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“I loveJohn Felice you19 2 3 –2 0all.” 0 8 John P. Felice, founder and director emeritus of the John Felice Rome Center of Loyola University Chicago, and a retired professor of theology, passed away at his home in Glenview, Illinois, on January 31, 2008. He was 84. Dr. Felice was beloved by the Loyola and Rome Center communities, and by the many other people whose lives he touched. “To me, John was a wonderful example of Ignatian availability and dedication, putting inside his daily life to work for the greater glory of God and for others around him,” said Loyola President Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. “His gen- erosity of spirit was extraordinary. He was truly a person for others.” Born in 1923 in what was then British Malta, now the Republic of Malta, Felice served as a British intelligence liaison officer during NEWS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO | MARch 2008 World War II. After the war, he was received Loyola as a member of the Society of Jesus and was ordained to the priesthood in 1957. He remained active in priestly ministry for over 15 years, and counted among his friends many Church leaders, including Pope John Loyola University Health System Grows With Gottlieb XXIII. Continuing the growth of Loyola’s health services, Gottlieb Health Resources in Melrose Park Dr. Felice is survived by his beloved wife has agreed to become part of the Loyola University Health System (LUHS). Pending state of 33 years, Mary “Kate” Felice; his brother, approval, the LUHS Board of Directors will assume governance of all Gottlieb entities, includ- Joseph; six nieces and nephews; a flourishing ing the 250-bed hospital, the Gottlieb Health & Fitness Center, and the Marjorie G. Weinberg educational center in the hills of Rome; and Cancer Care Center, all located on the Melrose Park campus. Under the terms of the agree- the thousands of individuals all over the ment, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital will remain a full-service, community hospital. world whose lives he indelibly changed. “This agreement represents the coming together of two respected not-for-profit institutions that complement each other, the sum of which will greatly enhance health care in the area,” says Paul K. Whelton, MB, MD, MSc, and CEO of Loyola University Health System. The agree- ment will help address critical capacity issues for Gifts in Dr. Felice’s memory may be made to the Loyola’s 570-bed hospital, which has grown signifi- John Felice Rome Center “… The coming together of cantly in recent years. New Campus Fund two respected not-for-profit or Upon state approval, Loyola will begin relocating John P. & Mary K. Felice institutions that complement most of its general obstetrics and gynecology Scholarship Endowment each other … will greatly services and its orthopedic joint program to the Loyola University Chicago enhance health care in Gottlieb campus, which will be known as Loyola Gift Processing University Health System at Gottlieb. Medical staffs Please send Attn: JFRC Campus Fund the area.” donations to: or Felice Scholarship of the two hospitals will remain separate, and there Department 4336 DR. PAul K. whELTON are no plans to eliminate positions at either facility Carol Stream, IL 60122-4336 as a result of this transaction. Alternatively, donations may be sent to the “We will be submitting our request for the necessary state review of this transaction to the Jesuit Mission Red Cloud Indian School, Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board and look forward to working with the Board to 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD 57770-2100. receive its approval,” explains Dr. Whelton. “It is our hope that we will receive approval and be able to complete this transaction by early summer.” FACULTY / STAFF AWARDS pg. 2 ROME CENTER CONFERENCE pg. 4 BLACK HISTORY MONTH RECAP pg. 6 and Professor Streams Recognized Wetlands for Innovative Math Education up on the Roof Diane Schiller, School of Education professor, Unique R esearch Projects in Quinlan was named a recipient of the Illinois Campus Inside a greenhouse on the roof of the Quinlan Life Compact Award for State Sciences Center, cattails grow in artificial “marshes” Farm Faculty Fellows while water flows over pebbles and algae to mimic a and Teachers Fellows for natural stream. These replicated models of streams and the 2008-2009 academic wetlands are actually experiments in aquatic ecology. year. The award-winning “This facility of Loyola’s is wholly unique,” says Emma abstract, “The Power of Rosi-Marshall, assistant professor in the biology and Two,” combines math and natural science departments. “I don’t know of another theatre to enhance the like it.” power of math instruction. One experiment now being concluded studies the effects of caffeine on aquatic insects and microbial “The Power of Two,” communities. “People drink a lot of caffeine these combines math and days and not all of it gets processed in the body,” says Rosi-Marshall. “This leads to increased caffeine levels in theatre to enhance waterways that can affect organisms living there.” the power of math instruction. Loyola University Libraries Welcome the Community For the project, Schiller will be joined by School The Cudahy Library and Richard J. Alumni with alumni cards continue of Education assistant Klarchek Information Commons at the Community access to enjoy unrestricted access to all professor Linda Wold and Lake Shore Campus now welcome University Libraries, along with access Weekdays 8 AM – 6 PM Loyola’s elementary edu- members of the community. to the computer network, Internet, Saturday 8 AM – 2 PM cation majors. They will and select electronic resources. assist the 7th-grade teach- Guests who wish to use the Internet Sunday 10 AM – 2 PM Alumni’s computer access to the may obtain a Guest Network Account ers of George B. Swift Guests must have photo ID. network is limited to 24 hours and Specialty School in deliv- at the second floor Information Desk in Additional restrictions may apply must be renewed each time they visit ering math instruction to the Information Commons. The Guest during final exams. the Information Commons or the Network Account allows limited access their students through University Libraries. Alumni should to the computer network and select performance, math magic inquire at the 2nd-floor Services electronic resources for two hours and tricks, math poetry, and Desk of the Information Commons to may be renewed based on computer reader’s theatre. learn more about computer network availability. access and other services for alumni. University Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff Members Each year, Loyola’s Staff and Faculty councils team up to offer the Staff Recognition and Excellence Awards, which honor the professional contributions and quality service of our University staff and faculty with special public acknowledge- ment for their contributions and exemplary work. Staff Member of the Year: Faculty Member of the Year: Student Service: David Pankratz Anthony Cardoza, PhD Robbie Jones Modern Languages History School of Education 2 Debate on Display: 1st Tuesday at LUMA Save the Date Loyola University Museum of Art After each series a synopsis of (LUMA) is currently hosting the the discussion will be sent to Lake Shore Campus 1st Tuesday Discussion Series, each presidential candidate’s a monthly discussion series on foreign policy officer and the Lisa Ling presents “National Geographic international policies and issues. Illinois legislature. Check out Reports: A Global Perspective on Women and Open to the public, 1st Tuesday LUMA’s new exhibitions while the Environment” is an opportunity to engage in visiting. Hosted by Heartland In celebrating Women’s History Month, active discussion on policies Voice your opinion! International, the events are March 25 that affect everyone. A different First Tuesday of each monthly from noon to 1:00 p.m. National Geographic reporter Lisa Ling month at noon. 7 PM foreign policy will be addressed at 820 N. Michigan Avenue. will deliver a keynote address providing Sullivan Center during each session. a global perspective on the interrela- 8 More information at LUC.edu/luma. Galvin Auditorium tionship of women and the environ- ment. A reception will follow. Open to the public. Former Loyolan Races in Elite Scotland Event Water Tower Campus Colleen (Bolin) Newhart, a former Loyola track and field standout, represented the United States Holi Hindu Festival of Colors Prayer Luncheon at the recent 2008 Norwich Union International Dr. Arup Varma (professor, School of on January 26 in Glasgow, Scotland. Newhart March 26 Business Administration) and Graduate earned the qualification after her impressive per- 12:30 – 1:30 PM School of Business students invite all formance last summer at the U.S. Amateur Track 25 E. Pearson faculty, staff, and students to come and Field (USATF) National Championship meet in Kasbeer Hall together over a meal to reflect on faith Indianapolis, where she posted a time of 4:29.26 in 15th floor in day-to-day life. Please contact Michael the 1,500m race. In Glasgow, Newhart competed Maher for reservations by March 19 at in the indoor 1,500m race and finished fifth with a [email protected] or 312-915-7727. time of 4:21.39. The Norwich Union International features one MAY WOOD Campus athlete in each event from five nations: the United States, Great Britain, Sweden, Germany, Ethics and Patient-Centered Communication and a Commonwealth Select team. It is a with Diverse Populations unique competition among nations featuring Newhart ran the second-fastest indoor 1,000m