnology. of Business and Graduate School International Business/Marketing. Panel The research seeks to understand of Management. members shared opinions and experience the luminol reaction on a mechanistic The number of participants in the in their particular fields, followed by a level and to determine if a synergy exists seminar exceeded 200, which included question and answer period. between the chemiluminescence observed high school students, high school faculty, High school faculty in attendance in the reaction and the production of business leaders and COB faculty and were pleased with the seminar. Jeffrey the hydroxyl radical via Fenton-like staff. The event was initiated to help Riley from Joliet Central stated, “I can’t processes. Understanding these concepts students better understand the different wait for next year’s event. It was a great can lead forensic scientists to better areas of business and the potential career experience for the students and myself.” detection of latent blood stains at paths one could take in a specific field. crime scenes.

The Magazine of Lewis University 9 10 University UpdatesUniversity dream about equality for people. all Martin Luther King, Jr., who spoke his of its name from the rights civil leader Dr. the “Fulfilling Dream” Conferencedraws financial aid, among other topics. The the applying applicationprocess and for college, right the understanding selecting never give up.” day, askquestions, do the hard and stuff to students college, in “Go to class each ondepends it. She offered also this advice get involved” because astrong democracy students to be “engaged and citizens to prepares students for college. participated the in conference, which Dolton Township in School High High School Dolton in and Thornton Kankakee High School, Thornridge Curie Metro High School Chicago, in the Dream” Conference. Students from University’sLewis annual “Fulfilling nearlyof 200high school students at Toni Preckwinkle spoke to acrowd Conference Dream” at “Fulfilling the Preckwinkle Speaks Toni Preckwinkle Board President County Cook

UniversityConference workshops on focused President Preckwinkle encouraged the Cook County Board President Updates Puede students have participated the Se in Si inception 2001, in more than 2,800 degree not is attainable. Since its whom would feel otherwise acollege for many high Latino school students conference hope abeacon as serves of communityin empowerment. The Dolores Huerta, who believed strongly thein Cesar spiritChavez and of nizational Leadership. on to pursue Master his Arts of Orga in never givingup led to him eventually go statistic. another Hard work and of part he never gave up and refused to become a he faced many obstacles along the way, completely differentcultures. Although entirely different worlds andlive in two Latino, Mejia learned to navigate two example the of American dream. As a Mexicanson of immigrants and atrue fullest potential. and motivating students to reach their navigating the financial aid process includes workshops on choosing acollege, speaker for the conference, which Puede University’sLewis seventh annual Se Si Mejia, the CoolSpeak, co-founder of at Chicago area were inspired by Ernesto Education to a College Seek Inspires Latinos Conference Puede Si Se attending Si Puede Se University. at Lewis Ernesto Mejia motivates students school high The Mejia shared how he the is proud toClose 300students from across the Conference. Conference. He the was keynote Si Se Puede Si Se Conference is - to graduate December in 2012. world much easier,” said Mills, who plans makes the transition into the working at equipment TV radio stations, or it equipment that the is production same as into the internship. you’re“When using transition her eased Department also the Communications in equipment and it’s like,” she said. workedall the in industry and know what knowledgeable and accessible. have They internship. so is Lewis at “The staff preparedat Lewis her well for the studio. production likeit is to work areal in life television provided experience what hands-on of media network for college students at the largest and most comprehensive make videos,” said Mills.internship The theuse editing software and studios to fellow interns to take out the cameras, and me encouraging constantly was staff equipment there and creative. be The thewas freedom to work with the (interviews, after shows, concerts etc.). m o c V. T M and worked production in for the main resident helped to produce content Television Studios.Elmhurst The semester New in York City at the MTV broadcast journalism, spent the fall Goals Career Reaching Student to Closer MTV Internship Gets Kylen Mills Lewis University’sLewis superior technology saidMills her courses and professors best“The part about internshipmy Kylen Mills, ajunior majoring in home page and MTV channel channel MTV and page home Mediation Team Earns Fifth Place in Scotland Competition Three members of the Lewis University Mediation team earned fifth place at the Fourth Annual United Kingdom Law School Mediation Competition held Nov. 25-26 at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Lewis University was the only American team invited to compete in the competition of 19 teams from 17 universities. “The competition and quality of competitors for individual awards was equally intense and close,” commented (Left to right) All-American Coach Dr. Jim Houlihan, All-American Sean Lenckus, Dr. James Houlihan, Professor and All-American Ryan McAuliffe, Tiffany Wasilewski, All-American Jennifer Merzlock, Director of the Pre-Law program. All-American Coach Angela Henderson, All-American Cody Curin and All-American Lewis University had two members of Ben Pavur. the Top Ten mediators, from the 57 individuals competing. Jennifer Merzlock The annual UK competition follows and Scotland. BPP-London teams won took sixth place and Cody Curin placed the format of entering with three first place and second place. Lewis nearly seventh, each missing trophies by a students accompanied by their coach. captured fourth place, but the team from couple of points. Each student acts as mediator twice and Liverpool John Moores University earned The Lewis University Mediation team a client twice. The students are judged the honors. The fifth place finish at the members that earned fifth place were on a range of core mediation skills and international event follows a second Cody Curin, Jennifer Merzlock , and Ryan aptitudes, which then produces both place in Advocacy finish by Lewis team McAuliffe. They were coached by Dr. individual and team awards. members at the Mediation National James Houlihan and Angela Henderson Competitors included teams from Championships. Five team members won of Henderson Law Center in Joliet. Northern Ireland, Germany, England All-American honors.

Top Ten Finish for Mock Trial Team in Opening Round of Nationals The Lewis University Mock Trial awards. Whelehan won five individual of Minnesota A team, and lost to first B team finished in the Top Ten of the awards this season. place University of Illinois Chicago opening rounds of the American Mock During the tournament, the Lewis B A team. “The A team had the highest Trial Association’s Opening Round team defeated Notre Dame University A ranked strength of opposition in the Championship Series held March 9-11 team, tied with University of Wisconsin tournament,” added Houlihan. Lewis A at the Lake County Courthouse in A team, split with fourth place University team members include: John Catalano, Waukegan, Ill. The B team finished in of Illinois Urbana-Champaign A team, Martell Khattab, Sean Lenckus, Sara ninth place and the A team finished in and lost to fifth place Northwood Morgan, Cassandra Myers, Michael Park, 17th place. “This has been our strongest University B team. Those matches Nicole Tucker, Tiffany Wasilewski and team and individual season in many determined that University of Wisconsin Kevin Whelehan. years,” commented Dr. Jim Houlihan, and Notre Dame University would not Coaches for the Lewis Mock Trial Head Coach, Professor and Director of proceed to the second round of nationals. Team include Dr. Houlihan, head coach; the Pre-Law program at Lewis University. Lewis B team members include: Megan and Lewis alumni William Rock of Block Lewis University and Notre Dame Arehart, Natosha Burton, David Klukas & Manzella law firm in Joliet as University earned the most individual DeSchepper, Lena Hallaj, Cary Hansing, attorney coach, John Senese of the Peter awards. Freshman David DeSchepper Michael Noe, Ron Jovi Ramirez, Joshua Francis Geraci Law Offices in Chicago won Intercollegiate Outstanding Rehak and Danielle Volk. as lead team coach; and graduate student Attorney award. Freshman Megan Lewis A team defeated Elmhurst Brandi Sanders as witness coach. Arehart and senior Kevin Whelehan College, lost to third place Northwood A won Intercollegiate Outstanding Witness team, split with eighth place University

The Magazine of Lewis University 11 12 University UpdatesUniversity Children’s Hospital. Family Assistance Fund at Hope Lewis The supportUniversity of “Change for Children” in –all Professions participate in will the Nursing College of and Health and broadcast marathon another Center Oak in Lawn, Ill. Medical Christ of the campus on Hope Children’s Hospital located is flights to the hospital. Advocate discharged, and passes bus airline medicine, clothes when being chemotherapy or outpatient services, to pay for transportation to have the past, the have funds used been theirin greatest need. time In of hospitalized childrenfamilies of support to Fund used is Assistance broadcasted for 48hours. andAnthony Miller Trotter broadcasted for 42hours. Brittany Natalie Paul and T’rell Campbell students going even longer. broadcasts, with University select involved 6-hour 10days non-stop of support. pledged continuous marathons on-air with a lab. raisesWLRA the from funds courses that have as Radio WLRA Department students enrolled in University Communications Lewis Learning Project aService is for a DJ.” “WLRA’s – To Kill aDJ” the fund this with fall “To Kill raised arecordRadio $6,100for continuesLawn to grow. WLRA Hope Children’s Hospital Oak in Fund at Advocate Assistance FundAssistance $6,100 for Family DJ” raises more than WLRA “To Kill a

University This spring, presentwill WLRA Lewis The University Family The“To a Kill DJ” programming Updates Lewis The University Family Lasallian Education in Lasallian Services Australia. adjunct professor as serves at Australian Catholic University, aresearcher and as with committees and commissions projects for around Lasallian the world. He currently Leadershipand the Lasallian Institute. international He on served dozens of also has Rome,in and afounding was teacher the Buttimer of Institute Studies Lasallian of Internationalthe Lasallian Center Rome, in twice was elected to the General Council community.Lasallian Brother Gerard acollege as served has professor, director of making adifference and addressing various needs around the globe. history, modernriches Lasallian of and encouraged others to discover the Lasallians numbers are not sufficient to meet the worldwideLastly, demand. discussed the he would the be ones to the SaintSalle carry as on ChristianBrother thede La of legacy lay theformation Lasallian discussed effortsunderway and predicted that the laity perspective that students experience while earning their degree. Brother Gerard also adegree versusvalue of the spiritual enrichment, cultural understanding and holistic effort gradefor school students throughhigher education. practical that skills would help them to earn aliving, evolved has into aworldwide population. What an effort as began to educate thein poor the 17th centurywith addressing the educational the needs of John Baptist Salle’s de La through legacy educators howdiscussed Lasallian follow Saint theologian and researcher. Brother Gerard scholar, fiveLasallian thequestions of educator, Associate Vice President for Mission, asked University.at Lewis themes related to education the future Lasallian of shared insights the his on key some topics of and world’s foremost scholars Lasallian and historians, Present, and Future Education–Past,Lasallian Scholar Addresses Lasallian Latin Latin American campesinos, farm workers, at the center the story. of lifesignificance his and tragic and death. of legacy film on The Romero placedthe The native of Australia spent has many decades service in to theinternational Brother Gerard expressed concern his over society’s emphasis on the materialistic During the evening event, Kurt Schackmuth, Brother Gerard Rummery, FSC, the one of biography, to explore probe the contemporary and Romero that goes beyond the classic afilmed genre of “Monseñor” the is firstfilm about ArchbishopOscar premiere the film of “Monseñor” on November 30. Lewis Showing at Monseñor Lewis served as the as served site forLewis the Chicago area Film Premier Br. Gerard Rummery, FSC Faculty News

Dr. Atra Publishes Paper on Dr. Lynn Tovar Co-Authors Nursing Professor Receives Dollar Cost Averaging Article for Social Justice Series Postdoctoral Fellowship Robert Atra, Ph.D., CFA (Finance) Dr. Lynn Tovar ( Justice, Law, and Pub- Dr. Daisy Sherry (Nursing) has been published a research paper in the June lic Safety Studies) and Tracey Nicholas awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship 2011 issue of the Journal for Financial presented on the topic “Portrait of with the United States Department of Planning (co-authored with Thomas Relationship Dysfunction: The Impact Veterans Affairs’ Health Services and Mann, CFP). The article, entitled “Can of Technology on Domestic Abuse” Research Development Service with Taxes Save Dollar Cost Averaging?” in February 2012 at the Concordia funding from 2011 to 2013. investigated the tax benefit investors University Global Justice Series, an receive by implementing a dollar cost interdisciplinary forum on issues of Dr. White Presents Work averaging investment strategy – a social justice around the world held at at Molly Malone’s in strategy whereby investors make a fixed Concordia University in River Forest. periodic investment. Contrary to what Forest Park is reported in the popular press, the Nursing Professor’s Study Dr. Jackie White (English) was the fea- authors found the dollar cost averaging tured reader at Molly Malone’s “Second strategy to be no more effective than on Overweight Adolescents Monday Poetry Night” this past Febru- a lump sum strategy even when taxes Published ary. Dr. White read from her chapbook, were taken into account. A study conducted by Dr. Pamela Come, Clearing which was published in Martyn-Nemeth (Nursing) and a February by Dancing Girl Press. Marketing Professor Gives colleague (S. Penckofer), “Psychologi- Training Presentation cal Vulnerability Among Overweight/ Education Professor Obese Minority Adolescents”, was pub- This past January, Robert Bergman Co-Edits Textbook lished in a recent issue of the Journal of (Marketing) gave a training presenta- School Nursing. Dr. Bradley Porfilio (Education) tion on “Branding and how it can be recently co-edited Using Standards used by entrepreneurs” to a consortium and High-Stakes Testing for Students: of Joliet middle school teachers as part Foreign Language Exploiting Power with Critical Pedagogy of their training for the creation of “The Faculty Present at with Peter Lang Publishers. Through Young Business Entrepreneur” Clubs ACTFL Convention empirical work in K-16 classrooms, the in their schools. The event was hosted contributors provide a deepened aware- and sponsored by the Joliet Chamber Dr. Serafima Gettys and Iwona Lech ness of how educators can alleviate of Commerce. (both of the Foreign Language Pro- the negative effects of standardization, gram) conducted a 60 minute presen- especially for students who populate Professor’s Writing tation at the 2011 annual American poor and working-class communities. Council on the Teaching of Foreign The contributors also provide peda- Published in Online Journal Languages (ACTFL) Convention titled gogical guidepost to highlight how it Therese Jones, (English) had her short “Language in the Mind: Pedagogical is possible to implement curricula and fiction story published in Lewis Uni- Implications for Enhancing Oral Pro- instructional activities that exploit the versity’s Jet Fuel Review, this past fall. ficiency.” The presentation reviewed an possibilities of standards (and their The title of the story was “Strange and innovative approach to teach speaking corollary assessments) while simultane- Subtle” and was selected from more in a foreign language that was informed ously fostering critical thinking and than 500 entries, including works from by Cognitive Perspective in SLA. student efficacy. renowned international authors.

The Magazine of Lewis University 13 Lewis Celebrates its 80th Anniversary

14 80th Anniversary Lewis University is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Commemorative activities are included in ongoing University events, that began with the Signum Fidei Celebration in the fall and will conclude with Mass and a Dedication Day Picnic on May 30, 2012.

by Michelle Fregoso ’11

According to Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President, “Lewis continues its remarkable evolution from a small technical school with an aeronautical emphasis to a comprehensive and highly regarded regional university with nearly 6,500 students today. From its early days of focusing on technical skills to assist students to find jobs during the Depression, Lewis has expanded dynamically through innovation, dedication to its Catholic and Lasallian Mission, constant quality enhancements, consistent program growth, and ongoing transformation.” Events that highlighted the anniversary included the Signum Fidei Celebration to raise scholarships funds; Homecoming and Family Day, and the re-dedication of the Fitzpatrick House to honor the founders of Lewis. The University’s Arts & Ideas Series, which features lectures, music, theatre, film and other performances for students and the community, featured historical lectures among its offerings for fall 2011 and will do so again for spring 2012 as part of the anniversary Upcoming events include the annual “This I Believe” essay project, which celebration. More events have been will focus on what the Lewis community believes about the University. planned for the remainder of the Founders Week in April will be expanded to include a “Celebration of school year. Scholarship,” with a keynote speaker, undergraduate and graduate poster presentations and concurrent sessions, and artistic presentations. The annual Birthday Bash for students this year will include a giant cake with 80 candles. On May 30, the 80th anniversary of the dedication of the school, will begin with an Anniversary Mass, followed by a University Picnic to conclude the year’s celebration.

The Magazine of Lewis University 15 limestone legacy The Fitzpatrick Family and Historic Fitzpatrick Homestead

As part of the Kurt Schackmuth, ’98 ’02, Associate Vice President for Mission deportment from his second cousin’s anniversary In celebration of Lewis University’s 80th Anniversary we memoir. Dr. William Fitzpatrick remember Michael and Frances Fitzpatrick and the contribu- described Michael as six feet, four inches observance, the tions they made to the founding of this institution. tall. He almost always wore a black University’s Patrick Fitzpatrick, a 31-year old Irish immigrant, settled ten-gallon Stetson hat. Although he Board of in Lockport in the 1830s in search of work. He quickly put moved a little slower in his later years, he Trustees officially his knowledge of land surveying to good use and, according still continued to play a vital role in the recognized the to some accounts, was hired as a supervisor of a stretch of the operation of the farm and management late Frances Illinois and Michigan Canal, which was under construction at of his personal and business affairs. He Fitzpatrick as the time. Patrick also established himself as a successful farmer worked less, contributed to worthy a “Founder” of and in addition to crops, raised sheep and dairy cattle. Within causes, and stayed active in his church, Lewis University the span of 35 years, he acquired almost 1,200 acres of land, St. Dennis Parish in Lockport. He spent since she and her becoming one of the wealthiest landowners in Will County and more time on the farm doing the things brother, Michael one of Lockport’s most well known residents. he enjoyed, like sitting on the front porch Fitzpatrick, Patrick and his wife Mary raised four children together in in the summer smoking cigars. donated the land the two-story dolomite limestone farmhouse they built on Dr. Fitzpatrick writes, “In the summer their property in late 1840s. During the1850s, Patrick sent he would spend his time either sitting on that was used his son Michael to the University of Notre Dame in nearby the porch or in his special chair in the to build the first Indiana. Michael was recognized for his proficiency in algebra, kitchen. He made his transfer several buildings on arithmetic, bookkeeping and English grammar. He graduated times a day with a slow pace, kind of like campus. Frances, with a diploma from the Commercial Department. Several the changing of the guard. His voice was who died in 1950, years later, the Fitzpatrick’s three daughters, Mary, Kate, and low and strong and had a country quality. lived to see Lewis Frances, attended Saint Mary’s Academy in Notre Dame, With his pure white hair and handsome grow into a college. Indiana, directly across the street from Notre Dame. appearance, I allow as how he was a real Read more about Patrick Fitzpatrick died on March 21, 1887 at the age of 85, man.” Frances, Michael’s sister (known their legacy in the leaving several hundred acres of land, the limestone farmhouse, as Fannie) was described by William as following article. various outbuildings, and a horse barn – also built of limestone “short, thin and austere.” – to his wife, Mary, and During the early 1900s, as the siblings the children. The task aged and the neighboring community fell to Michael, Frances began to expand, Michael and Frances and Kate to run the saw that their land could benefit others. farm and care for their They donated 170 acres of land to 70-year-old mother. the Archdiocese of Chicago, officially Michael, who had served signing the paperwork on June 1, 1920. as Lockport Township According to these documents, the Supervisor for five years, Fitzpatrick heirs deeded this land for a Michael Fitzpatrick resigned the position so $5 donation to the “Catholic Bishop of that he could focus his attention on the Chicago” indicating that “said premises operation of the farm. The Fitzpatrick’s hereby conveyed shall be perpetually oldest child, Mary, had been married used and occupied for the purposes since 1868 to Thomas J. Kelly, an Irish of an orphanage and shall not be immigrant, dry-goods merchant, and sold or mortgaged at any time.” The Mayor of Joliet from 1883 to 1889. documents also noted “grantors reserve On March 13, 1895, Mary, the possession of said land until crops matriarch of the family died, leaving of the season of 1920 are removed.” Frances Fitzpatrick (right, with dog), the farm to her children. By this time, Michael, like his father, demonstrated his seated on the carriage stone in front of the Michael was 51years old. We know the business acumen. Fitzpatrick House, circa 1920s. most about Michael’s personality and Ten years later, the economic hardships

16 80th Anniversary LEWIS LEAVES no stone unturned to Preserve its history

associated with the Great Depression Kathrynne Skonicki ’12 served as the context for the planning The 1840s carriage mounting stone has returned to its original and development of the land. With placement, in front of the Fitzpatrick House, with the help of 10 people. the encouragement and support of The planning and moving process took 18 months. Michael and Frances, construction The carriage stone was originally used to assist people arriving in began on a school in early 1931. Holy carriages. It was utilized as a step stool for carriage passengers exiting Name Technical School was formally the horse carriages high above the ground, explained Dr. Dennis Cremin, dedicated several months later in Director of the Lewis University History Center and Associate Professor May of 1932 thanks to leadership of History. “Now, a century later, the carriage stone greets visitors to the of Auxiliary Bishop Bernard J. Sheil Fitzpatrick House. Only this time, they are welcomed to explore the past and in association with Frank J. Lewis, preserved at the Lewis University History Center inside the former home a Chicago businessman and entre- of the Fitzpatrick family.” preneur. This high school for boys The 18-month process started when grandchildren of the Fitzpatrick served those who couldn’t afford to family visited the Fitzpatrick House in June 2010. The visit prompted matriculate elsewhere during this Kathleen Fitzpatrick, a granddaughter of the Michael Fitzpatrick’s cousin period of economic distress. The William J. Fitzpatrick, Sr., to contact Lewis University. She explained that German Franciscan Brothers of the many years ago, the carriage stone was moved to a family member’s home Holy Cross and lay faculty taught the in Evanston, 45 miles away. The current owner of the home, Mary Ellen students skills such as engineering, Stanfield, discussed with Jonathan Yordy, Executive Director for Major writing and mathematics. They also Gifts, a plan for its removal. introduced students to a whole new field of study – aviation, which eventually became a primary focus of the institution. Michael Fitzpatrick died in February of 1933, living long enough to see the opening of the new school. Frances continued to live on the family farm across the street from the school and was known for distributing cookies and buttermilk to the young students who often paid her visits on sunny afternoons. Frances lived to see the evolution of the institution from The Historic Fitzpatrick House, circa 1920s. a high school to a college. She died on November 27, 1950. On November 30, Kurt Schackmuth, Associate Vice President for Today, the historic Fitzpatrick Mission, documented the removal process. Dwight DeVries, Superinten- House is owned by Lewis University dent of Grounds, organized the crew of Efrain Zavala (Grounds Foreman) and is listed on the National Register and Grounds Crewmen Randy Bruemmer, Luke Baskerville and Javier of Historic Places. It is home to the Sanchez. Schackmuth explained that the carriage stone with “Fitzpatrick” Lewis University History Center engraved on it was being used in the suburban yard as a retaining wall and the Illinois and Michigan Canal that was significantly buried underneath dirt. Only one hitching post was Heritage Corridor Convention and recovered from the site. The Lewis crew placed the stone closer to the Visitors Bureau. Michael and Frances Fitzpatrick House to protect it from traffic. Fitzpatrick are both are recognized as More information about the Fitzpatrick House, carriage stone and Founders of Lewis University. history of Lewis University is available at www.lewisu.edu/historycenter.

The Magazine of Lewis University 17 awards & recognition

Lewis Honors Civic And Educational Leaders At December Commencement Lewis University awarded three honorary degrees at the men and young women in separate single-gender environ- December Commencement Ceremonies December 17-18, ments. recognizing the achievements of Brother Michael Quirk, With Brother Michael’s strong encouragement, FSC, President and CEO of Christian Brothers Services and Lewis University established a site at De La Salle Institute in President Emeritus of De La Salle Institute; Honorable Ray 2007, providing Lasallian higher education opportunities for H. LaHood, United States Secretary of Transportation and a students who work and/or reside in the city. In recognition of former Illinois Congressman and Sister Mary Paul McCaughey, his visionary leadership, in 2008 Brother Michael was named O.P., Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese President Emeritus at De La Salle. Also, in 1991 Brother Michael of Chicago. established the Tolton Education Center, a free program These three doctoral degree recipients were honored serving nearly 700 people annually, that provides education along with 735 graduates who were awarded degrees in family literacy, employability skills, as well as child services throughout the weekend’s ceremonies. A double alumnus in low-income communities in the Chicagoland area. of Lewis University, Brother Michael was honored at the A respected Lewis Trustee from 1997 through 2009, Brother Commencement Ceremony for Graduate Students. Michael currently serves as a Director on the Board for Montini Catholic High School, and as a member of both the National Advisory Council for the Saint John Vianney Center and the Council of Regents for St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis. He is a Director for San Miguel Schools in Chicago, where he serves as Vice Chair on that Board. He also served as a member of the Chicago Brother Michael Quirk, FSC Honorable Ray H. LaHood Sister Mary Paul McCaughey, O.P. Board of Ethics. President and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Brothers The Sunday Ceremony for Undergraduates began with the Services Inc. (CBS), Brother Michael Quirk, FSC, is the dynamic Baccalaureate Mass celebrated by Most Rev. Francis J. Kane, leader for this non-profit organization, which includes more Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago. At the Undergraduate Degree than 2,000 Catholic congregations, schools, universities Ceremony, honorary degrees were awarded to Sister Mary and dioceses. After 25 years in high school ministry, Brother Paul and Secretary LaHood. Michael returned to CBS in 2008 where he had begun his A lifelong resident of Illinois, United States Secretary of professional career nearly 30 years ago. Transportation Ray H. LaHood was born and raised in Peoria, Brother Michael served 24 years at De La Salle Institute appointed to his cabinet position in 2009 by President Barack of Chicago, beginning as a business education teacher and Obama. Secretary LaHood leads an agency with more than concluding as President. During his presidency, he invited 55,000 employees and a $70 billion budget. His priorities the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis to for the Department of Transportation, which oversees air, collaborate in the creation of the Lourdes Hall Campus of maritime and surface transportation missions, include “safety De La Salle Institute for girls in Chicago’s Bridgeport neigh- across all modes [of transportation], restoring economic borhood. This inspired initiative transformed a traditionally health, and creating jobs and sustainability...with a strong “all boys” high school into a highly respected coeducational focus on people and communities where they live and work.” college-preparatory institution in 2002, the only high school Secretary LaHood has launched several major initiatives in the nation to offer a high-quality education to both young reflecting these priorities including efforts to build a national

18 awards & recognition LEFT PHOTO: (Left to right) Dr. Bonnie Bondavalli, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Delia Goldrick, Father Aquinas Award recipient, and Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President of Lewis University. RIGHT PHOTO: Karen Joy Dizon presented the student Lasallian address.

Springfield, is the Superin- tendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Sister Mary Paul oversees the largest Catholic school system in the United States, comprised of 256 elementary and high high-speed passenger rail network; to strengthen commercial schools, more than 7,000 educators and 90,000 students in bus and driver safety; to protect airline consumers; and to Cook and Lake Counties. upgrade America’s oil and pipeline network. Prior to serving In less than four years, she has stabilized enrollment for as a member of the President’s Cabinet, Secretary LaHood the first time in many years in the Archdiocesan schools. served for seven terms (1995-2009) as a Republican in the Sister Mary Paul also has launched the development of new U.S. House of Representatives from the 18th District of Illinois, curricular standards and goals for the Catholic elementary comprised of 20 counties, 11 of which Abraham Lincoln schools, and is currently establishing similar standards for represented as a Congressman. all Archdiocesan high schools. In addition, she established Inspired to seek public office by his experience as a an Archdiocesan School Board and actively reached out to junior high school social studies teacher, Secretary LaHood others by facilitating collaborative relationships among clergy, became known in Congress for his extensive parliamentary teachers, students, parents and community members. knowledge, his collaborative bipartisan spirit, and his ability Prior to accepting the position as Superintendent, Sister to bring varied groups of people together with “uncommon Mary Paul had served as a dedicated Catholic educator openness and civility.” As a member of Congress, Secretary and administrator for nearly 40 years, including 10 years as LaHood co-founded the Bipartisan Congressional Retreat President of Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, and became the leading member of the Illinois Congres- and six years as Principal at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School sional Delegation, serving on several significant committees, in Springfield, Ill. Under her respected leadership at Marian including the House Appropriations Committee; the Catholic, the school earned a U.S. Department of Education Intelligence Oversight Panel; the Homeland Security Appro- Blue Ribbon and twice was named to the National Catholic priations Subcommittee; the House Transportation and High School Honor Roll, which recognizes the top 50 Catholic Infrastructure Committee, and the Subcommittee on Agricul- secondary schools in America. tural, Rural Development. Raised in Park Ridge and later in Olympia Fields, Ill., Sister Secretary LaHood has said: “We need to leave something Mary Paul cites as formative influences her family’s vital of value to those who come after us.” His exceptional connection to their neighborhoods’ churches and Catholic public service on behalf of communities in Illinois and schools, their strong work ethic, sense of faith, humor, and throughout the United States is indeed “something of integrity. She found these same qualities reflected in the value” for subsequent generations, and reflects well the Springfield Dominican Sisters, who lead through serving. Mission of Lewis University, particularly in his support of the As a teacher, she considered “young people as reverenced development of the complete person through education, individuals drawn into a sacred classroom space,” and as a promoting social responsibility, and developing community school President, she experienced “what a gift it is to shape in teaching. He and his wife, Kathy, have raised four children a vision and have it validated in buildings, programs, [and] and have nine grandchildren endowments for the future.” According to Sister Mary Paul, “All Noted for her visionary and highly effective leadership is grace. It is grace that remains what truly animates the best in promoting excellence in Catholic education, Sister Mary of what I do.” Paul McCaughey, O.P., a member of the Dominican Sisters of

The Magazine of Lewis University 19 Pat Cermak receives the Frank J. Lewis Corporate Philanthropist Joel ’78 and Deb ’78 Stava receiving the Presidents’ Circle of the Year award on behalf of Wight & Company, with James award from Brother James Gaffney, FSC. Goodwin, Chair of the Lewis Board of Trustees. President’s Circle Dinner Honors Stavas, Wight & Company

Lewis University presented the Frank J. Lewis an Alumni Achievement Award from Lewis in 2004 Philanthropists of the Year Awards at the 16th annual and received the Adam Smith Honored Alumnus of President’s Circle Dinner to Philanthropist of the Year the Year Award from the Lewis University College of honorees Joel and Debra Stava of Naperville, and Business in 2011. Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Wight & Company, Debra Stava has served the community both as a with offices in Chicago and Darien, Ill. teacher and a volunteer, as well as caring for their three The President’s Circle Dinner annually honors the children, now grown. Active in her parish community, University’s top donors for their commitment to higher she has taught religious education classes at St. Rose education and their dedication to Lewis University School and St. Elizabeth Seton Parish. Stava has also through financial support. Both Joel and Debra Stava served as a member and officer of the Lewis University earned degrees from Lewis, where they met as under- National Alumni Board. graduates and were married shortly after graduation in Together, Joel and Debra Stava have made a lasting 1978. Joel Stava began his career while still in college, impact on their community and have contributed their working for Midwest Tungsten Service, Inc. (MTS). After time, guidance, and financial support to numerous earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Admin- fundraising events at Lewis, including the Signum Fidei istration, he worked in sales and marketing before Celebration, Arts Gala, scholarship support, athletics, returning to MTS in an executive role. Three years later, and of major campus facility initiatives, including the he partnered with a fellow employee to buy MTS, and construction of the new Science Center. since that time, Midwest Tungsten Service, Inc. has Wight & Company has made a positive impact on continued to thrive as a manufacturer of special devices the Chicagoland region through the economic and made with refractory metals. President of the company, employment growth the corporation has created, Stava has led MTS through many years of exceptional and also through their leadership in green initiatives, innovation and success. He has also served as a member dedication to creating an exemplary workplace, and of the Lewis University Board of Trustees since 2005, philanthropy in support of education. Since beginning providing leadership as Vice Chair of the Development as a surveying firm in 1939, Wight & Company has Committee and Chair of the Property, Plant and developed into one of the top-ranked design firms Equipment Committee. Stava was the recipient of in the nation and has attracted national attention as

20 awards & recognition Cliff and Rita Berglund having a great time Sal Ursino, along with his parents Elizabeth and Salvatore Ursino, traveled to at the President’s Circle Dinner. the state capitol in Springfield, Ill. where he received the Lincoln Academy’s Student Laureate Award.

Ursino Honored as Student Laureate a leader in integrated by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois project delivery. Wight Salvatore Ursino of Park Ridge was recently honored by The Lincoln implements cutting- Academy of Illinois. The Academy honored him along with approxi- edge green strategies mately 50 graduating seniors from Illinois’ higher education institutions with higher education during a November ceremony in Springfield, Ill. clients, helping them achieve “This achievement is important to me because I realized that their sustainability goals by my hard work and dedication at Lewis University has paid off,” improving energy efficiency. Wight’s commented Ursino. clients include municipal, county, state, The Lincoln Academy’s Student Laureate Awards are presented for federal, educational, recreational, institu- excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities to seniors from tional and corporate entities. each four-year, degree granting colleges and universities in Illinois. Each Wight & Company has been an student received a Student Laureate Medallion, as well as an honorarium effective partner to Lewis University check and certificate of achievement. during a period of much campus “These students have exhibited a personal commitment to excel as growth and enhancement. They also seen by their remarkable academic accomplishments,” said Thomas S. have been supportive of the Univer- Johnson, Chancellor of the Lincoln Academy. sity’s Mission through the company’s Ursino earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphic Design in significant contributions to scholarships December and took a full-time position at the University as a multimedia graphic designer in the Office of Marketing and Communications. that have provided access to a values- As a student, he was layout editor for The Flyer newspaper. During his based education for many deserving term, the newspaper earned honors from the Illinois Press Association, but financially needy Lewis University American Scholastic Press Association and American Collegiate Press students. In addition, Wight has Association. He was also involved with several other activities at Lewis sponsored University events such as the including, serving as the president of the men’s volleyball club, which annual Signum Fidei Celebration and the he started in 2009. The team quickly found success, such as winning the Varsity Club Golf Outing. Division II Michigan State Hardwood Classic in 2010. In the 2010-2011 season, the team was ranked 12th in the Division II category by the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation. He also was voted the 2011 Homecoming King.

The Magazine of Lewis University 21 FlyerAthletics

Lewis Men’s And Women’s Tennis Both Ranked In ITA Top 50 Teams When Lewis University head tennis coach Brett Bridel was hired in 2007, he was charged with the duty of turning both the men’s and women’s squads into not only contenders for the Great Lakes Valley Conference title, but to be competitive on the national scene as well. Check and check. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) released the Division II National Rankings on Wednesday (March 28), and both teams find themselves ranked in the Top 50. Following a pair of victories over nationally ranked opponents in No. 26 Northwest Missouri State (5-4) and No. 35 Nebraska-Kearney Senior Mike Bolling led the GLVC in stolen bases in 2011. (7-2), the Flyer men’s squad enter the national rankings for the Baseball’s Mike Bolling Earns first time in school-history at No. 37 with a record of 10-2. “It is a great feeling to finally get the men’s team in the Multiple Preseason Honors national rankings,” Bridel said. “The men’s tennis program has Lewis senior centerfielder Mike Bolling earned several come a long way and I am so proud of the guys that have been preseason accolades leading up to the start of the 2012 Lewis so dedicated, so driven, and so persistent in working hard.” baseball season in March. Lewis senior Uno Lapimaa (Tallinn, Estonia/Audentese) who Bolling was named to the 2012 Tino Martinez Award Watch has won his last 12 singles matches is ranked 22nd in the country List in late February. The award is given annually to the most with a record of 27-3. outstanding Division II baseball player in the nation. The honor is The women, led by sophomores Zsofia Lanstiak (Budapest, named after the former University of Tampa Spartan, Olympian Hungary.Karinthy Frigyes Gimnazium) and Zsofia Kranczicki and MLB All-Star, Tino Martinez. The watch list recognizes those (Eger, Hungary/Szilagyi Erzsebet Gimnazium es Kollegium), are players who may be favorites to win the award. ranked 47th in the country with a record of 11-2. Bolling’s honor came on the heels of taking home American Lanstiak, who owns a singles record of 23-2, moved up to 26th Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and National Collegiate in the country in singles play. Kranczicki is ranked 31st overall Baseball Writers Association Preseason (NCBWA) All-Region with a record of 22-5. As a tandem, Lanstiak and Kranczicki - who accolades earlier in the preseason. placed third overall at the USTA/ITA Small College Champion- “Mike had an outstanding junior year and made an immediate ships - are fourth in the country in doubles play with a record of impact on our team,” Lewis head coach Tim McDonough said. 14-2. “He creates problems for opponents with the bat, with the “The Zsofi’s have been everything you could ask for in a tennis glove and on the bases due to his speed and ability track balls in player,” Bridel said. “They compete extremely hard in every match the outfield.” and their rankings are a reflection of that.” Bolling earned the trio of preseason honors thanks to a stellar Both teams will be back in action on Friday (March 31), as the junior season in 2011. The Chicago native stole a Great Lakes Flyers open up Great Lakes Valley Conference divisional play Valley Conference-best 31 bases last season. His .427 on-base against Saint Joseph’s. First serve is set for 2 p.m. at the Jack percentage and 37 runs scored led the team. He put together a Oremus Tennis Complex. team-best, 24-game on base streak.

22 Athletics Linck Claims All-America Honors At NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships Lewis University senior Samantha Linck can now refer to herself as a two-time All-American, as she finished eighth overall in the high jump with a leap of 1.69 meters at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Minnesota State-Mankato, on March 10th. Linck, who was an indoor All-American as a sophomore in 2010, converted her first two jumps, but was unable to clear 1.72 meters on her third try. “Sami looked great at the first two heights, but had some Senior Samantha Linck is a two-time indoor All-American. technical problems with her third jump,” Lewis head women’s The Lewis softball team returns seven position players from their track and field coach Dana Schwarting said. “I’m always happy 2011 GLVC Championship squad. with an All-American, but we definitely have some unfinished Lewis sophomore Megan Marchildon participated in her first business during the outdoor season.” national meet and finished 12th overall in the pentathlon.

Lewis Softball Picked To Win Lewis Men’s Volleyball Starts Season GLVC East In Preseason Poll With Wins Over National Powers The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced on January The Lewis University men’s volleyball team used the first half 31st that the Lewis University softball team is once again of the season to let the volleyball world know they were for real expected to be at the top of the pack, as the two-time in 2012. They opened the season with a win at No. 9 Pepperdine. defending conference champs have been picked to win the They followed it with a victory at Hawaii. A week later, Lewis GLVC East in the annual preseason poll as voted upon by welcomed No. 6 Penn State to league coaches. Neil Carey Arena and handed Lewis received 12 out of a possible 15 first-place votes to the Nittany Lions a 3-1 defeat. win the East, while 2011 GLVC regular-season champion, By the time defending Missouri-St. Louis was picked to win the GLVC West division. national champion Ohio State This year marks the first season in which the 16 GLVC softball rolled into Romeoville on Feb. squads will play a divisional schedule. 23 the Flyers were ranked “It’s always nice for your team to be recognized by your seventh in the nation, one spot peers,” Lewis head softball coach George DiMatteo said. ahead of the eighth-ranked “There’s a lot of softball to be played this year and hopefully Buckeyes. Lewis played like we’ll live up to those expectations.” the favorite and defeated Ohio Helping those expectations is the return of seven starters, State in four sets. Junior Jay including the designated player, and two-time All-GLVC pitcher Petty hit .425 in the match with Karissa Habel. In 2011, Lewis batted over .300 as a team and had a a contest-best 23 kills. team earned run average of 2.66 on their way to a record of 36-14. Lewis’ wins resulted in Junior Jay Petty had 23 kills in Offensively, the Flyers will be led by juniors Jayme Hefler several individual honors the Flyers win over defending and Michelle Vucsko. In two seasons, Hefler has compiled a national champion, Ohio State. as six Flyers earned a MIVA career batting average of .409, which is currently the best in Offensive or Defensive Player school-history, along with 81 stolen bases, which is second in of the Week Award. Freshman Greg Petty picked up an American school-history. She also is the school-record holder in on-base Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Player of the percentage (.485). Week accolade on Jan. 24 following Lewis’ win over Penn State. A two-time All-GLVC selection and All-Region First Team The challenge for the Flyers is to stay hot heading into honoree as a freshman, Vucsko batted .310 with four home the MIVA Tournament in late April. The winner of the MIVA runs and 41 RBI in 2011. She currently is fourth in school- Tournament earns the automatic berth to the NCAA Men’s history with a .368 career batting average. Volleyball Championship. This year’s tournament is hosted by USC in Los Angeles, Calif. on May 3 and 5.

The Magazine of Lewis University 23 Keeping It Almost All In The Family The Niego boys, four of them, start for the Lewis University team Originally written by Hank Hersch

The Marx Brothers fit nicely four to a screen, the Mills Brothers four to a song. But to find brothers four on the floor Lewis was the only Division I or II team from the state of Illinois in basketball, you have to to make the NCAA Tournament head to Romeoville, Ill., where love has conquered history. Lewis Men’s Hoops Advances To NCAA Please meet, with echoing Tournament For First Time Since ’08 intros, the foursquare Niego brothers of Lewis University, The Great Lakes Valley Conference is widely known as the the only quartet of siblings in toughest basketball conference in America, as the GLVC East had This article was originally NCAA annals who have had as many as five teams ranked in the top-25 in the nation. published in Sports Illustrated the fortune—not to mention The Lewis University men’s basketball team acquitted itself Magazine on January 20, 1986. the talent and selflessness— quite nicely, as the Flyers (17-12) defeated two of those ranked to share the bouncing ball with one another as starters on the squads and advanced to the NCAA Midwest Regional Basketball same team. Tournament for the first time since 2008. The co-captains are seniors and identical twins Charles Four of those losses came at the hands of defending National Thomas and Thomas Charles Niego (pronounced KNEE-go). Champion, Bellarmine, including back-to-back defeats in the Charlie, the elder by two minutes, is the 6’6” playmaker and GLVC and NCAA Tournaments. spokesman. He’s chiseled in his old man’s image: tough-minded The Flyers were led offensively by the backcourt of senior and short-tempered. Tom Niego, a 6’6” forward who leads the Chris McClellan and freshman Ryan Jackson. McClellan earned Big Red in scoring (18.5), is a bit more sensitive—though not All-GLVC Second Team accolades as he led the Flyers with 15.7 to pain. He once played with a broken thumb. Joe Niego, a 6’5” points-per-game. He also topped the Flyers with three-pointers junior, is the wise guy and strongest rebounder. At the other (71), three-point field goal percentage (44.4%), free throw guard is freshman Mark Niego, 6’4”, so lean and green he sticks percentage (87.5%) and assists (2.8 apg). to the perimeter on and off the court. He has the nicest shooting Jackson was the first Flyer in school history to be named the touch. “One of the things we have over other teams,” says center GLVC Freshman of the Year, as he averaged 13.0 points-per- Brad Peterson, the fifth starter, “is that we’re such a family.” game. That is the highest scoring average by a Lewis freshman Lewis—a school of 2,900 a half hour south of Chicago—has since Flyer Hall of Famer Larry Tucker averaged 14.9 in 1979-80. certainly benefited from the abundance of Niegos. After splitting Both McClellan and Jackson played a key role in Lewis’ 82-74 two games last week, the Big Red was 13-1 and ranked ninth in upset victory over Kentucky Wesleyan on February 9th, as Division II. The school also was No. 1 in defense, giving up only they combined for 48 of the Flyers’ 82 points. Jackson scored a 51.5 points a game. “The thing that saves us is that they work so game-high 26 points, while McClellan chipped in 22 points and hard,” says coach Chuck Schwarz, whose disciplined style has led four three-pointers. Lewis to four straight 20-win seasons. “The other players respect Two weeks earlier, McClellan posted a game-high 25 points to the Niegos because they know how badly they want to win.” help the Flyers rally from an 11-point, second-half deficit on their Off the court, the brothers Niego take many of the same way to the 78-66 win over No. 21 Indianapolis on January 26th. classes (the three upperclassmen are marketing majors with B Lewis senior center Marty Strus was a selection to the averages), live together (Charlie and Tom in one dorm room, inaugural GLVC All-Defensive Team, as he led the Flyers in both Joe and Mark next door in another) and kick around the idea rebounding (6.1 rpg) and blocked shots (1.0 bpg).

24 Athletics The Niego brothers (from left to right) Tom, Joe, Mark and Charlie, are the only quartet of siblings in NCAA annals who were starters on the same team.

dribbling, jumping rope and doing defensive shuffles for hours at a time. “You could hear this roar out on the street,” says Joe. “The rumors were that Mr. Niego was down in the basement whipping us to get better.” Mary, now 24, and Terry, 23, handled the twins until eight years ago when the twins defeated them of going into the construction business together. On the court in a game of two-on-two in front of the family. But the sisters they’re all business, jaws jutted and elbows out. For all their were fine players too. Mary, the No. 2 women’s scorer in Lewis aggressiveness, they say they never fought one another growing history, is in law school, while Terry, No. 3, is getting her MBA. up. “We never drew blood,” Joe says. But for a battle with Both ref high school and park league games. outsiders, each is equipped. Says Jerry Tokars, their high school The folks—Ron and Patricia—are fixtures at Lewis home coach at De La Salle Institute in the take-no-prisoners Chicago games, often with various offspring in tow. Until recently, mom Catholic League: “Just before tipoff, when they put in those videotaped the action, adding the voice-over. “Shot up and in by mouthpieces, you’d better be ready. It’s going to be a 10-rounder.” Charlie. Lewis leads 4-2.” But now Patricia, an elementary school Take last Thursday’s KO of Ashland ( Ohio) College. Thanks to teacher, gets game tapes from Lewis’s athletic department. After Tom’s 14 first-half points, Lewis pulled to 35-35 at intermission. the game the clan swaps kisses in the stands, then the brothers To start the second half Mark nailed a jumper, and Joe hit two replay the tape in their dorm or at home. A typical Saturday free throws. Charlie ran the show, driving, shooting, controlling night might be 10 Niegos around the tube, popping popcorn and the tempo. Lewis won 70-56. The four had 51 points, 20 rebounds nitpicking DePaul’s play on TV. and 16 assists. “I’ll tell you what,” says Ashland coach Gerry Sears. Once the twins chose Lewis, Joe was sure to follow. Mark, on “You’ve got brothers, I’ve got brothers. The thing is, these brothers the other hand, had reaped the benefits of being younger and can play.” apart from the pack. He had played with the twins informally on The Niegos are knit so tightly because basketball is the fabric The Franchise, the family’s team in a summer park league, but of the family’s life. Seven of the eight Niego children have earned was thinking about attending another school. “In high school, headlines—and six college scholarships—through basketball. I went through a phase when being compared to my brothers got Their father, Ron, a boiler and building maintenance man for to me and I thought about making a reputation on my own,” says the board of education, had played basketball his senior year Mark. “When they talked about the Niego brothers, I pictured at De La Salle. Thus his philosophy is “Play, so when you look those three. But I love the brothers, and I’ve always looked up to back on it you have no regrets.” He urged his children to work them because they lead a good life. They’re how people want to on all aspects of the game: dribbling, shooting, rebounding and be. I realized the family is where it should be, so why leave it?” defending. Now Ron says, “Where everyone is slam and jam, The Niegos will be hooping it up for a while. Nancy, a senior we’re fundamentally sound.” forward at Maria High School, is a top player in the city. But The Niegos’ house on Chicago’s South Side is small and full of Quinn, 13, is a third-stringer on his eighth-grade team and isn’t life. The lack of space didn’t slow the Niego brothers, who were all that interested in the game. “I eat popcorn,” he says. Indeed, as inventive as the Wrights. At one time or another, balled-up that’s probably how the other Niego brothers will be spending a socks were dunked through bent coat hangers dangling from lot of time years from now. Eating popcorn—and watching tapes every door (except the one to the parents’ bedroom). In a stretch of the games they played together. of basement the size of half a court, the boys wore out tiles

The Magazine of Lewis University 25 Gifts& Grants Schmitt Foundation Female Flyer Funds Scholar Program Scholarship Challenge The Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation has again Exceeded generously funded the Schmitt Scholar program Last fall, Lewis announced that friend at Lewis with a $50,000 gift to provide scholarship and benefactor Diane Ballweg, had funding for (ten) five thousand dollar scholarships proposed a challenge gift of $25,000 to be awarded to deserving students this spring. Five to permanently endow a scholarship to of the selected students will be doctoral students in recruit talented young women to pursue education and five will be undergraduate students Aviation and Transportation Studies at who have demonstrated a strong commitment to Lewis University. Alumni, parents and service and the values of the Schmitt Foundation friends responded with gifts of $33,095 and the Mission of Lewis University. One of the to help Lewis exceed the challenge! University’s most faithful donors, the Schmitt The Female Flyers Scholarship will provide women students with Foundation provides philanthropic support, opportunities in aviation. Women currently hold only six percent of the principally in the Chicago area, to universities and active pilot positions and less than four percent of the more than 500,000 organizations that sponsor and mentor under- non-pilot aviation jobs in the United States. Mrs. Ballweg is a generous privileged students attending Catholic schools and supporter of women in aviation and recognizes the vital need to address develops learning and leadership in students of this challenge and hopes to inspire others to join in this important cause. various learning levels. To find out how you can support the Female Flyers Scholarship, please contact Kathryn Risor-Heise, Director of Annual Giving, via e-mail [email protected], or by phone at (815) 836-5471.

Illinois State Board of Education Renews Grant Supporting STEM Workshops for Teachers Lewis University is proud to announce that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) renewed a grant supporting workshops for teachers for the summer of 2012. The grant will provide $183,464 to the innovative new program, begun last year as a part of the Illinois Math and Science Partnership Summer Institute Program, a national initiative to provide increased education in STEM (science, technology, engineering Schmitt Foundation Director Daniel Mayworm and and mathematics) areas. Workshops last year focused on “Green and Lewis University President, Brother James Gaffney, Renewable Energy” and taught the mathematics and science of renewable FSC presented the 2011 Schmitt Scholar Award to energy to teachers. student Nikita Bactee.

26 Gifts & Grants University Advancement

Scholarship Luncheon Connects Students with Donors More than 160 students, families and donors gathered on November 13 for a scholarship luncheon celebrating the opportunities made possible to so many (Left) Donors Cathleen Meegan and Lewis students thanks to their generous Vince Walsh visit with scholarship benefactors. Scholarship students had recipient Victoria Jorden. the chance to meet and have lunch with (Above) Trustee Michael Parker speaks a contributor to their scholarship, thank at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon. them for their support and discuss their education and plans for the future. In remarks from University President Scholarship and the William B. Orenic turn, scholarship donors enjoyed the Brother James Gaffney, FSC, and Endowed Scholarship. Benefactor opportunity to become acquainted students Ramica Ford, recipient of The Michael Parker ’77, a member of the with recipients and see first-hand the Sarode Foundation Annual Scholarship Lewis University Board of Trustees, also difference their gifts have made in the and Kristin Johnson, recipient of the spoke about the rewards of giving to lives of Lewis students. Attendees heard Dennis J. Murphy Endowed Memorial support scholarship students. Univision/Chicago Donates Television Broadcast Equipment The University recently received enhance our facility, and continue to to their facilities in Chicago. As part of a significant donation of television give our current and future students the transition, they are donating surplus broadcast equipment from Univision/ a competitive edge in major market equipment to Lewis University. Chicago, including an entire digital broadcasting and television production,” Univision/Chicago’s connection with control room, news set, robotic television stated John Carey ’85 ’06, Director of the Lewis University has been ongoing cameras and a live news truck, among Andrew Center of Electronic Media at for numerous years. Lewis alumni other items. “The technology will allow Lewis University. P. Douglas Becker ’92 and Eugene our students to have major television Univision is in the process of a Garcia ’99 are managers in the traffic market technology experience that will multi-million dollar HDTV upgrade department. Univision/Chicago Director of Engineering ¨John Freberg is a 35-year adjunct professor at Lewis University, who teaches 3D Video Production and broadcast engineering courses. Student Maribel Barrera of Romeoville is the latest student to intern at Univision/ Chicago, in engineering and operation management. The newly-updated Mass Communication major at Lewis is designed to help students develop a broad mastery of skills and engage audiences in an ever-changing media landscape. New concentrations in the department include Convergence Journalism; Corporate Communication; Public Relations/ Advertising; and Radio, Television and New Media.

The Magazine of Lewis University 27 Len Bertolini Appointed Vice President for University Advancement Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President of Lewis University, has announced the appointment of Len Bertolini to the position of Vice President for University Advancement, effective immediately. Bertolini joined the Lewis staff in 2008 as Senior Development Officer in charge of Major and Planned Gifts. He is a graduate of Bradley University who holds a master’s degree from Lewis. Bertolini had served as Interim Vice President of University Advancement since August of 2011. During that time, he has directed development of plans for a new capital campaign, launched “We Believe”- a newly-revitalized faculty and staff campaign - expanded alumni events, and managed other University Advancement initiatives. Congratulations, Len!

Have You Included Lewis University in Your Will? If so, we invite you to join the Harold E. White Legacy Society, a special group of donors who have made planned gifts to Lewis University. Society members enjoy a number of benefits at Lewis, while knowing they are endowing the University’s future. If not, please consider making a bequest to Lewis at this time in your will, trust, life insurance, IRA or estate plan. You will not only be leaving your own legacy, but also helping Lewis provide a high-quality education rooted in our Catholic and Lasallian tradition to future generations of students. For information about planned giving and joining the Harold E. White Legacy Society, please contact Bob Kanonik, Director of Gift Planning at (815) 836-5813 or [email protected]

28 Gifts & Grants University Advancement WhereWhere Are Are They They Now? Now?

Alumnus Tim McCarthy Presents Historical Perspective on Protecting the Presidency Tim McCarthy, a Lewis University alumnus and current Chief of Police of Orland Park, presented a program “An Eyewitness to a Presidency” on November 2 on the main campus to a standing room only audience. McCarthy served as a United States Secret Service agent beginning in 1972 during Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush terms of office. During the Reagan presidency he was shot, along with the president, during the assassination attempt. After John Hinckley began to fire, McCarthy deliberately put himself in the line of fire to shield the President. McCarthy received the NCAA Award of Valor in 1982 in recognition of his bravery. McCarthy spoke eloquently on the Office of the Tim McCarthy ’99 (left), Orland Park Chief of Presidency and of the training and education for Police, met with Dr. Dennis Cremin, Director of Secret Service agents that goes into protecting the the Lewis University History Center, to discuss the president. He said, “The Secret Service is charged historical significance of the Office of the Presidency as with protecting the Office of the Presidency (not the part of the Reagan Centennial Series. person), so that in a moment of madness the course of history will not be changed.” Extensive scenario Washington D.C. and 14 years as a criminal investi- training on possible assassination attempts is the gator in Chicago. McCarthy was the Special Agent key to knowing how to react in an emergency. in Charge of the Secret Service Chicago Division Having had the opportunity to work with from 1989 until his retirement in October 1993. multiple administrations, McCarthy said that from McCarthy has served as Chief of the Orland Park his perspective the more successful presidents Police Department since May 1994. He earned his surrounded themselves with good staffs. He cited Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice from accomplishments of each of the presidents, focusing Lewis in 1999. specifically on some of the Reagan accomplish- The event was part of the Reagan Centennial ments in honor of the centennial. Reagan was able Series, marking the 100th anniversary of the birth to turn the economy around with unemployment of Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004). The down to 5.5 percent, worked to begin the reduction Lewis University History Center hosted three of nuclear arms worldwide, was instrumental in events that examined the life and legacy of the 40th Russia’s tearing down the Berlin wall, and directed President of the United States, entitled, “Reagan’s Health and Human Services to begin research on a Public Image: A Panel Discussion.” These events vaccine for AIDS. were also presented as a part of Lewis University’s McCarthy’s career included eight years Arts & Ideas Program. assigned to the Presidential Protective Division in

The Magazine of Lewis University 29 ClassClass NotesNotes

1960s Patrick Daley ’78 (Speech) 1990s 2000s traveled to Rwanda, Africa Vernon Gaugush ’61 on a mission trip in support Milan Bojovic ’96 (Criminal/ Sabrina Dubik ’07 (Secondary (Liberal Arts) was honored at of the orphanage/school that Social Justice) recently retired Education and English) will have the 20th anniversary of the was founded by his church in from his position as a Police her essay “Do Talk to Strangers” annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 response to the 1994 Genocide. Commander from the Bellwood which she wrote during her Basketball Tournament in This particular trip celebrated the Police Department. He served in senior year, published in an Wausau, Wisconsin in June, school’s first ever graduating class Law Enforcement for 30 years. anthology produced by National 2011. Vernon is responsible for of high school students. Public Radio, This I Believe: bringing the tournament to its Kathy (Holland) Martini ’92 Life Lessons. location in Wisconsin, and his (Radio & TV Broadcasting) has Steve Elliott ’05 (Aviation) determination and enthusiasm started a new business venture has started a new career with have fueled its progress over the to support food allergy research. ExpressJet as a maintenance past 20 years. Currently, Vernon KatieCare Productions LLC supervisor and is enjoying both is the Clubhouse Manager at produced three videos designed sides of the aviation spectrum, Pine Valley Golf Course in to teach kids about food allergy fixing aircraft and managing the Marathon, Wis. safety. Through song and dance, the Safe Food Friends teach kids people that work on them. Joseph Prendergast ’66 about food allergies, safe and p Nancy Oetter ’78 (Business Brian LaPorte ’06 (English) is currently teaching unsafe snacks and the importance retired from the English and studying the Chinese Administration) of reading labels. Kathy would (Management Information Systems) U.S. Department of Energy on has accepted a new position as language at Guangxi University, like to thank John Carey and December 30, 2011. Nancy plans a High School Counselor at Nanning, China. Joe tells his John Kilpatrick of the Lewis on devoting more time to her role Naperville North High School. story on “Joe’s Blog,” where he Department of Communica- as co-coordinator of Pax Christi has posted 180 articles and more tions for their help in getting the IL, a region of Pax Christi USA, Kyrsta Miner ’05 (Aviation than 2000 pictures. Interested project completed. a Catholic peace and social justice Maintenance Management) has readers can visit the site at organization. Nancy plans on been appointed Industrial Engi- www.josephprendergast.com. traveling with Greece being her neer-Methods Process Analyst for first major destination in 2012. Boeing and is currently working She resides in Naperville, Ill. on the 747 Systems Installation in Seattle, Wash. James Whitmer ’73 (Chemistry) has retired after being Ross Miner ’06 (Aviation a Special Agent for the FBI for Maintenance Management) is 26 years. the Chief Inspector for Charter p Sharon Goreham Reiss Maintenance at Galvin Flying in Seattle, Wash. 1980s ’96 (Management Information p Don Thompson ’62 Systems) spent last summer (Accountancy) retired from his working in India. career in real estate. Randy Varju ’96 (MBA) was named President and Chief 1970s Development Officer for Advocate Charitable Foundation. The Foundation benefits thousands of Robert (Chumley) Chesney people in multiple communities in ’76 (Criminal/Social Justice) has northern Illinois. retired from Homeland Security. p Jeff Sargis ’08 (Aviation p Antonello Davi ’87 Bob has been in law enforcement Flight Management) finished

since he graduated from Lewis (Aviation Business Management) primary flight school in the was featured in the news recently 34 years ago and resides in Las United States Navy and was after his son solo piloted an Cruces, New Mexico. accepted to train to fly strike aircraft before acquiring his Texas jets at the Naval Air Station in drivers’ license. Meridian, Miss. He graduated in the top 3% in his primary class.

30 Alumni News University Advancement Class Notes Elaina Schnoebelen ’07 Engagements Weddings (Nursing) has been recently named Director of the Critical Lyndsey Keating ’10 Brian Forst ’00 (Business Care and Cardiology Service (Elementary Education) and Administration) and Renata at Our Lady of the Resurrec- Matt Clark ’08 (Economics) Feylo were married on tion. She stated, “This could not were engaged July 2011, and November 26, 2011. have happened without all the are expecting to be married at education and support I received Lewis in fall 2012. from Lewis University. I was a part of a Cohort with Resurrec- tion Healthcare.” p Melissa Infusino ’10 Robert Tutko ’07 (Public Safety (Nursing) and Christopher Administration) was sworn in as Burgermeister ’09 (Aviation) the new Homer Township Fire were married October 22, 2011. Chief on January 23 at Marian Village in Homer Glen. This is the first time the village has hired p David Kelnhofer ’09, a full-time chief. p Daniel Miller ’04 ’10 (Finance and Economics/ (Aviation Administration) and MBA) and Lauren (Hatter) 2010s Heather Placek were engaged ’10 (Nursing) were married on at Spring Training 2011 with September 24, 2011. David the assistance of the Milwaukee works for Robert W. Baird & Brewers. A May 5, 2012 Co. as a Client Relationship wedding day is planned. Assistant and Lauren works for Aurora St. Lukes Medical p Sarah (DeMarco) Center as a RN in the Medical Dowling ’03 (Psychology) and Respiratory ICU. The couple Dan Dowling celebrated their are both volleyball alumni. They wedding on July 30, 2011 with reside in Hales Corners, Wis. Brother Philip Johnson, FSC, Dave Landgraf ’03,’05, p Delia Goldrick ’11 Todd Kleine ’04, Brother (English and Secondary Education) James Gaffney, FSC, Brother was selected as the recipient Tom Dupre, FSC, Tim of the December 2011 Father Tierney (’03), Steve p Aquinas Colgan Award. The Nicole Shiperek ’01 Landgraf (’05), and Brother

Father Aquinas Award has been (Business Administration) Armand Alcazar, FSC. presented to an outstanding and Mark Masen will marry student at each of the University’s in April 2012. Nicole is a Jamie (Boswell) ’09 & Undergraduate Commencement Program Administrator for the John Partyka were married on Ceremonies since 1955. NUCATS Institute at North- October 1, 2010 at St. Francis p Krystal (Zarate) western University. of Assisi Church in Orland Sullivan ’08 (Psychology and Chris Hueg ’11 (Mathematics) Park, Ill. Jamie is a Registered History) married Tim Sullivan serves as a Lasallian Volunteer on September 30, 2011. at Bishop Loughlin Memorial Nurse at Advocate Christ High School (BLMHS) in Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Brooklyn, N.Y. He is a member Ill. and John is a Logistics of the Campus Ministry team, Analyst at Med Speed in moderates service projects for Elmhurst, Ill. Lasallian Youth, works to raise social justice awareness on campus, and mentors the students of BLMHS.

The Magazine of Lewis University 31 In Memoriam

Murad Agenlian ’55 Norma Guess ’76 (Political Science) (Political Science) June 21, 2011 March 20, 2011 Beverly Burns ’01 George Mielke ’65 (Graduate Education) (Aviation Maintenance) February 2011 November 23, 2011 Anselmo Calderon ’39 Jim Pesoli, Sr. ’03 Future Flyers (Applied Science) (Political Science) October 2011 September 13, 2011 Brittany Brandt ’08 (Business Administration) had a baby girl, Thomas Clark ’94 (Biology) Judith Petrucci ’80 Presley, on September 1, 2011. September 12, 2011 (Political Science) October 23, 2011 Trisha (Meyerchick) Cahill, ’07(Combined Elementary and Special Thomas Cywinski ’64 Clare (Crowley) Soich ’56, and Kyle Cahill ’07 (Marketing), June 18, 2011 Education) (Aviation Maintenance Management) December 23, 2011 welcomed a baby girl, Arwen Sky Cahill, on June 17, 2011. Arthur DeMarah ’71 Susan (Hoster) Suggs ’92 (Accountancy)

March 30, 2011 (Public Administration) t Rosemarie (Adamaitis) October 9, 2011 James Devlin ’62 Janousek ’03 (Psychology) and Paul Trick ’70 (Mathematics), (Business Administration) Charles Janousek, Jr. welcomed December 7, 2011 August 23, 2011 their first child, son Halas Thomas Janousek on October 5, Stephen Farraday, ’57 David Videtich ’61 2011. (Aviation Maintenance/Avionics) (Chemistry) January 24, 2012 December 7, 2011 t Amanda (George) Margaret Galloway ’97 Frank Voltarel ’61 Reyelts ’07 ’08 (Accountancy and (Graduate Nursing) (Business Administration) Graduate Business Administration) November 2, 2011 November 22, 2011 welcomed her second son, Zachary, on August 9, 2011. Peter Gavankar, husband to Lewis University Trustee Mohra Older brother Matthew (born Shahane Gavankar, passed away January 22, 2012. He was August 4, 2009) was excited to an admired and esteemed engineer, inventor, and founder of meet his younger brother. Rockdale Controls, Inc. and loving father to two daughters. t Maggie (Renehan) Senese ’07 (Political Science and Lewis University Trustee Brother Michael Collins, Criminal/Social Justice) and her FSC, the longtime President of De La Salle High School husband, Victor Senese ’09 in Minneapolis, passed away on January 8. Brother Michael (Elected Studies) welcomed was a member of the Christian Brothers for 54 years, and identical twin girls on July 12, 2011. Cailin Margaret and Molly was a De La Salle High School graduate, where he served as Catherine join big brother, Victor. President since 1991. A leader in Catholic education, Brother Michael sat on the board of directors of the National Catholic t Nicholas Waldenmeyer Educational Association from 1996-2004, serving as President ’03, ’09 (Criminal/Social Justice/ Public Safety Administration) and of secondary schools from 1996 to 2000 and as Vice Chair of Nicole Waldenmeyer welcomed the full Board from 2001 to 2004. He had been a member of the their daughter Layla Nicole on Lewis University Board of Trustees since 2009 and also served February 28, 2011. on the board of St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

32 Alumni News University Advancement AlumniAlumni Gatherings Gatherings B C D

Philip Lynch Theatre Parent H Reception for Rose and the Rime: November 18, 2011. B Anita, Lisa and John Mylander at the Philip Lynch TheatreRose & the Rime reception. C Linda, ’76 and John Sather enjoy the Rose and the Rime theatre reception. Cookies with Santa: December 4, 2011. D Kathy Lyons ’74 I spending some time as a loving grandmother. E Vice President for University Advancement, Len Bertolini ’11, and wife Donna sit their grandson, Vinny, on Santa’s lap for the first time. F Future Flyers having fun posing with Santa Claus. DePaul Basketball: November 7, 2011. G Joe Skarbek ’71, Bruce Martin, and Ben Billups ’84 hang out at McGee’s Tavern for the pre-game reception held for Lewis alumni before the Flyers faced off against the DePaul Blue Demons. H Bill Hartmann, Eileen Sherry ’77, and John Sherry ’78 enjoy socializing with fellow alumni at McGee’s Tavern. Basketball Indiana Bus Trip: January 28, 2012. I Lewis alumni and friends hit the road to support the Flyers Men’s Basketball team in Indiana.

The Magazine of Lewis University 33 AlumniAlumni Gatherings Gatherings B C D

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Basketball Alumni Receptions: February 4, 2012: B Women’s basketball alumnae gather with Bedcheck Charlie to cheer on the Flyers in their game vs. Bellarmine on February 4. C Even future Flyers enjoyed the game! D Basketball team alumni watch the games from the Varsity Club Suite in the Neil Carey Arena. E Men’s basketball alumni reconnect at the Neil Carey Arena during the Bellarmine game. Philip Lynch Theatre Reception forAlmost Maine: February 17, 2012. F Socializing before the Philip Lynch Theatre performance are Lynne Lichtenauer, Lorin Lynch, Sally Bagley Alumni root on the Flyers in Hawaii! H Jacob Broncato ‘61 , and Tom Bagley G Scott Baietti, Alina Rivas ‘07 and Anthony Mary Jane Bolte Broncato ‘61 , Lewis head men’s volleyball coach Sam ‘07 enjoy the pre-show reception for Almost, Maine. Dan Friend, Marilyn Gromala Sabatini ’61, and Nelson Sabatini ’62.

34 Alumni News University Advancement CommencementWinter Commencement 2011 B C

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B The Lewis University ROTC Color Guard presents the American flag before the Commencement ceremony. C Ibrahim Alsulobi ’11, Meshal Alzahrani ’11, Naif Alqramin ’11, Bakheet Aljedaani ’11 along with family and friends pose for a photo with Brother James Gaffney, FSC. D Crystal Koetz ’11 and family visit with other families of graduates after the undergraduate ceremony. E Eleese Farrar ’11 walks to her seat with fellow classmates before the start of the undergraduate ceremony. F Mahal Lynn Yadao ’11 receives her graduate hood from Dr. Stephany Schlachter and Dr. James Moses.

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Naples, Florida G Alumni and friends reconnect in sunny Naples, Florida on February 24, 2012 at the home of Trustee Jim LaGrippe ‘61 and his wife, Anne. Sarasota, Florida. Alumni also gathered in Sarasota Florida on February 17, at the home of Trustee Ed Prodehl and his wife Sandy.

The Magazine of Lewis University 35 AlumniAlumni Represent Represent the Spirit ofSpirit Lewis! of Lewis

Amy Weierman ’05 Dana Swiderek ’09 Amy Anders ’09 “I provide compassionate care to “I represent the Spirit of Lewis “I teach and tutor students in the my patients daily. I give back to my because I am a teacher who cares Chicagoland area. Everywhere I go profession by serving as a preceptor about every student and who wants I let people know that I am a proud for PA students, helping to further to make a difference. I am also a alum of Lewis University and how their education and prepare them to tutor to many children. I am fun my great education helped shape enter the workforce.” loving and hard working.” my career!”

Ken Smith ’11 Amy Yusko ’06 Don Kupina ’75 “I represent ‘The Spirit of Lewis’ by “I like to think I represent the “I always tell people about Lewis encouraging Lewis students to study Spirit of Lewis by what I left and the great experience I had abroad where they can learn about behind. While playing softball, I going there.” other cultures and share the Lewis dedicated my life for four years to spirit with others abroad. I attend the school and especially the sport. and support as many Lewis events I gave my heart and soul every day, as I can.” and I believe people can learn by my example and that my legacy of heart and determination will inspire future Flyers.”

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April 6, 2012 April 28, 2012 June 8, 2012 June 18, 2012 S eptember 8, 2012 S eptember 29, 2012 Men’s Volleyball Baseball Alumni Varsity Club Crosstown Clash! Signum Fidei Homecoming and Alumni Reception Tailgate and Golf Outing Cubs vs. Sox Alumni Celebration Family Day Reception & Friends Gathering